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East China Youth Leader Shares Two Keys to Attracting Young People to Church

rother Joshua, who leads the youth fellowship at a church in East China, identifies two key elements of drawing in young people—initial attraction and sustained attraction, both of which are crucial. While it is important to first connect with young people in ways that resonate with them, he emphasizes that it is ultimately the truth that nurtures and builds their lives.
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Junjun’s Faith Journey: From Deep Darkness to a Life of Light

Her journey from being a child reluctantly sent away by her biological parents to a troubled youth who dropped out of school and struggled with depression, from achieving career success at a young age to eventually dedicating her life to serving God, reads like a redemptive story authored by God Himself.

Psychology Can Be Church's 'Spiritual X-Ray', Says Pastor

Through a ministry grounded in listening, empathy, and guidance, Pastor Li’s church has helped believers address many real-life challenges while also placing a strong emphasis on leading them back to faith. He emphasized that psychology is merely a tool, while the ultimate goal is to guide people to turn back to God.
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In Pictures: Graduation Season at Seminaries in China

This photo collection highlights memorable moments from various graduation ceremonies held across theological seminaries in China during June 2025

Resting Place of Faith: Li Lang Holy Mountain

Li Lang Holy Mountain dates back to the mid-19th century, when the church purchased Anmoling Mountain from Li Lang to serve as a sacred burial ground for deceased Christians.

Pastors' Voice: Churches Need Basic Psychological Knowledge—But Not All of It

As mental health issues rise across China, some pastors are rethinking the church’s approach to emotional and psychological struggles, advocating for basic psychological knowledge while warning against overreliance on it.

Zhejiang CC&TSPM Convenes Meeting to Standardize Church Management

On June 19, Zhejiang Provincial CC&TSPM convened its ninth chairpersons and presidents meeting at Sicheng Church in Hangzhou, with a focus on the standardized management of church venues and personnel.

Celebrating Fathers — Pastor Bert Pretorius

As South Africa prepares to celebrate Father’s Day, we are faced with the sobering contradiction between the ideal and the reality. On the one hand, Father’s Day is meant to honour the gift and calling of fatherhood. It is a time when we give thanks for the men who lead, protect, nurture, and build strong families, which are the foundational building blocks of our society. Yet, in a country plagued by some of the highest rates of gender-based violence (GBV) in the world, this day often exposes a painful truth: the absence, silence, and abdication of fathers is a national crisis where women and children are paying the price.

Biblical Scholar: Trauma Narratives in Hebrew Bible Require Critical Evaluation in Asian Context

Prof. Sonia Wong explores how biblical trauma narratives might serve as pastoral resources for Asian contexts while emphasizing the need for critical evaluation.

How Religion Shapes International Relations: Fudan University Forum Focuses on U.S. Elections, Vatican Diplomacy, Middle East Dynamics

The sub-forum “Religion and International Relations After the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election” explored how religion influences diplomatic agendas and global politics amid current great power rivalries.

Urgent Blood Donations Needed for Dr. Milton Wan, Theologian Battling Leukemia

Dr. Milton Wan Wai-yiu, a respected theologian at the Divinity School of Chung Chi College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, has been diagnosed with leukemia and is in urgent need of blood donations as he undergoes treatment in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province.

New Book Explores Spatial Narrative of Lutheran Seminaries in Early Republic of China

The Christian Culture Research Series has recently released a new academic work titled A Study on the Spatial Narrative of Christian Higher Education in the Late Qing Dynasty and Early Republic of China by Professor Liu Ping.

New Archival Volume on Finnish Lutheran Mission in China Released

A new book named Archival Materials on the Missionary Activities of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland in China (Volume 1) was published in May.

Biblical Social Justice System as Practiced by the Chinese Church

Biblical justice is not a modern concept. It is as old as the Bible and rooted in the very character of God. The Chinese church has demonstrated that biblical social justice can be practiced in a quieter yet powerful way.

Proposal for Establishing Church Libraries

A church library’s function goes far beyond simple reading. It is another field for nurturing believers and pastors, and it forms a Christian knowledge service system.

Christmas Reflection: Meaning of Faith for Christians

Despite numerous participations in worship and ministries, believers can still reflect on the question, "What does faith truly mean to me?"

The Power of Silent Prayer After Sermon

A church in southern China has recently updated its service process. A significant change encourages the congregation to offer a silent prayer before departing after the pastor's benediction.