Xi’an: Rich Cultural Heritage
Editor’s note: This October, we are praying for Xi’an, located in northwestern China. Xi’an is famous for its terra cotta warriors, an army built more than 2,000 years ago to usher China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, into the afterlife. Xi’an is the eastern end of the Silk Road, and was the capital of several […]
Lanzhou: My Hometown
Editor’s note: This is the last post for our September of prayer for Lanzhou, and we’re wrapping up by getting an insider’s look into the city from Ben Chen, who grew up there. He talks about what it was like in Lanzhou when he was a child, and how he perceived it, both then and […]
Lanzhou: Pray for Spiritual Barriers
Editor’s note: We are continuing our September of prayer for the northwestern China city of Lanzhou. Several Lanzhou house church pastors talk about common fears and struggles they see in their city and among their own congregations. They ask for prayer for families struggling to raise children in a difficult environment, for developing a heart […]
Lanzhou: The Blessing in the Challenge
Editor’s note: This month, we are praying for the city of Lanzhou in northwestern China. Like the rest of China, Lanzhou’s economy took a nosedive during and after Covid. Also similar to the rest of China, house churches face an increasingly constrained environment, and student ministry has become very difficult. But although there are challenges, […]
Lanzhou: Muslims — A Blind Spot in Our Love
Editor’s note: This month, we are praying for the city of Lanzhou in northwestern China. Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province, is well-known for its large Muslim population. Gansu Province is usually regarded as the birthplace of Islam in China, and with a history of more than 1,300 years. Most Muslims in Lanzhou belong to […]
Lanzhou: A City People Leave
Editor’s note: This month, we are praying for the city of Lanzhou in northwestern China. Lanzhou is the capital city of Gansu Province, and was an important station on the ancient Silk Road. The city sits on the banks of the Yellow River, and is known for its famous beef noodles. In today’s article, several […]
Chongqing: I Long to See Revival
Editor’s note: This is the final part of our series on Chongqing, a mega-city in southwest China. Local pastors spoke honestly about the deep difficulties they and their congregations face as they try to persevere and follow Christ in the city. It is often not easy for them to serve in Chongqing, but they desperately […]
Chongqing: Student Ministry Is Not Like Other Cities
Editor’s note: Chongqing is a mega-city in southwest China, known for its spicy weather, food, and people. As we pray for Chongqing this month, several house church pastors shared about their city. They said that Chongqing people struggle with the same issue other city people face, and that they see opportunities for sharing as they […]
Chongqing: A Rootless City
Editor’s note: As we pray for Chongqing this month, several house church pastors told us about the needs and issues they see in their urban city. These pastors feel that Chongqing people are disconnected from their history and their roots. Perhaps due to the trauma of war or upheaval, they have noticed that many locals, […]
Chongqing: A Small, Scattered, Chaotic Church
Editor’s note: Chongqing is a mega-city in southwest China, known for its spicy weather, food, and people. As we pray for Chongqing this month, several house church pastors told us about the needs and issues they see in their urban city. These pastors described Chongqing as a difficult place to live and minister, and said […]
