There are already many, so why are they still being established, held, and distributed?
KRC founder Gao Lili sincerely shared
Interview/Su Wen'an
Organizing/Jian Hailan
▲From a vision to a course, from a course to a camp, from a camp to a magazine, from a magazine to many ministries. Over the past ten years, Gao Lili’s passion for dreaming big dreams for God has influenced people from all walks of life who are committed to loving the Lord and using their gifts and talents to serve the Lord. "This is just the beginning, and we need more prayers and investment from you." Dear children of the Kingdom of God, if there is a fire ignited in your heart at this moment, please be sure to come to Pennsylvania to participate in the Kingdom of God Resource Culture Practice Camp this summer, we are waiting for you!
1. There are already so many organizations, why do you and your team of staff want to establish the Kingdom Resources for Christ Association?
The vision of Kingdom Resources for Christ (hereinafter referred to as KRC) has been diversified from the very beginning. Many people are doing missionary work, family ministry, social services (poor, elderly, disadvantaged groups) or other special ministries, but there are still many areas that are hidden and ignored.
I have been serving in various places for many years, and I often meet many brothers and sisters who say that they want to serve but don’t know where to start. I feel sorry for them because churches and evangelical organizations have not given them opportunities to serve. I have dedicated myself to serving the Lord for more than 40 years and I have seen that everyone has an innate gift given by God the Father. It’s just that most people’s gifts have not been discovered, valued, cultivated, or even used.
KRC hopes to equip Christians in all aspects. It is both a school and a home; allowing people to re-face themselves, encourage each other, start serving, never lose heart, develop their special talents, and truly enjoy the richness of God.
Another unique feature of KRC is that it has no full-time staff and no one is paid. It is composed of many volunteers and various teams. Everyone contributes their only time, energy and money.
2. There are already so many camps, why do you and your colleagues still hold the Kingdom of God Resources and Culture Practice Camp every year?
KRC camp is different from other camps in that it deeply explores, comprehensively and holistically cultivates the special talents given by God to individuals. By participating in the KRC camp, you can experience the healing effects of the Holy Spirit, transform your life, and truly enjoy the richness of God. This is a ministry that few are currently doing.
We want to build a community with Christian culture. Culture includes every aspect of life: food, clothing, housing, transportation, education, and entertainment. It also includes the seven mountains of mission that are often mentioned today: church, government, art, business, media, education, and family. It also touches on personal values, outlook on life and spiritual growth. The purpose of holding the KRC camp every year is to inspire everyone to use the talents given by God the Father, exert influence, and participate in expanding the kingdom of God.
3. There are already so many magazines, why do you and your co-workers want to start the "Kingdom of God" magazine?
"Kingdom of God" magazine is the flagship magazine of this organization. It uses the magazine as an outlet and as a medium to convey the mission and vision of God's Kingdom resources for Christ. "Kingdom of God" magazine is also integrated with KRC's vision, covering all aspects of life; including talents (workplace, shopping malls, finance, etc.), outreach (missionary work), culture (directly addressing humanities, history, literature, movies, and various value orientations) issues, including euthanasia), relationships (resolution of various conflicts between husband and wife, family, parents and children, friends, workplace, etc.), community (social services, disadvantaged groups, injustice, and other things God wants us to go to) Matters of Concern) and other five major units, in addition to an English unit specially planned and edited by an American pastor with outstanding literary talent and quick thinking.
Every article published in the "Kingdom of God" magazine has been reviewed by the editorial team and evaluated based on whether it has achieved forward-looking power, breakthrough power, challenging power, application power, inspirational power, knowledge power, and action power. We deeply hope that It provides readers with the most practical and accurate information, expands readers' kingdom mind and vision, and challenges readers to not only sit and think, but also to get up and act, bringing motivation to build churches and expand the kingdom!
4. Looking back on KRC’s ministry, what are you most grateful for?
The KRC team members all have a united mind. Although they are not paid, they strive to meet professional standards. They love and treat each other sincerely like family. This is God’s special grace, and I am very grateful!
