CCD Monthly                                                                  June 2022

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Every year June 26 is the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. This month we focus on the status quo and stories of gospel-centered drug rehabilitation institutions in China. More than 30 Christian-based drug rehabilitation organizations have been established in Greater China. Different from general drug rehabilitation centers, they treat drug addiction as a spiritual issue that the root cause of drug addiction is treated through the Christian faith. Their daily program is dominated by religious activities, and their treatment outcome is better than traditional rehabilitation centers. Meanwhile, overseas Chinese pastors also found similar institutions in southeastern Asia. 

You can also read trending news as well as articles about a story of an American teacher who humbly served his students in China, a Christian scholar on the Russian-Ukrainian war, and testimonies. 
 
Christian Drug Rehabilitation Institutions in China

Interview: Chinese Pastor in Myanmar Says Drug Addicts Must Abstain from Sin by Believing in Jesus

Growing up in Myanmar, Rev. L was unfortunately exposed to drugs as a teenager, but he successfully abandoned his addiction in a gospel-centered drug rehabilitation center where he accepted the gospel. Now he is leading a Christian addiction rehabilitation ministry. 

Former Drug Addict Becomes Wounded Healer With Gospel-Centered Rehab Ministry

More than 20 years ago, a young man in a family in Guangdong Province was addicted to drugs, plunging the family into a serious crisis. After eight times of gospel-centered rehabilitation, he has been determined to help more addicts get out of addiction . 

Yunnan Gospel Drug Rehab Center: Love Drug Addicts as Your Children

Three core workers of Yunnan Baoshan Gospel Drug Addiction Treatment Center share their ministry and insights on how to serve drug addicts. 

Story of Head of Nanjing Philadelphia Christian Drug Rehab Ministry

Mr. Sun and his wife were called “mandarin ducks in the drug sea” in the past. After getting rid of drugs through their faith, they built the Philadelphia Christian Drug Ministry in Nanjing to help drug addictss.
In the News

Two Seminary Conduct Graduation Ceremonies


More than 130 theological students have graduated from two Chinese seminaries this summer. 

All Churches in Shenzhen Closed Down Again Due to COVID-19 Rebound

All registered churches in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province have been closed down again due a recent COVID-19 rebound. 

National Religious Groups Jointly Issue 'Joint Initiative on Advocating Frugality and Abstaining From Extravagance'

The seven state-sanctioned religious bodies issued a joint initiative on "advocating frugality and abstaining from extravagance" to promote the Sinicization of religion in China. 

Why Can’t Church Keep Young Workers? Millennial Pastor Reveals Pressure, Feeling of Helplessness


A millennial pastor reveals the pressure and the feeling of helplessness in the face of there being “no successors” for the young  generation of church workers. 

Jiangxi Church Receives Masks While Resuming In-Person Sunday Service

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, a local community donated relief supplies to a church in Jiangxi Province when it reopened.

Professor: Lecture on Lutherans' Legacy in China's Higher Theological Education

A professor shared the Lutheran church's contributions to China's recent higher theological education. 
Features

[Interview] John Carl Schmidt, an 'Incarnated' American Teacher Serves Poor Students With 'Heart of China'


John Carl Schmidt, an English teacher from the United States, received his calling from God by teaching English in China’s Hunan Province for more than ten years. 

Chinese Christian Scholar: The Outbreak of Russian-Ukrainian War Calls for Deep Reflection on Russian Orthodox Culture, Thought

In regards to the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian war, a Chinese Christian scholar urges Christians to reflect deeply on the Russian Orthodox culture. 

'Our God Cares for Orphans, Widows': Christian Charity Urges Believers to Serve Society

This institution which aids poor students and the disadvantaged provides a platform to better practice the Word of God.

Family Worship Arises Under COVID-19 Lockdown


Happy families may be similar, but not quite the same. Several Christian families are striving to practice their faith in their family worship under the COVID-19 lockdown. 
Law & Books

127 Persons Pass Internet Religious Information Service License Examination in Guangdong

Guangdong Provincial Ethnic and Religious Affairs Commission announced that 127 persons had passed the exam for auditors of Internet religious information service.

Book on Scottish Missions to China Published in May



The book Scottish Missions to China: Commemorating the Legacy of James Legge (1815-1897) was published by Brill in May, 2022.
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