Erik Bürklin, president of China Partner and descendant of German missionaries to China, recalled his October trip to China, which marked a milestone in fostering international church connections and strengthening ties with China’s Christian community.

Rev. Rick Richardson points out that for some non-believers, "Belonging comes before believing." As Chinese churches grapple with aging congregations and declining youth attendance, relational evangelism offers a promising way to engage newcomers effectively.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Just Community of Women and Men organized a three-hour online advocacy training for church workers on November 27 to equip them with skills to integrate advocacy into preaching, liturgy, and Bible studies. The Rev. Stacey Duensing Pearce, a pastor specializing in worship, care, and strategic leadership, led the worship preparation session of the training. She outlined the basics of worship as a form of advocacy and emphasized the role of Scripture and prayer.

To maintain the safety of the church, as well as the safety and health of believers, Beishi Church in Shenyang, Liaoning, has implements an innovative, intelligent, and unmanned comprehensive security system.

Leading a youth fellowship, Kang helps Christians facing challenges in their professional lives, drawing upon the wisdom he gained from the workplace. When asked about what Christians in the workplace need most, Kang responded without hesitation, “They need to learn how to testify to the gospel.”

Guangxiao Church and Zion Church, two of Guangzhou’s leading and historical churches, are pioneering youth-focused outreach efforts to counter the decline in youth attendance.

Thomas Boone, associate director of the Outreach Foundation, whose mission is fueling the global mission of Christ by growing trusted relationships, reflected on the Foundation’s recent engagements in China in an exclusive interview with China Christian Daily. Through shared meals, worship, and site visits, Boone emphasized the value of cross-cultural connections and mutual understanding.

Korean Pastor Kang believes it is time to initiate a new mission model, one he describes as “missions starting from Asia, Africa, and Latin America, reaching out to other countries.”

Pastor W shared his experiences and methods of discipleship training for church succession. He emphasized that to be a disciple, a believer should not merely learn knowledge but also follow the humility and self-sacrifice of the Lord Jesus.

An experienced pastor urges counseling ministry to return to the gospel which inspires people toward a higher goal of pleasing and glorifying Christ rather than to blame external circumstances.