Huizhou Church Celebrates 30th Anniversary
On November 8, Xiaojinkou Church in Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, held a thanksgiving worship service and celebration to mark the 30th anniversary of its founding.
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20 Seekers Baptized in Beijing Kuanjie Church
Kuanjie Church in Beijing held its third baptism service of 2025 on November 9, during which 20 seekers, having completed the catechism class and passed a faith interview, were baptized.
2025 Tianfeng Author Training Held in Meishan
From November 5 to 8, the 2025 Tianfeng (Heavenly Wind, flagship magazine of CCC&TSPM) author training, hosted by CCC&TSPM, was held in Meishan City, Sichuan Province, bringing together more than 70 dedicated contributors from across the country.
Third Beijing 'Unity Symposium' on Sinicization Held
On November 11, the Third "Unity Symposium" on the Sinicization of Christianity was convened in Beijing.
7th Christian Media Summit Held in Jerusalem, Urging Professionals to Fight the Battle for Truth
Featuring Israel’s political, civic, cultural, and religious landscape, the seventh Christian Media Summit was held in Jerusalem from November 2 to 6, 2025, for the first time in person since the Hamas-led attack in southern Israel , on October 7, 2023.
True Meaning of Seniors’ Day: Faith, Care, and Connection
Loving the elderly does not require demanding perfection, nor does companionship need to conceal human weaknesses. When love is offered sincerely, they can experience God's presence and receive genuine joy and fulfillment through the nourishment of faith. This is the simplest yet most profound meaning of the church's Seniors' Day.
WCC Executive Committee to Convene in China With 'Christ, Culture, and Context'
The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee will convene in Hangzhou, China, from 20-25 November, at the invitation of the China Christian Council.
Faith Meets AI: How Three Christians Are Using AI in Ministry
With the rapid development of technology, artificial intelligence has become an indispensable part of daily life. Many believers are also using AI in their work, personal life, and recreation. How do they view AI in this new era? Three Christians from different backgrounds shared about their faith practices involving AI.
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Global Harvest Summit 2025 Gathers 1,500 Christians in South Korea to Advance the Great Commission
2025 Christian Studies Conference and Symposium on Cultural Exchange Held in Guangzhou
From October 25 to 26, the 2025 Annual Conference on Christian Studies and the Symposium on "Christianity and Mutual Learning among Civilizations" took place in Guangzhou.
From Church to the Marketplace, From Local to Global: Dr. Victor Lee’s Vision for Church and Theology
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Rev. Stephanie Dietrich on Christian Unity: Reflections From WCC's Faith and Order Conference in Egypt
As the Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order convenes, China Christian Daily spoke with Rev. Prof. Dr Stephanie Dietrich from Norway, one day after it began. In this interview, she reflects on the preparation and key themes of the conference, the significance of holding it in the Global South, and her personal journey in pursuing Christian unity through ecumenical theology.
Four Generations of Faith: A Century of Christian Witness in Northern China
In northern China, a family has followed Christ for nearly a century, raising preachers for four generations—a living witness to the enduring faith of countless believers and to God’s hand that never shortens.
Experienced Pastor Urges Churches to Reform Outdated Concepts and Practices
Amid the ever-changing tides of the times, should the church also adapt to keep pace? Pastor Chen, who has long served in an urban church in northern China, candidly noted that many traditional church practices once regarded as “spiritual” have become outdated and, in some cases, obstacles to the church’s healthy development.
Duan Yijun Appointed Director of China’s National Religious Affairs Administration
On October 23, the website of China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security released a State Council announcement on the appointment and removal of national officials. Duan Yijun was appointed as the director of the National Religious Affairs Administration and will no longer serve as deputy head of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission.
Dr. Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen Lectures on Christian Pneumatology as Public Theology
Dr. Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen argued for a "world-embracing, multi-layered pneumatology" that extends the Holy Spirit's work beyond the church into all public domains. His lecture explored the Spirit's role in society, science, and other religions, advocating for a "post-critical" engagement with these spheres.
2025 China-Japan YMCA Liaison Committee Meeting Convenes in Japan
From October 7 to 10, a five-member delegation from the National Association of YMCAs of China, along with representatives from the Shanghai, Chengdu, and Xi'an YMCAs, visited Kitakyushu, Japan, to attend the 2025 China-Japan YMCA Liaison Committee Meeting.
8 Unhealthy Tendencies That Hinder Church Revival
The Protestant churches of China have been growing like a new sprout breaking through the soil, well sown and well harvested, since the resumption of gatherings in the 1980s, but in recent years, this splendid original scene seems to have been shadowed, and church development appears to have reached a growth ceiling. I believe that eight unhealthy tendencies hinder church revival.
