Beijing Church Marks Father's Day
On June 15, Father’s Day, Chongwenmen Church in Beijing held a themed event titled “Gifts for Dad” during its Sunday worship services.
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Lecture on Anti-Cult Held in Shanghai
Rev. Guo Feng, deputy secretary general of Shanghai CC&TSPM, delivered a special lecture themed "Resisting Heresy" at Moore Memorial Church.
160 Years of Gospel Mission: How Hudson Taylor’s Vision Continues Through OMF
OMF International marks 160 years since Hudson Taylor’s prayer launched a global mission to East Asia.
Scholar Reads Psalm 119 Through Lens of Post-Traumatic Reactions
Dr. Xi Li presents a reading of Psalm 119 that interprets its co-existing lament and wisdom elements as negative and positive post-traumatic reactions to trauma experienced by the psalm's speaker.
Rising Church Exclusion: Southern Worker Calls for Inclusive Reform
To address this, local churches must strive to attract staff from other regions, which requires reforms and innovation to make the church appealing to non-local workers.
Shanxi CC&TSPM Elects New Leadership
A new leadership team of Shanxi CC&TSPM was elected alongside with the approval of three documents on managing churches in Shanxi Province.
Scholar Examines Post-War Japanese Theological Dispute Over Divine Suffering
War trauma shaped contrasting theological responses in Japan, with Kitamori developing divine suffering theology rooted in Bushido aesthetics, while Noro defended divine impassibility through relational engagement, revealing practical theology's tension between cultural contextualization and doctrinal integrity when addressing collective trauma.
Pastor’s Health Product Sales Raise Doubts Amid Financial Struggles
Many preachers today face a similar predicament: full-time ministry often does not provide enough to sustain their families, yet taking on part-time work can raise doubts about their intentions. In fact, quite some urban pastors do hold side jobs, although most prefer to keep them discreet. Pastor Guo is one of them.
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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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Retired Pastor: 5 Common Misunderstandings in Christian Life
A retired pastor who served in full-time ministry for over four decades shared his insights on the issues arising during the development of churches in China, highlighting five common misunderstandings in Christian life.
Once Destroyed in Deadly Sichuan Earthquake, Jiangyou Church Completes Reconstruction
After 17 years of reconstruction, a centennial church in Sichuan Province that was destroyed during the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake has been rebuilt on original site.
Indonesian Researcher Links Volcanic Trauma in Southeast Asia to the Church in Revelation
Using Salim's hermeneutics and collective trauma theory, the study reinterprets biblical metaphors of "pillars," "open doors," and "trials" through the lens of Southeast Asian volcanic disasters, proposing that trauma-informed ministry must embody presence within suffering rather than escape from it.
Missionary’s Grandnephew Revisits Fuzhou to Honor Family’s Legacy in Women’s Education
"Kuliang Friend" Gordon Trimble, grandnephew of an American missionary working in China for more than 50 years, paid a recent visit to Fuzhou with his wife to recall the past history.
A Christian Perspective: Confronting the Rising 'Epidemic' of Loneliness Across Generations
Whether in Japan’s “healing-themed works” or China’s “Xiaoyi culture,” the shift from individualism to loneliness can lead either to depression and “severed family ties” or to healing and caring support of “Xiaoyi”. The key factor is the presence of understanding, acceptance, and love.
Four Churches in Shenzhen Join Hands for Blood Donation
On May 18, four churches in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, including Nanshan Church, Qiaocheng Church, Meinian Church, and Baishizhou Church, jointly organized a blood donation event.
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From Rejection to Embrace: A 'Newcomer’s' Encounters at Three Churches
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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’s Health Product Sales Raise Doubts Amid Financial Struggles
Many preachers today face a similar predicament: full-time ministry often does not provide enough to sustain their families, yet taking on part-time work can raise doubts about their intentions. In fact, quite some urban pastors do hold side jobs, although most prefer to keep them discreet. Pastor Guo is one of them.
Beijing Church Marks Father's Day
On June 15, Father’s Day, Chongwenmen Church in Beijing held a themed event titled “Gifts for Dad” during its Sunday worship services.
Scholar Examines Post-War Japanese Theological Dispute Over Divine Suffering
War trauma shaped contrasting theological responses in Japan, with Kitamori developing divine suffering theology rooted in Bushido aesthetics, while Noro defended divine impassibility through relational engagement, revealing practical theology's tension between cultural contextualization and doctrinal integrity when addressing collective trauma.
Indonesian Researcher Links Volcanic Trauma in Southeast Asia to the Church in Revelation
Using Salim's hermeneutics and collective trauma theory, the study reinterprets biblical metaphors of "pillars," "open doors," and "trials" through the lens of Southeast Asian volcanic disasters, proposing that trauma-informed ministry must embody presence within suffering rather than escape from it.
Memorial Exhibition for Nobel Laureate Pearl S. Buck Opens in Shanghai
An exhibition honoring Nobel laureate Pearl S. Buck, daughter of Southern Presbyterian missionaries, opened June 7 at Shanghai Library, highlighting her literary legacy and bridge-building between China and the West through nearly 200 exhibits.
Beyond East and West: John C. H. Wu's Faith, Scholarship, and Life
The remarkable life of John C. H. Wu reveals a journey from intellectual brilliance and inner conflict to a powerful spiritual synthesis that finally harmonized East and West within his own soul.
Endings and Everlastingness: Cultural and Theological Views on What Lies Beyond
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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.
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