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Hong Kong Christian Artists' Home Reframes 40th Anniversary Concert From Joy to Peace Amidst City’s Grief

The "Starry Night Before Christmas 2025", a two-night open-air concert organized by Artists' Home, a Christian Fellowship for actors in Hong Kong, is set to take place on December 23 and 24 at the AXA x WONDERLAND in West Kowloon. While the event celebrates the organization's milestone 40th anniversary, it arrives at a time when the city is still reeling from a recent tragic fire in Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court.

Shanghai to Host 2025 JRCC–JSRH Joint Workshop on Christian Studies

The 2025 joint workshop of the Journal for Research of Christianity in China (JRCC) and the Journal of the Study on Religion and History (JSRH) will be held on December 14 at Shanghai University's Baoshan Campus, focusing on theology, Chinese Christian history, comparative religion, and biblical translation studies.

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.

Where to Worship in Shanghai: 5 Key English Services You Should Know

Shanghai offers a vibrant, legally established network of international fellowships. Whether you prefer the solemnity of a historic cathedral with pipe organ music or the energy of a modern band in a hotel ballroom, there is a place for you. To help you navigate, China Christian Daily has compiled this practical guide to the city's major Protestant foreign affairs worship services.
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Digital Shepherding Reimagines Spiritual Presence Beyond the Pews

The digital transformation of ministry is no longer just about toggling between "online" and "offline" modes. Instead, it represents a profound reconstruction of how pastors connect with their flock, who is no longer defined solely by familiar faces in pews, but by fluid, fragmented, yet vividly real lives behind the screen.
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From Jerusalem to Shanghai: Samuel Kahn Stresses Religious and Cultural Ties Between Israel and China

Photos of Fujian Grassroots Church Celebrating Joyful Pre-Christmas Praise Gathering

On December 6, Shancheng Church in Zhangpu County, a grassroots congregation in Zhangzhou, Fujian, held a pre-Christmas praise gathering featuring a variety of worship presentations.

Photos of First Church in Xi'an-Dongxinxiang Church

This photo collection offers a close look at Dongxinxiang Church—widely regarded as the first Christian church in Xi'an, Shaanxi. From its historic arched entrance and century-old sanctuary to its stained-glass windows, Ten Commandments plaques, and distinctive cross-topped roofline, the images highlight the enduring beauty and spiritual heritage of this landmark church in the heart of the ancient city.
Church & Ministries

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.

U.S. Chinese Worship Ministry Stream of Praise Debuts New Christmas Single

On December 5, Stream of Praise— the first Chinese overseas Christian music ministry—released its 2025 Christmas Worship Special, featuring a brand-new single titled "We Rejoice This Christmas."
World

Declaration Focuses on 'Witnessing and Anticipating Gender Justice in Unity and Diversity'

Marking 30 years since the adoption of the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, participants from the Asia Pacific member churches and partners of the World Council of Churches (WCC), met in Jakarta, Indonesia, to reflect theologically, contextually, and practically on the commitments of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action in the current global context.

Dr. Mano Emmanuel: Re-envisioning Theological Education's New Priorities and Church Unity in Sri Lanka

At the Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order in Egypt, Dr. Mano Emmanuel of Colombo Theological Seminary (CTS) discussed with China Christian Daily how CTS is revising its curriculum to address AI, Gen Z pastoral care, and mental health, and shared her insights on honor–shame cultures and Christian unity in Buddhist-majority Sri Lanka.
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Hong Kong Christian Artists' Home Reframes 40th Anniversary Concert From Joy to Peace Amidst City’s Grief

The "Starry Night Before Christmas 2025", a two-night open-air concert organized by Artists' Home, a Christian Fellowship for actors in Hong Kong, is set to take place on December 23 and 24 at the AXA x WONDERLAND in West Kowloon. While the event celebrates the organization's milestone 40th anniversary, it arrives at a time when the city is still reeling from a recent tragic fire in Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court.

Full-Time Minister's Marriage Journey: Meeting Woman of Faith

"When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?" The marriage of Brother Jacob and Sister Grace shows a faithful believer patiently waiting on God, ultimately witnessing His providential care fulfilled.
Culture

The Phone Fix: Reclaiming Our Attention in an Age of Distraction

In our daily phone use, we can clearly sense the downside of "habit becoming second nature." We often reach for our phones without thinking, even when there are no notification sounds. The screen lights up, our fingers swipe, and our eyes move across familiar icons—yet we are not sure what we are actually seeking.

From Table Tennis to Basketball: Word4Asia Deepens China-U.S. People-to-People Exchanges

Dr Gene Wood, president of the U.S.-based Word4Asia Consulting International, told China Christian Daily that the organization will bring a high school basketball team to China next August, marking a new step in strengthening China–U.S. youth and people-to-people exchanges following this year’s successful Amity Cup.
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When Personal Charisma Becomes a Double-Edged Sword in Church Ministry

By reaffirming the core principle of Christ-centeredness—allowing truth to guide judgment and serve as the bridge of communication—churches can replace blind following with rational reflection and sincere dialogue, thus mitigating the dangers inherent in the "double-edged sword" of personal charisma.

Heaven, Hell, or Something Else? Theologians Debate What Comes After Death

What happens after we die? Dr. Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen argued for an "optimism of salvation" which rejects both the certainty of universal salvation and traditional views of eternal torment.
LIFE

The Fool Says, 'There Is no God'

From David’s era to today, atheism has become more vocal, with some relying on science to deny God; yet this reflects a lack of understanding of divine wisdom and creation.

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.