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Interview: Why Some Protestants Turn to Catholicism or Orthodoxy—and What Protestantism Can Learn

As more Protestants around the world show interest in Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and ancient Christian spirituality, questions about conversion, liturgy, and spiritual depth are becoming increasingly relevant in China as well. Dr. Jiang Lanbo, who has long studied patristics and Orthodox spirituality, believes that the answer is not necessarily conversion, but a deeper recovery of the Church Fathers’ spiritual tradition within Protestantism itself.

Pastor: How Should the Church Nurture Workplace Believers?

In an era where urban believers are more educated than ever, the distance between the pulpit and the marketplace is growing. For Pastor Li, a veteran of twenty years' experience in Southern China, the solution is a commitment to lifelong learning and "entering the sheep's world."

Believers Reflect on Missionaries in China

From Alopen in the Tang dynasty to modern missionaries, countless men and women brought the Gospel to China, leaving lasting marks in education, healthcare, and society. Their legacy, however, is complex—shaped by faithful service, cultural exchange, and the entanglements of history.

Stories: Unmasking Faith in Weakness

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?

No House, No Car, No Bride: Economic Plight of China's Young Clergy

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?
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