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Worship Leader: How Should We View Different Worship Styles in the Chinese Church?

"Churches in mainland China have been shaped by historical and cultural constraints, leading to relatively conservative worship styles. Conservatism itself is not wrong, but it does not justify dismissing the worship explorations of other regions. Similarly, churches abroad—especially in developed countries—should not easily assume that the generally conservative worship style of Chinese churches is incorrect. God is the God of all nations and peoples, and He delights in diverse expressions of praise," said a season worship minister.
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Interview With Great-Grandson: Walter Henry Medhurst, Who Led the Delegates' Version Bible Translation, Paved Way for Future China Missionary Work

John Holliday, the great-grandson of Walter Henry Medhurst, wrote a book titled Mission to China: The Life of Walter Henry Medhurst to recount the 40 years of the ancestral missionary’s traveling and engaging with the Chinese communities across Asia. In an exclusive interview with China Christian Daily, Holliday shared about his book and Medhurst’s mission work in China and the Chinese diaspora.
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Weihai Church Marks 20 Years

From May 27 to 29, Fumen Church in Weihai City, Shandong Province, held a retreat and thanksgiving ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary of its dedication.
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Photos: Churches in China Celebrate Dragon Boat Festival

This photo collection captures how churches and Christian communities across China celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival in late May.

Musical on the Book of Ruth Premieres at Shenzhen Church

This photo collection features highlights from a musical drama based on the Book of Ruth, staged by Qiaocheng Church in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on May 10.

Pastor: What You Rehearse by Faith Becomes Reality in Your Life

"Our lives are like a rehearsal for eternity," a pastor said, urging Christians to rehearse eternity by faith—transforming weakness into strength and maturing in faith to reach completeness.

Jiangyin Church Celebrates Pentecost with Worship and Praise

On June 8, Pentecost Sunday, Chengbei Church in Jiangyin City, Jiangsu Province, held an evening worship and praise service to commemorate the coming of the Holy Spirit.

WEA Statement on Concerns Raised Regarding 2025 General Assembly in Seoul

The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) deeply values the unity and theological orthodoxy of the global evangelical community. Therefore, we are profoundly concerned by both the content of recent statements and the way the Christian Council of Korea (CCK) has called into question the WEA’s theological, governance and moral integrity and practice in a public forum, especially without first approaching the leadership directly to discuss their concerns.

'The Church in Africa Must Lead the Rest of Us,' Pastor Rick Warren Tells Assembly of African Evangelical Leaders

Pastor Rick Warren, internationally known author of The Purpose Driven Life and The Purpose Driven Church, addressed the General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA) via livestream on Wednesday, calling on African evangelical leaders to take the lead in completing the global mission of the Church.

Christian Theology and Ritual in Tang China: Researcher Reveals Lost Religious Community Through Ancient Artifacts

Fudan University researcher Dr. Xie Dingjian traces the story of "Jingjiao", showing how Persian Christians translated the Trinity using Buddhist concepts and carved their faith into Chinese stone monuments over 1,000 years ago.

Postgraduate Student in Psychology Recovered From Depression by Encountering God

Bowei, once a postgraduate student in psychology, failed to treat himself, although he attempted many methods. He spent a large sum of money on treatment, but his illness got increasingly worse. In desperation, God's salvation came to this young man, and he was healed.

Endings and Everlastingness: Cultural and Theological Views on What Lies Beyond

Professors Wang Zhongjiang and Zeng Qingbao lecture on "Death and Eternal Life," contrasting ancient Chinese pursuits of immortality with Christian theological understandings of resurrection and hope.

Sage & Saint: A Dialogue on Ideals of Virtue in Confucian and Christian Thought

Scholars at Hong Kong Baptist University's Logos Forum compared the Confucian "junzi" with the Christian "believer" ideals, uncovering parallels and distinctions in how both traditions offer ideal personhood and moral cultivation.

Voice: What Should the Church Do in the Age of Advanced Artificial Intelligence?

Perhaps the greatest gift AI can offer to the church is to bring us back to the very foundation of our faith: when all external technologies and packaging are stripped away, could what remains be a heart that earnestly looks to the Lord alone?

Learn From Pope Francis’ Humility While Remembering Him

While we focus on the deceased pontiff and honor him, we need to learn from his servanthood and apply it to our daily ministry and life.

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.