Lydia S.

Lydia S. (pseudonym) lived and studied in the US for six-and-a-half years. While there she became a believer in Jesus Christ. She returned to China in 2000. In 2010 she responded to God’s call to serve in returnee ministry and now lives in Beijing with her husband and two children.

Supporting Article

The Challenges and Strategies of Returnee Ministry in the New Era

Returnee ministry is clearly for “such a time as this” (Esther 4:14) and stands as a God-given opportunity in this generation. We thank the Lord that we can have a part in witnessing his marvelous work.

John Z., Sarah L., Lydia S. ⋅ ⋅ Dec 18, 2024

View From the Wall

Returnee Ministry at Home and Abroad

Large numbers of Chinese students who have studied abroad are returning to their homeland. For those who have come to know Christ while overseas, many easily become lost to the church and Christ upon their return. While there are a variety of reasons for this, churches and organizations both overseas and in China need to cooperate to prevent this. The author gives some concrete suggestions of how this can be done.

Lydia S. ⋅ ⋅ Sep 27, 2016

Peoples of China

The Expected and the Unexpected Journey of Homecoming

Is returning to China always the correct thing to do? What can the returnee expect once back home? Job issues, financial pressures and for the Christian, expressing faith, are all matters that must be dealt with.

Lydia S. ⋅ ⋅ Dec 23, 2011