The Leadership Baton is passing to a new generation.
Paul Martinson
Paul Ofstedal
Two of our original founders, Paul Martinson and Paul Ofstedal have now died. Their enduring original vision was amended to openly state:
The purpose of CSV is to provide readiness to act upon opportunities to share the boundless love of Jesus Christ, through the gospel and service, among the Chinese people worldwide by partnering with individuals and groups who are committed and dedicated to this goal.To achieve this goal, we offer:
Jeffrey T. Nellermoe, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Partnerships
Paul Chu
A Chinese Pastor who uses the Bethel Bible Series to train and equip lay leaders of Chinese churches worldwide with discipleship tools to further the gospel of Jesus Christ. To date, Paul Chu has conducted over 100 training seminars worldwide.
Gary Wu
A Chinese Entrepreneur who uses English Reading Programs as a “business as mission” model to connect Chinese students with Christian English as Second Language teachers with the potential to share the gospel of Jesus Christ in relationships. To date, Gary has connected over 300 students from mainland China with Christian teachers from the United States.
Hosanna Cheung
A trained pastor, Hosanna is studying chiropractic medicine in Bournemouth, England while working among seven newly formed Chinese churches who have received an influx of Hong Kong immigrants. Hosanna is a tri-lingual speaker (Cantonese, English, and Mandarin). Through Hosanna, CSV is sponsoring a “Boundless Love” International 2023 Summer Camp in England during the months of July and August.
We closed our Representative Office in Xinyang, Henan.
The current pandemic and state of geopolitical tensions warranted the closure of our Xinyang Representative Office.
The scope and locus of our work was significantly curtailed by Chinese Government restrictions (cf. China’s Zero-Tolerance Covid Lockdown Policy & Further Restrictions of Western Presence and Influence policies). Our hearts are still in Henan Province, where Lutheran Missionaries worked in the 1900’s up to World War II. We remain open to returning when conditions improve. In the meantime, we provided for our former staff and friends. Several migrated to new partner organizations. Others received support for retraining for other pursuits.
Our licensure under the Chinese Law Governing Foreign Non-Government Organizations (2017) prohibited and criminalized any missionary endeavors. We respectfully abided by the law by offering humanitarian service to the rural poor of Henan. As of Jan. 1, 2023 our 5-year licensure to operate in Henan expires. Rather than reapply, we decided to shift the focus of our work elsewhere and closed our representative office in Henan. China Service Ventures (USA); however, remains open and operating!