Xiaoguang, a Christian man in his twenties, has worked for the Lord full-time for almost a year. If he had gone back more than ten years, his actions would have been highly praised in his hometown, but now he has to face from relatives and friends.
Presenting older ministers' loneliness and challenges in living since retirement, the author suggests that more care be provided for retired church staff.
On the first Sunday after the lunar new year, I visited a rural church which can accommodate 100 people at least, but there were only 11 people attending the service.
As the Church in China cannot preach the gospel in public places other than churches and gathering places, reception work is even more important in order to reach religious investigators who come to the church on their own initiative.
Compared with decades ago, preachers’ salaries and theology literacy today have significantly improved, but they also face the unique challenges of this era.
Since 2020, the number of young people in many domestic churches has sharply decreased. At the same time, these churches have faced challenges in providing pastoral care for young members.