World Vision Marks 75 Years With Stories of Hope
On October 10, 2025, World Vision, an international organization committed to child-focused relief, development, and advocacy, issued a statement marking its 75th anniversary.
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A Model of Faith and Politics: The Chester Ronning Story
Chester was an early advocate for Western recognition of what was then Red China and can be credited with helping Canada to establish diplomatic ties long before the U.S. and other countries were willing to do so. In a difficult period covering a quarter of a century, Chester worked to bridge gaps in communications between North America and China.
Shanghai Huxi Church Holds Worship Service Honoring the Elderly
On October 26, the Sunday before the Double Ninth Festival, a traditional Chinese festival honoring the elderly, Huxi Church in Shanghai held a special worship service for elderly believers.
TSPM Chair Attends Ceremony Commemorating 80th Anniversary of Taiwan's Restoration
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Highlights From the 40th Christian Joint Book Fair in Hong Kong
The 40th Christian Joint Book Fair, the annual highlight of the Christian Publishing Association, was held from October 22 to 28 in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong.
Harvest Celebrations in NE China
This photo album captures the vibrant autumn harvest celebrations at four churches in Northeastern China, with believers gathering to give thanks through worship and special services.
2025 Tianfeng Author Training Held in Meishan
From November 5 to 8, the 2025 Tianfeng (Heavenly Wind, flagship magazine of CCC&TSPM) author training, hosted by CCC&TSPM, was held in Meishan City, Sichuan Province, bringing together more than 70 dedicated contributors from across the country.
Huizhou Church Celebrates 30th Anniversary
On November 8, Xiaojinkou Church in Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, held a thanksgiving worship service and celebration to mark the 30th anniversary of its founding.
7th Christian Media Summit Held in Jerusalem, Urging Professionals to Fight the Battle for Truth
Featuring Israel’s political, civic, cultural, and religious landscape, the seventh Christian Media Summit was held in Jerusalem from November 2 to 6, 2025, for the first time in person since the Hamas-led attack in southern Israel , on October 7, 2023.
Global Harvest Summit 2025 Gathers 1,500 Christians in South Korea to Advance the Great Commission
From November 1 to 5, the Global Harvest Summit 2025, an annual regional gathering of the Billion Soul Harvest movement, was held on Jeju Island, South Korea. The event brought together over 1,500 Christians from more than 100 countries to explore ways to fulfill the Great Commission by 2033.
A Retired Principal’s New Chapter of Service in the Church
My uncle’s conversion to Christianity came naturally. After retiring, he began attending church with my aunt and soon became a core member of the congregation. Skilled in musical notation and piano, he also led the choir in hymns.
A Model of Faith and Politics: The Chester Ronning Story
Chester was an early advocate for Western recognition of what was then Red China and can be credited with helping Canada to establish diplomatic ties long before the U.S. and other countries were willing to do so. In a difficult period covering a quarter of a century, Chester worked to bridge gaps in communications between North America and China.
Holiday Pause: How Christians Spent National Day Resting and Reconnecting
The National Day holiday brought a pause to the daily routine. The community parking lot was largely empty, and the usual groups of grandparents and babies had vanished as many families traveled or returned home. The break offered Elena a rare chance to step away from the ordinary order of life—to pause, adjust, and reestablish balance.
Simplified Chinese Full Translation of Thomas Aquinas’s Summa Theologica Published
In commemoration of the 800th anniversary of medieval theologian Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274), Shanghai Sanlian Publishing House has released the complete simplified Chinese translation of Summa Theologica, making one of the greatest works in Christian thought accessible to a broader Chinese readership.
Prof. Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen Lectures on Eschatological Hope in the Intersection of Sciences and Theology
Prof. Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen delivered a lecture on the intersection of Christian eschatology and scientific cosmology. He contrasted the scientific prediction of the universe's eventual heat death with the theological hope for a divinely initiated new creation.
The Myths of the Chinese church: A Nigerian Perspective
China’s Christian landscape, the state-approved Three-Self churches, and the house churches have been a topic of discussion that has attracted global attention. Nigerian Christians who are under intense persecution sometimes view the Chinese church through simplified narratives. But some erroneous impressions must be corrected.
Deeper Joy of Palm Sunday
On the way home, the sunlight seemed especially radiant. I thought to myself, the next time someone asks why I’m joyful, I won’t just say, “Because I believe in Jesus.” I’ll tell them, “Because I know a Lord who died for me and rose again!” That is the source of my joy.
Travel Reflections: Korean Christians in the Fight for National Independence
March 1, 2024, marks the 105th anniversary of the 1919 Independence Movement of Korea. On the eve of this occasion, I had the opportunity to travel to Korea with a few friends for a historical pilgrimage. I visited the National Museum of Korea in central Seoul and the History Museum of Korean Christians at Soongsil University.