How to Pray for Those Who Travel

Posted by on 10.19.11 in China, Prayer, Travel, Word of Life

This morning Marlene and I are driving to Dallas for what will be our longest trip of the year–17 days in all. On Thursday Mark and I are flying from Dallas to Seoul, South Korea and then on to Jeju Island where we will team-teach 1 Peter next week at Word of Life Bible Institute. On October 29 we’ll fly to Dalian, China to spend a few …

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Good Times at the KBM Board Meeting

Posted by on 10.17.11 in China, Internet/Blogging, Keep Believing Ministries, Radio

Here’s a scene from the KBM board meeting on Saturday morning. L-R Peter Faulkner, Chris Johnson from Trans World Radio, Cliff Raad, Doreen Mahlstedt, MaryAnn Spiegel, Dave Hoy, Ray Pritchard, Marlene Pritchard, Nick Pritchard, Mark Pritchard. Board member Skip Olson took the picture. Webmaster Derek Taylor arrived a few minutes after this pi…

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KBM Launches China Partnership

Posted by on 9.30.11 in An Anchor for the Soul, China, Internet/Blogging, Keep Believing Ministries

“I think you should consider a partnership with Trans World Radio."That simple comment, made a year ago by someone we met at a Bible conference in Michigan, started a discussion that led to a major decision.Last Saturday the Keep Believing board voted to enter a strategic partnership with Trans World Radio (TWR) to do ministry in China….

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China: Open Doors, Many Adversaries

Posted by on 7.13.11 in China

Two recent articles help us think about the growing impact of Christianity in China. The first article asks a simple question:Christianity: China’s Best Bet? Here’s a quote that shows both sides of the current dilemma:Some experts believe that China could soon be home to the largest Christian population in the world. And the Chinese go…

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Message from Peter Wang

Posted by on 1.20.11 in China

A few days ago I had a Skype conversation with Peter Wang, our “Keep Believing” man in China.During our conversation Peter recorded a short greeting to the friends who have been praying for him. I know he is very grateful for your prayers. The greeting is not quite three minutes long. I hope you’ll take time to listen to it. …

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Thanksgiving Greetings from Peter Wang in China

Posted by on 11.25.10 in China

We just received this note from Pastor Peter Wang in China. Please continue to pray for Peter and for his family and for their congregation.Dear Mentor Ray and all KBM friends,Peace and grace be with you all in JC,We are hard but thankful in this special season, and we greatly appreciated what you have done for us in Jesus Christ, we love to see yo…

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Visit to Dalian University of Technology – New Video

Posted by on 11.11.10 in China, Missions, Questions, Video

On Sunday, October 17, God opened the door for a major speaking event in China. Despite official opposition and repeated attempts to shut down the event and a last-second change of venue, almost 500 students came to Dalian University of Technology to hear me speak about “The Wisdom of Solomon."

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Saturday Night Thoughts

Posted by on 10.23.10 in China, Prayer, Travel

A few Saturday night thoughts . . . 1. After visiting three different Chinese house churches, we were impressed with their emphasis on prayer. In American churches, we pray and then we get down to business. In China prayer is their business. They pray together, they pray out loud, and they pray often. Peter Wang put it very simply, “When you …

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Our Trip in Pictures

Posted by on 10.21.10 in China, Missions

I am writing this note from the “Hub Lounge” at Incheon Airport in Seoul, South Korea. After two wonderful weeks in Korea and China, we are on our way home. As a way to remember God’s blessings, here are some of our favorite pictures from the trip. …

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Preach Less, Pray More

Posted by on 10.20.10 in China, Churches

On Sunday morning we attended a house church in Dalian. They moved to the apartment after the authorities forced them out of the rented facilities where they had been meeting. Since then some believers have left but the core remains strong and committed.The first people arrive at 8:30 AM to pray. Following Chinese cust…

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