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The mailing address is First Baptist Church of Pine,
Revival and rapid church growth have characterized China’s churches since the 1990s. About 130 million Chinese are Christians, most of whom worship within the house church movement. Millions of others worship with the Three-Self Patriotic Movement (TSPM), which, as the only legal church, is controlled by the Communist government. Despite continuous pressure and oppression from the Communist government, house church leaders refuse to compromise the gospel by joining government-controlled churches. Because of decades of government oppression, many Chinese Christians do not have their own Bible or access to discipleship literature.
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Persecutor:
The main persecutor is the government.
What It Means To Follow Christ In China:
In the early 2000s, many unregistered churches enjoyed some freedom from government intrusion and harassment despite their illegal status. However, in recent years restrictive religious regulations and persecution have increased significantly. Hundreds of churches have been forced to close, pastors and church members have been arrested or detained and the online sale of Bibles has been prohibited. The government has installed hundreds of millions of facial recognition cameras, many in or near churches, to identify those who attend worship services. Church leaders are under intense pressure to join the government-controlled TSPM. It is illegal to disciple anyone younger than 18. Christians are often charged with participating in cults or with other spurious accusations, such as “bad business practices” or “intent to undermine the state.”
Access To Bibles:
Voice Of the Martyrs Work:
Prayer Requests:
- Pray that house church leaders will know how to shepherd the Lord’s sheep in difficult situations.
- Pray for the wisdom of believers confronted by police.
- Pray that Christians will remain faithful to Christ under all circumstances.
- Pray that Christian university students will boldly follow Christ.
- Pray that Christian children will have a firm foundation in the Lord.
- Pray that young believers will stand firm under any circumstances and stay close to God.
- Pray that God will provide protection and mercy to those in difficult situations.
- Pray that church leaders will know the best way for their congregations to meet.
- Pray for imprisoned Christians, such as Wang Yi, Zhang Shaojie, Alimujiang Yimiti and John Cao.
- Pray that Chinese churches will unite as a brilliant gospel witness.
- Pray that God will raise up more young people to serve in His kingdom.