The literature ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in China had a new beginning in 2016. After many years of hard work and preparation by the Signs of the Times Publishing Association, many Adventist Church publications acquired a CIP (Cataloging in Publication record) and ISBN (International Standard Book Number) with the China government. This means that these books have government-approved book numbers and can be sold inpublic book stores as well as on the streets.
In order to train young people on how to canvass and do door-to-door visitation, a literature evangelism training program was conducted at one of the largest cities in China under the leadership of Chinese Union Mission and Signs of the Times Publishing Association.
About 45 young people, most of them theological seminary students from Liaoning and Yunnan provinces, participated in this one-week long intensive training program. The contents included the philosophy and vision of literature ministries, personal ministries and salesmanship.
After the training, the students took their books and went into the streets for actual sales and contact with people. They prayed for the people they met and that our publications, like growing seeds, will lead people to the Lord and that many souls will be touched by the message of hope.
At the same time, 15 students fromTaiwan Adventist College who came from China also joined the Summer Student Literature Evangelist program as part of their requirements for graduation. Under the leadership of Signs of the Times Publishing Association and Taiwan Conference, utilizing social media, street canvassing and book booth, they were able to distribute many books in the market.
One of the student groups that opened and displayed a book booth at the entrance of Taiwan Adventist Hospital received the full support of the hospital administration, and many books were sold and delivered. To the students, this was certainly an eye-opening and unforgettable experience.
Tony Chou, Manager
Signs of Times Publishing Association