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Beyond the Pulpit: The Quiet Givings and Gains of Pastoral Families

In this ministry known as a “calling,” we often focus on those at the forefront, while overlooking the group standing silently behind them—their families. They have given up personal boundaries, private space, and the leisure of ordinary family life, yet in return, they have found a rare and often unspoken warmth. Today, we step into the lives of these people who, though unordained, are equally called and sent.

Testimony: In a Superstition Rampant Village, I Chose Jesus

While the place has long since been transformed by urban expansion, an elderly Christian still vividly remembers those lively scenes when forty to fifty people crammed in a courtyard, listening to the sermons and singing hymns, whereas he, sitting on a small stool, unable to resist sleepiness, kept dozing off.

Experienced Pastor Urges Churches to Reform Outdated Concepts and Practices

Amid the ever-changing tides of the times, should the church also adapt to keep pace? Pastor Chen, who has long served in an urban church in northern China, candidly noted that many traditional church practices once regarded as “spiritual” have become outdated and, in some cases, obstacles to the church’s healthy development.
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Faith in Hymns, Witness in Words: Reflections on Sacred Music Ministry by Sun Zhipeng

Brother Sun Zhipeng has devoted many years to collecting, organizing, and writing about sacred music. His works include Notes on the Lyrics of The Chinese New Hymnal, An Introduction to The Chinese New Hymnal, and Historical Background and Reference Materials on the Supplement to The Chinese New Hymnal. He also shares his reflections and biblical insights through online platforms and published writings. This article explores his journey and reflections on his ministry in sacred music and the written word.
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TESTIMONIES

Fall and Renewal: From Riches to the Streets to Serving the Homeless

Few would imagine that such a gentle and unassuming man had once endured great hardships, wandering the city streets during his most difficult days, braving countless cold nights alone, and surviving by scavenging. Today, though still a man of few words, Brother Zhang testifies to life-transforming grace through something as simple as a kettle of hot water and a cup of tea offered in service.
ACADEMICS

Prof. Drecoll Lectures on Basil of Caesarea's Literal Exegesis of Gen. 1

Prof. Drecoll explains that Basil of Caesarea's exegesis of Genesis 1 was developed to counter both speculative allegorical interpretations and attempts to use the text as a scientific textbook. Basil's method was to ground interpretation in the literal meaning of the text, using the observable created world as a pathway to foster admiration for a Creator whose substance is unknowable but whose attributes are revealed through His works.
ISSUES

8 Unhealthy Tendencies That Hinder Church Revival

The Protestant churches of China have been growing like a new sprout breaking through the soil, well sown and well harvested, since the resumption of gatherings in the 1980s, but in recent years, this splendid original scene seems to have been shadowed, and church development appears to have reached a growth ceiling. I believe that eight unhealthy tendencies hinder church revival.
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Interview With Robert and Linda Banks: Australian Missionary Sophie Sackville Newton’s Legacy in the Province of the Dragon

Light of Reverence: Inside the New Changle Chengguan Church in Fuzhou

Changle Chengguan Church in Fuzhou, newly completed in 2024, presents a modern worship space that unites Chinese and Western design elements with the theme of the "Light of Reverence."

Photo: Scripture Copying Works Displayed at Beijing Chongwenmen Church

The Scripture Copying Fellowship of Chongwenmen Church in Beijing recently showcased selected works completed by its members during the second quarter of 2025. This gallery features highlights from the fellowship’s latest achievements.
Church & Ministries

Experienced Pastor Urges Churches to Reform Outdated Concepts and Practices

Amid the ever-changing tides of the times, should the church also adapt to keep pace? Pastor Chen, who has long served in an urban church in northern China, candidly noted that many traditional church practices once regarded as “spiritual” have become outdated and, in some cases, obstacles to the church’s healthy development.

Harvest Thanksgiving in China: From Missionary Origins to Local Celebrations

Introduced by Western missionaries in the 19th century, the Harvest Festival Service was embraced by Chinese churches, resonating with local harvest traditions in the agrarian society. Revived since the 1980s, it now flourishes with vibrant Chinese cultural expressions.
World

WEA Welcomes African Advocates for a UN 'Geneva Human Rights Experience'

In September, the WEA Geneva Office had the pleasure to welcome Ms. Ngozi Edmond, Head of Advocacy and Humanitarian Affairs for the Nigeria Evangelical Fellowship (NEF), and Rev. Samuel Munyiri, Anglican Priest from Kenya, collaborating with the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA) in the context of the Global Children’s Forum.

Korean Pastor Jung Min Kim Calls for Gospel Recovery at Fourth Impact Asia Alliance Summit

On September 30, during the fourth Impact Asia Alliance (IAA) Summit, Rev. Jung Min Kim from South Korea preached on the theme “Recovery of the Gospel,” sharing what true gospel recovery means and reminding attendees of the essence of the gospel.
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Testimony: In a Superstition Rampant Village, I Chose Jesus

While the place has long since been transformed by urban expansion, an elderly Christian still vividly remembers those lively scenes when forty to fifty people crammed in a courtyard, listening to the sermons and singing hymns, whereas he, sitting on a small stool, unable to resist sleepiness, kept dozing off.

30 Years Ago, Chinese Protestant Women Leaders Took Part in the UN Women’s Conference in Beijing

As the recent Global Leaders' Meeting on Women concluded in Beijing, Cao Shengjie, the first woman president of the China Christian Council, recalled how she and other Christian fellows joined more than 17,000 participants from 189 countries and regions at the historic Fourth World Conference on Women, in Beijing, 30 years ago.
Culture

Liu Yaming's 'Life Portrait' Exhibition Opens in Shanghai: Observing Collective Life via Individual Portraits

The exhibition presents 21 self-portraits created between 1995 and 2024. Liu explained that each portrait embodies a different version of himself, enabling him to explore and understand various facets of his identity.

Christian Artist Daozi Dies at 69 Following Battle With Leukemia

On September 1, 2025, Daozi, contemporary art critic, painter, poet, artist, and professor at the Academy of Arts & Design at Tsinghua University, passed away in Beijing from leukemia at the age of 69.
Opinion

Remembering Dr. James Dobson: A Chinese Preacher’s Reflections on Faith and Parenting

For Chinese readers, Dr. Dobson's legacy represents an alternative vision of education. In the midst of tensions between tradition and modernity, and between utilitarianism and faith, he offered a different path: the family is established by God, and the mission of parents is not only to raise children but also to guide them toward truth and help them grow into independent individuals.

Why Are More People Playing With Their Phones During Sunday Services?

We live in a world overflowing with information and distractions, but our hearts do not belong here, but in heaven. So next time you feel the urge to lower your head to check your phone in the church, pause for a second and ask yourself: “Right now, am I connecting with God, or connecting with the latest trend?”
LIFE

Deeper Joy of Palm Sunday

On the way home, the sunlight seemed especially radiant. I thought to myself, the next time someone asks why I’m joyful, I won’t just say, “Because I believe in Jesus.” I’ll tell them, “Because I know a Lord who died for me and rose again!” That is the source of my joy.

Travel Reflections: Korean Christians in the Fight for National Independence

March 1, 2024, marks the 105th anniversary of the 1919 Independence Movement of Korea. On the eve of this occasion, I had the opportunity to travel to Korea with a few friends for a historical pilgrimage. I visited the National Museum of Korea in central Seoul and the History Museum of Korean Christians at Soongsil University.