I'm curious about Christianity
What Christians actually believe, in plain words—no pressure, no jargon, no expectations.
Start with graceFaith & hope
Anchored in grace.
Called to serve.
I believe the saving grace of Jesus Christ is the foundation of life. That hope shapes how I serve my church and care for people—and it is why you are welcome here, whether faith is familiar to you or entirely new.
Where would you like to begin?
Start wherever you are.
I have questions, or would value prayer
A private and respectful conversation—honest questions, doubts, or a prayer for something you carry.
Reach out in confidenceI'm looking for a church
A community across generations, languages and cultures—visitors are always welcome.
About our churchGrace, in plain words
It does not begin with being good enough.
Christians believe our relationship with God does not start with our performance. It starts with what Jesus has done for us—his life, his death and his resurrection. We are invited to receive forgiveness, a restored relationship with God and a new way of living. Not earned. Given. That gift is called grace, and it is the centre of everything on this page.
Honest questions are welcome belowWhat I believe
Grace is where the story begins.
Christian faith is not simply one part of my weekly schedule. It is the foundation beneath my work, relationships and service. In Jesus Christ, I find saving grace, a renewed purpose and a hope that reaches beyond circumstance.
The church is where this faith becomes shared life: worshipping, learning, caring and carrying one another through different seasons.
“We love because He first loved us.”
1 John 4:19
My church home
Chinese Christian Church in the Netherlands
I am part of the Chinese Christian Church in the Netherlands (CCGN) ↗, a community that brings people together across generations, languages and cultures.
Since 2024 I serve on the central board of CCGN—on a voluntary basis—and as a deacon in the Arnhem church. These responsibilities include practical leadership, care for the congregation and helping the church remain faithful to its calling across its Chinese-speaking and Dutch-speaking generations.
中文 ChineseNederlands Dutch
During church services, I also translate between Chinese and Dutch. Translation is more than finding equivalent words—it is helping people truly hear one another and encounter the same message together.
If you would like to visit a service, you are warmly welcome. Send me a message and I will gladly help you find your way, or explore the CCGN website ↗ and the CCGN Arnhem YouTube channel ↗.
Ways I serve
Faith becomes visible through service.
Board member
Helping steward CCGN’s direction, responsibilities and service to the wider Chinese Christian community in the Netherlands.
Deacon
Serving the Arnhem congregation through practical care, leadership and a willingness to be present where needed.
Translator
Bridging Chinese and Dutch so that language does not become a barrier to worship, belonging or understanding.
Music
Piano and song in worship—and slowly learning to write music of my own, to the glory of God.
Next generation
Mentoring and empowering young leaders, so the work continues well beyond any one of us.
Student again
Studying Bible Theology at the Evangelisch College since 2023—serving better by understanding deeper.
“Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can.”
— attributed to John Wesley
Honest questions
Questions are welcome here.
Six questions people actually ask, answered as honestly as I can. None of them require polished words or prior knowledge—and none of the answers are the last word. They are an invitation to keep talking.
Is there evidence for Christian faith?
More than many expect. Christianity makes historical claims—above all that Jesus lived, was crucified and rose again—and it invites examination rather than blind belief. Thoughtful people have weighed the evidence and reached different conclusions, and I respect that. I am always glad to talk about why I find it convincing.
Why does God allow suffering?
I will not offer a tidy answer to a question that usually comes from real pain. The Bible itself wrestles with it openly—in Job, in the Psalms, in Jesus weeping at a friend’s grave. What Christianity does claim is that God has not stayed distant from suffering: in Jesus, he entered it himself, and he promises a future in which it ends. If this question is personal for you, I would rather listen than lecture.
What makes Jesus different?
Most religious teachers point to a path. Jesus claimed to be the way—and backed that claim with his life, death and resurrection. And where most systems say “achieve”, Jesus says “receive”. That reversal is grace, and it is what makes the Christian message different.
Do I need to understand the Bible before visiting a church?
No. Church is not an exam, and nobody expects prior knowledge. Everything is explained as we go, and honest questions are more welcome than rehearsed answers. Come as you are.
What happens in a church service?
Singing, readings from the Bible, an explanation of what they mean for everyday life, and prayer. Nobody will put you on the spot. At CCGN Arnhem, Chinese-speaking and Dutch-speaking generations worship together, with translation between the two languages.
What if I have had a bad experience with Christians or church?
Then I am sorry—that pain is real, and naming it matters. Churches are communities of imperfect people, and Jesus reserved his sharpest words for religious hypocrisy. You are welcome to take your time, keep your guard up and talk about it honestly. Nothing here asks you to pretend.
A quiet witness
Sharing hope in ordinary life.
Evangelism begins with genuine attention: listening to people, sharing honestly and allowing the hope of Christ to be seen in both words and actions.
This website is part of that invitation. If faith is unfamiliar to you, if you are carrying questions, or if you would simply like someone to pray with you, you are welcome to reach out.
Talk about faith →The good news of Jesus is not a reward for people who have life together. It is grace for people who know they need it.
Wherever you are in your journey, you do not need polished answers to begin exploring faith.
Visit the CCGN website ↗