{"id":100163,"date":"2026-04-21T07:52:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T19:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biblesociety.org.nz\/?p=100163"},"modified":"2026-04-21T07:52:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T19:52:10","slug":"china26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/china26\/","title":{"rendered":"Bibles for China"},"content":{"rendered":"

TRANSFORM LIVES WITH Bibles in Heart Languages<\/h2>\n

BIBLES FOR CHINA<\/h2>\n

THE CAUSE<\/h2>\n

Across China, the Church is growing rapidly. Today, there are around 46 million Christians, and that number is increasing by about 1 million each year.<\/p>\n

But this growth also brings real challenges. Around 60% of believers live in rural areas, where it can be difficult to access a Bible. At the same time, there are not enough trained pastors to support the growing Church\u2014on average, there is just one minister for every 6,700 believers, leaving churches to rely on 190,000 lay preachers, many of whom have limited theological training and resources.<\/p>\n

Simply use the secure online donation form or internet banking to make your gift to\u00a0help provide Bibles, large-print editions, and study materials to believers and lay preachers across China.<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE IMPACT<\/h2>\n

Your gift today will help:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcd6 Standard Bibles<\/strong> for those eager to read and grow in God\u2019s Word<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcd6 Large-print Bibles<\/strong> for elderly believers in rural communities<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcd6 Bible resource sets<\/strong> for lay preachers and seminary students, equipping them to teach and lead others<\/p>\n

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Equipping Future Church Leaders in China<\/h2>\n

Xie Rongbin, a student at Nanjing Union Theological Seminary, is preparing to serve the growing Church in China.<\/p>\n

His call to ministry began with his grandmother, who raised her family through hardship, and was strengthened by his parents\u2019 faith. Growing up in a town without a pastor, Xie saw first-hand how a lack of teaching left believers vulnerable and searching for answers.<\/p>\n

Today, the Church in China is growing rapidly\u2014but there are not enough trained pastors to meet the need, especially in rural areas.<\/p>\n

After graduating, Xie plans to return to serve in his home church, leading worship, teaching, and discipling others. But like many students, he faces a shortage of essential study tools.<\/p>\n

\u201cBible Society resources have been transformative,\u201d Xie shares. \u201cThey help me study Scripture deeply and prepare meaningful sermons. But many resources are still shared and in short supply.\u201d<\/p>\n

With access to Bibles, commentaries, and study materials, future leaders like Xie can return to their communities equipped to teach, shepherd, and share God\u2019s Word.<\/p>\n

When you give today, you’re helping help equip the next generation of pastors in China.<\/h3>\n

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YES<\/h1>\n

Yes, I would like to support the mission in China by providing Bibles and Bible resources.<\/p>\n

APPEAL Code: CHINA26<\/h2>\n

(For bank payments, please quote the Appeal code CHINA26<\/b>\u00a0in the Particulars<\/strong> bank field.)<\/p>\n

SIMPLY USE THe SECURE FORM BELOW TO MAKE AN ONLINE DONATION<\/h2>\n

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE<\/h2>\n

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EMPTY HANDS<\/h2>\n

BIBLE POVERTY<\/p>\n

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EMPTY MINDS<\/h2>\n

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EMPTY HEARTS<\/h2>\n

BIBLE CARE<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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