Born into a modest and dysfunctional family, Sister Yang struggled with depression. With the support of her husband and her Christian faith, she overcame the illness and restored her marriage to a healthy, normal life.

Brother Zeng married a woman who was not a good match for his family background. To save his wife, who was suffering from depression, he took her to the church. Then, he came to believe even before his wife.

In contrast to the dilemma faced by churches, Pastor Zhao, who has served in a city in eastern China for years, is now facing the "trouble of happiness" - he is overwhelmed by an abundance of young people eager to serve full-time in ministry—so much so that he has had to turn some away.

In today's digital era, where networking and virtualization run deep, some argue that young people are reluctant to engage in social interactions. However, Pastor Zhao, who has spent over two decades ministering to young people in an eastern Chinese city, holds a different perspective: the church, family, and society have failed to foster a conducive environment.

For Christians, prayer is like spiritual breathing, making it essential to understand and practice it correctly. A seasoned Chinese elder highlights three "ridiculous" prayers as a reminder of how believers should pray properly.

Is theology only for pastors and ministers? How can ordinary Christians "enter" theological education? A church in Central China where Brother Han serves has a real case of theological education for middle-aged and elderly people.

Pastor Gao analyzed the reason for the decline of the traditional church system, emphasizing that the most crucial factor was that their past transregional mission work without stable financial support had not changed and evolved over time.

“Does the church care about workers? On a personal level, I think many leaders and pastors care deeply. However, the care and support system for workers is incomplete or poorly implemented," said Joshua, a full-time church workers who just earns an average monthly salary of around RMB 3,000.

In Elder Chen's view, young people nowadays generally don't like to pray. "They do pray, but prayer isn't as important to them as it is to our generation."

Whether through discipleship training or Sunday services, believers are encouraged to apply God’s word to their lives. A Yue acknowledged it was challenging to apply the teachings immediately. For those who struggle, she said, "Just come back and learn again. Practice until you succeed."