Principles from the Underground House Churches in China

The underground Church in China operates like a body and one part does not demand to be recognized above the rest. One Church leader who with 7 others oversees many million believers was asked if titles are used for them. He responded by saying, "No, we don't think like that. We're all just brothers and sisters." All believers in that house Church network know who the leaders are and respect them but they do not demand to be recognized by titles and other various elevated positions....
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The underground Church in China operates like a body and one part does not demand to be recognized above the rest. One Church leader who with 7 others oversees many million believers was asked if titles are used for them. He responded by saying, "No, we don't think like that. We're all just brothers and sisters." All believers in that house Church network know who the leaders are and respect them but they do not demand to be recognized by titles and other various elevated positions. "The underground Church in China is basically a pure New Testament Church. No one is called doctor or pastor, they call each other brother and sister. What they do is defined by function or gifts, not title. One may be gifted as a teacher so he teaches. Another may be gifted in hospitality so they serve in that capacity. Their gift makes room for them to serve. They feel that titles divide. To them the Church is a familial entity; every member is essential. The Chinese see the Church as a family functioning as the body of Christ." They truly have a faith in the body of Christ and that Jesus Christ is the Head above the rest and He alone is the glorified One. Be challenged to gather as house churches in non-persecuted countries and prepare for coming persecution.