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Will Chinese House Churches Survive the Latest Government Crackdown?
Despite years of persecution, the jiating movement persists.
Small Churches Are Stuck (But Not The Way You Think)
Churches on either end of the size spectrum are usually seen as fulfilling their calling. But those in the middle? Not so much.
China Bans Zion, Beijing’s Biggest House Church
Shut down after Sunday services, influential congregation had refused orders to install government surveillance cameras.
Women in China’s House Church Movement Face a Hidden Challenge
Chinese pastors’ wives struggle with something more personal than political oppression.
Bob Fu Is Alive and Thriving
The exiled Chinese Christian’s autobiography gives hope for all who suffer persecution for their faith.
Died: Samuel Lamb, Chinese Pastor Who Predicted 'More Persecution, More Growth'
(UPDATED) House church leader 'symbolized the bravery of a Church that grew at an unprecedented speed in world history.'
Persecution in China Is Very Real
You can argue that Christians are more free than they were 30 years ago. But persecution is rising and the central government does plan to eradicate house churches.
China Isn't Trying to Wipe Out Christianity
A new report on persecution belies important changes in the country's religious freedom.
How China Plans to Wipe Out House Churches
Report: Govt.-sponsored persecution rose 42 percent in 2012.
What China's Seven New Rulers Mean for Its 80 Million Christians
Once-a-decade Communist Party transition 'bodes well' for the surging Chinese church.
Why Organic Church Is Not Exactly a Movement
If the driving force of any movement or phenomenon is not Jesus Christ, we are building castles in the air. A response to "Long Live the Organic Church."
Long Live the Organic Church: A Response
We can live faithfully in the moment while attempting to transform society.
Long Live Organic Church!
But what do we do if the world isn't transformed?
Official Chinese Newspaper Publishes Call to Change Religion Policy
Religious freedom experts are surprised and cautiously optimistic, but disagree on proposal.
Crazy Passion
Francis Chan keeps pushing and pushing to make more and more disciples.
A Song Grows in Brooklyn
Inspired by community, biblical truth, and good music, a Brooklyn couple makes music in their living room—as The Welcome Wagon.
A Victory in Vietnam
Officials permit massive outdoor Easter gathering for house churches.
Capital Closures in Myanmar
Authorities order Yangon churches to stop meeting.
It's Primetime in Iran
Satellites allow Iranian Christians to come alongside believers back home.
As for Me and My House
The house-church movement survived persecution and created a surge of Christian growth across China.

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