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Chinese National Missionaries Help Buddhist Monk Build Village Kitchen

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262SHARESShareTweetJoin Our List Our local missionaries like to be in the action, where the real needs are, places where they are able to get their hands dirty and use their skills to reach whole unreached communities. What better way to reach unreached than build a kitchen addition in a village for a…

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Chinese Atheist Meets Jesus After Trying To Debunk Christianity

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280SHARESShareTweetJoin Our List He said he was an atheist, so I asked him why he kept coming to the Saturday fellowships at The Hub, Within Reach Global‘s outreach center. “Of course I love that you’re here and all, but I’m curious,” I chuckled, tapping him on the back. He admitted that at first, it was…

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Are These Pictures Of A Secret Church In Beijing? Or: How Christians Practice Their Faith Under An Atheist Government

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479SHARESShareTweetJoin Our List When trying to understand the Church in China, it’s easy to let predetermined narratives drive our interpretation of the things we observe. A recent article in the Huffington Post is a clear example of this. In an article titled “Inside China’s Secret Churches: How Christians Practice Their Faith Under…

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50 Signs You’re An American Expat In China

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422SHARESShareTweetJoin Our List “Only 3 of these didn’t apply to me!” our Within Reach Global missionary said. “This is so funny!” Disclaimer: you may not understand all the nuances between the lines, but this is exactly what many missionaries experience in China. I thought his was a great top 50 list. I…

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