CCD Monthly                                                           January 2024

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Training has always been one of the urgent needs inside China's churches. Whether in-person or online, training sessions on theology, evangelism, pastoral care, social service, and even religious policies are conducted throughout China. This month, we select new and old articles to talk about training ministries, reflections on training, and a case study of how to train church volunteers. 

You can also read trending news, features, and more recently published items. 
Christian Training in China

Interview with China Partner President: God Has Used Christian Leadership to Grow His Church in China

As a descendant of German missionaries to China, Erik Bürklin, president of China Partner, has been serving the church in China with training trips and material distribution in the past decades. Erik talks about the main work of the organization and challenges facing Chinese pastors and churches. 

Pastor: Embrace Intentional Practice Over Blind Adherence to Training Courses


A pastor reflects on diverse pastoral training courses introduced into China, saying there's a need to bravely accept challenges to earnestly practice but also avoid blindly following trends in receiving training.

Interview: Chinese Churches Need to Train More Music Ministry Leaders

A brother who is experienced in worship ministry believes that churches in China need to train more worship teachers and band leaders, not just students, to further promote the ministry. 

Case Study of Effective Training for Church Volunteers


Volunteers are indispensable ministry groups for churches who even take on the responsibility of preaching. It has long been the consensus of the Church in China to improve the quality of volunteers through training. 
In the News

China Ranks Top 19 in Countries Where Christians Face the Worst Persecution Worldwide: Open Doors


Open Doors launched its World Watch List 2024 on January 18, where China ranks 19th among the 50 countries where Christians are most persecuted.

Korean Cult 'Shincheonji' Suspected to Host Christian Conference in Hong Kong to Attract Mainland Believers

A special conference, claimed to be initiated through collaboration among churches and pastors from Hong Kong and mainland China, was suspected to have been organized by the Korean cult 'Shincheonji.'

Rev. Xu Xiaohong Attends Installation of Bishop Titus Chung as Archbishop of the Province of the Anglican Church in South East Asia

Invited by the Anglican Diocese of Singapore, Rev. Xu Xiaohong, chairman of the national TSPM, attended the installation service of Bishop Titus Chung Khiam Boon as the Archbishop of the Province of the Anglican Church in Southeast Asia.

Philip L. Wickeri Gives Lecture on Christianity and Maps of China in Shanghai




Renowned scholar Professor Philip L. Wickeri introduced 26 maps of China drawn by Christians before the 21st century to Chinese scholars. 

Northeast County Church Warms Needy Below Zero Degree

Church staff of the Gaizhou Eternal Life Church, a centennial church in northeast China's Liaoning Province, visited 39 disadvantaged households and retired church staff at minus 20 degrees Celsius.

Two Jiangsu Christian Groups Banned


The Jiangsu government outlawed two Christian organizations. 
Features

Amid Prevalent Folk Beliefs, Fujian Church Leads Families to Christ


This article tells how a grassroots town church in Southern Fujian, with a vision amidst prevalent folk beliefs, has led the whole family of believers to overcome idols and turn towards Christ.

Voice: Christianity in China May Become Grain of Wheat to Break Walls

As many believers have felt the crisis of Christianity with concerns about the way forward in 2023, a possible way out is to learn from the spirit of a grain of wheat which breaks from inside. 

Interview With Asian American Film Director: It Has Never Been Easy for Asian Immigrants in the United States

Director Eunice La speaks about the struggles of Asian Americans, racism, and church outreach to minorities in an exclusive interview.

Declining Church Membership After COVID-19



The church in China generally faces declining memberships after COVID-19, and pastors are doing their best to preserve the trend.
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