CCD Monthly                                                            September 2023

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It is known that Pentecostal churches account for a large percentage of churches in China. Rural areas in central China had seen a rise of Pentecostalism in the late 1980s and 1990s: the sick were healed, signs and miracles were performed, and believers eagerly prayed for the fulfillment of the Holy Spirit and experienced visions, speaking in tongues, and spiritual dancing. People bravely shared the gospel and their testimonies with others. Then the work of the Holy Spirit moved to cities in this century, where professionals released their pressure through modern worship, prayer, and passionate preaching. However, extreme heresies also came into China to spread false teachings and disturb churches in China. This month, we selected four articles about four Spirit-empowered pastors who speak out their voices about the work of the Holy Spirit inside churches and in their own lives. 

We have added a column titled "Foreign Exchanges" as many more Christian churches and organizations visit China. You can also read trending news, features, and more recently published items. 
The Holy Spirit and the Chinese Church

Pastor Shares Four Reasons Why Chinese Churches Tend to Despise Work of the Holy Spirit

A pastor from northern China shares that there are four reasons why Chinese churches tend to despise the work of the Holy Spirit: immaturity of the churches, the disturbance of evil spirits, the confusion of people's will, and the wrong teaching. 

Pastor Dennis Balcombe: Chinese Churches, Receive the Baton of Taking the Gospel to the Nations

Like Hudson Taylor and other western missionaries to China, the man "born for China", learns Chinese, lives, and befriends the locals to win them for Christ. Pastor Balcombe shared his recent insights about churches in China, Pentecostalism, overseas Chinese churches, and the global church. 

Pastor's Story: 'The Holy Spirit Performed Double Eyelid Surgery on Me'


“The Holy Spirit himself performed double eyelid surgery on me." In those ten years, what took shape in Pastor Quan's heart through prayer was not just double eyelids but also a selfless will and the heart of a pastor.

Female Pastor Reflects on 20 Years of Ministry in Spirit-Empowered Church

Born in a small county in North China, a female pastor came to Pentecostalism after gathering in a traditional church for many years. She shared her arduous journey on the path of personal growth and ministry spanning over two decades.​
In the News

Pastor: Flood-Affected County in Hebei Still Needs Help After Heavy Rainfalls

In early September, the heavily flood-stricken areas surrounding Zhuozhou in Hebei province were still in need of assistance, as a visiting pastor noticed.

Shanghai Churches Strive for Extension of Foreign Services


To facilitate foreign believers to worship God in Shanghai, Shanghai CC&TSPM convened a meeting on the application of the extension of foreign services this year.

Japanese Christians Mourn for Chinese, Korean Victims of 1923 Earthquake Massacre

Japanese Christians gathered in Tokyo to mourn the Chinese and Korean victims who were killed after the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.

Jiangsu Theological Seminary Launched VI System, Official Website


Jiangsu Theological Seminary held a press conference on the introduction of VI, a visual system, and the launch of its official website.

Yunnan Church Celebrates Annual Autumn Harvest


A church in Yunnan Province held an annual Thanksgiving service to mark the autumn harvest, and there was a baptism service for over 20 believers.

Shorter Catechism (Revised Edition) Pamphlet Launched in Shanghai

Church leaders celebrated the first release of the Shorter Catechism (Revised Edition), the most widely read book concerning basic Christian beliefs in China. 
Features

Global Transformutual Leadership Summit Seeks the Legacy, Renewal, Breakthrough of Leadership

The Global Transformutual Leadership Summit took place online with the theme "Transformutual Leaders: Breakthrough" for Chinese churches at large, featuring speeches by several keynote speakers on the transmission of the spiritual leadership legacy.

Church in South China Unites With Other Churches to Provide for Pastors


Currently, two churches work together to cover the cost of supporting a seminarian to prepare for the future staff. As the total number of believers in the two churches is about 100, and there are two elders and four preachers, the pastoral team is still enough.

Grassroots Church Revives Through Bible Reading After COVID-19


In the WeChat group of N Church, the daily Bible reading relay activity lasts from morning till night. This church has been maintaining this activity for well over half a year, and it continues to attract an increasing number of believers to participate.
 

Pastor Says Churches Should Conduct Refined Pastoral Care, Systematic Training

A pastor in North China  the challenges the church faced today are not a bad thing in themselves, as they are pushing the church to break down into smaller groups and provide refined pastoral care to believers.
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