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Chinese New Year

Incense Burning Boom in Chinese New Year: What It Reveals About China’s Spiritual Needs and Church’s Role

The growing trend of young people burning incense reflects their spiritual needs to some extent. Faced with the pressures and challenges of real life, some turn to traditional folk rituals to seek comfort and strength. Some churches and Christians have reflected on the deeper spiritual needs behind this phenomenon, emphasizing the importance of addressing young people’s real-life struggles.

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.
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