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Sharing Christ at Christmas. One EA Worker shares a testimony of telling about Christ during the Christmas season. (12.19.05)
Because You Gave...Stories of Thanks. Part four of an ongoing Christmas series (12.12.05)
Because You Gave...Stories of Thanks. Part three of an ongoing Christmas series (12.05.05)
Because You Gave...Stories of Thanks. Part two of an ongoing Christmas series (11.28.05)
Because You Gave...Stories of Thanks. Part one of an ongoing Christmas series (11.21.05)
Better than Fiction! God is working in amazing ways in China. (09.21.05)
Katrina Impact Extends to China. In the wake of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina, many U.S. students who had planned to participate in CIC 2005 will not be able to do so. (09.21.05)
Summer Volunteers: Praise Reports Abound. Reports are pouring in from summer volunteers across China. Read their stories... (08.17.05)
Snapshots from the Field. Brief summaries from around the region of how God is changing lives and hearts. (08.17.05)
Volunteers Fuel Massive Distribution Project. Standing in the midst of a stream of Chinese tourists, Chris* spouts off a few newly-learned Chinese phrases for anyone willing to listen. Calls of “Mien Fei! Song Gei Ni! A free gift for you!” are enough to draw the curiosity of the Chinese who eagerly take the Bibles being offered to them. (07.25.05)
Prayer is Key to Project's Success. As I sat talking with Emily* in our hotel lobby, we were only partially engaged in our conversation. A sliver of our attention was on a group of Americans giving Bibles to Chinese tourists in our hotel. The remainder was focused on a man sitting across the room who had timidly accepted a free packet and free Bible from one of those American volunteers. (07.25.05)
City of Light Has Not Yet Seen the Light. Jiamusi is one of the first cities in China to greet the sun's rays each morning, and residents have long taken pride in this geographical distinction. But while they draw prominence from the light of the sun, many have not yet seen the light of Jesus Christ. (05.13.05)
God At Work Among Us. Stories from the front lines in East Asia. (05.13.05)
New Name for a New Life. Margaret and Louis*, two Christians living in China, met Andre* one afternoon on the local university campus. Wanting to practice his English, he stopped to talk to the outgoing foreigners. Over the next few months, Andre continued to meet with Margaret and Louis, intrigued by the unique love they showed him and his friends. (05.04.05)
Easter Brings New Growth -- Special Frontline Report. Rejoice with us as you read these encouraging reports directly from Christian workers in China. . . (04.19.05)
Seeing the 'Garden' Grow. Just as it is rewarding to see flowers bloom in the spring after much tilling, sowing of seeds, watering, and waiting, so it is to see individuals burst into new life with the resurrected Christ! (04.19.05)
Not Your Average Grandmother. Jean Ann* isn't your ordinary grandmother. "Most people think I should be sitting in the rocking chair out on the veranda," she said, eating her ice-cream at a McDonalds in China. "But I prayed to ask God to extend my territory, and he's extended it all the way to China." (04.06.05)
Worker Sees Firstfruits of the Harvest. For four years, "zero" was a number that seemed to plague a Christian worker as he reviewed each year of ministry. . . But at the end of last year, he was finally able to write "one." (03.21.05)
From the Front Lines - March 2005. Gleaned from reports across the region, hear first hand from East Asia workers as they share how God is working around them. (03.21.05)
Workers Use Artistic Talents for God's Glory. Think a life of ministry sounds boring? Sterile? Stripped of all chance to use your interests, talents and abilities? Steve and Jennifer Graham's* lives are evidence to the contrary. They recently moved in among the M people group in China where God is using their gifts to open doors for the gospel among artistic circles. (02.24.05)
Volunteers Redefine "Perfect Christmas". Jeremy's* definition of a "perfect Christmas" doesn't include mistletoe or holiday ham. It does include new friends, wordless dramas, a new language and plenty of rice, however. (01.18.05)
Seeking Out "Persons of Peace". Persons of peace could be anywhere. The person sitting in the next seat on the bus, the teacher of a Chinese language class, university students curious about the new foreigners on campus. For Matt and Katie*, they have been all these and more. (01.06.05)
