China

Where We Assist

China

At a Glance

  • Fastest growing church movement in history
  • Controlling government that closely monitors churches
  • Enormous need for trained leaders
  • Growing materialism and corruption
  • Unreached people groups: 441

China is going through a challenging season. Many young people are out of work and feel hopeless. Thousands of churches were closed during the pandemic, and most have not been permitted to reopen. In addition, new regulations targeting house churches have made it illegal for pastors to collect tithes. Christians are now meeting together in small groups, resulting in a huge need for trained leaders. Over the years, ministries assisted by Christian Aid Mission have been able to train thousands of pastors and Christian leaders in underground churches. They are heavily engaged in reaching minority ethnic groups unreached by the gospel and translating the Bible into their languages.

Ministry Highlight

Missionaries working among remote, ethnic minorities partnered with teachers at small, local schools to help raise awareness about the importance of education, as many children do not attend school, and provided school supplies to poor children. They also distributed food, blankets, and warm clothing to earthquake victims in the region. Their efforts yielded three small groups of believers who meet weekly.

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How You Can Make a Difference

Indigenous missionaries in China courageously persevere despite the challenges of new laws that penalize their work and increased surveillance to enforce such laws. They must operate with much wisdom and faith in God’s protection and provision. Your prayers and financial support encourage them, remind them that they are not alone, and strengthen their work so they can reach even more souls for Christ.

From the Mission Field in China

Tell of the Lord’s Mercy in China
A wealthy retired woman was unpopular in her village because she liked to argue with her neighbors and gamble. When missionaries visited her home, they not only shared the gospel with her, but they also prayed with her and explained the negative effects of gambling. The woman gave her life to Christ that day. Now, the missionaries regularly disciple her through the study of Scripture, and she has gradually stopped gambling. Your donations support missionaries with such evangelism and discipleship work.
Pierce Spiritual Darkness With Christ’s Light in China
An indigenous, idol-worshiping tribe believed in a curse that foretells of people’s deaths. When one elderly indigenous man stayed ill for much of the year, he believed his illness was confirmation of the validity of the curse and that he would soon die. But when missionaries learned of his beliefs, they prayed over him, breaking the bondage of the curse. Then, they encouraged him to focus his thoughts on the Lord. “He is still living peacefully now,” the ministry leader said. “The villagers realize God is more extraordinary than the gods they worship.” Donations of $50 or $100 help with such gospel work.
Support Missionaries Who Comfort the Downtrodden in China
When local missionaries met a woman in an abusive marriage, they prayed and shared the gospel with her. But at the time, she was too afraid of her husband to give her life to Christ. Later, when she became seriously ill, the missionaries again urged her to give her life to Jesus. This time, she chose to believe in Him. “Thank the Lord for his healing grace,” the ministry leader said. “She is completely healed now.” In addition, her husband’s behavior toward her has changed for the better. Your donations support missionaries in their evangelism work.
Prepare Missionaries for Kingdom Work in China
A student in a local ministry's Bible program will graduate soon after three years of study, and his time there has prepared him well for gospel service. "I am thankful for the mentorship from the principal and teachers," he said. "They helped us build a solid doctrinal foundation to discern false teaching from the truth, and I have learned to rely on the Lord for victory in future stormy weather." Students learn how to study the Bible, how to pray and lead worship, and also how to preach and conduct meetings. Your donations support training opportunities such as this.
Bring Spiritual Revival to Remote Places in China
During a six-month period, local missionaries visited members of a minority group who live in eight separate settlements. During their initial visits, the missionaries sought to understand the people's living conditions and their spiritual challenges. Later, they began to share the gospel, visit with individual families, and minister to those in need. "Our ministry teams at each settlement site continue to implement pastoral care and evangelism, reaching 120 people through meetings and visits," the ministry leader said. Donations of $50 or $100 assist with such outreach.
Assist Missionaries Working in Isolated Places in China
With new high-speed trains now in place, local missionaries can better access rural villages with the gospel. "We have used online for the last three years to connect leaders and trainers," the ministry leader said. "Now, we can help them learn and connect through gathering together." One major development from this new mode of transportation is the ability for missionaries to connect Christians from urban university ministries with churches in places that were once difficult to reach. Your donations of $60 or $120 support missionaries engaged in such discipleship opportunities.