The Coronavirus Dashed My Dreams
It wasn’t supposed to be this way. My last semester as a senior was supposed to be fun—and memorable.
It wasn’t supposed to be this way. My last semester as a senior was supposed to be fun—and memorable.
Challenged with the question, “What if your church suddenly had to go virtual?” the group prayed fervently for the believers in Wuhan and other Chinese cities. Little did they know that, within a matter of days, this question would no longer be hypothetical.
Before news of COVID-19 broke into their lives, what were Chinese Christians concerned about? What were the top issues going into 2020? Chen Shengfeng, a Three-Self pastor, shares 20 concerns facing the Chinese church.
Yet, we should rest assured that God’s invitation for his children to take part in his mission plan has not changed. But in participating in God’s mission, the way of implementation should vary with the dynamics of world development which is also under God’s sovereignty.
Boxes of Christian books sent to Wuhan and Hubei province for Christmas continue to make an impact during the coronavirus outbreak.
How does a student of language enter another culture? It takes more than classroom experience.
The coronavirus situation is like a wake-up call. I don’t know when my life will end; I don’t want to squander it any more.
The whole Bible unveils the mission of God. He calls his people to take part in his missional plan. The churches in Hong Kong, in spite of the social disturbance, should keep pursuing the Great Commission as a mandate.
From the recent webinar, “Our China Stories: Unpacking Contemporary Narratives about the Church in China.”
While Guilin is often considered a “must see” tourist site, Guangxi province itself remains, for many, a relatively unknown corner of China. This book helps fill the gap.
As Chinese authorities work around the clock to contain COVID-19, Christians also continue to minister full time. China Christian Daily profiles two churches in Hubei province that are reaching congregants during the outbreak.
What is your current best estimate of how many Christians there are in China, and how did you arrive at that number?