The Persecuted Church
Editor’s note: At the beginning of 2026, we are praying for the persecuted church in China. This is the third and final part of an interview with Lu Rongyu (check out parts one and two), who is finally home after spending several years in jail. He talks candidly about what it’s really like to share […]
Witness to Persecutors
Editor’s note: This January, we are praying for persecuted Chinese Christians. This is part 2 (see part 1 here!) of an interview with Lu Rongyu, who was recently released from jail after spending more than two years inside. Although he is still under state supervision at home, he is continuing to shepherd his church, love […]
The Cost of Following Jesus to Jail
Editor’s note: This January, we are praying for Chinese Christians who have experienced persecution and imprisonment for their faith. In part 1 of this interview with Lu Rongyu, he tells about the cost of following Jesus, and how persecution helped him to treasure Christ and his word. It’s not easy to walk the road of […]
Prayer 2026: Off the Beaten Path
Getting Off the Beaten Path China is a nation filled with cities. In the West, some of these cities are familiar to us: cities like Beijing and Shanghai, world class cities that have achieved global fame. Many of us are also familiar with other major Chinese cities, like Chengdu, Xi’an, or Guangzhou. If you have […]
Changchun: Scripture for Our City
Editor’s note: Changchun pastors share Scripture passages that they feel exemplify the spirit of what God is doing in their city. China Partnership: What is the one passage of Scripture you feel is most representative of Changchun? A Way in the Desert Pastor Zhu Jiale: The verse that came to my mind is Isaiah 43:19: […]
Christmas Letter to the Persecuted Church
Editor’s note: At Christmas, persecuted Christians need encouragement more than ever. That’s why we are re-publishing this 2023 Christmas letter to the Chinese church: to remind house church believers (and ourselves!) that we are watching, learning, and telling others of their faithfulness. Join us in praying for the persecuted church to persevere in following Jesus […]
Changchun: Reaching Campus
China Partnership: What are some common challenges, fears, and struggles that you and your church encounter as you minister to people in your city? “More Resistant to Faith” Elder Huang Yugao: In the northeast, “system jobs” are highly prized – doing things like working in government or state-owned enterprise. Whether you’re a teacher or […]
Changchun: Challenges and Fears
Editor’s note: Changchun is a city of about 9 million in northern China. Although Changchun faces the same economic struggles as the rest of China, local pastors say the Christian community is Changchun is vibrant and growing. Sometimes, that growth brings its own challenges, as needs outstrip the capacity of leaders. Believers also struggle to […]
Changchun: Swimming Against the Current
Editor’s note: Changchun is the capital of Jilin Province in northeast China. Historically, the city is well-known as the center of China’s automotive industry. In the 1930s and 40s, Changchun was the head of Manchuria, a Japanese puppet state. Today, the city (like the rest of China) struggles with a declining economy. But Changchun pastors […]
Changchun: The Detroit of China
Editor’s note: The city of Changchun is the capital of Jilin Province in China’s northeast. Its name means “long spring” in Chinese, though many people call it “The Detroit of the East” because it is a center of automobile and train manufacturing. During the Japanese occupation of the 1930’s and 40’s, it was the capital […]
