Chinese Churches Celebrate Bible Day With Diverse Activities
This year’s Bible Day, observed on December 8, featured the theme "Memorizing the Bible." Churches across China marked the occasion with a variety of activities.
Navigating Faith in a Digital Babylon: NextGen Pastor Shares Strategies for Discipling Digital Generations
Terry Parkman, NextGen pastor at River Valley Church, shared insights on how the church can effectively reach and disciple Gen Z and Gen Alpha in an interview with China Christian Daily. He emphasized the importance of tailored discipleship, biblical literacy, and cultural discernment in helping these digital generations navigate their faith in today’s rapidly changing world.
Bilingual Bible in Chinese, Zaiwa Launched in Yunnan
On November 29, Yunnan Provincial CC&TSPM held the "Launch Ceremony of the Bilingual Bible in the Standard Chinese and Zaiwa of Jingpo People" in Yingjiang County, Dehong Dai, and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture.
Jiangxi Pingxiang Christians Join 2024 World AIDS Day Campaign
On November 28, over 20 Christians from Pingxiang, Jiangxi Province, attended activities promoting awareness for World AIDS Day.
Busy Hands, Full Hearts: Preparing for Christmas at the Church
Wenzhou's Liushi Church Holds Christmas Play, Reenacts William Soothill’s Story
On December 22, Liushi Church, located in Wenzhou City—referred to as China’s Jerusalem—presented a reenactment of William Edward Soothill’s missionary work in the city during its Christmas worship service. The performance was delivered in the local dialect.
Localized Christmas Celebrations in China’s Three-Self Churches: Extended Duration, Regional Unity, Youth Engagement
Since Christmas Eve and Christmas Day fall on Tuesday and Wednesday this year, which are not public holidays, churches across the country schedule their celebrations throughout December.
5 Practices for Building a Healthy Church
Navigating Faith in a Digital Babylon: NextGen Pastor Shares Strategies for Discipling Digital Generations
Terry Parkman, NextGen pastor at River Valley Church, shared insights on how the church can effectively reach and disciple Gen Z and Gen Alpha in an interview with China Christian Daily. He emphasized the importance of tailored discipleship, biblical literacy, and cultural discernment in helping these digital generations navigate their faith in today’s rapidly changing world.
China Partner President: 'We Want Fellowship With Chinese Christians as Brothers and Sisters'
Erik Bürklin, president of China Partner and descendant of German missionaries to China, recalled his October trip to China, which marked a milestone in fostering international church connections and strengthening ties with China’s Christian community.
3 Key Practices for Effective Pastoral Ministry
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.
Efforts by Northern Church to Raise Male Members as Leaders
In many domestic churches where women predominate in both attendance and leadership, a northern church has dedicated a decade's effort to nurturing male members. Now men outnumber women in millennial leadership.
Western China Pastor Shares Insights on Nurturing 'Spiritual Giant Babies'
Pastor Adopted Two Girls from China: It's Biblical Mandate
Terry Parkman landed in China for the first time to adopt his first daughter. In October 2019, just before the COVID-19 lockdown, he and his wife Christina returned to adopt their second daughter. The couple’s commitment to adoption is rooted in God’s calling and their submission to Scripture.
NextGen Pastor’s Three Tips for Parents to Disciple Their Children: 'Be The Church They Go to'
Terry Parkman, a NextGen pastor at River Valley Church in Minneapolis, works primarily with Generation Z and Generation Alpha. He and his wife Christina are raising two daughters. Drawing from his personal experience, Parkman encourages parents to take responsibility for discipling their children, emphasizing that parents need to "be the church they go to."
Roundtable on Double Ninth Festival: Elderly Ministry in Aging Era
Father's Day Special: Exploring Men's Ministries in China
As the worldwide church celebrates Father's Day, the importance of fostering strong male leadership within the church becomes ever more significant. The Gospel Times, an online Chinese Christian newspaper, has spotlighted a range of innovative men's ministries aimed at empowering and supporting men in their faith journeys.
Roundtable: Holy Week Activities in Different Regions
During the recent Holy Week and Easter in 2024, after visiting churches in some provinces, editors of the Gospel Times shared similarities and differences in the activities they observed.
Service of 90-Y-O Minister: Growing Church From 6 Members to Thousands
Linfen Elder Who Established Over Ten Meeting Points Dies at 85
On November 5, a special memorial service was held in the Lvliang Mountains, west of Linfen in Shanxi, for Elder Yan Guiying, head of the Sixth Pastoral Area of Yaodu District Church, who went to be with the Lord in the early morning of October 29.
Pastor Yuan Wenhuan: Life Devoted to the Lord
Pastor Yuan Wenhuan, born in a small village in Longgu Town, Pei County, Jiangsu Province in 1900, was recognized as one of the pioneering pastors serving along the border between Jiangsu and Shandong provinces.
Attending Prayer Meeting at Shanghai Thanksgiving Church
3 Stories of Being Light, Salt in Workplace
Recently, I attended a meeting where I came into contact with a workplace group. The members were mostly in their thirties and forties, representing the backbone of workplace ministry in the church. When discussing workplace ministry, three believers shared their testimonies and perspectives.
Declining Rural Church Restores Vitality With Urban Support
In recent years, rural populations have been migrating to cities, leaving mostly elderly people in the countryside. Many rural churches are now facing decline and even closure. In these difficult circumstances, rural churches desperately need external help, and assistance from the municipal CC&TSPM and city churches is one of their few solutions.
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