The memorial service of the Chinese "inner life" leader, Rev. Jack K. Chow, and his wife Nancy were held online on February 13, 2021. Thousands of people gathered together to mourn and witness the couple's sincerity and efforts in their pastoral life.
Rev. Chow and his wife, afflicted with COVID-19 pneumonia, were returned to Heaven on January 30 and February 5, respectively. The JMI (Jesus Ministries International) team, formed by Rev. Chow in 2006, held a memorial service.
Born in Nanjing, Chow's ancestral home is in Dongguang County, China's northern Hebei Province. Having studied in the United States and specialized in Radio and Television Journalism at an early age, he held important Chinese and foreign media positions in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Washington. He has authored many books on the Holy Spirit, charity, and inner life, including Waiting on God, The Anointing Teaches Us in All Things, and The Inward Christian Life.
At the service, the son of Rev. Chow recalled the work and life of the couple. "Their life is to let people know, to love, and to become like Christ," he said, "they faithfully served the Lord all their lives and were committed to the Lord's call to preach Jesus Christ to the end of their lives." At the same time, he urged the participants not to lose hope, "The Holy Spirit, who was with Rev. Chow and his wife, will continue to work on each of us. Although some of us felt we had lost our precious pastor, we were still able to run with the Holy Spirit and do what Jesus and the Holy Spirit wanted us to do."
After that, three sisters offered a hymn. The workers commemorated the lives of Rev. Chow and his wife through videos and photos.
Some pastors and fellow workers also witnessed the service life of Rev. Chow and his wife. Some of them said that they taught many people through letters, including many pastors, treating them as their children. These pastors learned much from Rev. Chow, such as how to pray, how to shepherd or lead a team, etc. Through the couple's ministry and life, they learned how to love Jesus and how to pass on to others to love Jesus.
The participating pastors witnessed Rev. Chow and his wife in different ways:
"Rev. Chow is usually very quiet, sitting in front of his desk, meditating, and sharing his affection from the Holy Spirit."
"He is humble, obedient, and joyful. He is always willing to follow the Holy Spirit's lead to set aside his thoughts and focus on Jesus Christ."
"His wife is very meticulous. As a person of intercession, she could always correctly say everyone's name. She supported Rev. Chow and walked with him side by side."
"Their life-long commitment to serving the Lord moved many people to want to help Him more."
- Translated by Sophia Chen
2月13日，“内在生活道路带领人”周金海牧师与师母追思会在网上举行，上千人一同悼念并且见证这对夫妇生前在牧养上的真诚与努力。
周金海牧师与师母因感染新冠先后于2021年1月30日、2月5日辞世。此次的追思会由周牧师生前所创办的内在生活团队（Jesus Ministries International, JMI）筹办。
追思会上，周金海牧师的儿子回忆了两位老人的工作和生活。他说：“他们的生命就是让别人认识基督，爱基督，活出基督。”他见证说，两位老人的一生服事主，致力于主的呼召，传讲耶稣基督直到生命的最后一刻。同时，他劝勉并鼓励大家不要失去盼望，和周牧师、师母同在的圣灵也继续会在我们每一个人身上工作，虽然参加者里有人感到失去了宝贵的牧者，但是仍然可以靠着圣灵继续奔跑主耶稣和圣灵要我们做的事情。
随后，3位姊妹献上赞美诗。内在生活同工用视频和照片的方式来缅怀牧师、师母的一生。
牧者和同工们也分享见证了牧师和师母的侍奉生活。有人分享说，牧师和师母用书信的方式，教导了很多人，他们把这些人当作是儿女一样，这其中就包括有很多牧者。这些牧者在周金海牧师身上学习到了很多，比如如何祷告、牧羊、带领团队等，也通过周金海牧师和师母的事奉和生活看到了怎样爱耶稣，传承如何爱耶稣。
参与的牧者们多方面见证周牧师和师母：
周牧师常常是很安静的，坐在书桌前默想，并把感受到的圣灵的感动整理分享出来；
他是一个谦卑的、顺服的、喜乐的人，常常愿意跟从圣灵的引导，放下自己的想法，定睛在耶稣基督的身上；
周师母很细致，是一个代祷的人，总是能正确的说出每个人的名字，扶持牧师，和牧师并行；两位老人彼此相爱，彼此服事，带着喜乐的心事奉主；
他们一生事奉主的心志感动了很多人更加想要的服事主。
“内在生活道路带领人”周金海牧师和师母追思会网上举行：他们的生命就是让别人认识基督
The memorial service of the Chinese "inner life" leader, Rev. Jack K. Chow, and his wife Nancy were held online on February 13, 2021. Thousands of people gathered together to mourn and witness the couple's sincerity and efforts in their pastoral life.
Rev. Chow and his wife, afflicted with COVID-19 pneumonia, were returned to Heaven on January 30 and February 5, respectively. The JMI (Jesus Ministries International) team, formed by Rev. Chow in 2006, held a memorial service.
Born in Nanjing, Chow's ancestral home is in Dongguang County, China's northern Hebei Province. Having studied in the United States and specialized in Radio and Television Journalism at an early age, he held important Chinese and foreign media positions in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Washington. He has authored many books on the Holy Spirit, charity, and inner life, including Waiting on God, The Anointing Teaches Us in All Things, and The Inward Christian Life.
At the service, the son of Rev. Chow recalled the work and life of the couple. "Their life is to let people know, to love, and to become like Christ," he said, "they faithfully served the Lord all their lives and were committed to the Lord's call to preach Jesus Christ to the end of their lives." At the same time, he urged the participants not to lose hope, "The Holy Spirit, who was with Rev. Chow and his wife, will continue to work on each of us. Although some of us felt we had lost our precious pastor, we were still able to run with the Holy Spirit and do what Jesus and the Holy Spirit wanted us to do."
After that, three sisters offered a hymn. The workers commemorated the lives of Rev. Chow and his wife through videos and photos.
Some pastors and fellow workers also witnessed the service life of Rev. Chow and his wife. Some of them said that they taught many people through letters, including many pastors, treating them as their children. These pastors learned much from Rev. Chow, such as how to pray, how to shepherd or lead a team, etc. Through the couple's ministry and life, they learned how to love Jesus and how to pass on to others to love Jesus.
The participating pastors witnessed Rev. Chow and his wife in different ways:
"Rev. Chow is usually very quiet, sitting in front of his desk, meditating, and sharing his affection from the Holy Spirit."
"He is humble, obedient, and joyful. He is always willing to follow the Holy Spirit's lead to set aside his thoughts and focus on Jesus Christ."
"His wife is very meticulous. As a person of intercession, she could always correctly say everyone's name. She supported Rev. Chow and walked with him side by side."
"Their life-long commitment to serving the Lord moved many people to want to help Him more."
- Translated by Sophia Chen
People Mourn for Rev. Jack K. Chow, Father of 'Inner Life'
