Originally born in Fujian Province, renowned theologian and educator Rev. Dr. Joseph Tong passed away on March 19, 2026 (local time) in Los Angeles, at the age of 85.

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.

Over the course of 35 years in ministry, Pastor Timothy has learned that the most difficult battles are rarely fought in remote mission fields but in the hidden depths of the human heart.

In an era where urban believers are more educated than ever, the distance between the pulpit and the marketplace is growing. For Pastor Li, a veteran of twenty years' experience in Southern China, the solution is a commitment to lifelong learning and "entering the sheep's world."

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.

From serving as a probation officer to becoming the Chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury from 2017 to 2020, and now leading as the principal of Ridley Hall in Cambridge, Rev. Prebendary Dr. Isabelle Hamley reflected on the changing face of the Church of England, the "costly" work of reconciliation, and her vision for the next generation of Christian leaders.

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.