In early September, seminaries across China held opening ceremonies and related events to mark the start of the 2025–2026 academic year.

Dr. Nina Balmaceda, associate professor and director of the Center for Reconciliation at Duke University’s Divinity School, attended the recent 12th Christian Forum for Reconciliation in Northeast Asia (NARI) in Okinawa, Japan. Originally from Peru, Dr. Balmaceda shares in an exclusive interview with China Christian Daily about the mission of the center, her reflections on reconciliation in diverse contexts, and her hopes for dialogue between China, the United States, and the global church.

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.

For married preachers, the way to balance family and ministry is not found in perfect time management or choosing one over the other. Rather, it lies in the daily affirmation of this truth: Who is truly the head of the family and the church? When both the altar and the dining table become places of worship, faith can transform the seeming dilemma into the two wings that carry us together on the path to heaven.

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.

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.

Through unwavering faith and earnest prayer, a township church witnessed a miraculous breakthrough as water burst forth from solid rockce.