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What Should Pastors Do When They Face Difficulties?

Pastors are often in a position where they are needed, as believers seek their help when they face challenges. But what should pastors do when they themselves are overwhelmed by long-term pressure or face problems they can't overcome? Several pastors have navigated this difficult threshold in different ways and discovered some support methods.

Heyuan Church Celebrates 122nd Anniversary of Establishment

Tiechang Gospel Church in Longchuan, Heyuan City, Guangdong Province held a thanksgiving service for the 122nd anniversary of its establishment and the 30th anniversary of the completion of the new church building on October 19.

U.S. Outreach Foundation Leader Speaks at Hangzhou’s Largest Church

Executive Director Rev. Dr. Mark Mueller from the Outreach Foundation led a delegation of 14 members to the largest church in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, strengthening ties with churches in China.

Interview: ‘God Is on Mission and We Participate in It,’ Says Chris Wright, Chief Architect of 2010 Cape Town Commitment

Internationally renowned Old Testament theologian Christopher J. H. Wright shares his perspective on the mission of God, the role of Christians in today’s world, and takeways from the recent Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in an exclusive interview with China Christian Daily.

Pastor Shares Insights on Preventing Church Splits

Recently, Pastor Chunlei, who has been pastoring a church in a city in Eastern China for many years, shared his insights on why his church has never experienced a split. He attributes this to emphasizing shared core values and a strong church culture.

New Pastor Ordained in Meizhou

Guangdong CC&TSPM ordained Dong Jiakai as a pastor at Chengzhen Church in Xingning, Meizhou on October 18, which is to relieve the ministry pressure on rural mountain churches.

Yunnan Trinity International Church Holds Worship on Charity

Yunnan Trinity International Church held a "Christian Charity Theme Day" worship on October 20 to inspire the congregation to exemplify their faith through actions and engage in charitable activities, reported by the host church.

Gospel Outreach Summit for China to Held in Alabama

A summit on advancing the gospel in China will convene this Wednesday, October 23, in Birmingham, Alabama.

God's Love Revealed Through Man Bedridden for Forty Years

New Book Release: Thirteen Lectures on the History of Christian Thought

The Power of Silent Prayer After Sermon

Story: From Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient to Father of Over 20 Adoptive Children

World Evangelical Alliance and Lausanne Workplace Network Announce Global Day of Faith at Work

Disciple or Die – Asia Evangelical Alliance’s 11th General Assembly

Shanghai Protestant, Catholic Churches Exchange on 'Sinicization of Management System'

Editor’s Pick

Roundtable on Double Ninth Festival: Elderly Ministry in Aging Era

Roundup of Prayer Ministries in China's Church

Quite a few pastors shared a consensus that prayer is the driving force for the church’s growth; it also tells the prosperity of a church.

Urban Pastor's Attempt at Indigenizing Theological Education

Featured

INTERVIEW

The Legend of Faith and Sport: Family Memories of Eric Liddell

On the occasion of the "Eric Liddell and Weifang" exhibition, China Christian Daily interviewed Eric Liddell’s niece, Sue Caton, who shared her involvement with the Eric Liddell Community, reflected on her uncle’s legacy, and offered family memories of him.

TESTIMONIES

From Millions Spent on Drugs to New Life in Christ: The Transformation of a Former Addict

When I met with Brother Adong recently, he looked quite healthy, with a smile on his face that he could not hide. But he was completely different after he had been taking drugs for 18 years. At that time, he smoked, drank, gambled, and went whoring. His eyes were green and his face looked ghostly pale. Coupled with his tall figure, he just looked like he was going to do something really bad.

VOICE

Interview: Insights From a Seasoned Pastor for Gen Z Ministers

Regards the challenges faced by young ministers in serving, pastor Huang, who has been serving for over twenty years since graduating from seminary shared his personal experiences, offering insights and encouragement to young theological graduates from Generation Z.

FOCUS

Healthy Pastoral Team Is Key to Effective Ministry

"You can feel whether a church is healthy or not if you stay there," said Pastor Wang of a church in City A. "You can get a feeling of happiness here in my church, as it is a place where you can settle down and enjoy being here to worship with communion with each other."

ACADEMICS

New Book Release: Thirteen Lectures on the History of Christian Thought

A new book Thirteen Lectures on the History of Christian Thought, which was edited by the Centre for Christian Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, was recently published.

INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES

Beijing CC&TSPM Hosts U.S. TV Program ‘Hour of Power’ Delegation

The American evangelistic television program "Hour of Power" visited Beijing Municipal CC&TSPM.

ISSUES

Christian Woman Comforts Neighbors While Typhoon Mujigae Sweeps Through Hainan

As recently Super Typhoon "Mujigae" raged outside, bringing unprecedented winds and rain, a sister in Christ used God's words to comfort those gripped by fear with His love, easing their anxiety.

CHARITY

Church Engages Society Through Public Welfare

An experienced Christian public welfare worker elaborates on the cultural mission metaphorically, saying, "A cultural mission is about 'birthing sheep,' while church buildings cannot 'birth sheep'; only 'sheep' can birth 'sheep.' Through connections among believers and between churches, the church can truly nurture believers."

