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.

We have looked briefly at the importance of prayer, the Internet, and radio for reaching Chinese around the world. Now consider the strategic place of Taiwan.

We have seen that prayer is the most potent method for reaching Chinese with the Good News of Jesus Christ. There are other ways to share the truth, however. This month, we shall look at two: The Internet, and radio.

As we saw last time, the most effective form of service which we can render to the growth of the church among Chinese is prayer. Why?