Faithful unto Death
By Joyce Tang (Literature Officer, CCMA)
Rev. Thomas Wang (王永信牧師, 1925–2018)
Founder of the Chinese Christian Mission (CCM), Rev. Thomas Wang was a third-generation Christian. He came to faith at the age of 11, received God’s calling at 15, and became a full-time minister at 28 — serving faithfully until his retirement at 80. A pioneering missionary, he travelled extensively to bring the gospel across nations. Even at the age of 93, while suffering from severe kidney failure, he continued to organize a Christmas evangelistic rally — a life truly poured out for the Lord.
In 1957, Rev. Wang received a clear calling from God — to have “great zeal for his own people” — and he pursued that calling with unwavering dedication. His life was rich in mission and impact. He not only shared the gospel to Chinese communities but also to people of many nations. Rev. Wang founded two international organizations and launched influential movements such as the Chinese Coordination Centre of World Evangelism (CCCOWE), the Lausanne Movement, Gospel 2000, and America Return to God. He published three global monthly magazines, established a seminary and mission centre in the U.S., authored books, and preached around the world.
Rev. Wang’s life was marked by many stories of faith. In the early 1960s, after printing thousands of copies of Chinese Today, the ministry lacked funds for postage. Several days passed with no solution. Yet, in faith, Rev. Wang led his team to the post office — even as they quietly asked, “Where will the money come from?” At the mailbox, he found a letter containing a cash donation — not more, not less — just enough to cover the postage needed that day. God had once again miraculously provided for His servant to fulfill the mission.
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