Tag: Rural Church
Training Disciples in China
I believe that the present-day pastor needs to demonstrate that he is a disciple of Christ by living a real life in a real way, and making sure other people can see that lifestyle, providing an example that believers can refer to, imitate, and follow.
A Pastor’s Vision for Small Groups
Introducing and sustaining small group pastoral ministry in rural China.
The Revival of a Rural Church
While there are many negative news reports during the COVID-19 pandemic, this story of a revitalized rural church is a much-needed source of encouragement.
Is Having Insurance an Indication of Unbelief?
A Young Preacher Asks
Many churches in China expect pastors to receive low salaries and compensation because it is the “spiritual” thing to do.
Left-behind Children and the Rural Church
As China develops and urbanization accelerates, so does the number of Christians flowing out of the countryside. This has left many rural churches with shrinking numbers and aging congregations.
The Struggles of the Chinese Rural Church
The pastor of a rural congregation shares the challenges his church faces.
A Conversation with a Rural Preacher (Part 2)
About the Need for Innovative Training
Last week we posted the first part of an interview with a rural pastor that was published on the mainland site Christian Times. The topic of the conversation was models for training in rural churches. This week we post the rest of the interview.
A Conversation with a Rural Preacher (Part 1)
About the Need for Innovative Training
An editor from Christian Times recently had an extended conversation with a rural pastor (born in the 1980s) about his thoughts regarding the current situation of China’s rural church. They talked about the problems and potential, particularly as they relate to the need for training. What follows is a translation of the article. Due to the length of the article, we will publish it in two parts. This is part one.