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The annual Bible Day celebration, organised by the China Christian Council & Three-Self Patriotic Movement, was held on 8 Dec 2024 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Shanghai as well as churches across China. Through a host of activities and presentations centred on the theme “Reciting the Bible,” believers were encouraged to read and live out the truths of the Bible.
Bible Day in China 2024 – A Celebration of Faith and...
The annual Bible Day celebration, organised by the China Christian Council & Three-Self Patriotic Movement, was held on 8 Dec 2024 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Shanghai as well as churches across China. Through a host of activities and presentations centred on the theme “Reciting the Bible,” believers were encouraged to read and live out the truths of the Bible.
The Blessing of Scripture Literacy
With an unmistakable sense of joy, 80-year-old Wu Huaijie (pseudonym used) shares about the Scripture Literacy class she joined at her local church. She is deeply grateful for the class which offers individuals like her a second chance at learning to read and write. Though Wu was raised in a Christian family, her inability to read has limited her spiritual growth for many years. Today, she is able to read the Bible quite well and doing so has brought immeasurable joy to her life!
152 Million Scriptures Distributed Globally by Bible Societies in 2023
In 2023, Bible Societies across the world distributed 152 million copies of Scriptures. These comprise 24.2 million full Bibles, 9.2 million New Testaments, and 118.6 million Scripture portions or selections. 59% of all the Bibles distributed by Bible Societies were in 10 countries, with China having distributed the third highest number of Bibles (1.95 million Bibles) in 2023.
Bible Day in China 2024 – A Celebration of Faith and...
The annual Bible Day celebration, organised by the China Christian Council & Three-Self Patriotic Movement, was held on 8 Dec 2024 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Shanghai as well as churches across China. Through a host of activities and presentations centred on the theme “Reciting the Bible,” believers were encouraged to read and live out the truths of the Bible.
The Heart Language of Faith
Cao Xianping was raised in a traditional Yi family in the quiet hills of Yunnan province's Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture. Reflecting on her journey of faith, she recalls how having the Ganyi Bible (Old Testament) filled her with hope and great joy. She shares how God's Word has impacted her life and how it helps her to remain grounded in her faith as she finds renewed strength daily with the Bible.
From Doubt to Conviction
For a long time, Zhao Yumei, a Wa ethnic minority believer, did not have a Bible in her own language and had some doubts about her faith that lingered on. The turning point in Zhao's journey of faith came when she finally received her first Wa Bible. As she delved into the pages of the Bible, its words, woven into the fabric of her native tongue, resonated deeply within her soul. She was captivated, and with every turn of the page, her faith grew stronger.
A Discipler in the Making
When Sun Zhen first began her ministry in an urban church in Yunnan province, she felt anxious and disoriented about discipling others. After attending her first discipleship group leader training based on the "Life of Jesus" about two years ago, she felt more equipped to lead others in studying the Bible. She was also deeply impacted by the many promises of God that can be found in His Word.
Discipleship: Journey of Personal Transformation in Christ
Through teaching and facilitating a discipleship course based on 'Abundant Life', a discipleship curriculum published and used by the China Christian Council & TSPM with the support of the United Bible Societies, An Guangde has experienced personal transformation in his discipleship journey. Find out how this course helps strengthen the faith of the believers in his church and how An continues to grow as a disciple of Christ through his ministry as a teacher for the course and through serving in other ministries in the church.
“I Believe in Discipleship”
Having experienced the transforming power of God in her life, Ms Pan Jinju's greatest desire is to help others grow in their faith via small groups. She shares her personal journey of growth that she experienced through joining a small group in her church. Besides providing support for one another, small groups also help young believers grow spiritually through their Bible studies.
12th International Seminar: “The Bible and Sinicization – Translation and Interpretation...
