Open Doors' work in China

Open Doors continues to work throughout China by supplying Christian literature, socio-economic aid, marriage enrichment courses and leadership training.

One co-worker shared how our Bibles are still so valued.

"The need for study Bibles is great. Recently, one of our co-workers saw signs posted all over his neighbourhood by someone who had lost their copy, in the hope that it would be returned. Thankfully, my co-worker was able to give this desperate person a copy from the last batch you sent."

Micro-credit loans have helped Christians resource God's work in China and become less dependent on outside support. One beneficiary explained:

"Your team's ministry is just like what Elisha did for the widow – you do not simply give; instead, you empower us to improve our situation by encouraging us to use what we have."

This testimony from a marriage enrichment course is common.

"Due to overwork and neglect, three key couples in our leadership team were facing serious marriage problems. What timely help from God for us to attend Open Doors' marriage enrichment camp. Before the camp, I used to be so frustrated with my wife's many shortcomings and prayed to God to change her weaknesses. During the camp my eyes were opened. Now I see that what I used to think were her weaknesses are actually God-given strengths. The camp literally saved my marriage."   

Biblical training is helping Christians communicate more effectively, as one preacher describes.

"I was not a bad preacher before I took the 'Book By Book' course. But now I am a far more interesting preacher because I have learned to engage my listeners by using the Bible. I used to feel proud that I could give them some new insights which I had copied from commentaries during my sermon. Now I enjoy taking a journey through a particular book with the audience and see them discovering the hidden treasures within the Bible for themselves."  

Leadership training helps ministers to live godly lives and become more effective leaders. One leader explains:

"I asked for help to develop my relationship with my son. I wanted to express my love for him, but I often ended up scolding him instead for not doing his homework well or not acquiring a good grade. Our trainer suggested that I write a letter to my son. I had to start over many times before I finally finished putting down my love for my son in words. This letter-writing exercise transformed our strained relationship totally. Once my son understood how much I really love him, the barriers were torn down. Now we can talk about anything. The effect of this improved relationship has carried over into every other aspect of my ministry."