Ding’s tall build and ready smile, matched with a natural leadership ability, has always served him well. In his youth, it served his rise to prominence in the gang that ran his local Asian town, a lifestyle that led him to commit a multitude of crimes. His life would drastically change, however, at the age … Read More
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From Shaman to Shepherd: The Story of Brother Li
One of the students at Grace Bible Seminary, a TMAI member school in East Asia, was formerly a shaman. Shamanism is among the world’s oldest and most common religious beliefs. Though its various expressions may differ greatly from one culture to another, the central idea that governs all forms is mediation. A shaman is believed … Read More
Linking Arms to Face Threats in Southeast Asia
Christian fellowship is a defining characteristic of who we are in Christ. Without vibrant and Christ-centered fellowship, our spiritual growth is stunted, our gospel testimony is diminished, and our global mission is hindered. Believers are especially aware of this reality in regions of the world where Christianity is unpopular, restricted, or persecuted. Last month, our … Read More
Pastor Hong and the Fight for Gospel Purity in East Asia
Hong is a pastor in East Asia, where the so-called prosperity gospel seriously threatens to undermine biblical preaching. The sad reality is that in many countries around the world perversions of the Christian gospel proliferate while sound theological resources are almost nonexistent. Wolves thrive in these places because the sheep are without shepherds and the … Read More