Thursday, December 5th, 2024
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3 Key Practices for Effective Pastoral Ministry

Recently, the Rev. Zeng and his team from a church in a southern city shared three important practices from their pastoral journey: developing the habit of early morning devotions, integrating resources, and nurturing talents.

Evaluating Pastoral Work: From Attendance to Heartfelt Recognition

Pastoral workers are teachers of the soul. Then how should the church assess their work? Minister Y, in charge of the office at Church A in a downtown southwest city, shared how the church has established a pastoral evaluation system, driven by a strong commitment, a scientific framework, and close relationships among coworkers.

Lecture on Worship in the Old Testament: God Desires Ture Worship

As Christians, we live lives oriented towards worshiping God. When did human worship actually begin? How did people in Old Testament times worship, and what does true worship mean? Recently, Professor Liu, a theologian specializing in Worship Studies, shared insights into “Worship Studies” in a lecture.

How Should the Church Respond to Needs of Gen Z?

Young people need a community where faith and real life intersect in meaningful ways, rather than simply attending traditional worship services. If the church truly wants to attract and retain young people, it must respond to their desires and allow for a faith experience.

Pastor Shares Insights on Preventing Church Splits

Recently, Pastor Chunlei, who has been pastoring a church in a city in Eastern China for many years, shared his insights on why his church has never experienced a split. He attributes this to emphasizing shared core values and a strong church culture.
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