The 12th International Seminar was held in Shanghai on 23-24 November 2023, with the theme “The Bible and Sinicization - Translation and Interpretation of the Bible in Today’s Context.” Organised by the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences and its partners including the Protestant Churches in China, with the support of the United Bible Societies and the British and Foreign Bible Society, the Seminar saw respected academicians, scholars, researchers and church leaders from China and overseas gathering to discuss and exchange insights on the various aspects of Bible translation and interpretation.
Minzu University of China Successfully Organised the 5th Minzu Dialogue with...
The Academy of Religion at the Minzu University of China (MUC, 中央民族大学) held its 5th annual Minzu Dialogue on October 25, 2023 with co-organiser United Bible Societies (UBS), returning to an in-person Dialogue after two years of holding it online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Interpreting the Psalms in Our Everyday Life - Joys, Sorrows, and Hopes" was the theme of this year's Dialogue which saw esteemed scholars from China and UBS exchanging insights ideas and perspectives on the book of Psalms.
Ministry Vision Enlarged
When 25-year-old Liu Dawei attended the 11th SASS Seminar held in 2022 on the theme “The Bible and the Sinicization of Christianity in the New Era of China”, it provided an excellent platform to broaden his perspective and allowed him to view Bible ministries and Christianity from multiple angles. He shares how the seminar has inspired him to envision his future ministries.
The Blessing of Scripture Literacy
With an unmistakable sense of joy, 80-year-old Wu Huaijie (pseudonym used) shares about the Scripture Literacy class she joined at her local church. She is deeply grateful for the class which offers individuals like her a second chance at learning to read and write. Though Wu was raised in a Christian family, her inability to read has limited her spiritual growth for many years. Today, she is able to read the Bible quite well and doing so has brought immeasurable joy to her life!
Empowering Believers With Limited Literacy Skills
82-year-old Elder Shen Leyuan shares her faith journey and how the Lord has laid on her a burden to serve as a Scripture Literacy class teacher. Through her story, find out how Scripture literacy empowers believers to engage with God’s Word and how Christians in China desire to read God's Word despite various challenges.
Scripture Literacy Classes in Jiangsu Province
It was a joy to see believers in Jiangsu province attend Scripture Literacy classes to learn how to read the Bible. The classes, organised by Zhenjiang Christian Council, with the support of the United Bible Societies (UBS), provide believers with the opportunity to acquire the needed literacy skills to read the Bible. Besides strengthening their faith by learning to read God’s Word, the participants also encouraged one another in their faith through their time of fellowship during the classes.
UBS Delegation at NJUTS & APC in Nanjing, April 2024
In their recent visit to China, the United Bible Societies (UBS) delegation, led by Ms Elaine Duncan, Chair of UBS Fellowship Council and CEO of Scottish Bible Society, met up with our long-time friends and partners at the Nanjing Union Theological Seminary (NJUTS) and Amity Printing Company (APC) in Nanjing. It was a wonderful opportunity for the delegates to learn what God has been doing through NJUTS and APC, and we thank God for our longstanding partnership with them to support the Bible ministry in China, especially in the areas of theological education and Bible printing and distribution.
12th International Seminar: “The Bible and Sinicization – Translation and Interpretation...
The 12th International Seminar was held in Shanghai on 23-24 November 2023, with the theme “The Bible and Sinicization - Translation and Interpretation of the Bible in Today’s Context.” Organised by the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences and its partners including the Protestant Churches in China, with the support of the United Bible Societies and the British and Foreign Bible Society, the Seminar saw respected academicians, scholars, researchers and church leaders from China and overseas gathering to discuss and exchange insights on the various aspects of Bible translation and interpretation.
The Chinese Study Bible: How it Blesses a Student Preparing for...
When Fang Ying decided to commit herself to serving the Lord in full-time ministry, she was met with various challenges. Turning to God as her anchor in those trying times, she persevered and enrolled at Anhui Theological Seminary to be trained as a preacher. As she delved into reading the Bible and using the Chinese Study Bible, which she had received from the seminary, with the support of the United Bible Societies, her understanding of the Scripture was enriched in ways she never imagined.
