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Experienced Pastor in Northern China Offers Five Insights for Effective Preaching

Pastor Shen, who has been engaged in ministry in northern China for more than two decades, shared his insights on effective preaching. He emphasized that a good sermon should have a clear central thread, incorporate interaction, relevant content, and personal experience, and be rooted in sound theology. Most importantly, he stressed the importance of continual practice to enhance the sermon’s resonance with the audience and better connect it to their daily lives.

'Pray With Us': Chinese Christians Share How the Global Church Can Support Them

For decades, the global Christian community has faithfully prayed for the church in China. From concerns over religious freedom to hopes for mission breakthroughs among unreached people groups, intercessors have stood in the gap for Chinese believers. Yet while prayer points have been many, the voices of Chinese Christians themselves are less often heard.

Reluctant to Serve? Pastor in Northern China Urges Support for Young Christians

Pastor Shen, a longtime minister in northern China, recently shared his insights into why many young people are reluctant to pursue ministry. Citing financial hardship and a lack of hope for the future, he urged church leaders to care for young believers as they would their own children—nurturing not only their spiritual growth but also responding to the real-life struggles they face.

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.

Is the Church Ready for the AI Era?

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.
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