Thursday, November 13th, 2025
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Faith Meets AI: How Three Christians Are Using AI in Ministry

With the rapid development of technology, artificial intelligence has become an indispensable part of daily life. Many believers are also using AI in their work, personal life, and recreation. How do they view AI in this new era? Three Christians from different backgrounds shared about their faith practices involving AI.

Northwestern Pastor's 'Four BE Method' for Engaging the Younger Generation

Pastor Shan's "Four BE Methods" are more than a set of strategies—they represent a shift in mindset: from expecting young people to adapt to the church to the church actively adapting to them, from focusing solely on teaching truth to emphasizing relationships and life, and from seeking quick results to trusting in God's sovereignty and timing.

'Small Church Union' Model Sparks Revival of Small Churches

Throughout the history of the Chinese church, the development and renewal of small congregations have been vital issues that cannot be overlooked. How to break through these bottlenecks and revitalize these churches has become a pressing challenge for many grassroots congregations and a shared concern for all who care about the church's growth.

Beyond the Pulpit: The Quiet Givings and Gains of Pastoral Families

In this ministry known as a “calling,” we often focus on those at the forefront, while overlooking the group standing silently behind them—their families. They have given up personal boundaries, private space, and the leisure of ordinary family life, yet in return, they have found a rare and often unspoken warmth. Today, we step into the lives of these people who, though unordained, are equally called and sent.

Experienced Pastor Urges Churches to Reform Outdated Concepts and Practices

Amid the ever-changing tides of the times, should the church also adapt to keep pace? Pastor Chen, who has long served in an urban church in northern China, candidly noted that many traditional church practices once regarded as “spiritual” have become outdated and, in some cases, obstacles to the church’s healthy development.

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.

Establishing a Church in China: From Preparation to Legal Registration

Building a Three-Self church from the ground up may appear cumbersome, but the process can be summarized in four essential steps: people → venue → system → registration. While neither quick nor easy, this path ensures the church’s stability, legality, and long-term sustainability.
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