From the Front Lines: Christmas Volunteer Quotables. We asked the Christmas in China volunteers what they learned while in the field. Here are some of their responses. (01.14.05)
Seeking Out "Persons of Peace". Persons of peace could be anywhere. The person sitting in the next seat on the bus, the teacher of a Chinese language class, university students curious about the new foreigners on campus. For Matt and Katie*, they have been all these and more. (01.06.05)
China At Your Doorstep: Reaching International Students. Christmas is finally here, bringing with it endless holiday carols, extended shopping hours, overflowing dinner tables, and thousands of international students who have no clue what all the fuss is about. (12.15.04)
What Are You Doing For Christmas? Have you ever wondered how Christian workers in China celebrate Christmas? Well, we asked a few and here are some of their replies... (12.15.04)
Holiday Stories From the Front Lines. True reports of God's working in China last Christmas season, from the front lines. (12.15.04)
Modern Day "Lotties" & "Lots". During Christmas, we often remember the life and work of Lottie Moon. Today, new ranks of Christian workers are laying down their lives and risking much to take the gospel to those who have not heard. Who are these modern day "Lotties" and "Lots"? Glad you asked. (11.19.04)
Stories of Thanks: EA Workers Sound Off. As the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering rolls around again, East Asia workers share personal testimonies of how your gifts are spreading the good news in East Asia. (11.19.04)
Bill Wallace -- What Would He Think Today? It is early morning in Wuzhou and the city is just awakening. This is the city where missionary physician Bill Wallace gave his life. This is the place to which he was called . . . Where he served faithfully . . . Where he was martyred in a jail cell in early 1951 at the age of 44. Having just toured the city, and having even had opportunity to visit the hospital where he served, I could not help but wonder what Bill Wallace would think about Wuzhou today. (11.19.04)
Henrietta Shuck -- Still They Remember Her. It has been 160 years since Henrietta Shuck died in Hong Kong, but some still gather to remember her each year. Even though she died shortly before the Southern Baptist Convention was formed, she is generally considered to be the first Southern Baptist woman missionary to China. She was also the first woman missionary to start schools for Chinese children, and the first missionary woman to died in Hong Kong. (11.19.04)
Hegang: Breaching the Darkness. A thick layer of coal dust seems to permeate everything in Hegang, located in China’s northeastern Heilongjiang Province. Centered around the railroad that has carried coal in and out of the city for many years, Hegang’s spiritual climate is almost as dark. (10.15.04)
Cautious Observer Becomes Believer. As Mark and Kathy* discussed the Bible with students on their college campus in East Asia, they grew suspicious of a lingering bystander. Their alarm soon turned to joy when they realized his eavesdropping was motivated by a hunger for God. (10.15.04)
Updates from East Asia. A few shapshots of how God is at work around the region. (09.13.04)
East Asia Rejoices Over Record LMCO. The East Asia region is rejoicing with Southern Baptists around the world who are celebrating a record $136.2 million Lottie Moon Christmas Offering (LMCO). (06.17.04)
Choosing Not to Follow Other Gods. After finding everything else only brought emptiness, Alice finally turned to the God who could give her fulfillment. (04.13.04)
From the Road: The Journey Begins. Part one of one woman's East Asia travelogue. (03.23.04)
A Second Chance at Life. A Man's failed attempt to take his life led him to the foot of the cross. (01.15.04)
Boldness in the Face of Beatings. A father beat his son to keep him from asking more questions about Jesus. His desire for the truth wasn't fulfilled until many years later. (01.04.04)
Chinese Students Sing for Joy. A volunteer's attempt to teach university students about American culture gave a unique chance to share the story of Jesus. (12.01.03)
Prayer Makes a Difference. See how prayer changed the lives of thousands. (11.01.03)
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