Conversion stories

These testimonies of rural Chinese Christians give a flavour of the faith stories, the commitment and joy of Chinese Christianity as well as some of the issues faced by rural Chinese.

• Mr Fu - 19 year old college student

  Although having Christian parents, it was the influence of a school teacher which helped him find his faith.
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• Mr Jiang, 47 year old worker and evangelist

  A chance encounter with an old friend, led him to attend Christian meetings.
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• Mr Meng, 37 year old farmer and church worker

  As a child he went to church with his grandmother and was healed through prayer.
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• Mr Liu, 43 year old doctor (surgeon)

  He started attending church thanks to a Christian colleague and was later converted after believing in Christ's resurrection.
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• Mrs Bai, 24 year old tour guide

  After being invited to church by a stranger, during her first visit she was overwhelmed by a feeling of peace.
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• Mrs Ding, 55 year old retired worker and church volunteer

  Her mother and grandmother were Christians, and her son was healed over time through prayer.
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• Mrs En, 33 year old shop worker

  She had Christian parents and, at 18, started studying hymns and realised she was sinful.
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• Mrs Gui, 47 year old farmer

  She initially went to church for the music and one day was so moved by a song that she invited Jesus into her life.
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• Mrs Kang, 63 years old factory owner and Party member

  Words from a Muslim tour guide while on holiday prompted her to become a Christian.
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• Mrs Lai, 57 year old retired dancer

  She went to church and was baptised after having been taught a heavenly dance by angels in a dream.
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• Mrs Liao, 47 years old and unemployed

  She was drawn to church by local Christians praying for her and was healed of cancer.
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