Christianity in China

Chinese Christian Voices

The Lausanne Movement and the Chinese Church

I sincerely urge the leaders of the Chinese church to set aside theological nationalism and limitations, embrace the Lausanne spirit with the universal church to humbly walk with the Lord.

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Unbelievable but True

Real Stories of Faith and Transformation from China

Truth Stranger than Fiction—Grace Where You'd Least Expect It! On a day known for jokes, we’re sharing stories that seem unbelievable—not because they’re false, but because they reveal just how radically God transforms lives.

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Stories You May Have Missed

In this era of development, China’s Christians are telling new stories, some of which challenge our familiar narratives about China and its church. Are we listening?

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A Call for Global Prayer

China's Growing Need for Spiritual Awakening

If you say, “I’m a Christian, I can pray for you. What do you need?” most people will not refuse, but will be grateful and thankful. This was almost unseen before 2022.

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How Not to End Persecution

Research and advocacy organizations who have kept the world informed of rights violations in China and other countries are now laying off staff, resulting in decreased visibility into the lives of those who suffer for their faith.

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More than Conquerors

Open Doors has released its latest World Watch List, the annual roster of countries where persecution of Christians is most extreme. China moved up in the rankings, from 19th to 15th place among the 50 nations profiled.

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John C. H. Wu on the Incarnation of the Word of God

Why Jesus Became a Man, Chose a Mother, and Gave Her to Us

The Christian life is lived in real, concrete situations: the union of the transcendent and the immanent, flesh and spirit. The “secret” to navigating this world successfully, as Wu says, is our “union with him,” and with his people.

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How God’s Word Spreads in China and Beyond

A Book Review of From Banned Book to Bestseller: The Bible in Contemporary China

Since 1987, more than 200 million Bibles have been printed in a country where the Bible was once forbidden.

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Challenges and Opportunities for the Pulpit in China’s Urban House Churches

The pulpit of urban house churches in mainland China refers to preaching and information-sharing conducted by preachers during Sunday services and other occasions. The challenges discussed here refer to problems or crises, both internal and external, that affect the church’s pulpit.

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How Should Chinese Urban Churches Confront Anxieties in Today’s Era

In the face of uncertainty and anxiety about the future, Christians must return to the essence of the gospel. While the gospel has the power to transform society, societal change has never been the primary focus of Christian faith. The gospel transforms society by bringing hope to individuals and inspiring moral renewal. The gradual transformation of individual lives collectively fosters societal progress.