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No House, No Car, No Bride: Economic Plight of China's Young Clergy

Zibu's story is a microcosm of the survival status of a generation of Chinese preachers. In a world that increasingly values immediate satisfaction and material security, Zibu's waiting is a difficult, solitary, yet powerful testimony. He stands as a question mark to the modern age: Is there still room for a faith that relies solely on God's provision?

A Village Church Where 'God Reigns' via Prayer, Service

A soft glow from a cross illuminates a remote Chinese village, while congregants gather to pray and worship. For nearly twenty years, this church has pursued one vision: a community where God truly reigns.

In Northern China, TCM Clinic Becomes Worship Space for Scattered Believers After the Pandemic

In a small TCM clinic tucked inside a northern China courtyard, Pastor Wang has founded a weekly gathering where scattered workplace Christians find an unlikely sanctuary. “We want a group of Christians who truly have the Lord in their lives,” he said.

In a Church With Few Pastors, Small Groups Step In

As many Chinese churches struggle to care for large congregations with few pastors, one medium-sized church is turning to small groups to build closer relationships and strengthen pastoral care.

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Nanjing Union Theological Seminary Lectures on Chinese Bible Translations

Guangdong Centennial Church Dedicates New Building, Marks 160th Anniversary

On January 3, Shiguang Church in Jieyang held a dedication ceremony for its new building, coinciding with the church's 160th anniversary.

National Seminary Hosts Lecture on AI Applications, Ethical Boundaries

On December 31, Nanjing Union Theological Seminary hosted a special lecture titled "Artificial Intelligence: Applications in Teaching and Research and Its Ethical Boundaries."

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Bridging Life and Faith Through Memorials: A Ministry Group in Western China

In Hong Kong, Pastor Swaps Pews for Boxing Pads to Reach a Generation That Left the Church

In a city of relentless pressure and shrinking spaces, a millennial pastor in Hong Kong is dismantling the walls of the traditional church. His sanctuary has no pews, only weights—and the congregation comes to sweat and pray.

In Northern China, TCM Clinic Becomes Worship Space for Scattered Believers After the Pandemic

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'Battle for Human Heart': Pastor's 35-Year Journey of Ministry

Chinese House Church Minister Finds Rhythm to Serve God for a Lifetime

Rejecting burnout-driven ministry, Caleb lives by a simple conviction: faithfulness grows through rhythm, rest, and relationships. By prioritizing family and turning off his phone, his home church reflects a long-distance walk with God, not a race for results.

'God Speaks With Shandong Accent': Artist Uncovers Regional Roots of the Chinese Bible

After studying various editions of the Chinese Bible for years, Li has uncovered a surprising linguistic lineage: many of the scriptural terms now considered standard in the Chinese Union Version (CUV) actually originated from the colloquial speech of Shandong province.

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Pastor: How Should the Church Nurture Workplace Believers?

Believers Reflect on Missionaries in China

From Alopen in the Tang dynasty to modern missionaries, countless men and women brought the Gospel to China, leaving lasting marks in education, healthcare, and society. Their legacy, however, is complex—shaped by faithful service, cultural exchange, and the entanglements of history.

When Ministry Becomes Self-Validation: Billy's Awakening from 'Doing' to 'Being'

Brother Billy’s journey from relentless doing to authentic being reveals the hidden cost of busyness in modern Christian life.

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Roundtable: Reflecting on Holy Week and New Trends in Chinese Church

Roundtable: How Should Pastors Maintain Integrity Between Serving the Church and Engaging in Business?

Since China's reform and opening-up, its rapid socioeconomic development has been widely recognized. On one hand, people enjoy the convenience brought about by advancements in material goods and technology. On the other hand, a unique group, pastors living in top-tier cities, face immense challenges and tests in life.

Roundtable: How to Effectively Pass Down the Faith?

