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Two Causes for Declining Youth Fellowships: Insights from Dialogue With Ministry Leader

Brother Paul, leader of a youth fellowship in Eastern China with over 20 years of experience, summarized two key factors contributing to the decline of youth ministry: "Young people are shaped by the culture in this soil... naturally, youth ministry has declined."

Returning Home for Chinese New Year: Coal Gone, People Left, Church Remains

Next to our village was another formed by the families of coal mine workers. Alongside it was the busiest street in the area, filled with various street foods, clothes, and necessities for the new year. At the end of this street was the church where I had been attending Sunday services since childhood.

When a Pastor Lifts Up the Church

Some ministers need the support of the church, while some can provide for the church. Pastor Zhou is the latter kind who has revived a church that was on the verge of shut-down.
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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.
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TESTIMONIES

A Christian’s Conversion Story Started With 'Free Meals'

Brother Dai has lived and worked for 19 years in a metropolis over 600 kilometers from his hometown. Here, his conversion journey began, giving him a new direction in life. From then on, his full focus is firmly fixed on Christ, and his attention no longer wanders. He relies on Him to overcome the ups and downs of life.
ACADEMICS

CGST Lecture Series: Dr. Darrell Jackson Examines Migration and Theology

Migrant theologian Rev. Dr. Darrell Jackson delivered a lecture titled “Kinesis, Diaspora, and the Uncertainties of Theology” at the Chinese Graduate School of Theology (CGST) on January 24. He argued that migration is not merely a peripheral issue but is deeply embedded in the narrative of the Christian Church, influencing its development and mission.
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES

Gather25 Announces First Wave of International Line-Up For Groundbreaking Global Event

Gather25, a trailblazing global gathering of Christians founded by Jennie Allen, has unveiled the first of its contributors for the upcoming event in 2025. Featuring a multi-denominational, international line up of Christian teachers, storytellers and prayer guides from six continents, Gather25 aims to showcase powerful stories of how God is transforming communities and hearts around the world.
ISSUES

From Broken to Renewed: Jesus' Example of Healing the Socially Abandoned

Today, the protagonist of this article, Alicia Tappan, embodies this "from margin to renewal" mission through her personal experience and faith. Through her Survivor Led Solutions, she helps survivors of human trafficking and other forms of trauma, guiding them out of pain, rebuilding their lives, and finding new hope.
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Photos of Churches in China Celebrating Lantern Festival

The Lantern Festival, observed on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month in the Chinese calendar and coinciding with the full moon, marks the conclusion of the Chinese New Year. This year, the festival falls on February 12. This photo collection tells how churches across China hosted Lantern Festival celebrations, blending tradition with faith through gatherings, performances, and acts of fellowship.

Churches Across China Greets Chinese New Year With Traditional Practices

In commeration of the 2025 Spring Festival, churches across China embraced the tradition by hosting events to write and distribute Spring Festival couplets and blessing characters. This photo collection captures the celebrations and meaningful cultural practices during this festive season.
Church & Ministries

Rev. Dai Lizhen, Shanghai's First Female Pastor After Church Reopening, Dies at 106

Rev. Dai Lizhen, one of the first pastors ordained after the reopening of churches in Shanghai and the city's first female pastor in this new era, passed away at her home last Friday at the age of 106.

Seminary Students’ Communication Meeting on Sinicization of Christianity Held in Shanghai

Last Friday, Shanghai CC&TSPM held a winter vacation study and exchange meeting for current seminary students at the Shanghai Christian Sinicization Practice Center. The theme was the Sinicization of Christianity, and 24 seminary students attended the meeting.
World

From Spiritual Haven to Community Beacon: The Missionary Journey of Pensacola Korean Methodist Church

In 2014, Pastor Hand Pyo Kim, then serving a large Korean church in Ohio, visited Pensacola, Florida. During his visit, he learned about the lives and faith of the local Korean diaspora.

Online Book Launch: Beyond the Academy – Lived Asian Public Theology of Religions

An online book launch event was held to celebrate the release of Dr. David Moe's latest work, Beyond the Academy: Lived Asian Public Theology of Religions, which argues that public theology must move beyond academic discourse to engage with grassroots Christian communities, particularly in Asia.
China

Reasons for Declining Attendance in Urban Churches During Chinese New Year

A Christian who has stayed in a city for the first time during the Chinese New Year noticed that the number of people attending the urban churches during the festival is small, with some churches having only a quarter of their original number, and midweek fellowships also being suspended.

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.
Culture

Reimagining the 'JESUS' Film: Jennifer Huff on Its Timeless Impact and Future Vision

Currently serving as the communication coordinator for her.BIBLE, a ministry of Cru offering an audio Bible in the New Living Translation voiced entirely by women in diverse and comforting tones, Jennifer Huff, the daughter of the JESUS film's producer Paul Eshleman, shared her thoughts on the enduring relevance of I Just Saw Jesus and "JESUS" film, and how the reimagined version might shape the faith of a new generation.

A Daughter's Perspective: Jennifer Huff Reflects on Her Father Paul Eshleman’s Ministry and Legacy

China Christian Daily interviewed Jennifer Huff, Eshleman’s daughter, and author of the new foreword of I Just Saw Jesus. From a daughter’s perspective, Huff shared personal insights into her father’s remarkable ministry, unwavering faith, and the profound impact he had on her life.
Opinion

Readers' New Year Blessings to Chinese Christians

As China is celebrating the annual Chinese New Year across the country, our dear readers have given their heartfelt prayers and words to encourage Chinese Christians in this new year.

From Magdeburg to Bethlehem and Back On the Advent Pilgrimage of Illusion Loss, in Defence of Our Festive Culture

A reflection on the terrorist attack in Magdeburg.
LIFE

Wedding at Cana: How Embarrassment of ‘No Wine’ Turned into Joy of ‘Fine Wine’?

Everyone will face moments of running out of wine. If we turn our hearts and minds to Jesus, we will discover his presence in all things—he is right here. He can turn the embarrassment of "no wine" into the blessing of "fine wine."

An Easter Prayer

A touching Easter Prayer from a devoted Christian who is a writer and a Poet