Xuzhou: Ever-Tightening Rat Race
Editor’s note: Like the rest of China, the economy is bad in Xuzhou, and young and middle-aged people face enormous amounts of pressure just trying to survive. Local pastors say the work is tough, but they are trying to share a biblical value system that counteracts the stress and “rat race” in which most people […]
Xuzhou: A Church in Transition
Editor’s note: The gospel came early to Xuzhou, and many people in the area are at least familiar with the tenets of Christianity. But the traditional house churches tend to be a bit messy in the way they are run, and many are now focusing on setting up things like formal church offices and more […]
Xuzhou: Connecting China
Editor’s note: Xuzhou is an ancient Chinese city located in northwestern Jiangsu Province. The city of 9 million has been a transportation hub for many centuries, and was often fought over by warring lords. The city is known for its history and culture, and has terra cotta warriors second only to those found in Xi’an. […]
Wenzhou: Verses for the City
Editor’s note: Wenzhou pastors share Scripture passages that they feel exemplify their city. They hope their city will mature into its rich Christian heritage, and that this generation will go out to share the gospel with those who have not yet followed Jesus. China Partnership: What is the one passage of Scripture you feel is […]
Wenzhou: How to Pray
Editor’s note: How can we pray for the city of Wenzhou? Local pastors share the needs facing their churches and their families right now. China Partnership: How can we pray for your churches and families? Pray for Courage Hu Mujing: For our church, please urgently pray for the challenge we are facing: the government is […]
Wenzhou: “It Is Difficult to Breathe”
Editor’s note: Lu Jianxi, a Wenzhou pastor, says people in his city are resistant to the gospel — and much of the reason is because the gospel sounds like someone is trying to scam them! It’s also a difficult time to minister to those who already believe. The bad economy, low levels of public trust, […]
Wenzhou: We Need to Apply the Gospel
Editor’s note: Although Wenzhou has more per-capita Christians than any other Chinese city, that does not mean ministry in this eastern Chinese city is easy. Today, a local pastor talks about the difficulties he faces sharing with non-Christians, encouraging believers, and trying to equip his people to persevere through a challenging era. He says, to […]
Wenzhou: How the Church and City Have Changed
Editor’s note: Like other Chinese cities, Wenzhou, in Zhejiang Province, has faced dramatic changes in the last five years, including an economic downturn and stricter political controls. Because Wenzhou people were used to living more freely than other places in China, local pastors say this has been a tough adjustment. Churches have been hard-hit, and […]
Wenzhou: Gospel History
Editor’s note: Wenzhou has more Christians than any other city in China. Local pastors say the city also has a tendency towards pragmatism and practicality: if something is useful, Wenzhou believers use it — sometimes without stopping to reflect on biblical philosophy. Pragmatic Attitude Toward Faith Hu Mujing: In the earlier days, the gospel that […]
Wenzhou: Pragmatic and Practical
Editor’s note: Wenzhou is in Zhejiang Province, on the eastern coast of China. The city is famous as an economic powerhouse; businesspeople from Wenzhou have spread across the world. Wenzhou is also known as “China’s Jersualem,” with more Christians per capita than any other Chinese cities. Local pastors say Wenzhou people are practical, focusing above […]
