Susan and I had the privilege two weeks ago of spending four days with 18 Chinese Christian returnees (former international students who have returned to China). This was a conference in Asia that ISI staff and Ministry Reps planned on discipleship. The theme was “Every Disciple a Multiplier.”
There were presentations on M28, MAWL (model-assist-watch-leave), and the missions history of former university students impacting the world for Christ. The Bible teaching part was an in-depth look at the practical applications of Romans chapters 5-8. In addition, a goal was to network these future Christian leaders with one another to serve in China—which is increasingly difficult as the government is suspect of western influences on China through Christianity.
Below are a few of the participant responses when asked to write down their take-aways from the training and days together:
I have received love, understanding, encouragement, joy, knowledge, motivation and strength. God has spoken to me several times during the training both through brothers and sisters, and during my prayers the message is hopeful and joyful. I feel like I have found a strong family and supported by wonderful, experienced workers. This trip also left me with beautiful memories to share with my parents and other friends. Bless the Lord!
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For these couple few days, God reminded me of my dream and vision. I was disappointed that God didn’t lead me in a way I expected, but God strangely brought me to Thailand and let me know that He has something for me and hasn’t forgotten about me. I will continue to lead the small group as I did in USA. I will keep loving and caring for people that God has brought into my life. I will not be afraid of what will my life be because it is all in His hand. He never forgets about me.
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This is my first month back in China after 5 years in the US. It is really by God’s grace and bigger plan that I met so many returnees here and now. I’m really encouraged to learn what’s going on in many cities in China and how the gospel is spreading under the restriction and persecution. My biggest take away from this conference is my identity in Christ as a saint instead of a sinner. Still growing and will always grow to glorify God and benefit others.
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I thank Jesus Christ for saving my life, giving me the Holy Spirit, giving me a new life and joining his great commission of making disciples of all nations. Lord Jesus is my savior and hero. He also brought so many great pastors, spiritual leaders, spiritual mentors and bros and sis to me. I am so grateful for it. I am very excited to be a disciple and am making disciples with God. God have me a vision when I returned from the US to Shanghai in 2016. I saw so many tall buildings and God says, “I will raise up that many spiritual leaders in this city.” This meeting truly helped me to open eyes and see God’s work globally.
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It is such a tremendous grace to attend this conference. I really thank you for your great love and care for the ministry work in China. The most enjoyable part for me is to see so many young international graduates share the same vision on discipleship. We shared and exchanged experience, thoughts, and encouraged each other. I cried when Dr. Shaw and Mrs. Susan prayed with us. I felt tremendous love God for us, and I know God loves the other nations as well.
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Although the world is dark, there are still many bright lights shining. God loves the world, and the world need us. Every one of us can be a multiplier, we can influence others.
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Rejoice with us! Special thanks more than 300 people who prayed for this event and to a donor who provided for the housing, meals, and meeting venue for these former students and future Christian leaders. Another similar event is planned for later this spring for former south Asian international students. Please join us in asking the Lord to do this again!
Doug Shaw with Derrah Jackson
There were presentations on M28, MAWL (model-assist-watch-leave), and the missions history of former university students impacting the world for Christ. The Bible teaching part was an in-depth look at the practical applications of Romans chapters 5-8. In addition, a goal was to network these future Christian leaders with one another to serve in China—which is increasingly difficult as the government is suspect of western influences on China through Christianity.
Below are a few of the participant responses when asked to write down their take-aways from the training and days together:
I have received love, understanding, encouragement, joy, knowledge, motivation and strength. God has spoken to me several times during the training both through brothers and sisters, and during my prayers the message is hopeful and joyful. I feel like I have found a strong family and supported by wonderful, experienced workers. This trip also left me with beautiful memories to share with my parents and other friends. Bless the Lord!
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For these couple few days, God reminded me of my dream and vision. I was disappointed that God didn’t lead me in a way I expected, but God strangely brought me to Thailand and let me know that He has something for me and hasn’t forgotten about me. I will continue to lead the small group as I did in USA. I will keep loving and caring for people that God has brought into my life. I will not be afraid of what will my life be because it is all in His hand. He never forgets about me.
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This is my first month back in China after 5 years in the US. It is really by God’s grace and bigger plan that I met so many returnees here and now. I’m really encouraged to learn what’s going on in many cities in China and how the gospel is spreading under the restriction and persecution. My biggest take away from this conference is my identity in Christ as a saint instead of a sinner. Still growing and will always grow to glorify God and benefit others.
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I thank Jesus Christ for saving my life, giving me the Holy Spirit, giving me a new life and joining his great commission of making disciples of all nations. Lord Jesus is my savior and hero. He also brought so many great pastors, spiritual leaders, spiritual mentors and bros and sis to me. I am so grateful for it. I am very excited to be a disciple and am making disciples with God. God have me a vision when I returned from the US to Shanghai in 2016. I saw so many tall buildings and God says, “I will raise up that many spiritual leaders in this city.” This meeting truly helped me to open eyes and see God’s work globally.
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It is such a tremendous grace to attend this conference. I really thank you for your great love and care for the ministry work in China. The most enjoyable part for me is to see so many young international graduates share the same vision on discipleship. We shared and exchanged experience, thoughts, and encouraged each other. I cried when Dr. Shaw and Mrs. Susan prayed with us. I felt tremendous love God for us, and I know God loves the other nations as well.
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Although the world is dark, there are still many bright lights shining. God loves the world, and the world need us. Every one of us can be a multiplier, we can influence others.
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Rejoice with us! Special thanks more than 300 people who prayed for this event and to a donor who provided for the housing, meals, and meeting venue for these former students and future Christian leaders. Another similar event is planned for later this spring for former south Asian international students. Please join us in asking the Lord to do this again!
Doug Shaw with Derrah Jackson
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