Watchman Nee and the
House Church Movement in China

By Dennis McCallum

Watchman Nee was only one of many players in the drama of the struggle for the heart of the Chinese people, but he was one of the most interesting. His Little Flock movement was more influential in planting house churches throughout China than many realize. His career also demonstrates some of the problems the church can inherit when patriotism is confused with Christianity.

Table of Contents

The House Church Movement in China 3

Biographical Background 4

Culture Clash: China, the West, and the Church 5

Nee's Ministry 8

Nee's Person 10

Nee's Doctrine 12

Nee's Legacy 14

Nee, the Church, and the State in China 15

Endnotes

Bibliography 19

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