"Seen from the air, the construction resembles a cross on the ground," as stated during the dedication ceremony of the Binjiang Church in Jiangsu Province after eight-year construction.
Every morning, like clockwork, the devotional reflections of the 76-year-old Pastor Zhang—consisting of Scriptures, meditations, and prayers—pop up in the instant messenger chat without fail.
On April 13, the youth fellowship of Hongde Church in Shanghai staged an immersive drama titled “From Jerusalem to Calvary,” depicting the events of Jesus' final week before his crucifixion.
"When I was a child, my mother told me that I could pray in any situation, and that was how the seed of faith was planted in my heart," shared Brother Pan, who continued to pray every night despite experiencing three romantic setbacks.
Heretical organizations leverage AI technology to create hymns, images, and digital figures, using online media to attract followers. In contrast, registered churches in China have a limited digital presence.
Since March 4, Mochoulu Church in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, has resumed its on-site Tuesday afternoon worship services, which had been suspended during the pandemic.
Rev. Rick Richardson points out that for some non-believers, "Belonging comes before believing." As Chinese churches grapple with aging congregations and declining youth attendance, relational evangelism offers a promising way to engage newcomers effectively.
A pastor once said that you cannot buy genuine intercession. Through the love of Christ, we have the heart of an intercessor, transcending our limitations. In places unknown to you, many people are praying for you.
"You can feel whether a church is healthy or not if you stay there," said Pastor Wang of a church in City A. "You can get a feeling of happiness here in my church, as it is a place where you can settle down and enjoy being here to worship with communion with each other."
"Ten years to grow a tree, a hundred years to cultivate a person." It takes ten years for a tree to grow, but how long does it take to establish a church rooted in a community? Pastor Xie and his wife have spent ten years doing just that.