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.
Beyond Harvest Thanksgiving: The Other Side of Church Pastoral Care
As Northeast China’s churches celebrate Autumn Harvest Thanksgiving with colorful performances and abundant offerings, a quieter story emerges behind the festive scenes—one that reveals the growing challenges and unanswered questions surrounding pastoral care.
The Unseen Unreached: Realities and Needs of Deaf, Mute Christians in China
Among China's nearly 30 million deaf and mute people, countless souls still quietly await the good news from the gospel. Brother Zibu's story reminds us that the deep divide between the hearing and the deaf and mute is not beyond bridging—it requires not pity, but understanding; not charity, but companionship.
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.
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.
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 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.
Packed Pews, Growing Faith: Life in Century-Old Chinese Church
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.
'God Forgave Us, So We're to Send Our Forgiveness to Others," Says Joy Yoon
“God forgave us, so we’re to send our forgiveness to others,” Joy E. Yoon, the missionary’s daughter and co-founder of IGNIS Community, told participants at the 12th Christian Forum of Reconciliation in Northeast Asia, drawing on her 17 years of humanitarian service in North Korea.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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