Non-Western Mission Movements; A Reason to Rejoice
The worldwide missionary movement is no longer mainly Western. Back to Jerusalem is a prominent example of a missionary movement that developed apart from a connection to Western structures. Many Christians in the West rejoice when they hear about the work of these non-Western missionaries. Others express concern. Are they properly trained? Do they have member care in place? Do
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Young Chinese Couple Abducted and Killed by ISIS
Chinese pastors have confirmed that two young Chinese workers were killed by ISIS. Pakistan’s military sent in security forces last week to conduct operations in Mastung, where there Chinese were being held. The two Chinese nationals have been identified as Li Xinheng (left) and Lu Ling Lina by the Pakistani Police, who provided the pictures to the European Pressphoto Agency
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ILLEGAL BIBLE PRINTING
In my opinion, it would be pretty hard for any tale to match the awesomeness of the illegal Bible printing story told by Brother Ren at the beginning of Eugene Bach’s The Underground Church (available here on the BTJ website). That said, I once heard a story that does come close, if not in terms of sheer daring, then at
Continue ReadingCHRISTMAS IN CHINA
If you’re willing, take a moment and think about Christmas. What does it mean to you? What does it look like in your home? Think about the special traditions that have been handed down in your family year after year, generation after generation – you know, the things that make you smile and feel all warm, fuzzy and gloriously nostalgic
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