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Building Bridges of Faith & Friendship: YMCA Bavaria's Journey With China

For over a decade, YMCA Bavaria, Germany has been fostering meaningful connections with its counterparts in China, strengthening ties through youth exchanges, cultural programs, and faith-based dialogues. Michael Götz, general secretary of YMCA Bavaria, recently shared insights on this enduring partnership and the organization’s recent visit to China.

Feeding Young Leaders in God's Will: A Pastor’s Discipleship Journey

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.

Interview With Deaf Ministry Leader: Strengthening the Roots Before Paving the Way

Wang Shengjun, an assistant pastor from a church in Anshan, Liaoning Province, is one such minister devoted to serving the deaf. He has been involved in this ministry since 2009, accompanying deaf believers for 16 years. Recently, Gospel Times spoke with Pastor Wang to gain insight into the spiritual lives of deaf Christians and to learn more about his current pastoral approach and reflections.

Building Bridges of Faith & Friendship: YMCA Bavaria's Journey With China

For over a decade, YMCA Bavaria, Germany has been fostering meaningful connections with its counterparts in China, strengthening ties through youth exchanges, cultural programs, and faith-based dialogues. Michael Götz, general secretary of YMCA Bavaria, recently shared insights on this enduring partnership and the organization’s recent visit to China.

Rural Church Chronicles: A Lesson from Mrs. Luo’s 'Exorcism'

During a conversation with my mother at home during Chinese New Year, she mentioned her experience serving with a fellow villager, Mrs. Luo. In rural churches, daily operations and worship services largely depend on the dedication of devout believers. From my memory, Mrs. Luo and my mother were among the key members, often serving together.

Missionary: Why Is It Difficult to Preach in Japan?

Japan has long been recognized as "hard soil" for the gospel and a "graveyard" for missionaries. Recently, Pastor Liu, a missionary from Japan, gave a lecture, hoping that more Christians would participate in cross-cultural missions, especially in Japan.

Roundtable on Double Ninth Festival: Elderly Ministry in Aging Era

In celebration of the annual Double Ninth Festival, the Gospel Times editorial team gathered to reflect on their experiences visiting churches across various regions in recent years. They discussed effective practices that churches have implemented to care for and lead their elderly believers, helping them bear fruit even in old age and “stay fresh and green.”

In Memory of Rev. Lin Shengben, China's Sacred Music Pioneer

China's sacred music pioneer Rev. Lin Shengben passed away in Shanghai at the age of 98 on March 6, 2025. The hymnal books he compiled filled the gap in the church's sacred music needs during the early years of the reform and opening-up, and the sacred music training class he initiated in Xiamen trained a large number of choir leaders for churches nationwide.

A Visit to Yunnan: How Does Renowned Miao Choir Celebrates Christmas?

In mid-December last year, a friend and I embarked on an early morning journey with anticipation for the Xiaoshuijing Farmers’ Choir in Yunnan Province, taking multiple modes of transportation to travel thousands of miles to this Miao village for their Christmas celebration.

Testimony: Jesus Saved My Life, Led Me to True Light

Although he had suffered a car accident, his health is now stronger than before the crash. He often says with emotion, "I used to think I found the path to light when I earned so much money in the world. Now I know that only when I found the Lord Jesus did I find true light."