Changchun CC&TSPM Elects New Leadership
On November 14, Changchun CC&TSPM elected its new executive committee, first board of supervisors, and leadership team.
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Ahead of WCC Executive Committee Meeting in Hangzhou, Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay Encourages Chinese Christians to Become Trendsetters to Global Church
As the World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee will convene a meeting in Hangzhou on Thursday, WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay talked about the main agenda, his impressions of China, the Chinese context, and the Chinese church in relation to the global church.
Young Christians' Perspectives on Retaining the Next Generation
The growing loss of young believers has become a pressing concern for pastors and congregations. Five young Christians shared that the key is to create a warm, family-like community where mutual care and support enable them to grow.
Prof. Klaus Koschorke Challenges Eurocentric Narratives With Ethiopian Counter-Model
Prof. Klaus Koschorke showed that Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity existed long before European colonialism, which proved that Christianity wasn't just a European religion brought to Africa. The Ethiopian church became an important example for African and African-American independence movements.
'Walking Together Even When We Disagree': Dr Sotiris Boukis on Visible Unity and Baptismal Ecclesiology
During the WCC Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order in Egypt, Rev. Dr Sotiris Boukis, co-chair of the Ecclesiology Study Group of the Faith and Order Commission, shared with China Christian Daily the work of his study group, insights from the conference, his perspectives on unity, and the situation of Evangelical churches in Greece.
East China Theological Seminary Marks 40th Anniversary, Hosts 2025 Board Meeting
On November 13–14, East China Theological Seminary marked its 40th anniversary and convened the 2025 Annual Meeting of its Board of Directors.
Missionary's Grandnephew Retraces Ancestor's Educational Legacy in Fujian
After visiting Kuliang, Fuzhou, to trace his great-great-aunt Lydia Trimble’s legacy, Gordon Trimble, an American educator at Fujian Hwa Nan Women’s College, and his wife Sonia visited Putian No. 2 Middle School to follow their great-uncle Fred Trimble’s educational footsteps.
China Welcomes WCC Leaders, Hosts Executive Committee Meeting in Hangzhou
From November 17–25, three cities in China are welcoming a top delegation from the World Council of Churches (WCC), showcasing the vitality of China's growing church, its theological education and social ministries, while also hosting the WCC executive committee meeting in Hangzhou.
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6th Amity Cup International Table Tennis Philanthropic Tournament Opens in Nanjing, Drawing 760 Players from 23 Countries
Celebration of Bible Day in China
In 1995, the Bible Publication Committee officially designated the second Sunday of December (including the preceding Saturday) as "Bible Day" in China. The day is dedicated to activities that inspire Christians to deepen their love and respect for the Bible, including Bible seminars, exhibitions, musical performances, prayer meetings, and voluntary donations.
The Three-Self Principles: Origin and Its Chinese Version
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From Church to the Marketplace, From Local to Global: Dr. Victor Lee’s Vision for Church and Theology
In an interview with China Christian Daily, Dr. Victor Lee, president of the Bible College of Malaysia and pastor of First Assembly of God (Chinese) in Kuala Lumpur, shared about his ministry in theological education, his role in the World Council of Churches (WCC) as a Pentecostal representative, and his encouragement to Christians in China to contextualize the gospel and think globally.
Family Member of Almighty God Victim Recounts: 'Almighty God Followers and My Parents Plotted to Kill Me'
"For every person who has gone missing because of the Church of Almighty God, there is a corresponding family that has suffered as victims," said Li Rui (a pseudonym), who has endured years of pain as the child of the sect's followers.
A Season of Fire and Aftermath: Chinese Pastor’s Reflections on Extreme Charismatic Phenomena in China
In Pastor Chen’s view, the Charismatic movement gained rapid traction in the Chinese mainland—especially in rural areas—because it offered emotional immediacy, experiential spirituality, and a highly energized communal atmosphere. It broke through the rigid, formulaic patterns that characterized many traditional gatherings at the time.
Duan Yijun Appointed Director of China’s National Religious Affairs Administration
On October 23, the website of China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security released a State Council announcement on the appointment and removal of national officials. Duan Yijun was appointed as the director of the National Religious Affairs Administration and will no longer serve as deputy head of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission.
Boston College Ricci Institute and Harvard-Yenching Institute Open Applications for 2026–2027 Joint Fellowship
The Boston College Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History and the Harvard-Yenching Institute (HYI) have opened applications for their Joint Visiting Researcher Fellowship for the 2026–2027 academic year.
China-US Documentary 'Dear Kuliang' Premieres in Los Angeles, Highlighting Century of People-to-People Bonds
The China-US co-produced documentary "Dear Kuliang" made its world premiere on November 7 at the 21st Chinese American Film Festival and Chinese American TV Festival in Los Angeles, marking the first time the Kuliang story has been presented through a Sino-American collaborative lens.
