From Ben – 24 July 2016
As you know I have recently returned from an exciting two-week mission trip to China. Getting there was full of challenges with lost luggage and missed link up flights; however, once there and settling into my accommodation, which was very basic, I had a wonderful two weeks teaching the word of God.
In the first week I enjoyed teaching at a secret Bible college in a factory compound. The students were hungry for God’s word and very diligent, asking loads of difficult questions after lectures. It was heartening to see their discipline, all rising at 5am for group prayer and worship until 7am before breakfast. They attended lectures all day long, finishing at 6pm.
At the second venue we went to a secluded mountain camp retreat, again very remote and rustic. 80 people gathered from 25 house church groups. They also gladly listened to the teaching although they had far less questions. I found the Christians in this region of China to be motivated and daring. They have a real heart for God and the spread of the gospel.
In this central region there are 10 million Christians in a population of 100 million. God is at work in China. I believe we will live to see China become one of the largest Christian countries on the planet. I am so grateful to the Lord for the privilege of serving his kingdom on this 2-week mission and thank you for your prayers.