They were one of the earliest indigenous churches established by local Chinese Christians.
These were some of the early indigenous churches established by local Chinese Christians.
BEM had always been a mission with a strong emphasis of building an indigenous church.
Special emphasis is placed on practical training on how to establish indigenous churches.
By 1964, thirteen "indigenous" churches had been established in the South Island.
Zous today preserve the best part of their traditional culture through their indigenous local church.
He insisted that the knowledge of locals with contextual approach towards indigenous churches.
Only then would a truly indigenous church exist.
It is an indigenous church, which operates without foreign affiliation or financial assistance.
Asian workers played an increasing larger part as time passed because the formation of a truly indigenous church had been intended from the beginning.