As mental health issues rise across China, some pastors are rethinking the church’s approach to emotional and psychological struggles, advocating for basic psychological knowledge while warning against overreliance on it.

Pastor Zhu is an ordinary pastor serving in an ordinary city in northern China, but his church is anything but ordinary. By clearing its finances at the end of every year, the church challenges the fear of the future, confronts the very purpose of church existence, and walks a seemingly “risky” path of faith, experiencing unexpected breakthroughs and divine provision along the way.

To address this, local churches must strive to attract staff from other regions, which requires reforms and innovation to make the church appealing to non-local workers.

A Christian Times survey of 12 Chinese house church pastors reveals mixed views on whether the number of Christians in China is growing, declining, or plateauing, with many highlighting a shift toward quality-focused development over numerical expansion.

"Churches in mainland China have been shaped by historical and cultural constraints, leading to relatively conservative worship styles. Conservatism itself is not wrong, but it does not justify dismissing the worship explorations of other regions. Similarly, churches abroad—especially in developed countries—should not easily assume that the generally conservative worship style of Chinese churches is incorrect. God is the God of all nations and peoples, and He delights in diverse expressions of praise," said a season worship minister.

Rev. Liang Pu, senior pastor of Lingxi Gospel Church and influential theological thinker, passed away at 55. He was known for church leadership, Adventist-Reformed engagement, literary contributions, and Wheatfield Ministry initiatives.

Brother Daniel has been engaged in the praise and worship ministry for more than 20 years. Although a pastor now, he feels lucky to start his ministry with praise and worship.

Battling illness and isolation in rural North China, Brother Deng turns from screen addiction to ministry, sharing the gospel through his humble yet impactful "compiled sermon" ministry that serves many rural Christians unable to attend live services for various reasons.

Perhaps the greatest gift AI can offer to the church is to bring us back to the very foundation of our faith: when all external technologies and packaging are stripped away, could what remains be a heart that earnestly looks to the Lord alone?

Rev. Dr. Caleb Soo Lee Chong, associate minister and training pastor of Singapore Life Church, emphasized the importance of church breakthroughs, urging believers to move beyond rational faith and embrace tangible service, personal experience, and a Christ-centered mission in today's world.