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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.

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.

Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order Opens in Egypt, Calling for Visible Unity

The Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order, a gathering of global Christian leaders organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC), officially opened on October 24 at the Logos Papal Center near Egypt's ancient St Bishoy Monastery.

The Myths of the Chinese church: A Nigerian Perspective

China’s Christian landscape, the state-approved Three-Self churches, and the house churches have been a topic of discussion that has attracted global attention. Nigerian Christians who are under intense persecution sometimes view the Chinese church through simplified narratives. But some erroneous impressions must be corrected.

Christian Couple Revitalize Rural Village Through Handmade Tofu

In Zhanghe Village, Lingchuan County, Jincheng City, a humble Christian couple is making their own contribution to rural revitalization. Guided by their faith and the principle of "glorifying God and serving others," they have taken root in the countryside, dedicating themselves to developing the green food industry.
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Testimony: In a Superstition Rampant Village, I Chose Jesus

While the place has long since been transformed by urban expansion, an elderly Christian still vividly remembers those lively scenes when forty to fifty people crammed in a courtyard, listening to the sermons and singing hymns, whereas he, sitting on a small stool, unable to resist sleepiness, kept dozing off.
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TESTIMONIES

From Programmer to Pastor: A-Lin’s Cross-Boundary Life

Ten years ago, A-Lin was working late into the night fixing bugs at a major internet company. Today, he stands on the pulpit, facing a group of people carrying tears and questions. He calls this cross-boundary life a "system upgrade," though the cost has been far heavier than he imagined.
ACADEMICS

Prof. Drecoll Lectures on Basil of Caesarea's Literal Exegesis of Gen. 1

Prof. Drecoll explains that Basil of Caesarea's exegesis of Genesis 1 was developed to counter both speculative allegorical interpretations and attempts to use the text as a scientific textbook. Basil's method was to ground interpretation in the literal meaning of the text, using the observable created world as a pathway to foster admiration for a Creator whose substance is unknowable but whose attributes are revealed through His works.
ISSUES

8 Unhealthy Tendencies That Hinder Church Revival

The Protestant churches of China have been growing like a new sprout breaking through the soil, well sown and well harvested, since the resumption of gatherings in the 1980s, but in recent years, this splendid original scene seems to have been shadowed, and church development appears to have reached a growth ceiling. I believe that eight unhealthy tendencies hinder church revival.
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The Chosen Awarded Guinness World Record And Celebrates 50-Language Season 5 App Release

Come and See, which exists to ensure that all seven seasons of The Chosen are produced, translated into 600 languages, made globally accessible, and free to all, celebrates that Season 5 of The Chosen is now available for free in The Chosen app. This worldwide drop of the highly anticipated Season 5 will include 50 languages so that viewers around the world can experience Jesus in their heart language. Come and See also announced The Chosen has officially been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most translated season for a streaming series in history with Season 1 translated into over 80 languages.
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Interview With Robert and Linda Banks: Australian Missionary Sophie Sackville Newton’s Legacy in the Province of the Dragon

Light of Reverence: Inside the New Changle Chengguan Church in Fuzhou

Changle Chengguan Church in Fuzhou, newly completed in 2024, presents a modern worship space that unites Chinese and Western design elements with the theme of the "Light of Reverence."

Photo: Scripture Copying Works Displayed at Beijing Chongwenmen Church

The Scripture Copying Fellowship of Chongwenmen Church in Beijing recently showcased selected works completed by its members during the second quarter of 2025. This gallery features highlights from the fellowship’s latest achievements.
Church & Ministries

CCC&TSPM Hosts Sixth Training Session on Church's Public Health and Safety

From October 13 to 16, the Social Service Department of CCC&TSPM held its sixth workshop on church public health and safety in Ji'nan City, Shandong Province.

Churches Across China Observe 'Christian Charity Day'

The 2025 "Christian Charity Day," themed "Rooted in Love, Bearing the Fruit of Mercy," was observed nationwide on October 18–19, the third Saturday and Sunday of October each year. Churches across China preached on the same theme during Sunday worship and dedicated their offerings to local charitable initiatives, demonstrating Christ's love through tangible acts of compassion.
World

Nicaea 1700 Forum Gathers Christian Leaders to Discuss Creed's Modern Relevance

On October 17, 2025, a roundtable forum commemorating the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea was held at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), bringing together leaders from diverse Christian traditions to discuss the significance of the Nicene Creed.

His Holiness Mar Awa III Lectures on the Reception of the Nicene Creed in the Assyrian Church of the East

His Holiness Mar Awa III lectured on the Assyrian Church's dynamic reception of the Nicene Creed, highlighting a linguistic shift from "essence" to "nature" and demonstrating how a universal doctrine is actively reinterpreted to address new theological challenges.
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World Vision Marks 75 Years With Stories of Hope

On October 10, 2025, World Vision, an international organization committed to child-focused relief, development, and advocacy, issued a statement marking its 75th anniversary.

First Symposium on the Reformation and Modern World to Be Held in Beijing

This weekend, the First Symposium on the Reformation and the Modern World will be held at Renmin University of China in Beijing.
Culture

The Chosen Awarded Guinness World Record And Celebrates 50-Language Season 5 App Release

Come and See, which exists to ensure that all seven seasons of The Chosen are produced, translated into 600 languages, made globally accessible, and free to all, celebrates that Season 5 of The Chosen is now available for free in The Chosen app. This worldwide drop of the highly anticipated Season 5 will include 50 languages so that viewers around the world can experience Jesus in their heart language. Come and See also announced The Chosen has officially been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most translated season for a streaming series in history with Season 1 translated into over 80 languages.

Eastern Mineral-Pigment Iconography Exhibition Opens in Ningbo

The Eastern Mineral-Pigment Iconography Exhibition opened in Ningbo, featuring the works of Wang Huaiai, a Chinese Catholic artist known for his mineral-pigment paintings.
Opinion

When the Self Becomes God: The Yang Taoming Scam and Faith Crisis in Contemporary Society

The Yang Taoming Scam, while appearing to be a farcical episode on the surface, reflects the modern generation's deep anxieties and spiritual void.

Why I Remain Cautious About Charlie Kirk Being Narrated as 'Modern Martyr'

The true power of faith lies not in producing the number of “modern martyrs,” but in remembering that unique salvation.
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.