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Scattered Like Dandelion Seeds: Reflections on Hardships of Transregional Mission Work

Pastor Gao analyzed the reason for the decline of the traditional church system, emphasizing that the most crucial factor was that their past transregional mission work without stable financial support had not changed and evolved over time.

130 Grassroots Pastoral Volunteers Trained in Shaanxi

Huazhou District’s CC&TSPM in Weinan City, Shaanxi Province, hosted a three-day pastoral volunteer training session at Nanjie Church.

Ai Ji Printing Press Holds 30th Anniversary Board Meeting in Shanghai

On January 9, Ai Ji Printing Press hosted its annual board meeting in Shanghai to summarize the past year and expect the new year.

United Front Work Ministers Told to ‘Systematically Promote Sinicization of Religions in China’ in 2025

China's top political advisor Wang Huning proposed to “systematically promote the sinicization of religions in China, strengthen the rule of law in the governance of religious affairs, and maintain the harmony and stability in the religious field” in 2025.

Elite Soldier Shaped by Trials – Pastor Ye Quanmin's Story from Shaanxi

In Chengcheng County, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province, located on the Loess Plateau, there was a pastor I knew in my early years. He had served in Shanxi for a year before, and we became good friends. More than ten years later, I renewed my understanding of him through hearing and witnessing his diligent service.

Beijing Bible Copying Fellowship Distributes 1,000 Pairs of Spring Festival Couplets

As the Spring Festival approaches, the Scripture Copying Fellowship of Chongwenmen Church in Beijing has launched a "Greet the New Year and Send Couplets" activity this month.

National Seminary Pays Tribute to Retired Staff

Last Wednesday, Nanjing Union Theological Seminary organized a visit to its retired co-workers for the upcoming Chinese New Year.

Exploring Church in China: New Course To Be Held in the U.S

Beginning on February 3, a three-session course, “The Church in China: Beyond the Headlines,” will focus on the current state of churches in China at the University of Minnesota, USA.

'Growth of Christianity in China May Have Come to an End': Paper

Scattered Like Dandelion Seeds: Reflections on Hardships of Transregional Mission Work

Beijing Bible Copying Fellowship Distributes 1,000 Pairs of Spring Festival Couplets

Exploring Church in China: New Course To Be Held in the U.S

National Seminary Pays Tribute to Retired Staff

Elite Soldier Shaped by Trials – Pastor Ye Quanmin's Story from Shaanxi

China Ranks 15th on Open Door's 2025 World Watch List, Rising Four Places from Last Year

Editor’s Pick

'Growth of Christianity in China May Have Come to an End': Paper

Macau Prayer Service for Christian Unity: A Special Lecture on the Nicene Creed

On January 17th, Professor Yip Ching Wah delivered a lecture on the Nicene Creed, detailing its historical context, versions, and significance for modern Christian practice, highlighting its role in defining orthodoxy and unifying Chinese churches.

'Anchored Amidst the Storms': Tobias Brandner Delivers Lecture on Christians in Hong Kong

Featured

INTERVIEW

Reimagining the 'JESUS' Film: Jennifer Huff on Its Timeless Impact and Future Vision

Currently serving as the communication coordinator for her.BIBLE, a ministry of Cru offering an audio Bible in the New Living Translation voiced entirely by women in diverse and comforting tones, Jennifer Huff, the daughter of the JESUS film's producer Paul Eshleman, shared her thoughts on the enduring relevance of I Just Saw Jesus and "JESUS" film, and how the reimagined version might shape the faith of a new generation.

TESTIMONIES

Shanxi Christian Woman Testifies God’s Unwavering Love

During the 2025 New Year's Eve thanksgiving and praise meeting at the church in Yaodu District, Linfen City, Shanxi Province, a Christian woman, Duan Yanjie, testified her journey of faith, describing her transformation from confusion to a steadfast belief in the Lord, leading her to serve in ministry.

VOICE

Church Worker Urges Churches to Raise Staff Salaries Rather Than Fundraise for Them

“Does the church care about workers? On a personal level, I think many leaders and pastors care deeply. However, the care and support system for workers is incomplete or poorly implemented," said Joshua, a full-time church workers who just earns an average monthly salary of around RMB 3,000.

FOCUS

'Listening to the Bible in One’s Heart Language Is Like Hearing Parents Speak': Yunnan’s Ethnic Bible Translation Journey

“Listening to the Bible in one’s own ethnic language is like hearing one’s parents speaking.” On hearing that, Pastor Luo Shuyin, head of the Ethnic Minority Bible Translation Ministry of the Yunnan Provincial CC&TSPM said this was the most moving remark that she had ever heard about Bible translation for ethnic minorities.

ACADEMICS

Professor Lauren Pfister on Transformative Dimensions of Chinese Theology: Culture as Lens for Theological Evolution

In his presentation at the seminar and workshop "Theological Reception Histories in Modern & Contemporary China", Professor Lauren Pfister explored the cultural understanding of theological worldviews and highlighted four corporate transformative dimensions of culture in the development of Chinese Theology.

INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES

Gather25 Announces First Wave of International Line-Up For Groundbreaking Global Event

Gather25, a trailblazing global gathering of Christians founded by Jennie Allen, has unveiled the first of its contributors for the upcoming event in 2025. Featuring a multi-denominational, international line up of Christian teachers, storytellers and prayer guides from six continents, Gather25 aims to showcase powerful stories of how God is transforming communities and hearts around the world.

ISSUES

From Broken to Renewed: Jesus' Example of Healing the Socially Abandoned

Today, the protagonist of this article, Alicia Tappan, embodies this "from margin to renewal" mission through her personal experience and faith. Through her Survivor Led Solutions, she helps survivors of human trafficking and other forms of trauma, guiding them out of pain, rebuilding their lives, and finding new hope.

CHARITY

Churches in Southern China Hold Charity Visits for Spring Festival

As the Chinese New Year is around the corner, churches in southern China conducted holiday visits and charity initiatives.

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130 Grassroots Pastoral Volunteers Trained in Shaanxi

Huazhou District’s CC&TSPM in Weinan City, Shaanxi Province, hosted a three-day pastoral volunteer training session at Nanjie Church.

Western China’s Grassroots Minister: Challenges and Perseverance

Lu felt that serving in Western China was challenging, with limited success, but he believed it was the Lord’s calling. He was committed to staying in this "hard soil" and continuing as a "sower" of the gospel.

International Christian Concern, Global Christian Relief Highlight Increasing Use of Technology in Oppression of Chinese Christians

Chung Chi College Announces Annual Walkathon 2025 to Raise Fund

Seminarian Symposium Held in Shanghai

Hubei Seminary Concludes Volunteer Class

CCC&TSPM Seeks Papers on 'Anti-Cult and Rectification'

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Words for China From Telford Work

Photos of Christmas Celebrations at Liushi Church: A Journey Through Missionary History

Experience the vibrant Christmas celebrations at Liushi Church in Wenzhou City, known as "China’s Jerusalem," through this captivating online album.

Photos: Churches in Southern China Mark Christmas

In the mild warmth of southern China, Christmas is a season of joy and unity for Christians. Churches come alive with festive spirit, showcasing a variety of performances—from lively dances and beautiful choir performances to inspiring instrumental music and touching sacred dramas.

Church & Ministries

Beijing Bible Copying Fellowship Distributes 1,000 Pairs of Spring Festival Couplets

Elite Soldier Shaped by Trials – Pastor Ye Quanmin's Story from Shaanxi

Ai Ji Printing Press Holds 30th Anniversary Board Meeting in Shanghai

On January 9, Ai Ji Printing Press hosted its annual board meeting in Shanghai to summarize the past year and expect the new year.

National Seminary Pays Tribute to Retired Staff

Last Wednesday, Nanjing Union Theological Seminary organized a visit to its retired co-workers for the upcoming Chinese New Year.

World

Exploring Church in China: New Course To Be Held in the U.S

'Growth of Christianity in China May Have Come to an End': Paper

Issues and Voices for Gender Equality in Nepal

Gender equality has become a challenge still in Nepal due to many sociocultural factors. According to Adhikari R and Sharma J, shared in European Bulletin of Himalayan Resource women are stereotypically represented as vulnerable, uneducated, or less educated Third World women in Nepal.

From Broken to Renewed: Jesus' Example of Healing the Socially Abandoned

China

United Front Work Ministers Told to ‘Systematically Promote Sinicization of Religions in China’ in 2025

Professor Lauren Pfister on Transformative Dimensions of Chinese Theology: Culture as Lens for Theological Evolution

Exploring Interdisciplinary Approaches to Theological Reception in Greater China: Professor Lauren Pfister

Professor Lauren Pfister's presentation explored interdisciplinary theological reception in Greater China, highlighting cultural integration, critiques of voluntarism, transformative Chinese theology, and global engagement, urging Chinese theology’s contribution to worldwide Christian discourse.

International Christian Concern, Global Christian Relief Highlight Increasing Use of Technology in Oppression of Chinese Christians

Two Christian relief organizations are raising concerns over the growing use of technology to monitor and control the religious practices of Christians in China. Surveillance systems are being increasingly deployed to track individuals, especially those associated with unregistered churches, making it harder for believers to freely practice their faith without facing state intervention.

Culture

Reimagining the 'JESUS' Film: Jennifer Huff on Its Timeless Impact and Future Vision

A Daughter's Perspective: Jennifer Huff Reflects on Her Father Paul Eshleman’s Ministry and Legacy

Gather25 Introduces Gather Worship With Multilingual Album: 'Hear The World That You So Love Sing Back To You’

Gather25 introduces Gather Worship With multilingual album: "Hear The World That You So Love Sing Back To You" due 2.21 via Integrity Music, led by Grammy® Award-Winners Matt Redman and Jason Ingram, and features artists from around the globe. First preview from the Gather Worship album.