We support an indigenous gospel movement in China

Editor’s note: This is an excerpt from a 2018 message shared at a gathering of house church pastors in China. This is the first-part of a multi-part series, all of which focus on discipleship through an eschatological lens. Discipleship is not something that follows after an individual believes in Christ; instead, discipleship is God's goal in creating humans, and does not happen for one person at a time, but in community with others. Discipleship is not merely the core of Christ’s ministry on earth,...

Editor’s note: This year, China Partnership is praying for the church in China to hold fast. In the fall of 2022, we spoke with Chinese house church leaders and asked them how the global church can pray for and support them in 2023. They specifically asked that we pray that they would hold fast to Christ and to his promises in the midst of pressure, persecution, and uncertainty. They also asked for encouragement. In 2023, we will be periodically publishing letters of encouragement to the church in...

Hurting the Feelings of the Chinese People Have you ever hurt someone’s feelings? What an absurd question; of course you have. We all have. This month, my attention was grabbed by a proposed amendment to Chinese law. This amendment would make dress or speech that “hurts the feelings of the Chinese nation” illegal, and punishable by prison time or fines. Offend the wrong person, hurt the feelings of someone in power, and you could end up in jail. This same month, China Partnership has been praying...