Tag: Church Leadership
A Black Hole or a House of Gold?
After the House of Joy Christian Church in San Dimas established the independently operated mission organization…we were among the first to be called by God to serve the smuggling route travelers. We faced the same challenges as other churches, but after a year and a half of service, both the mission and the church experienced profound spiritual breakthroughs.
Two Pastors Discuss the Impact of Media on the Church (1)
The coronavirus has pushed many churches in China to rethink and expand their online ministries. Here Franklin Wang, a pastor in Beijing, shares his thoughts on why Christians must use media in their ministry.
Concerns of a Three-Self Pastor for 2020
. . . before the Covid-19 Crisis
Before news of COVID-19 broke into their lives, what were Chinese Christians concerned about? What were the top issues going into 2020? Chen Shengfeng, a Three-Self pastor, shares 20 concerns facing the Chinese church.
The Pastor’s Identity
Three-self church pastor Chen Shengfeng reflects on the identity of the pastor.
The Challenge of Relationships in the Church
What they should be and how they can damage the witness of the church.
Why Low Pastor Salaries Are Hurting the Church
Poor financial compensation for pastors is one factor among many today that could imperil the future of the Chinese church.
Is It Time for a New Approach to Leadership?
To whatever extent the leadership forms taught by the west, and our approach to church polity have done a disservice to the church in China, we should ask for forgiveness.