Glorious Service: Lessons for Pastors from a Prison Cell (Traditional Chinese)

by Simon Liu

When Paul writes to believers from prison, we see a pastor who has lost everything the world has to offer, yet through suffering has gained true glory. Paul demonstrates the heart of a pastor and the kind of service God requires. In the context of Xi Jinping’s China, where faithful pastors face imprisonment rather than worldly success, Paul’s words are particularly relevant.

• About the Author

  Simon Liu was once a businessman in Eastern Europe. He became a believer in the United States, and graduated from Reformed Theological Seminary. He pastored and was involved in church planting for many years, and he is now committed to helping train and mentor new leaders.

• About the Article

  • Category: Ministry Leader

  • Date created: 2023

  • Scripture: Eph. 3:1-13

  • Key terms: suffering, persecution, leadership development