China Partnership

09/05/2026

Yantai is unique among Chinese cities in that it has a long, rich Christian history. Since it was one of the first open ports to the world, Western Protestant missionaries began arriving in Yantai in the 1850s. At one point in the late 1800s, there were more churches in Yantai than streets.

Today, the heritage of these churches remain. House churches continue to carry on the work of gospel in this coastal city. This September, will you join us in praying for them?

09/04/2026

Large Churches in the U.S. host various conferences each year, the Gospel Coalition has a national conference every other year, each major denomination in America has annual assemblies and business meetings, but for the house churches in China, these types of gatherings are impossible due to political and security reasons.

However, our brothers and sisters in China still find creative ways to get together and encourage one another. Recently, a couple of us were able to join them in one of these gatherings, and these are some of our reflections from that gathering.

Large Churches in the U.S. host various conferences each year, the Gospel Coalition has a national conference every other year, each major denomination in America has annual assemblies and business meetings, but for the house churches in China, these types of gatherings are impossible due to politic...

08/30/2026

This month, we are praying for the port city of Yantai, another popular tourist destination in eastern China. Pray that the gospel can take root in this city and extend its reach far and wide.

08/09/2026

This week, pray for the needs of the people of Suzhou. Pray for the church to be a Christlike witness to their friends, neighbors, coworkers, and family members.

08/04/2026

*NEW* podcast episode:

Up until April 2023, with a population of 1.4 billion people, China was known to be the most populous country in the world. Its high population was the main concern behind the famous one-child-policy. In recent years, however, birth rates in China have dropped significantly, leading the Chinese government not only to abolish the one-child-policy, but began offering incentives for young Chinese families to have more children.

Despite this effort, China’s birth rate hit a record low in 2025, with only 5.63 births per 1,000 people, with some young people in China now referring to themselves as “the last generation.” Today, we are going to talk about the origin of this phrase, “the last generation,” and what a declining birth rate means for the Chinese church.

China’s birth rate hit a record low in 2025, only 5.63 births per 1,000 people, with some young people in China now referring to themselves as “the last generation.” This month, we are going to talk about the origin of this phrase, “the last generation,” and what a declining birth rate mea...

08/02/2026

This month, we return to China and are praying for the city of Suzhou, a popular tourist destination in eastern China. Pray that the gospel can take root in this city and extend its reach far and wide.

07/26/2026

For the last week of July, we are praying for the Chinese diaspora in South Korea. Like other nations, the Chinese diaspora came to South Korea seeking an escape from the competitive lifestyle in China. Please pray for their transition as many continue to adjust to life in South Korea.

07/25/2026

This week Ruth, a Chinese missionary in Japan, introduces us to the many Chinese living in Japan. She and her family hope that, as they minister to Chinese, they will also be able to share the hope of the gospel with the Japanese. Today, she tells us about the struggles Chinese face as they seek to establish themselves in Japan.

Ruth, a Chinese missionary in Japan, introduces us to Chinese living in Japan. Today, she tells us about the challenges Chinese in Japan face.

07/12/2026

This week we are praying for the Chinese diaspora in Australia. There are 1.4 million Chinese in Australia out of a total population of just over 27 million, about 5.5%. Pray that each one of them will have a personal encounter with the gospel of Christ.