History of the Chinese House Church

There is no denying that the house church movement in China is not only one of the fastest growing and furthest reaching movements in the church today, but also a shining example of growth and vitality in the face of persecution.

In recent times, an increasing amount of attention has been given to the Chinese church. For example:

• Alan Hirsch‘s recent book, The Forgotten Ways, is a fascinating examination of the Chinese church and lessons it has for regaining a sense of mission within the Western church.
• David Aikman’s Jesus in Beijing: How Christianity is Transforming China and Changing the Global Balance of Power
• Christianity Today‘s June issue, which featured a lead article on the church in China

I came across this extremely helpful and insightful article on Christian History‘s web-site that documents the history of the house church in China. It is a fascinating story to follow.