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Shenyang Church Leaders Rally to Support Yangqian Site After Tornado Devastation

After a tornado struck the Yangqian Christian Activity Site in Liaozhong District on Aug. 21, local church leaders delivered donations and called on the Christian community to aid post-disaster recovery. The storm tore down the chapel’s cross, ripped off roofs, damaged greenhouses and left the rural congregation with losses of about 100,000 yuan.

Online Boom, Onsite Decline: How Should Churches Address Consumerist Faith Fueled by Digital Resources?

An experienced pastor noted that ministry today faces new challenges, particularly believers’ consumerist approach to faith, treating sermons like “flavors” to sample and worship as informational or emotional consumption.

Mission Conference on 120th Anniversary of Hudson Taylor’s Death: Disciples on Diaspora Missions

“But you have one Bible, two knees, a threefold cord (the domestic church, overseas Chinese, and the global church), the diaspora mission in all four directions, and five loaves and two fish,” Pastor Yu Mujie urged Chinese diaspora who may have little resources to preach the gospel to different regions of the world.

12th Christian Forum for Reconciliation in Northeast Asia Held in Japan: ‘Reconciliation Through Resilience’

Around 75 Christian leaders and peacebuilders from Northeast Asia and beyond gathered in Okinawa, Japan, from July 28 to August 2 for the 12th Christian Forum for Reconciliation in Northeast Asia (NARI), centered on the theme “Reconciliation Through Resilience: Learning from the Okinawa Context and Beyond.”

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26 Pastors, 16 Elders Ordained in Weinan, Shaoxing

Guangdong Seminary Explores Lesson Preparation in AI Era

On August 27, Guangdong Union Theological Seminary held a lesson preparation session for its faculty to examine the challenges and opportunities in the digital age of artificial intelligence.

A Prayer Meeting Experience at Jiayin Church in Shanghai

The author recounts her experience attending the Wednesday morning prayer meeting at Jiayin Church in Shanghai.

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Interview With Jongho Kim: Christians Called to Ministry of Reconciliation and Fellowship Across Divisions

From Leading Youth Fellowship to Suspension: A Northeast China Church Worker's Story

Having served as the leader of his church's youth fellowship for over a decade, Brother Bai suddenly received a suspension notice from the church. The fellowship had grown together with his own spiritual life since the early days of his faith journey.

Minister: Singles Ministry Should Guard Against Opportunism, Lead Believers to Maturity and Waiting on God

Teacher X met his spouse through his church's marriage and singles ministry and now serves as a core co-worker. He emphasized that the gatherings, often held as short retreats, are not matchmaking events but focus on discipleship and spiritual growth. The three goals are: knowing God, knowing oneself, and knowing each other.

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Junjun’s Faith Journey: From Deep Darkness to a Life of Light

Pastor’s Health Product Sales Raise Doubts Amid Financial Struggles

Many preachers today face a similar predicament: full-time ministry often does not provide enough to sustain their families, yet taking on part-time work can raise doubts about their intentions. In fact, quite some urban pastors do hold side jobs, although most prefer to keep them discreet. Pastor Guo is one of them.

Has the Growth of Christianity in China Come to an End? An Analytical Study Based on Interviews With 12 Chinese Pastors

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.

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Stop Being Others' God: Insights from Northern Pastor on Boundaries, Responsibility, Maturity

How Nurturing Shapes Commitment: Insights from Experienced Pastor on Retaining Young Believers

As churches worldwide face challenges in reaching young people, Pastor H urged the church to establish a system of life growth rooted in the gospel for young people to grow mature.

Veteran Singles Ministry Worker Calls for Different Approaches to Guiding Men and Women

Teacher X, a church staff member in East China engaged in marriage and family ministry, stressed that the church should adopt different approaches when guiding men and women.

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Roundtable: Reflecting on Holy Week and New Trends in Chinese Church

Roundtable: How Should Pastors Maintain Integrity Between Serving the Church and Engaging in Business?

