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Taking Time
At a recent meeting of American China ministry leaders, several speakers called for new workers who would commit themselves to long-term service among the Chinese. With most young Americans shrinking from commitments of any sort, including marriage, this plea for a willingness to invest many years in China ministry could not be more timely, or more challenging. continued »
Another Year of Grace
As 2011 draws to a close, I look back with gratitude at God’s mercy and grace to us and those whom we love. Allow me to highlight some of the gifts he bestowed upon us. continued »
Mobilizing Others
Dear Praying Friends: Jesus has commanded his church to “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). That command, like similar ones in Matthew, Luke, John, and Acts, has never been rescinded. Furthermore, despite... continued »
Research
You might think it strange that I should consider “research” a means of reaching Chinese with the Gospel. After all, aren’t we supposed to be sharing the Good News with everyone we meet, day and night, in season and out of season, spreading the Word as widely as possible? Of course. continued »
Foreign Christians
Although strict regulations prohibit open Christian ministry by foreigners in mainland China, there is a wide array of options for foreign Christians to advance the kingdom of God among the Chinese. continued »
Mentoring
Not long ago, I sat next to a Chinese brother who has crisscrossed China for many years, talking with hundreds of house church leaders. When I asked, “What should foreign Christians pray for concerning the Chinese church?” he replied: “Our greatest need is for mentors for our leaders.” continued »