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No House, No Car, No Bride: Economic Plight of China's Young Clergy

Zibu's story is a microcosm of the survival status of a generation of Chinese preachers. In a world that increasingly values immediate satisfaction and material security, Zibu's waiting is a difficult, solitary, yet powerful testimony. He stands as a question mark to the modern age: Is there still room for a faith that relies solely on God's provision?

A Village Church Where 'God Reigns' via Prayer, Service

A soft glow from a cross illuminates a remote Chinese village, while congregants gather to pray and worship. For nearly twenty years, this church has pursued one vision: a community where God truly reigns.

In Northern China, TCM Clinic Becomes Worship Space for Scattered Believers After the Pandemic

In a small TCM clinic tucked inside a northern China courtyard, Pastor Wang has founded a weekly gathering where scattered workplace Christians find an unlikely sanctuary. “We want a group of Christians who truly have the Lord in their lives,” he said.

In a Church With Few Pastors, Small Groups Step In

As many Chinese churches struggle to care for large congregations with few pastors, one medium-sized church is turning to small groups to build closer relationships and strengthen pastoral care.

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Yunnan CC&TSPM Elects New Leadership at 9th Christian Representatives Conference

Beijing Huairou Church Volunteers Clear Snow, Ice

To ensure the safety of worshippers and maintain normal church activities during winter snowfall, volunteers at Beijing Huairou Church organized a snow and ice removal operation on the mornings of December 13–14.

National Seminary Hosts 'Boya Reading Club,' Exploring Revelation to Strengthen Faith Discernment

Nanjing Union Theological Seminary hosted the 84th session of its “Boya Reading Club” on November 27, where Dr. Yang Liantao led a lecture on the Book of Revelationas part of the seminary’s effort to equip students and faculty to discern Scripture and guard against heretical interpretations.

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In Hong Kong, Pastor Swaps Pews for Boxing Pads to Reach a Generation That Left the Church

In Northern China, TCM Clinic Becomes Worship Space for Scattered Believers After the Pandemic

In a Church With Few Pastors, Small Groups Step In

As many Chinese churches struggle to care for large congregations with few pastors, one medium-sized church is turning to small groups to build closer relationships and strengthen pastoral care.

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In the Heart of Shanghai's 'Silicon Valley,' an American Pastor Finds Home in the Unexpected

Packed Pews, Growing Faith: Life in Century-Old Chinese Church

In a century-old church marked by weathered walls and living faith, crowded Sunday services stand in contrast to the challenges many congregations face today, decades after foreign missionaries sowed the first seeds.

A Christian Director Finds a Way to Share Faith Through Theater

As a Christian director, Zhang’s vision is to use drama as a doorway through which people can encounter truth. Hoping to collaborate with more local churches, especially during festivals or events, he hopes his plays will "loosen the soil" of people's hearts.

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No House, No Car, No Bride: Economic Plight of China's Young Clergy

First Steps Into Church: How 6 First-Generation Christians Navigated Life’s Turning Points

For many first-generation Christians, stepping into a church for the first time is rarely the result of theological conviction. More often, it happens at moments of exhaustion, crisis, or quiet searching—when faith begins not with certainty, but with need.

Ancient Temple, Modern Yearning: Urban Youth Seek Solace

On weekends in Shenzhen, young people crowd an ancient temple for fortune slips, revealing a deeper longing—for reassurance, direction, and emotional refuge amid career pressure and personal uncertainty.

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Roundtable: Reflecting on Holy Week and New Trends in Chinese Church

Roundtable: How Should Pastors Maintain Integrity Between Serving the Church and Engaging in Business?

Since China's reform and opening-up, its rapid socioeconomic development has been widely recognized. On one hand, people enjoy the convenience brought about by advancements in material goods and technology. On the other hand, a unique group, pastors living in top-tier cities, face immense challenges and tests in life.

Roundtable: How to Effectively Pass Down the Faith?

Faith inheritance is something that every Christian should take seriously. Several pastors, preachers, and believers emphasize the role of family, personal examples, and the church in nurturing faith.

