Churches of China: Taking Root Downward, Bearing Fruit Upward

The present Protestant church situation in mainland China as viewed by one who was there from 1982-1994. Tremendous growth of the churches since re-opening after the cultural revolution (1966-76). Historical background of Christianity in China and why the Protestants now consider themselves Postdenominational churches, not directed or funded by Western, foreign churches or mission boards. There is nothing in print with this understanding of the efforts of the Chinese Christians to win their own people and develop greater mutual respect, self-support, self-government and self-propagation. Part two of the book gives facts on churches and social situation in every province and municiplity. Several sermons by China pastors including one by Bishop K. H. Ting, now retired leader of China Protestants. The book was translated into German, 1987, as "Christen in China" Oncken Verlag Wuppertal und Kassel ISBN 3-7893-3300-X