Since China's reform and opening-up, its rapid socioeconomic development has been widely recognized. On one hand, people enjoy the convenience brought about by advancements in material goods and technology. On the other hand, a unique group, pastors living in top-tier cities, face immense challenges and tests in life.

Roundtable: How to Effectively Pass Down the Faith?

Faith inheritance is something that every Christian should take seriously. Several pastors, preachers, and believers emphasize the role of family, personal examples, and the church in nurturing faith.

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Pastor: Current Challenges and Potential Solutions for Grassroots Theological Education

Korean American Pastor: Building a Neighborhood Church Rooted in Diversity

Rev. Jin Park, a Korean American pastor, has served in four churches over the past 28 years. Thirteen years ago, he planted a new church in Los Angeles, seeking to build a community that stands apart from what he sees as the typical church model: serving the marginalized through the lens of decolonization and cultural diversity.

From Lawyer to Pastor: Overcoming 'Three Mountains' and Passing 'One Test'

For most Chinese, turning 35 feels like reaching a critical crossroads. A popular saying, "Chinese-style 35: too old to work, too young to retire," reveals the frustration and resignation of a generation. Yet, one 35-year-old "big boy" is rewriting this narrative through his faith journey.

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Shenyang Church Leaders Rally to Support Yangqian Site After Tornado Devastation

Online Boom, Onsite Decline: How Should Churches Address Consumerist Faith Fueled by Digital Resources?

Mission Conference on 120th Anniversary of Hudson Taylor’s Death: Disciples on Diaspora Missions

12th Christian Forum for Reconciliation in Northeast Asia Held in Japan: ‘Reconciliation Through Resilience’

26 Pastors, 16 Elders Ordained in Weinan, Shaoxing

Guangdong Seminary Explores Lesson Preparation in AI Era

A Prayer Meeting Experience at Jiayin Church in Shanghai

Interview With Jongho Kim: Christians Called to Ministry of Reconciliation and Fellowship Across Divisions

From Leading Youth Fellowship to Suspension: A Northeast China Church Worker's Story

Minister: Singles Ministry Should Guard Against Opportunism, Lead Believers to Maturity and Waiting on God

Junjun’s Faith Journey: From Deep Darkness to a Life of Light

Pastor’s Health Product Sales Raise Doubts Amid Financial Struggles

Has the Growth of Christianity in China Come to an End? An Analytical Study Based on Interviews With 12 Chinese Pastors

Stop Being Others' God: Insights from Northern Pastor on Boundaries, Responsibility, Maturity

How Nurturing Shapes Commitment: Insights from Experienced Pastor on Retaining Young Believers

Veteran Singles Ministry Worker Calls for Different Approaches to Guiding Men and Women

Roundtable: Reflecting on Holy Week and New Trends in Chinese Church

Roundtable: How Should Pastors Maintain Integrity Between Serving the Church and Engaging in Business?

Roundtable: How to Effectively Pass Down the Faith?

Pastor: Current Challenges and Potential Solutions for Grassroots Theological Education

Korean American Pastor: Building a Neighborhood Church Rooted in Diversity

From Lawyer to Pastor: Overcoming 'Three Mountains' and Passing 'One Test'

A Southern Chinese Pastor Turns Small Fellowship into Thriving Church

A Fishing Village Church: Memory, Livelihood, and Faith

Story: Faith and Prayer Lead Township Church to a Well of Living Water

Medical Missionary Descendant Joins Nanjing Massacre Memory Project

Chinese Influencer’s Video on Daesoon Jinrihoe Invites Discussion on Religious Regulation

63 Seekers Baptized in Eastern China

Korean Christian History and Culture Center Opens in Seoul for 140th Mission Anniversary

Online Boom, Onsite Decline: How Should Churches Address Consumerist Faith Fueled by Digital Resources?

20 Years in Southern Mountains: A Northeastern Christian Woman's Faithful Service

Guangzhou CC&TSPM Compiles Unified Manual for Local Church Ministry