Amish communities generally hold their worship services in German, even though many do not speak that language. Reading the Bible independently is often discouraged. Failure to follow the ordnung can result in shunning or exclusion from the community.

Regardless of the Trump administration’s own ideologically driven assault on global harmony, I still know that Christians have a responsibility to give generously.

“This is a time of increased restrictions for the church in China, perhaps the worst in the last 40 years. But it’s also an important time of maturation”, says Brent Fulton, founder of ChinaSource.

The L4 demonstrates that Christianity does not belong to North Americans or Europeans, but to everyone who is made in God’s image, humbly learning God’s Words and following God’s way.

The ripples from this Congress will be felt for years. Whether it is a renewed emphasis on cross-cultural missions, a rethinking of justice and evangelism, or a new coalition to address migration.