Issues in Ministry for Rural Churches
Rural ministry continues to be a significant topic for building up the Chinese church. Tian Feng has invited national and local church leaders to share their opinions on ministry in rural China.
The Current Situation of Rural Churches and Possible Resolutions
Rev. De-zhi Lu, Heilongjiang Province
Through investigation of the churches in rural Harbin, we found three serious problems:
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1. Lack of pastors. In rural churches over 90% of ministerial responsibilities are carried out by lay preachers, most of whom have received only the most basic training.
2. Poor management. Many rural churches have no leadership or financial accountability.
3. Proliferation of heresy. Heretic groups such as