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Wuxi CC&TSPM Hosts Shakespeare Literature Lecture

Wuxi municipal CC&TSPM in Jiangsu Province held a Shakespeare literature lecture, fostering the integration and development of literature and religious culture.

Workshop on Introduction to the Old Testament Historical Books Started in Guangzhou

Zhaoshi College in Guangzhou, Guangdong, convened its workshop on Introduction to the Old Testament Historical Books, exploring the Deuteronomy history and chronology in the Old Testament.

Story: From Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient to Father of Over 20 Adoptive Children

Shanghai Protestant, Catholic Churches Exchange on 'Sinicization of Management System'

God's Love Revealed Through Man Bedridden for Forty Years

United Evangelical Mission Visits Chinese Christian Institutions

New Church Dedicated in Fuzhou

multimedia

Interview With Christian Playwright Jiang Yuanlai on Culture and Christ

Photos of Liushi Church in Wenzhou, China's Jerusalem

Liushi Church, located in Luyao Village, Liushi Town, Wenzhou City, China’s Jerusalem, was originally known as the Jesus Church, built by William Edward Soothill (Su Huilian in Chinese), a Methodist missionary to China.

Fuzhou Church Holds Praise Meeting on Chinese Valentine's Day

A church in Fujian held a praise meeting themed "It’s All for Love" on Chinese Valentine's Day to provide a platform for single believers to get to know each other, integrating Chinese culture with Christianity.

Church & Ministries

JRCC Announces Annual Scholarship Awards and Workshop

13 Pastors, 5 Elders Ordained in Shanghai

Gospel Outreach Summit for China to Held in Alabama

A summit on advancing the gospel in China will convene this Wednesday, October 23, in Birmingham, Alabama.

Chongqing Church Trains Sacred Music Staff

Chongqing CC&TSPM organized a training session for sacred music service staff from churches throughout the city to enhance the development and innovation of the sacred music ministry in Chongqing.

World

Interview: ‘God Is on Mission and We Participate in It,’ Says Chris Wright, Chief Architect of 2010 Cape Town Commitment

WCC to Begin 'Campaign of Hope: Mental Health and Wellbeing for All'

Pastor Ray McCauley, 75, ‘Gone to Be With the Lord’

Pastor Ray has gone to be with the Lord peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family and loved ones”, his son and successor as senior pastor of Rhema Bible Church, Joshua McCauley, said in a statement released last night on behalf of the McCauley family.

Disciple or Die – Asia Evangelical Alliance’s 11th General Assembly

The Asia Evangelical Alliance (AEA) successfully concluded their 11th General Assembly (GA) held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from 7th to 12th August 2024. 200 participants from 23 countries and 20 mission agencies were committed to Disciple making. The assembly was historic, not only for the AEA but also for the host, Mongolian Evangelical Alliance (MEA), who celebrated their 25th anniversary. Mongolia’s Christian history, dating back to the 6th-7th century, experienced a significant interruption until the fall of the Soviet Union in the 1990s. Today, the Spirit’s movement is evident, with around 700 churches flourishing across Mongolia.

China

Shanghai YMCA Holds Youth Market

Story: From Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient to Father of Over 20 Adoptive Children

God's Love Revealed Through Man Bedridden for Forty Years

Zhang lived a total of 58 years in this world. For over forty of those years, he was completely paralyzed, leading an extremely tragic life. But he encountered a pastor and was taken well care of by a nursing home.

The Fire of Refinement: Father's Faith Grows in Face of Cancer

This is a testimony about how the faith of the whole Christian family grows stronger because of a father's cancer. Through strong faith in the Lord, the family discovered immense strength that helped them to overcome obstacles and embrace hope and courage.

Culture

The Legend of Faith and Sport: Family Memories of Eric Liddell

New Book Release: Thirteen Lectures on the History of Christian Thought

Reflections on Book About an Evangelical Couple Persecuted in Xinjiang

In today's materialistic and bustling society, not only do we lose direction, but we also lose ourselves. However, when I revisited the book God's Sculpture, I felt like seeing a signpost in the wilderness after getting lost; I gained a deeper understanding of faith and found renewed strength to continue on my path.

'Life in Blue' Art Exhibition Opens in Shanghai: Vitality Through the Shade of Blue

Artist Heiyue Ji Shengli is holding his solo art exhibition, “Life in Blue,” at Nancy’s Gallery in Shanghai.

Opinion

Why Young People Avoid Church: Insights from Millennial Full-Time Mother

Reflection on Free Bible Giveaway in China: Is Free the Only Form of Grace?

Life Begets Life: Reflections on the Legacy of a Church Built by Martyrs

In the late Qing Dynasty, a young missionary from England and his family came to a small county town in Jinzhong, Shanxi Province to do the mission work. Two years later, the Boxer Movement broke out, and seven members of the missionary's family were taken to Taiyuan, imprisoned, paraded, and beheaded.

A Father's Reflection on Opening Ceremony of Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Protect Children for a Better Future

The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games should show the beauty of sports and promote the unity and progress of mankind, instead of showing extreme cases and creating divisions to protect the minority in the name of infringing on the interests of the majority!

LIFE