Despite being a long-time Christian actively involved in church life, Sister Wang often faced complaints from her family—prompting her to reflect on the reasons behind their discontent.

A decade ago, Brother Li established the Yanxiang Choir with a vision to "bring sacred music into society." Committed to breaking down the walls of the church, the choir strives to introduce hymns to the broader public, though the path has been full of challenges.

Through a ministry grounded in listening, empathy, and guidance, Pastor Li’s church has helped believers address many real-life challenges while also placing a strong emphasis on leading them back to faith. He emphasized that psychology is merely a tool, while the ultimate goal is to guide people to turn back to God.

Rev. Dr. Ernest Chan, a pioneering figure in promoting the anointing of the Holy Spirit within the overseas Chinese church for decades, urged the Chinese church to receive the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

Many preachers today face a similar predicament: full-time ministry often does not provide enough to sustain their families, yet taking on part-time work can raise doubts about their intentions. In fact, quite some urban pastors do hold side jobs, although most prefer to keep them discreet. Pastor Guo is one of them.

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.

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.

As a psychological counselor, Sjanshan seeks to use her professional expertise to bring comfort and healing to the emotional and spiritual wounds of others, helping them embody the beautiful image bestowed by God.

Sister Deng Sanjie, a 68-year-old Christian, shares her experiences of faith, healing, and peace, including the death of her sister and her daughter’s miraculous recovery, emphasizing the importance of living out faith and building relationships.

Rev. Dr. David Doong, general secretary of the Chinese Coordination Centre of World Evangelization, delivered an opening address titled “Why Is the Gospel Such Good News?” at the Global Chinese Alpha Conference 2025.