The co-workers at the founding, such as Pastor Su Wen'an, Teacher Jiang Haiqiong, Brother Ding Yuanping, etc., as well as the entire editorial team, have gone through many tattered paths and put everything forward without hesitation. Let everyone who participates, or the readers of our magazine, really gain something.
Camp speakers, regardless of whether they hold the position of pastor or not, all have the heart of a pastor. Most teachers are willing to make a lifelong commitment after joining for the first year, such as Teacher Mo Fei, Pastor Xu Zongshi, Brother Wen Yingqian, and Teacher Jiang Haiqiong even did it until the last moment of her life. For such a team, I would like to express my sincere gratitude.
5. In what areas do you hope that Kingdom of God magazine can make breakthroughs?
I hope that "Kingdom of God" magazine can make breakthroughs in the following seven aspects:
1. Foresight: Focus on the direction in which the world is heading; have insight into what has happened, is happening, and is about to happen, and be a watcher of the times, taking a comprehensive and long-term view. For example, we only discussed covering Egypt in the magazine in 2010, and the coup in Egypt happened in 2011.
2. Breakthrough power: God is constantly advancing to enable everyone to receive abundant life. Therefore, we cannot just be satisfied with the status quo, but we must also strive to break through the status quo.
3. Challenge: Deliberately let readers be stimulated and reminded while reading, making them restless! May God help us, in addition to the beauty of our words, more importantly, be able to urge readers to hear what God is saying to them? And after reading our magazine, you can personally participate in a certain ministry that has been reported through prayer, dedication, investment, etc.
4. Application force: I hope that the articles in KRC magazine can bring out the results of practical applications, not just intellectual knowledge.
5. Inspiration: The articles in KRC magazine can penetrate into the depths of every reader's heart and reach a touch like "an abyss and an abyssal response."
6. Knowledge: The articles in KRC magazine have in-depth reports and descriptions.
7. Mobility: I hope it can bring out real actions, and hope that every issue can meet the requirements of the Seven Powers.
6. How do you want readers to participate in KRC’s vision?
We believe that everyone has unique and beautiful gifts and talents from God, in order to live an influential life like salt and light, to work with God and expand the kingdom of God. We hope that readers will identify with KRC’s vision of diversity and come to participate in the various workshops we have carefully prepared so that everyone can learn together regarding their personal calling. Learn from each other and grow with like-minded people.
7. What do you most hope readers will pray for for KRC?
All co-workers can be more sensitive to God, hear what God wants to do, and have the courage to follow the Lord! When we are truly after God’s heart, God will definitely provide us with what we need!
8. What programs are you currently promoting in China? How's it going? What is your prayer for this project?
This is a commercial ministry, and "Qunfang Shengsheng" specializes in training Chinese business women. Because China is rising, and I am a manager in the business world, I am especially moved by women in the business world, and want to help them gain wisdom like the thirty-one chapter of the Bible "Proverbs" in life and business. Progress is not easy, but you can keep going if you know that God is working with you. Ask God for grace and guidance in moving forward.
9. Could you please say a prayer for your co-workers here?
OK I will nominate and pray for my co-workers every day.
Abba Father God who loves us, you have given your children such a wonderful team, but they feel unworthy of it! It is You who call it, let everyone put it forward! The children should offer thanksgiving and prayer for each of them. Please listen to:
For those among them who have never given up, run tirelessly, and served effectively despite many restrictions, I pray that You will greatly bless them and grant them abundant grace! You show them the way to serve in the future for those who are studying in seminary; those whose family members are suffering from illness, those who serve their elderly mothers, those who need spiritual companions, those whose flesh and blood relatives have not yet known You, and those whose young children need to rekindle their passion for You. Yes, let everyone experience Your presence in everything and return their heart to You!
I very much hope that every co-worker will be protected in health, healed in illness, receive financial support, and achieve breakthroughs in creation. I hope that you will guide me in all aspects of work, marriage, and children, whether it is North America, Taiwan or They are the service team in mainland China. I hope You will bring them to You without missing a single one, so that they can listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit, have their lives changed, and serve with more power! Pray in the name of the Lord Jesus, Amen!