Walk with the next generation. Sow into the gospel mission.
Faith that takes root, lives renewed, a mission carried forward.
What is CHISTA
Many Chinese students and young professionals in North America are at a turning point. They are making decisions about study and career while working out questions of identity, relationships, faith and the future.
CHISTA is a Christian conference that brings together Chinese students, young leaders and churches across North America. Through worship, biblical teaching, testimonies, workshops and fellowship, we hope to see young people grounded in Scripture, growing in the local church, and living out the gospel on campus, at work and around the world.
2026: young people responded
In May 2026 the third CHISTA conference closed after four days together. Many young people reconsidered their relationship with God and responded in prayer to his leading for their lives, their service and missions.
The conference is not the finish line. We hope these responses grow into steady Bible reading and prayer, church life, discipleship and gospel action.
From response to action
Honduras: 13 young adults from New York on a short-term mission
In 2026, 13 young adults from New York who had attended CHISTA went to Honduras on a short-term mission trip. They did not only respond in a meeting. They stepped out of familiar surroundings to learn to serve and share the gospel.
Ocean City, Maryland: 17 young adults from Greater Washington serving summer-work students
Through connections God made during this year’s CHISTA, a team of 17 young adults from the Greater Washington area went to Ocean City after the conference to serve Chinese students who had come to the U.S. for summer work. They stayed there on two separate trips, helping with the students’ everyday needs and, above all, sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with them.
Don't let cost keep a student from CHISTA
We look forward to the fourth CHISTA in 2027. The cost per attendee is expected to be about US$550, covering four days and three nights of lodging and meals.
For many students this is a real burden. Your gift goes toward students’ conference costs, so more young people can come, hear the truth, build spiritual friendships and consider God’s call.
Goal: US$27,500, about the conference cost of 50 students
Any amount helps. Your gift goes toward lowering students’ conference costs.
Help close the 2026 conference gap
For three years the CHISTA team has worked to keep the conference affordable for young people. The 2026 conference cost more than the funds received. As of November 9, 2026, about US$29,623 is still needed.
Your gift will go toward closing this gap so the ministry can move forward without debt.
Questions
Do I have to give $550?
No. Any amount helps, and you can also support the 2026 conference instead.
How will I know what my gift did?
After each conference we will publish attendance, how gifts were used and a financial summary.
Other ways to give (check / Zelle)
CHISTA receives gifts through Bethel Renewal Center.
- Check: payable to Bethel Renewal Center, P.O. Box 186, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034
- Zelle: brc@bethelrc.org
Please write CHISTA 2027 or CHISTA 2026 in the memo.
Thank you for walking with CHISTA in prayer and giving. Our hope is not a bigger conference. It is more young people following Christ for life and sharing the gospel on campus, at work, at home and around the world.
Bethel Renewal Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization recognized by the IRS. Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Contributions are made with the understanding that Bethel Renewal Center has complete discretion and control over the use of all donated funds.