From June 18 to 25, two representatives from China traveled to Johannesburg, South Africa, to attend the 70th Central Committee Meeting of the World Council of Churches.
Sister A serves as the leader of a prominent church, now regarded as the most influential in the local community. However, the journey to establishing the church was far from smooth.
On June 30, Rev. Dr. Song Jun gave a book launch lecture titled "A Historical Narrative Trilogy: The Respective Interpretations of 'Anti-Imperialist Patriotism' in the Churches of China, Japan, and Korea" for his new book, A History of Christianity in China, Japan, and Korea under the East Asian Order.
On July 8, Liaoning Provincial CC&TSPM held a memorial service for Rev. Xing Chunlan, a pioneering female pastor who served through decades of change and passed away at 105.
At last Sunday's sermon, Dale Cuckow, senior pastor of Shanghai Community Fellowship, encouraged the congregation to live a limitless Christian life as a new creation.
Drawing on years of frontline experience, Paul Yuan reflects on the spiritual landscape shaped by postmodernism—examining how this cultural environment shapes young people’s thinking, learning styles, and spiritual receptiveness, and how Christian educators and missionaries can adapt their approach without compromising the core of the gospel.
The Newborn Band is an amateur band formed by five young individuals united by their love for music. Their whole set of "equipment" consists of two guitars and a single cajón drum.
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.
A Christian Times survey of 12 Chinese house church pastors reveals mixed views on whether the number of Christians in China is growing, declining, or plateauing, with many highlighting a shift toward quality-focused development over numerical expansion.
As a Chinese missionary serving in Australia for 19 years, Paul Yuan shares his reflections on cross-cultural mission and the strategies he has adopted. He also provides an overview of the countries in Oceania where he serves and encourages Chinese Christians to step out and learn from one another.
While many believe that the challenge lies with the younger generation, Brother Joshua, a pastor serving in an urban church in southern China, holds that the disruption in faith transmission within the Chinese church began with the middle-aged generation and is more apparent and common among the youth.
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.
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.
Born into a Christian family, Pastor Wang dreamed to become a pastor since young. After the dream was realized, she went through various challenges and trails in her early days of ministry and has formed her own pastoral approach.
In 2025, significant milestones in Christian history will be celebrated, including the 160th anniversary of the China Inland Mission (CIM) and the 120th anniversary of its founder, Hudson Taylor, on June 3. This article focuses on the final days of Rev. Hudson Taylor's life in Changsha.
Sister A serves as the leader of a prominent church, now regarded as the most influential in the local community. However, the journey to establishing the church was far from smooth.
“Come, try our local specialty!” Sister Wang cheerfully urged, her chopsticks busily serving dishes to the visiting guests. Moving briskly around the table, she helped the pastor welcome the guest. Behind her enthusiastic service, however, lies a story of stepping away from the church—and finding her way back.