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Old Life in 21st-Century World: The Unwavering Faith of Rural Pastor Couple

Chinese Pastor Leaves Medical Career for Ministry After Reflecting on Life, Calling

A pastor in his 40s from northern China said he chose full-time ministry after realizing that God seeks “soldiers of the kingdom, not an army of people struck down by cancer,” a conviction shaped by his work in the medical field and the sudden illnesses of colleagues.

From Nicaea to Now: WCC General Secretary Talks About Unity, Theology, and Global Challenges

Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, WCC general secretary, talked with China Christian Daily about the Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order held in Egypt, the ongoing work of the WCC, artificial intelligence, and the engagement of young people in the ecumenical movement.

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A Village Church Where 'God Reigns' via Prayer, Service

A Life Lived in Love: The Faith of 102-Year-Old Grandma Chen

Though uneducated and living her whole life in a small rural village, Grandma Chen never used the phrase "walking the path," she lived it through the food she brought to a mentally disadvantaged man, the cotton she gave to the family in need, and the steps she took in the rain.

From 5 to 20: A Youth Fellowship’s Breakthrough in Western China

The youth fellowship of a western city church has grown from five members to over twenty, a transformation shaped by wise leadership, dedicated co-workers, and active young believers. Their faith and passion have bridged the gap between the younger generation and the traditional church, bringing fresh vitality and hope.

No House, No Car, No Bride: Economic Plight of China's Young Clergy

A Village Church Where 'God Reigns' via Prayer, Service

In Northern China, TCM Clinic Becomes Worship Space for Scattered Believers After the Pandemic

In a Church With Few Pastors, Small Groups Step In

Yunnan CC&TSPM Elects New Leadership at 9th Christian Representatives Conference

Beijing Huairou Church Volunteers Clear Snow, Ice

National Seminary Hosts 'Boya Reading Club,' Exploring Revelation to Strengthen Faith Discernment

In Hong Kong, Pastor Swaps Pews for Boxing Pads to Reach a Generation That Left the Church

In Northern China, TCM Clinic Becomes Worship Space for Scattered Believers After the Pandemic

In a Church With Few Pastors, Small Groups Step In

In the Heart of Shanghai's 'Silicon Valley,' an American Pastor Finds Home in the Unexpected

Packed Pews, Growing Faith: Life in Century-Old Chinese Church

A Christian Director Finds a Way to Share Faith Through Theater

No House, No Car, No Bride: Economic Plight of China's Young Clergy

First Steps Into Church: How 6 First-Generation Christians Navigated Life’s Turning Points

Ancient Temple, Modern Yearning: Urban Youth Seek Solace

Roundtable: Reflecting on Holy Week and New Trends in Chinese Church

Roundtable: How Should Pastors Maintain Integrity Between Serving the Church and Engaging in Business?

Roundtable: How to Effectively Pass Down the Faith?

Old Life in 21st-Century World: The Unwavering Faith of Rural Pastor Couple

Chinese Pastor Leaves Medical Career for Ministry After Reflecting on Life, Calling

From Nicaea to Now: WCC General Secretary Talks About Unity, Theology, and Global Challenges

A Village Church Where 'God Reigns' via Prayer, Service

A Life Lived in Love: The Faith of 102-Year-Old Grandma Chen

From 5 to 20: A Youth Fellowship’s Breakthrough in Western China

Digital Shepherding Reimagines Spiritual Presence Beyond the Pews

Missionary Lens Captures China’s First Color Documentary Amidst the Civil War

Chinese Pastor Leaves Medical Career for Ministry After Reflecting on Life, Calling

Where to Worship in Shanghai: 5 Key English Services You Should Know

Old Life in 21st-Century World: The Unwavering Faith of Rural Pastor Couple

U.S. Chinese Worship Ministry Stream of Praise Debuts New Christmas Single

Dr. Mano Emmanuel: Re-envisioning Theological Education's New Priorities and Church Unity in Sri Lanka