For Christians, prayer is like spiritual breathing, making it essential to understand and practice it correctly. A seasoned Chinese elder highlights three "ridiculous" prayers as a reminder of how believers should pray properly.

Is theology only for pastors and ministers? How can ordinary Christians "enter" theological education? A church in Central China where Brother Han serves has a real case of theological education for middle-aged and elderly people.

Pastor Gao analyzed the reason for the decline of the traditional church system, emphasizing that the most crucial factor was that their past transregional mission work without stable financial support had not changed and evolved over time.

“Does the church care about workers? On a personal level, I think many leaders and pastors care deeply. However, the care and support system for workers is incomplete or poorly implemented," said Joshua, a full-time church workers who just earns an average monthly salary of around RMB 3,000.

In Elder Chen's view, young people nowadays generally don't like to pray. "They do pray, but prayer isn't as important to them as it is to our generation."

Whether through discipleship training or Sunday services, believers are encouraged to apply God’s word to their lives. A Yue acknowledged it was challenging to apply the teachings immediately. For those who struggle, she said, "Just come back and learn again. Practice until you succeed."

With international adoptions largely halted (except in special circumstances), what will happen to orphans who remain unadopted? In response to this question, Brother Fan, a leader of a related ministry in southern China, believes that many Chinese people, including Christians, have long harbored deep misunderstandings about adoption. He asserts that the church has a responsibility to promote an adoption culture among believers.

Pastor A Yue, in her 40s, has served in a northern city far from her hometown for over a decade. From theological training, and youth fellowship, to a “pioneering church”, her ministry follows the needs of young believers she cares about and reflects areas where churches in China need to grow.

While pastors do need to be on guard for their flock, believers should also strive to guard their pastors.

Pastor Hu, who hustled for ten years to make a living, came to Christ through his Christian tenant. Then, he studied in a seminary with strict standards, experiencing great material shortages and God's gracious supply, which laid a solid foundation for his service years after.