Faith inheritance is something that every Christian should take seriously. Several pastors, preachers, and believers emphasize the role of family, personal examples, and the church in nurturing faith.

church leaders

Chinese Pastor Promotes Catholic Devotion Among Protestant Churches

Old Life in 21st-Century World: The Unwavering Faith of Rural Pastor Couple

Living on just 900 RMB (approx. $125 USD) a month, a rural pastor and his wife have spent decades serving God in conditions that seem forgotten by the modern world. From battling illness in a damp "insect zoo" of a home to driving a passenger tricycle for survival, their lives are marked by sacrificial love.

Chinese Pastor Leaves Medical Career for Ministry After Reflecting on Life, Calling

A pastor in his 40s from northern China said he chose full-time ministry after realizing that God seeks “soldiers of the kingdom, not an army of people struck down by cancer,” a conviction shaped by his work in the medical field and the sudden illnesses of colleagues.

church stories

7 Years of 'Slow Growth': House Church Nutures Faith in Ordinary Homes

A Village Church Where 'God Reigns' via Prayer, Service

A Life Lived in Love: The Faith of 102-Year-Old Grandma Chen

Though uneducated and living her whole life in a small rural village, Grandma Chen never used the phrase "walking the path," she lived it through the food she brought to a mentally disadvantaged man, the cotton she gave to the family in need, and the steps she took in the rain.

No House, No Car, No Bride: Economic Plight of China's Young Clergy

A Village Church Where 'God Reigns' via Prayer, Service

In Northern China, TCM Clinic Becomes Worship Space for Scattered Believers After the Pandemic

In a Church With Few Pastors, Small Groups Step In

Nanjing Union Theological Seminary Lectures on Chinese Bible Translations

Guangdong Centennial Church Dedicates New Building, Marks 160th Anniversary

National Seminary Hosts Lecture on AI Applications, Ethical Boundaries

Bridging Life and Faith Through Memorials: A Ministry Group in Western China

In Hong Kong, Pastor Swaps Pews for Boxing Pads to Reach a Generation That Left the Church

In Northern China, TCM Clinic Becomes Worship Space for Scattered Believers After the Pandemic

'Battle for Human Heart': Pastor's 35-Year Journey of Ministry

Chinese House Church Minister Finds Rhythm to Serve God for a Lifetime

'God Speaks With Shandong Accent': Artist Uncovers Regional Roots of the Chinese Bible

Pastor: How Should the Church Nurture Workplace Believers?

Believers Reflect on Missionaries in China

When Ministry Becomes Self-Validation: Billy's Awakening from 'Doing' to 'Being'

Roundtable: Reflecting on Holy Week and New Trends in Chinese Church

Roundtable: How Should Pastors Maintain Integrity Between Serving the Church and Engaging in Business?

Roundtable: How to Effectively Pass Down the Faith?

Chinese Pastor Promotes Catholic Devotion Among Protestant Churches

Old Life in 21st-Century World: The Unwavering Faith of Rural Pastor Couple

Chinese Pastor Leaves Medical Career for Ministry After Reflecting on Life, Calling

7 Years of 'Slow Growth': House Church Nutures Faith in Ordinary Homes

A Village Church Where 'God Reigns' via Prayer, Service

A Life Lived in Love: The Faith of 102-Year-Old Grandma Chen

The Three-Self Principles: Origin and Its Chinese Version

Theological Education Sunday in Chinese Churches

'A Theological Bridge Builder': Yale University Professor Miroslav Volf on Faith, Embrace, and a Life Worth Living

Pastor: How Should the Church Nurture Workplace Believers?

Israel’s Economy at a Turning Point: From Shock to Momentum, Looking Toward the Year of the Horse

'Battle for Human Heart': Pastor's 35-Year Journey of Ministry

National Seminary Hosts Lecture on AI Applications, Ethical Boundaries

Chinese Pastor Promotes Catholic Devotion Among Protestant Churches

'Walking Through the Valley': A Chinese Christian Counselor’s Journey of Faith, Healing, and Ministry