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Q&A on Rules for the Implementation of the Provisions on the Administration of Religious Activities of Foreigners in the People's Republic of China

An NRAA official addressed questions from journalists regarding the recently published revision of the "Rules for the Implementation of the Provisions on the Administration of Religious Activities of Foreigners in the People's Republic of China."

Revised Rules on the Administation of Religious Activities for Foreigners in China Released, Effective May 1

China's National Religious Affairs Administration has recently issued an order announcing the newly revised "Rules for the Implementation of the Provisions on the Administration of Religious Activities of Aliens in the People's Republic of China," which will take effect on May 1, 2025.

National Seminary Recruits Doctoral Applicants in Pastoral Care

Nanjing Union Theological Seminary (NJUTS) has announced the recruitment of doctoral applicants in pastoral care for 2025. The three-year program, specializing in pastoral care and pastoral psychological counseling, awards a Doctor of Pastoral Care (D.Min.) degree.

Faith-Based Amity Foundation Aids Myanmar After Earthquake

Following the earthquake, the faith-based Amity Foundation has arrived in Myranmer to provide aid after a 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck the country on Friday. With thousands dead, injured, and missing, the faith-based humanitarian organization has dispatched relief teams and essential supplies to affected areas, focusing on emergency power, water, and sanitation support.
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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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From Broken to Renewed: Jesus' Example of Healing the Socially Abandoned

Today, the protagonist of this article, Alicia Tappan, embodies this "from margin to renewal" mission through her personal experience and faith. Through her Survivor Led Solutions, she helps survivors of human trafficking and other forms of trauma, guiding them out of pain, rebuilding their lives, and finding new hope.
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Holy Land Series-Episode 5: Neot Qedumim

Photos: Churches in China Mark Ash Wednesday

On March 5, churches across China marked Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, with worship services.

Photos: Churches in China Observe World Day of Prayer

Churches across China joined in the observance of the World Day of Prayer last week, an annual global movement led by Christian women from over 200 countries.
Church & Ministries

Training on Theological Thought Construction Held in Shanghai, Emphasizing Sinicization and Church Governance

From March 24 to 25, the Theological Thought Construction Preaching Team Training for the Chinese Christian community was held in Shanghai.

Pastor Introduces New Counseling to Help Young People Build Intimate Relationships for Marriage

A pastor with extensive experience in relationship counseling has observed that the primary barrier preventing young people from forming intimate relationships is their general lack of the necessary skills to build and sustain such connections, thus, he started a new model of group relationship counseling.
World

Faith-Based Amity Foundation Aids Myanmar After Earthquake

Following the earthquake, the faith-based Amity Foundation has arrived in Myranmer to provide aid after a 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck the country on Friday. With thousands dead, injured, and missing, the faith-based humanitarian organization has dispatched relief teams and essential supplies to affected areas, focusing on emergency power, water, and sanitation support.

‘Jesus Gave Us Only One Strategy: to Make Disciples’, Says Head of Movement Seeking to Raise More ‘Harvest Workers’

Amid growing concerns over a lack of discipleship in the global Church and the inability to keep pace with shifting demographics, Bishop Efraim Tendero, executive director of the Galilean Movement and former secretary general of the World Evangelical Alliance, convened a gathering of U.S.-based and international church and ministry leaders at Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA, from March 25–26.
China

Qiu Zhonghui, Chairman of Amity Foundation: 33 Years Dedicated to Helping Others With Love

On March 10, China Philanthropist magazine published an article titled "Qiu Zhonghui: Thirty-Three Years Dedicated to Helping Others with Love," honoring the Amity Foundation chairman as its "2024 Person of the Year."

China-U.S. Documentary 'Dear Kuliang' Traces Missionary Family’s History in Fuzhou

A China-U.S. co-production documentary "Dear Kuliang" premiered at the second Maritime Silk Road Documentary Film Festival held in Fujian Province, depicting the journey of how a missionary's descendants searched for their family stories in Fuzhou.
Culture

Chinese Handwritten Bible Scroll Recognized as Forbes World Record

A handwritten scroll of Bible calligraphy spanning more than 2,600 meters long has been recognized as the "Longest Xingkai Script Scroll of the Bible" by the Forbes World Records Certification.

Mission to China to Be Exhibited at London Book Fair 2025

Recounting the 40 years of Walter Henry Medhurst's traveling and engaging with communities across Southeast Asia and China, Mission to China: The Life of Walter Henry Medhurst will be showcased at the London Book Fair 2025 from March 11-13.
Opinion

Has the Growth of Christianity Ended in China or Will There Still Be a Revival?

Whether growth of Christianity in China has come to an end is subject to confirmation. But this is a wake-up call to Christians in China and all over the world. This report "Growth of Christianity in China May Have Come to an End" has given global Christians an assignment to prioritize China in the mandate of world evangelization.

The Figure of Nezha in My Eyes

Nezha is a significant figure in ancient Chinese mythology and religious traditions, appearing in popular TV series such as Journey to the West and Investiture of the Gods. In real life, Nezha is also revered as a protective deity, enshrined not only in temples and Taoist shrines but even in dedicated Nezha temples in some regions.
LIFE

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.

Wedding at Cana: How Embarrassment of ‘No Wine’ Turned into Joy of ‘Fine Wine’?

Everyone will face moments of running out of wine. If we turn our hearts and minds to Jesus, we will discover his presence in all things—he is right here. He can turn the embarrassment of "no wine" into the blessing of "fine wine."