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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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National Seminary Hosts Lecture on AI Applications, Ethical Boundaries

Churches in Southern China Welcome 2026

As the calendar turned to 2026, churches across southern China marked the transition with prayer, worship, and sacred music, reflecting on the past year, entrusting the present, and stepping into the spiritual rhythm of the new year.

Guangzhou Inaugurates Y.T. Wu Memorial Hall and Statue During Academic Symposium on Faith

On December 27, the memorial hall and statue honoring Y. T. Wu (Wu Yao-tsung) (1893–1979), initiator of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement of the Protestant churches in China, were officially inaugurated in Guangzhou, Guangdong.

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Bridging Life and Faith Through Memorials: A Ministry Group in Western China

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

In a city of relentless pressure and shrinking spaces, a millennial pastor in Hong Kong is dismantling the walls of the traditional church. His sanctuary has no pews, only weights—and the congregation comes to sweat and pray.

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

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'Battle for Human Heart': Pastor's 35-Year Journey of Ministry

Chinese House Church Minister Finds Rhythm to Serve God for a Lifetime

Rejecting burnout-driven ministry, Caleb lives by a simple conviction: faithfulness grows through rhythm, rest, and relationships. By prioritizing family and turning off his phone, his home church reflects a long-distance walk with God, not a race for results.

'God Speaks With Shandong Accent': Artist Uncovers Regional Roots of the Chinese Bible

After studying various editions of the Chinese Bible for years, Li has uncovered a surprising linguistic lineage: many of the scriptural terms now considered standard in the Chinese Union Version (CUV) actually originated from the colloquial speech of Shandong province.

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Stories: Unmasking Faith in Weakness

Interview With Professor Tobias Brandner: Understanding Hong Kong's Diverse Christian Faith

In this interview, Professor Tobias Brandner discusses his book, Christians in the City of Hong Kong, offering an in-depth portrait of its diverse Christian communities.

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

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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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7 Years of 'Slow Growth': House Church Nutures Faith in Ordinary Homes

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.

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

National Seminary Hosts Lecture on AI Applications, Ethical Boundaries

Churches in Southern China Welcome 2026

Guangzhou Inaugurates Y.T. Wu Memorial Hall and Statue During Academic Symposium on Faith

Bridging Life and Faith Through Memorials: A Ministry Group in Western China

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

'Battle for Human Heart': Pastor's 35-Year Journey of Ministry

Chinese House Church Minister Finds Rhythm to Serve God for a Lifetime

'God Speaks With Shandong Accent': Artist Uncovers Regional Roots of the Chinese Bible

Stories: Unmasking Faith in Weakness

Interview With Professor Tobias Brandner: Understanding Hong Kong's Diverse Christian Faith

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

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

7 Years of 'Slow Growth': House Church Nutures Faith in Ordinary Homes

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

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

'Faithful Unto Death': Remembering the Giants of Faith We Lost in 2025

From Reconnection to Strategic Prudence: A Three-Year Review of China's Church International Exchanges (2023–2025)

Interview With Professor Tobias Brandner: Understanding Hong Kong's Diverse Christian Faith

National Theological Seminary Delegation Visits Trinity Theological College in Singapore

From Hakka Tulous to Blue Ocean Views: A Glimpse into 2025 Church Dedications Across China

Wenzhou Church Penalized for Unauthorized Construction

Stephen Hawking's Final Musings About God