Though the main focus of our ministry is the huge number of people living in the People’s Republic of China, we are also committed to reaching Chinese elsewhere, including America, Europe, and Taiwan.

Thanksgiving Day afforded me time to reflect upon the last eleven months and bring you up to date at the same time.

Slowly, I am beginning to see another way to reach Chinese, both Christian and pre-Christians, with God’s love and truth: Listening.

While in Taiwan, I spoke with a woman who serves as a missionary in the Middle East. As she explained to me her understanding of her basic mission, I knew immediately that I wanted to make it my own as well.

Almost every one agrees that the most urgent priority in the Chinese church today is leadership development. With many millions of people attending meetings, capable shepherds are in drastically short supply.

“What is your burden these days” I asked. “To mobilize the Chinese church,” he replied immediately. “They are the ones who will evangelize China.”

Now let us consider the value of short-term visits to Greater China (China, Taiwan, Hong Kong).

Now let us consider the value of non-threatening activity by foreigners living in China.

Now let us consider the potential of befriending Chinese living overseas.

Now let us consider the role of Christian literature in building God’s church among the Chinese.