In Better Hands: Story of an American Protecting Children From Abuse and Trafficking
In Southeast Asia, where child trafficking continues to thrive as a multi-billion-dollar industry, one U.S. family and their international team are working to turn the tide. Michigan-born Seth and his wife, Hlawn, founded In Better Hands in 2012 with one mission: to rescue vulnerable children and give them a safe, loving Christian home.
Beijing CC&TSPM Hosts 'Light and Salt Community Service Day'
On October 29, the “2025 Light and Salt Community Service Day,” hosted by Beijing CC&TSPM and organized by Gangwashi Church, took place at Gangwashi Church.
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True Meaning of Seniors’ Day: Faith, Care, and Connection
Loving the elderly does not require demanding perfection, nor does companionship need to conceal human weaknesses. When love is offered sincerely, they can experience God's presence and receive genuine joy and fulfillment through the nourishment of faith. This is the simplest yet most profound meaning of the church's Seniors' Day.
The Three-Self Principles: Origin and Its Chinese Version
The Three-Self formula, also known as the Three-Self principles, is a missiological strategy used to establish indigenous churches. Its principles are: self-governance, self-support, and self-propagation. First coined in the mid-19th century by various mission theorists, it remains in use today in the Three-Self Patriotic Movement (TSPM) on the Chinese mainland.
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Photos of Christian Dance Fellowship in Anshan Grassroot Church
On November 15, 2025, Taian County in Anshan, Liaoning Province, hosted a county-wide Christian dance fellowship themed on the sinicization of Christianity.
Photos of Municipal Sacred Music Exchange Meeting in Zhongshan
On November 15, Longdu Church in Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, hosted a sacred music exchange commemorating the 80th anniversary of China’s victory in the Anti-Japanese War and the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement.
WCC Executive Committee Opens in Hangzhou, China
The World Council of Churches (WCC) opened its executive committee meeting in Hangzhou, China, on 20 November, embarking on both a business agenda and a pilgrimage encounter with the people and churches in China, exploring the theme of "Christ, culture, and context."
Changchun CC&TSPM Elects New Leadership
On November 14, Changchun CC&TSPM elected its new executive committee, first board of supervisors, and leadership team.
In Better Hands: Story of an American Protecting Children From Abuse and Trafficking
In Southeast Asia, where child trafficking continues to thrive as a multi-billion-dollar industry, one U.S. family and their international team are working to turn the tide. Michigan-born Seth and his wife, Hlawn, founded In Better Hands in 2012 with one mission: to rescue vulnerable children and give them a safe, loving Christian home.
Boston College Ricci Institute and Harvard-Yenching Institute Open Applications for 2026–2027 Joint Fellowship
The Boston College Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History and the Harvard-Yenching Institute (HYI) have opened applications for their Joint Visiting Researcher Fellowship for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Sister Ren’s Faith Journey: From Taxi Driver to Village Minister
Reflecting on her spiritual transformation, she said, "When I came to understand God's love and blessings, I realized the need to respond rightly. I no longer focus on worldly matters, nor am I overly concerned with the opinions of others. In the past, I feared what people might say, but now I strive to live according to the Lord's perspective. As long as my actions are clear before God, that is enough."
6th Amity Cup International Table Tennis Philanthropic Tournament Opens in Nanjing, Drawing 760 Players from 23 Countries
The Sixth Amity Cup International Table Tennis Philanthropic Tournament kicked off on November 14 in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, drawing around 760 players from 23 countries for friendship and charity.
Chinese Avant-Garde Artist Dove's 'Life Line' Art Exhibition Opens in Shanghai
On the afternoon of October 25, 2025, the "Life Line: An Exhibition of Dove’s Work" by renowned Chinese avant-garde artist Dove opened at the Art Flow of Nancy's Gallery.
Holiday Pause: How Christians Spent National Day Resting and Reconnecting
The National Day holiday brought a pause to the daily routine. The community parking lot was largely empty, and the usual groups of grandparents and babies had vanished as many families traveled or returned home. The break offered Elena a rare chance to step away from the ordinary order of life—to pause, adjust, and reestablish balance.
Dr. Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen Lectures on Christian Pneumatology as Public Theology
Dr. Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen argued for a "world-embracing, multi-layered pneumatology" that extends the Holy Spirit's work beyond the church into all public domains. His lecture explored the Spirit's role in society, science, and other religions, advocating for a "post-critical" engagement with these spheres.
Prof. Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen Lectures on Eschatological Hope in the Intersection of Sciences and Theology
Prof. Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen delivered a lecture on the intersection of Christian eschatology and scientific cosmology. He contrasted the scientific prediction of the universe's eventual heat death with the theological hope for a divinely initiated new creation.
Deeper Joy of Palm Sunday
On the way home, the sunlight seemed especially radiant. I thought to myself, the next time someone asks why I’m joyful, I won’t just say, “Because I believe in Jesus.” I’ll tell them, “Because I know a Lord who died for me and rose again!” That is the source of my joy.
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.