Can foreigners do missionary work in China?
The term “missionary” carries negative cultural and historical baggage and Chinese law forbids traditional missionary presence. Missionaries were often regarded as destroyers of Chinese culture and collaborators with imperialistic forces in China. CBF representatives work within the law partnering with the China Christian Council, The Amity Foundation, local churches, educational institutions, and non-government agencies. We worship in registered churches and some of our Envoys are able teach English classes in the church using the Bible as a textbook. CBF aids lay training schools and seminary education. We teach in universities and colleges to improve the English ability of Chinese students to prepare them for participation in the global economy and international community. We cooperate with church, government and non-government agencies in providing disaster relief, building elementary schools, and bringing electricity and clean water to poverty-stricken areas. To further our work,
