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Rural Churches Face Growing Loss of Middle-Aged Co-Workers

To stem the loss of co-workers, churches must break free from rigid thinking, establish fair and transparent support systems, foster relationships rooted in mutual love and support, recognize the value of every co-worker, and provide space and hope for growth. Ultimately, the vitality of a church is not measured by its buildings but by the people willing to dedicate themselves. Retaining them is essential to securing the future of rural churches.

China Issues Regulations on Online Conduct of Religious Clergy

The National Religious Affairs Administration (NRAA) has issued the "Code of Conduct for Religious Clerical Personnel in Cyberspace," which stipulates that religious clerical personnel may carry out preaching or religious education and training online only through legally licensed platforms.

Theological Education Sunday in Chinese Churches

For several decades, churches in China have observed a special practice known as Theological Education Offering Day. On a designated Sunday, all offerings collected in worship services are dedicated to supporting theological education.

Memorial Mass in Shanghai Honors Christian Artist Daozi

On September 13, following the mass at Catholic Xiyan Church in Shanghai, a Latin memorial mass was celebrated in honor of the late Christian artist Daozi. The service, held at the memorial platform in the right corner behind the church, was conducted in accordance with Catholic tradition.
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Bishop Jonas Jonson: Speak Peace and Hope to People

How can churches maintain their prophetic and critical voice, at the same time speaking peace and hope to people? Why is unity among Christians still relevant today, and can we still trust international law and international organizations? Bishop Jonas Jonson speaks on the relevance of the 1925 Life and Work conference in Stockholm, which resulted in establishing both the World Council of Churches (WCC) and its Commission of the Churches on International Affairs (CCIA), recently gathered for its 60th meeting in Athens, Greece.
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INTERVIEW

Kenneth Mtata: From Charity to Justice in Ecumenical Diakonia

“Diakonia today looks at how we meet the immediate needs of the people while also addressing the structural issues that cause people to live in injustice, struggle, poverty, and need,” Mtata said in an interview with China Christian Daily about the recent Ecumenical Week in Sweden.
VOICE

Two Pastors Reflect on Ordination in China: Criteria, Calling, and Church Recognition

Pastor X from a church in East China emphasized that clear ordination standards are essential for standardized management and reflect the inevitable direction of the church's institutional development. However, he noted that the essence of being a true shepherd lies in a mature spiritual life, a firm calling to ministry, and genuine recognition from both the church and the congregation.
ACADEMICS

IASCC Calls for Papers on Its First Global Theology Conference

The Institute for Advanced Studies in Chinese Christianity (IASCC) has announced a call for papers for its inaugural Global Theology Conference. Themed “Chinese Christian Theology and Church in Global Perspective: Retrospect and Prospect,” the conference aims to revisit, re-evaluate, and re-imagine the relationship between theological scholarship and church life within Chinese-speaking contexts.
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Interview With Robert and Linda Banks: Australian Missionary Sophie Sackville Newton’s Legacy in the Province of the Dragon

Moments from Beichen Church’s Summer Charity Concert

Beichen Church in Kunming hosted the “A Song of Ascents” summer charity concert on August 16, where over 700 believers worshiped through a blend of Chinese classical music and contemporary hymns.

Moments from Stream of Praise’s 30th Anniversary Asia Tour in Hong Kong

This photo collection captures the heartfelt worship, joyous praise, and spiritual unity of Stream of Praise’s 30th Anniversary concert in Hong Kong on August 2.
Church & Ministries

Theological Education Sunday in Chinese Churches

For several decades, churches in China have observed a special practice known as Theological Education Offering Day. On a designated Sunday, all offerings collected in worship services are dedicated to supporting theological education.

Seminaries in China Kick off New Semester

In early September, seminaries across China held opening ceremonies and related events to mark the start of the 2025–2026 academic year.
World

Bishop Jonas Jonson: Speak Peace and Hope to People

How can churches maintain their prophetic and critical voice, at the same time speaking peace and hope to people? Why is unity among Christians still relevant today, and can we still trust international law and international organizations? Bishop Jonas Jonson speaks on the relevance of the 1925 Life and Work conference in Stockholm, which resulted in establishing both the World Council of Churches (WCC) and its Commission of the Churches on International Affairs (CCIA), recently gathered for its 60th meeting in Athens, Greece.

'The Ecumenical Movement Is a Movement of Friendship', Jonas Jonson on Its History and China's Role

Reflecting on 100 years of ecumenism, Jonson calls the movement "a blessing, all the work of the Holy Spirit." The churches have changed incredibly. "When we met in Stockholm now, there is so much friendship, spontaneity. People meet as friends," he said, "In 1925, they were all suspicious of each other."
China

Ministry Passed Down Through Four Generations: ‘We Will Serve the Lord’

In today’s world, it is not easy for Christians to hold fast to their faith, and passing it on within the family is even more challenging. When the entire household is called to serve, the task becomes all the more difficult.

Sister Wang's Journey: From Inherited Faith to Pastoral Ministry

Trained in sacred music and theology, Sister Wang's seemingly ordinary journey reflects God's guidance—from a childhood faith nurtured by her mother to a ministry rooted in study and expressed through preaching and choir service.
Culture

Christian Artist Daozi Dies at 69 Following Battle With Leukemia

On September 1, 2025, Daozi, contemporary art critic, painter, poet, artist, and professor at the Academy of Arts & Design at Tsinghua University, passed away in Beijing from leukemia at the age of 69.

New Book Explores Christian Churches in Occupied Northern China in Anti-Japanese War

The Study of Protestant Church in Occupied Area of North China During the Anti Japanese War, A Case of the Methodist Church in China, 1937-1945, authored by Dr. Wang Miao, has been published by China Religious Culture Publisher in July 2025.
Opinion

Why Are More People Playing With Their Phones During Sunday Services?

We live in a world overflowing with information and distractions, but our hearts do not belong here, but in heaven. So next time you feel the urge to lower your head to check your phone in the church, pause for a second and ask yourself: “Right now, am I connecting with God, or connecting with the latest trend?”

If God Declares Spiritual State of Emergency on the Global Church, Will It Affect the Chinese Church Positively or Negatively?

In times of crisis, dangers, breakdowns, or laws and orders, governments declare a state of emergency, which is a temporary suspension of normal operations to address threats and, if possible, restore normalcy. But what if God were to do the same because of what is happening in our churches today? Would we be surprised, or would we celebrate it because it is long overdue?
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Travel Reflections: Korean Christians in the Fight for National Independence

March 1, 2024, marks the 105th anniversary of the 1919 Independence Movement of Korea. On the eve of this occasion, I had the opportunity to travel to Korea with a few friends for a historical pilgrimage. I visited the National Museum of Korea in central Seoul and the History Museum of Korean Christians at Soongsil University.

Christmas Reflection: Meaning of Faith for Christians

Despite numerous participations in worship and ministries, believers can still reflect on the question, "What does faith truly mean to me?"