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About seven years ago, Li Fanghua responded to the call to be a lay preacher. However, she sometimes feels inadequate as she has not gone through formal theological training. Thus, she was overjoyed when she received a copy of the Chinese Study Bible (CSB). With clear and concise explanations of the Bible that are easy to understand, the CSB has given her more confidence for her ministry.
By Faith not by Sight
Mr. Li is so overjoyed to be given his first complete set of Braille Bible, donated by the United Bible Societies (UBS), that he wrote a simple worship song in thanksgiving to God and dedicated it to the UBS donors. Touched by the grace of God, his life overflows with praise and gratitude towards the Lord. Be encouraged by his testimony (including his song) and learn more about how UBS China Partnership supports the visually challenged Christians in China.
Light to Their Souls
Christians with visual disability rely on Braille Bibles to feed on the Word of God to bring light to their souls. The printing and distribution of Braille Bibles is a significant ministry of UBS. Read this story to know more about them.
A Blind Fortune-teller’s Repentance
Ten years ago, if you meet Ruan Zhuqin, at age 54 then, he could tell your fortune if you wish, at a small fee....
Gave Up a High Paying Job? No Regrets!
YUNNAN, China – When Yu Zhilin enrolled into the International Business course at Northeastern University in Liaoning in 2006, he did not expect himself...
Realise Your Dreams
CHINA -- Li Yan, famous head coach of China’s Short Track Speed Skating Team, was also head coach of the United States Short Track...
Faith of a Shanghai Girl
SHANGHAI, China -- Mention Shanghai and images of glitz and glamour would come to mind: a city with high-rise buildings, blinking neon lights, magnificent...
By Faith not by Sight
Mr. Li is so overjoyed to be given his first complete set of Braille Bible, donated by the United Bible Societies (UBS), that he wrote a simple worship song in thanksgiving to God and dedicated it to the UBS donors. Touched by the grace of God, his life overflows with praise and gratitude towards the Lord. Be encouraged by his testimony (including his song) and learn more about how UBS China Partnership supports the visually challenged Christians in China.
Light to Their Souls
Christians with visual disability rely on Braille Bibles to feed on the Word of God to bring light to their souls. The printing and distribution of Braille Bibles is a significant ministry of UBS. Read this story to know more about them.
A Blind Fortune-teller’s Repentance
Ten years ago, if you meet Ruan Zhuqin, at age 54 then, he could tell your fortune if you wish, at a small fee....
Deeper Appreciation of God’s Word and His love
While ministering to believers in Feixi county, Yu Feng, a lay preacher, realised that he needed to correctly handle God’s Word and shepherd the believers. The Chinese Study Bible came in very helpful and he shares how it has helped him have a deeper understanding of God's Word both for his personal walk with the Lord and for his ministry.
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.
UBS CP Connects With Amity Printing Company Virtually
On 1 November 2022, United Bible Society China Partnership (UBSCP) met Amity Printing Company (APC) over a virtual meeting. Thank God for the warm exchanges and the opportunity to reconnect with APC. May the Lord continue to use APC to fulfil the Bible needs of the Churches in China and overseas.
Falling in Love with the Bible
Upon receiving a large-print Bible from her church, 78-year-old Zheng Yuzhen was overwhelmed by God's love for her and shares her testimony with great joy and gratitude to the Lord. Testifying of the transforming power of God's Word, she shares about how God touched her heart, healed her husband and led them both to be faithful and fervent followers of Christ today!
Serving God Wholeheartedly Despite Challenges
Mr Li Guoqiang, a 34-year-old lay preacher, travels to the various rural churches and meeting places in Liaocheng, Shandong Province weekly to teach and share God's Word tirelessly. It is his hope that despite all challenges, he will serve God wholeheartedly till his old age. Testifying about God's faithful provision for his family, he shares about how God's love and Word motivate him to persevere in the ministry.
Where Labourers are Few and Why Bible Resources are Needed
In order to answer the call for labourers for the churches in rural areas, lay preachers like Zhang Jishun often sacrifice the opportunity to work in the cities where they can earn more to support their families. Although he struggles to support his family, he chose to trust God to provide and the Lord provided Zhang with the much needed Bible tools for ministry. Find out how these Bible resources are a blessing to rural lay preachers in China.
“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.
Afflicted But Not Crushed
Wang Zhengxiang’s life had been far from smooth sailing. A lay preacher from the Waishu Miao ethnic minority group, he has experienced financial challenges, incarceration, deaths of loved ones and serious injuries from a near-fatal accident. Yet he takes every opportunity to share God’s goodness in his life and is committed to serve God faithfully all the days of his life. Be encouraged as you read his amazing testimony.
A Wa Bible for Every Family in the Village
With the support of the United Bible Societies, the Wa Bible has been translated, published and distributed to the Wa people group in China. Praise God that most of the Wa believers in Wa Bible translator Rev Bao Guangqiang’s village are able to read the Bible in their own language and almost every family in the village has a Wa Bible to read! Be encouraged as Rev Bao shares his personal testimony and deep passion for Bible translation in this story.
A Renewed Life through God’s Word
Madam Wang Qiuhua has experienced the transforming power of God's Word. Not only does it give her strength to cope with the challenges in life, it also helps her in managing difficult relationships. Find out how her trust in the Lord is renewed and how her love for others has grown as she reads the Bible faithfully.
China Catholic Church – United Bible Societies Joint Seminar on Bible...
An inaugural joint seminar organised by the Catholic Church in China and the United Bible Societies China Partnership, was held on 22 June 2021. The online Seminar was a mutual exchange on the theme of Bible translation and Chinese culture with the goal to contribute towards the work of Chinese Bible translation by the Catholic Church in China.
Bible Distribution in Mountainous Areas
Inaccessibility, financial constraints and a limited supply of Bibles to their area are some of the reasons that make it hard for some Catholics in China to obtain a Bible. Leshan in Sichuan province is one such area and it was a privilege for United Bible Societies to support the Leshan diocese by distributing free Bibles to the parishioners in its mostly mountainous and hilly region. Beneficiaries who received the Bibles share their heartfelt responses in this write-up about the Bible distribution.
Lay Preacher Finds Help in Study Bible
About seven years ago, Li Fanghua responded to the call to be a lay preacher. However, she sometimes feels inadequate as she has not gone through formal theological training. Thus, she was overjoyed when she received a copy of the Chinese Study Bible (CSB). With clear and concise explanations of the Bible that are easy to understand, the CSB has given her more confidence for her ministry.
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.
