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Christian Genocide in Nigeria: Who Shall the International Community Believe?

Recently, Bill Maher, an American comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host, in a viral video said, "I’m not a Christian, but they are systematically killing the Christians in Nigeria. They’ve killed over 100,000 since 2009. They’ve burned 18,000 churches. These are the Islamists, Boko Haram," he said. "This is so much more of a genocide attempt than what is going on in Gaza. They are literally attempting to wipe out the Christian population of an entire country."
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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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From Jerusalem to Shanghai: Samuel Kahn Stresses Religious and Cultural Ties Between Israel and China

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.
Church & Ministries

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.

From Nicaea to Now: WCC General Secretary Talks About Unity, Theology, and Global Challenges

Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, WCC general secretary, talked with China Christian Daily about the Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order held in Egypt, the ongoing work of the WCC, artificial intelligence, and the engagement of young people in the ecumenical movement.
World

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.

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.
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Forum for Scholars on Religion, Ethics, Intercultural Dialogue Opens at Northwest University

On November 15, the "Religion, Ethics, and Intercultural Dialogue—2025 Forum for Young and Middle-Aged Scholars" opened at Northwest University in Xi'an, Shaanxi.

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.
Culture

New Book Explores S. Wells Williams' Role in Sino-U.S. Diplomacy Through Translation

The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press has recently published Dr. Shuai Siyang's new book, Between Politics and Gospel: S. Wells Williams' Translation Activities in Sino–U.S. Diplomacy (1857–1876). The work examines the life of S. Wells Williams (1812–1884), a 19th-century missionary, sinologist, and diplomat in China, highlighting how he balanced missionary work with diplomatic responsibilities and how his translation practice bridged religious and national interests.

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.
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Heaven, Hell, or Something Else? Theologians Debate What Comes After Death

What happens after we die? Dr. Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen argued for an "optimism of salvation" which rejects both the certainty of universal salvation and traditional views of eternal torment.

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.
LIFE

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.