China Ministry, Part II
Even before our China travelers returned home, we have been busy planning the next step in our ministry to the persecuted underground church in that enormous country. The need is so vast that it is really hard to know where to begin, but God is opening for us a very specific, very overwhelming door to partner with pastors from the underground church itself.
The travel delays in the trip that just returned caused that team to be unable to meet with many of these pastors. God blessed their trip in spite of the delay, resulting in stories and testimonies that will bless many. But a follow-up trip is necessary in order to grasp the full potential of this opening door.
For that reason, I'm heading to the Pacific to, Lord willing, finish this first phase. There will be two of us going to record the testimonies of Chinese pastors that have suffered intense persecution themselves - and whose leadership is the key to successful ministry to currently persecuted believers in China.
We're not going to China itself; that part is done. We're going to a remote island where these pastors are ready to speak to us about their experiences living for Christ in China - before they return to their homelands and continue to carry the gospel through the fires of persecution. The footage I've already seen has broken my heart for the plight of these believers, and these stories will be no different. I cannot wait to share these stories with you as we work together to bless the Body of Christ.
We are leaving Thursday, and the trip will span a week. Please pray for us, and stay tuned for updates!