In Christian discourse, "strength" and "victory" are often upheld as defining marks of faith. Yet when illness strikes, bodies falter, or the soul grows weary, are believers free to present themselves honestly before God and before others?

In this interview, Professor Tobias Brandner discusses his book, Christians in the City of Hong Kong, offering an in-depth portrait of its diverse Christian communities.

Zibu's story is a microcosm of the survival status of a generation of Chinese preachers. In a world that increasingly values immediate satisfaction and material security, Zibu's waiting is a difficult, solitary, yet powerful testimony. He stands as a question mark to the modern age: Is there still room for a faith that relies solely on God's provision?

For many first-generation Christians, stepping into a church for the first time is rarely the result of theological conviction. More often, it happens at moments of exhaustion, crisis, or quiet searching—when faith begins not with certainty, but with need.

On weekends in Shenzhen, young people crowd an ancient temple for fortune slips, revealing a deeper longing—for reassurance, direction, and emotional refuge amid career pressure and personal uncertainty.

As Northeast China’s churches celebrate Autumn Harvest Thanksgiving with colorful performances and abundant offerings, a quieter story emerges behind the festive scenes—one that reveals the growing challenges and unanswered questions surrounding pastoral care.

Evangelism, spiritual growth, and professional development are all essential for believers; they are not mutually exclusive, but rather complementary. The church shouldn't be absent from believers' vocational choice. One of God's purposes in creating mankind is managing the world, glorifying God, and helping others.

The growing loss of young believers has become a pressing concern for pastors and congregations. Five young Christians shared that the key is to create a warm, family-like community where mutual care and support enable them to grow.

In 1995, the Bible Publication Committee officially designated the second Sunday of December (including the preceding Saturday) as "Bible Day" in China. The day is dedicated to activities that inspire Christians to deepen their love and respect for the Bible, including Bible seminars, exhibitions, musical performances, prayer meetings, and voluntary donations.

In Pastor Chen’s view, the Charismatic movement gained rapid traction in the Chinese mainland—especially in rural areas—because it offered emotional immediacy, experiential spirituality, and a highly energized communal atmosphere. It broke through the rigid, formulaic patterns that characterized many traditional gatherings at the time.