Nee, Watchman (1903-1972)
Place of Birth: Foochow, China
Description: Opened up recovery work of the Lord in 20th century
Christian Work: Studied truths recovered throughout the centuries; fully unveiled the central revelation of the Bible salvation, the church, Christ as life, and the Body of Christ; led saints into the experiences of these divine revelations; raised up more than 400 churches in China
Influence on Others: Exerted a profound influence in countries throughout the world through the spread of his written ministry
Persecution: Imprisoned for the Lord's sake; martyred
Writings: Various periodicals, The Spiritual Man, The Normal Christian Life, The Normal Christian Church Life, The Glorious Church, The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, The Ministry of God's Word and many others
Autobiography: Watchman Nee's Testimony, Anaheim: Living Stream Ministry, 1991
Biographies: Suey Liu, ed., A Presentation of the Lord's Recovery (Tour Guide), Taipei: Taiwan Gospel Book Room, 1998; Angus Kinnear, Against the Tide, Fort Washington, PA: Christian Literature Crusade, 1973; Witness Lee, Watchman Nee: A Seer of the Divine Revelation in the Present Age Anaheim: Living Stream Ministry, 1991