Since the middle of the twentieth century, the majority view has been that John’s Gospel was independent of the Synoptics, but this view has recently been challenged, and there is now momentum for suggesting that the author did, after all, know the Synoptic Gospels, said Professor Mark Goodacre of Duke University.

In 2025, the Amity Printing Press and Amity Foundation, based in China, produced special Nicaea Creed commemorative Bibles, in honor of the 1700th anniversary of the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea. The foundation also celebrated its 40th anniversary of dedicating itself to supporting vulnerable communities, advancing education and health, promoting sustainable development, and fostering interfaith and intercultural dialogue. Below, Amity Printing Press and Amity Foundation reflect on their ongoing work and latest innovative technology to make the Bible available and accessible to even more people.

A "digital missionary" who has long been creating Christian content was initially highly skeptical of artificial intelligence (AI). However, an experience using AI to create images changed his opinion of it, and he began to reconsider its potential. Gradually, he started applying AI in church ministry and was later invited to share practical AI applications in different cities.

Born in China, Dr. Susangeline Patrick spent many years living in China. As the professor of World Christianity at Nazarene Theological Seminary in the United States, Dr. Patrick discusses the history of Christianity in Shanghai, the role of Chinese Christians, house churches, the experience of Christians during the COVID-19 pandemic, international Christian communities, urban ministry and burnout, and her research on Christianity in Yunnan.

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.

Renowned theologian and educator Rev. Dr. Joseph Tong often said, “Be citizens of the universe,” and “Live without contention with others.”

In just over three years, a grassroots church in East China has grown from eight believers to a community of nearly 200. Rather than relying on formal church-growth models, its development has been shaped by simple prayer, pastoral care commitment, and an emphasis on unity.