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Pastoral Strategies on Urban Stay-Behind Christians, Rural Returnees During Chinese New Year

During the Chinese New Year, stark contrasts emerge between urban and rural churches in China. Urban churches often feel empty due to believers returning to their hometowns, while rural churches become lively with the influx of these returning Christians. Against this backdrop, this article explores strategies for specialized pastoral care during the festival to promote believers' spiritual growth and church development.

Pastoral Strategies on Urban Stay-Behind Christians, Rural Returnees During Chinese New Year

During the Chinese New Year, stark contrasts emerge between urban and rural churches in China. Urban churches often feel empty due to believers returning to their hometowns, while rural churches become lively with the influx of these returning Christians. Against this backdrop, this article explores strategies for specialized pastoral care during the festival to promote believers' spiritual growth and church development.

Chinese Gen Z Embraces AI Tools for Faith Growth

Mingjie, a typical Gen Z believer with a science-oriented mindset, grew up in a Christian environment, attending Sunday school and student fellowships. Despite God's protection throughout his life, his faith often stagnated at the level of legalism, struggling to move into a relationship of love and trust. Recently, however, his spiritual journey took a turn, thanks to the help of an AI tool, ChatGPT.

Editors' Talk: How Can Chinese Churches Improve Holistic Care for Pastors?

Regarding the pastor-caring situation in Chinese churches, the editorial team of the Gospel Times discusses the current challenges Chinese churches face in caring for their pastors, shares successful experiences from various regions, and explores the future of pastor-caring ministries within Chinese churches.

Father's Day Special: Exploring Men's Ministries in China

As the worldwide church celebrates Father's Day, the importance of fostering strong male leadership within the church becomes ever more significant. The Gospel Times, an online Chinese Christian newspaper, has spotlighted a range of innovative men's ministries aimed at empowering and supporting men in their faith journeys.

Rural Church Leader’s Voice for New Year

Sister Li, leader of a rural church in a mountainous area, reflects on 2024's challenges and achievements while sharing plans for 2025, including faith education innovations, youth engagement, mutual aid, and contributions to rural development.