Why Are Fewer Young People Attending Church in China? 7 Possible Reasons

"Churches in mainland China have been shaped by historical and cultural constraints, leading to relatively conservative worship styles. Conservatism itself is not wrong, but it does not justify dismissing the worship explorations of other regions. Similarly, churches abroad—especially in developed countries—should not easily assume that the generally conservative worship style of Chinese churches is incorrect. God is the God of all nations and peoples, and He delights in diverse expressions of praise," said a season worship minister.

For most Chinese, turning 35 feels like reaching a critical crossroads. A popular saying, "Chinese-style 35: too old to work, too young to retire," reveals the frustration and resignation of a generation. Yet, one 35-year-old "big boy" is rewriting this narrative through his faith journey.

A retired pastor who served in full-time ministry for over four decades shared his insights on the issues arising during the development of churches in China, highlighting five common misunderstandings in Christian life.

After 17 years of reconstruction, a centennial church in Sichuan Province that was destroyed during the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake has been rebuilt on original site.

Using Salim's hermeneutics and collective trauma theory, the study reinterprets biblical metaphors of "pillars," "open doors," and "trials" through the lens of Southeast Asian volcanic disasters, proposing that trauma-informed ministry must embody presence within suffering rather than escape from it.

"Kuliang Friend" Gordon Trimble, grandnephew of an American missionary working in China for more than 50 years, paid a recent visit to Fuzhou with his wife to recall the past history.

Whether in Japan’s “healing-themed works” or China’s “Xiaoyi culture,” the shift from individualism to loneliness can lead either to depression and “severed family ties” or to healing and caring support of “Xiaoyi”. The key factor is the presence of understanding, acceptance, and love.

On May 18, four churches in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, including Nanshan Church, Qiaocheng Church, Meinian Church, and Baishizhou Church, jointly organized a blood donation event.