Kingdom Rice (KR) released a new book written for missionaries. Steve Hong applied the biblical ideas of God-given face, community, patronage, reciprocity, and other ideas commonly found in Chinese culture to the training of missionaries, and stated that support raising is not cause for “losing face.”

Thank you for praying and supporting our Missionaries through the Great Commission Fund. We plan to highlight Missions on February 5 and 12 in all services.

Dr. David Pardini (ABWE International) Dr. Dave Pardini has become the Pastor of Discipleship at Crossview Community Church in Kennewick, WA. It is a part-time position of about 5 hours per week. He helps the lead pastor prepare his sermon each week and also teaches classes and preaches once every other month.

J and D left for their field in April. They are adapting well to their new environment and currently spend much of their time learning the language and local culture.

Chinese Christian Mission is one of our most faithful mission organizations sending monthly updates on various aspects of their ministries. Each month, a reflection is given regarding a general topic about daily living

This month’s missions focus is on Dr. David Eckman and Becoming What God Intended Ministries. Here is an update on their ministry.