In the book of James, God commands us to look after orphans and widows in their distress. For Rich and Jody, this verse is a direct call to pursue adoption, bringing orphaned children into their family. Today they will share about the emotional, spiritual, and legal journey they went on in obedience to God’s call on their life. So Rich and Jody, why don’t we start by you telling us
Behind every great couple, there’s a great story. Today, newly weds Brandon and Mimi are joining us to share about how they came together, how they serve God as a couple, and the exciting joys and challenges they have experienced along the way. First of all, Brandon and Mimi, can you share with us how you met and started dating? How did it all begin? Mimi: We met through our
It’s September, which means across Beijing students and teachers are returning to the classrooms for an exciting new school year. Previously we have heard from an international school teacher and a training centre teacher, but I imagine a day in the life of a kindergarten teacher is quite different. Joining us today is Wiwi, a sister with a big heart for small children! Wiwi, how long have you been working
http://traffic.libsyn.com/themiddlekingdom/Sexuality_007.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadOur current culture has a lot to say about sexuality and identity, yet so does the Bible. Although the Bible is not primarily about sexuality it does address it. Although the Bible is not a book on gender identity it certainly gives us God’s perspective on the matter. Join us in the conversation as we discuss this “Big Topic.” Resources: Is God Anti-Gay? What
While some Beijingers have furthered their language ability by enrolling in classes and some know only basic phrases to get by, many others are fluent in two or more languages and thrive in all it has to offer. Today Ruth is joining us to share about how working in translation is a challenging and rewarding career, and also a beautiful way to advance the Kingdom. So Ruth can you tell
This season many high school seniors across Beijing will be graduating from high school, packing up, and moving to various countries in pursuit of their next calling in life. Today two awesome seniors, Esther and Sophia, are joining us to share about their high school experiences, their plans for the future, and their wisdom they gained along the way. So ladies, how long have you lived Beijing? What brought your
Today we’ll hear from Gabrielle on how dance is a form of worship and praise, and why a dance ministry is a beautiful addition to a church. So Gabrielle, how did you get started with dance ministry? I started taking dance lessons when I was four, but liturgical dancing was something I did not start doing until I was in middle school. I joined the choir at my school, which
Many of us have pleasant memories attending youth group in high school and quite often the leadership made all the difference. Today TJ is joining us to share about his time serving as a youth pastor and why discipling this age group is so important. So TJ, tell us how you started out as a youth pastor. Did you always want to work in ministry? I started teaching youth regularly
On the outside, life in the entertainment industry can look glamorous and easy, giving us the impression that it requires little work yet offers immediate rewards. The reality, however, is that it demands a lot of self-discipline and energy, and often comes with its own set of deeper struggles. Today Brian is joining us to share about his experience in the field and the wisdom he gained along the way.
Every Sunday morning, dedicated volunteers serve the children of the church at Sunday School. For those of us who have never served in this capacity, it might be easy to believe that this simply involves supervising children for an hour or two. However, there is so much more to this ministry. Joining us today is Ernica, who has a huge heart for children and a gifting in teaching. How long