The news of Charlie Kirk’s death not only shocked leaders in the English-speaking evangelical world but also affected Chinese pastors in North America. In a memorial article, one pastor described Charlie Kirk as someone who “awakened the church, Christians, and even society as a whole.”

Pastor Lenny Cheng (鄭立欣), founder of the North American “TRUMPETER” ministry, seeks to examine the challenges facing today’s church, families, and the next generation from a biblical perspective, acting as a trumpet voice for the times.

In a bilingual memorial article he wrote on September 10, Pastor Cheng stated, “Whether or not you agree with this young man’s positions, when violence becomes a common way to express disagreement, we are all in deep trouble. When God is removed from public spaces, we lose the shared foundation that maintains unity among citizens, and we are now facing the consequences.”

He further cited Martin Luther’s remarks on “today’s issues”: “A gospel that does not address today’s issues is no gospel at all,” criticizing the church’s silence on cultural matters, which has blinded many—including Christians—to society’s conscience.

Charlie Kirk was clear in his stance on cultural and social issues, demonstrating courage with love and humility. Pastor Cheng expressed great admiration for this and emphasized that the church should break its silence, “speaking the truth in love,” putting into practice the biblical teaching: “Sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have, but do so with gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15).

He also reminded Christian parents to pay attention to the ideological education their children receive at school—as Kirk had pointed out, “Some far-left professors are indoctrinating anti-American and progressive ideas in the classroom”—because the Christian community now faces more severe challenges than ever before.

Speaking about Kirk’s family, Pastor Cheng emphasized that parents should cherish every moment with their children, especially during their formative years.

The TRUMPETER ministry organized an online memorial gathering the day after Kirk’s death (September 11), bringing Chinese Christians together to honor him. The “Raise the Trumpet—Charlie Kirk Memorial” meeting attracted nearly 600 participants online.

During the online meeting, Pastor Cheng referenced 1 Corinthians 12:26, noting that Kirk’s death reminded him, “If one member suffers, all the members suffer with it.” He also called on Christians to pray for Kirk’s family, hoping they would find comfort. Finally, he urged believers not to retreat from cultural battles but to continue “fighting the good fight, keeping the faith, and running the race set before us until the end.”

Originally Published on  Gospel Herald Chinese edition.