Increased numbers and increased quality
Better Facilities. In the past, schools run by underground house churches did not have adequate buildings and were secretly operating out of rented houses or empty, unheated factories.
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Because of China’s bourgeoning growth of house churches, the need for Bible teachers also grew. |
Not only were they vulnerable to spies, they had no control over the facilities. They could not remodel to suit their needs for a proper school environment.
Today, with help from faithful Christian Aid supporters, many new facilities have been built.
Better Teachers. The majority of Bible schools assisted by Christian Aid have teachers who either graduated from their own Bible schools or a theological seminary. Many of them have suffered for Christ.
Better Curriculum. While they still offer basic training for missionaries and local church workers, some of the schools are now able to offer seminary-level (including a Master’s Degree) courses for those wishing to further their Christian education. For these students, New Testament Greek and Old Testament Hebrew are being taught.
Systematic theology, apologetics, pastoral theology, and missiology are also part of the curriculum.
Better Opportunities. Many of the larger schools assisted by Christian Aid are also operating satellite training centers in surrounding towns and villages. They also offer night courses for those who are unable to attend full-time.
Better Materials. Every student entering into a school or training program is given a Bible, textbooks, study sheets and outlines. They also have access to copy machines, computers and up-to-date software. Their only lack at this time is well equipped libraries.