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China Sentences Prominent Pastor Wang Yi to Nine Years in Prison for Subversion
Wang Yi is one of China's most prominent protestant pastors, a respected intellectual, a legal scholar, a renowned human rights advocate, and a church movement leader. On Monday morning (Beijing time), December 30, 2019, the Chinese government sentenced pastor Wang Yi to nine years in prison on charges of inciting subversion of state power.
My Declaration of Faithful Disobedience – Pastor Wang Yi (English Translation)
Wang Yi is one of China's most prominent protestant pastors, a respected intellectual, a legal scholar, a renowned human rights advocate, and a church movement leader.
Pastor Wang Yi wrote the declaration below to be published by his church should he be detained for more than 48 hours. In it he explains the meaning and necessity of faithful disobedience, how it is distinct from political activism or civil disobedience, and how Christians should carry it out.
Join Worldwide Day of Prayer for Persecuted Church in China on December 9th
On December 9th, 2018, authorities arrested more than 100 members and leaders of Early Rain Covenant Church(秋雨圣约教会), including their pastor, Wang Yi, who along with his wife were charged with “inciting to subvert state power.” Pastor Wang Yi is still in jail awaiting trial. China Partnership is calling for a worldwide day of prayer for all churches in China on this day. Included is a helpful prayer guide.
Early Rain Covenant Church Elder Sentenced to Four Years in Prison
Elder Qin Defu's trial was held last week at the Chengdu Qingyang District People's Court. He was charged with "illegal business operations" for his service at the church, which included providing books and printed resources for church members and printing and distributing hymnals. On November 29, he was sentenced to four years in prison, leaving behind a wife and two young children
Read Key Papers by Pastor Wang Yi and Persecuted Chinese Church Leaders in Several Languages
Read these primary source documents written in Chinese by the persecuted church leaders at Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu, China as well as important documents signed by groups of Chinese church leaders and translated into various languages.
Watch the Amazing Race to be the Largest City on Earth from 1500 to Today (3:15)
The Financial Times John Burn-Murdoch (@jburnmurdoch) narrates the amazing story of how populations have shifted over time and how the emerging markets have come to dominate.
Urgent Prayer Update 32 Directly From Persecuted Early Rain Church in China (English)
These urgent prayer updates (below) are directly from Early Rain Covenant Church seeking prayer and help from the watching world, especially followers of Christ. At the time of this post, there are 32 updates, ranging from December 9, 2018 to March 24, 2019.
秋雨圣约教会代祷信32号
These Chinese urgent prayer updates (below) are directly from Early Rain Covenant Church seeking prayer and help from the watching world, especially followers of Christ. At the time of this post, there are 32 updates, ranging from December 9, 2018 to March 24, 2019.
How can I find my purpose in God's? (Ultimate Questions, Part 5)
Never has there been a time in history when there have been more churches and more professing Christians than today.
Watch 60-Second Video of Childers' Week After Hurricane Irma
After a week, we finally got our power back yesterday and moved back in last night.
Building Both Physical and Spiritual Churches in West Africa
While a rooster crows behind him, Nathaniel Adawonu, the president of New Harvest Missions International, explains how his partnership with Pathway Learning equips West African church leaders.
Learning from Little Children Without Meat in West Africa
She is one of the most beautiful, little girls I’ve ever seen. And I’ve seen a lot of beautiful, little girls, including my own. Her sparkling eyes and dazzling smile were captivating. How could she be so happy living in such extreme poverty?
Why It's Hard to Frame Frame (Framing John Frame, Part 3)
Frame is often difficult to categorize because he is marked by both genuine humility and great courage in his approach to a vast array of today's theological and ecclesiastical categories.
Drs John Frame & Steve Childers Develop New Seminary Courses
Dr Steve Childers, Practical Theologian, and Dr. John Frame, Systematic Theologian, collaborate on four Applied Theology seminary courses with Pathway Learning.
Help Educate Under-Resourced Church Leaders Around the World
Most church leaders around the world lack the training and tools to start and develop churches that transform lives and have a lasting impact on their communities.
Watch Repurpose Videos: Reformed Purpose-Driven Life & Church
Repurpose, the new video mini-series by Pathway Learning, will help deepen your sense of calling and purpose. Repurpose considers the ancient questions of the ages about our world and humanity from a Christian perspective.
Pathway Learning Online Church Planter Training 2016
Take a glimpse into the Pathway Learning Church Planting and Development course video!