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Financial constraints prevent many believers in Jilin province from having their own Bible. Through a free Bible distribution by the Catholic Church in Jilin and supported by the United Bible Societies (UBS), parishes in the province have witnessed a remarkable transformation. Having a copy of the Bible in hand, believers are growing closer to the Lord, experiencing a newfound passion for God through the study of His Word.
Free Bible Distribution Helps Ignite Spiritual Growth
Financial constraints prevent many believers in Jilin province from having their own Bible. Through a free Bible distribution by the Catholic Church in Jilin and supported by the United Bible Societies (UBS), parishes in the province have witnessed a remarkable transformation. Having a copy of the Bible in hand, believers are growing closer to the Lord, experiencing a newfound passion for God through the study of His Word.
Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks a New Milestone for One of the World’s...
Amity Printing Company (APC), a joint venture between the Amity Foundation and the United Bible Societies (UBS), commemorated a significant milestone on April 12, 2023, with a grand groundbreaking ceremony for their Phase II Project, the construction of a second factory building. Esteemed guests, including representatives from the local government, board members, shareholders, and company executives, gathered to witness this momentous event in the company's history.
Man Shall Not Live on Bread Alone
52-year-old Tao Suhua was delighted to receive a copy of the Bible during a church Bible distribution supported by the United Bible Societies. Grateful to be given a Bible, she shares, "Without God's Word, life would have been much more trying for me.” Read her encouraging testimony about how daily spiritual bread from God's Word makes her joyful, giving her strength to face life's challenges.
I Would Have Quit Many Times Over
YUNNAN, China – One of the beauties of the Bible is that it consists of several different genres – narrative, poetry, wisdom, prophecy, gospels,...
I Am Really Blessed To See
An accident left preacher Bi, an East Lisu Bible translator, blind in one eye. Yet he counts himself blessed to have been able to witness the publication of the Bible in his own ethnic language and to have been part of the translation team from the start to the end. Read preacher Bi's testimony to find out how he got involved with Bible translation and how God sustained him and the translation team until the translation project was completed.
“I want more people to know God’s Word”
Yang Hai’en, a Bible translator from the East Lisu ethnic minority group in China, shares his desire for his people to know God’s Word. Find out how four generations from his family were involved in the translation of the Bible to the East Lisu language, and how he is helping fellow East Lisu believers to learn to read the Bible through Scripture literacy classes.
Renewed by the Word
When Lu Fengqing, 61, participated in a small Bible learning group at her church in Shandong province, she did not expect that it would be a life-changing experience for her and others in the group. Through the discipleship program, the participants had a better understanding of their faith and had a renewed hunger for God's Word. In her testimony, Lu shares how she experienced personal life transformation through the biblical truths she learnt in the discipleship group.
Now Is The Time: Discipling Christians in China Towards Maturity
“This is the work of the Lord! This is the first time we are having the small Bible learning group format in our churches using the discipleship materials The Abundant Life and The Abundant Grace donated by United Bible Societies. And we are seeing life change that only God can do!” Elder Wang, who oversees one of the churches in Feicheng, Shandong, said what she had been seeing was unprecedented.
Deepening her Bible Knowledge is the Best Act of Service
Yu Tong was born in a Christian family, but she did not have a personal relationship with God until she was in university when she joined a Christian fellowship and experienced the love of God's family. Her desire to be rooted in God’s Word led her to enrol in a Bible Training Centre where she has been growing in her faith and knowledge of God's Word. Find out how the Bible resources in the Bible Training Centre supports her spiritual growth.
Bible Day in China 2022 – Depicting the Scriptures in Chinese...
How would biblical stories like Noah's Ark and biblical values like love and grace be depicted in Chinese painting? How would Chinese Christian artists portray Jesus? At the 2022 Bible Day in China, Chinese Christians had a chance to appreciate art pieces and engage with the Bible through the canvases of local Christian artists and painters, bringing enrichment and inspiration to their spiritual lives.
11th International Seminar: “The Bible and the Sinicization of Christianity in...
The indigenisation and contextualisation of Christianity in China has been an area of great interest and importance to the Churches in China as well as to the country at large. As China continues to progress, how is the Christian faith to flourish in Chinese soil and take on Chinese characteristics biblically? Read about the 2022 SASS International Seminar to find out more.
Minzu University of China Successfully Organized 4th Cross-Cultural Dialogue with United...
BEIJING, China – The Academy of Religion of Minzu University of China (MUC, 中央民族大学) held its annual Cross-Cultural Dialogue on 31 October 2022, with the...
A Christian’s Bucket List
After becoming a Christian, 76-year-old Madam Tang Cuirong experienced the joy of serving the Lord. However, not being able to read the Bible on her own left her feeling unfulfilled. Find out how learning to read God’s Word has changed Madam Tang’s life.
Attending School In My Father’s House
As Xue Fengqin did not have a chance to go to school when she was growing up, she often felt frustrated by the inconveniences caused by being illiterate. One of the greatest regrets for Xue was that when she became a Christian, she was not able to read and understand the Bible. But things changed when Xue started attending a Scripture Literacy class.
Everything for a Purpose
Growing up, life was tough for Cao Yulan who was given away by her family because of poverty. Yet she experienced God's hand in her life when she was eventually able to go to school and receive an education. Find out how God led her to become a Scripture literacy teacher in her church and why she remains so passionate about it. Indeed, all things including sufferings can serve a purpose in the loving hands of our Father.
How Books Educate, Encourage and Equip a Preacher
When Liu Yunguang was a student at Shaanxi Bible School, the school library was one of his favourite haunts on campus. Grateful for the Christian and biblical resources in the library, he shares how reading has increased his knowledge, broadened his horizons and, most importantly, strengthened his conviction in the Christian faith.
The Need for Continuing Theological Education
Continuous theological education equips pastors and lay preachers in China to serve their churches more effectively. In July 2022, Guangdong Theological Seminary, with the support of United Bible Societies, organised an equipping course for its alumni on the subject “The Chinese Bible - From Manuscript to the Chinese Union Version”. Some participants who attended this course shared their experiences.
A Heart of Service – From Fashion Retail to Preaching
When God called 34-year-old Wang Hongzhi to become a full-time preacher, she closed her small clothing business in Beijing and went for theological training before becoming a preacher at her church. Sharing her testimony about what led her to respond to God's call, Wang also expresses her desire to read more Biblical books to bring more insights from the Scriptures to the believers whom she shepherds.
