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.

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.

A Christian Times survey of 12 Chinese house church pastors reveals mixed views on whether the number of Christians in China is growing, declining, or plateauing, with many highlighting a shift toward quality-focused development over numerical expansion.

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.

Before dawn in Haozhou, Anhui Province, hundreds gathered at the historic Wobei Church for a 5:30 a.m. Sunday service, where a powerful sermon urged believers to live out a genuine, fruit-bearing faith.

Though the Tomb-Sweeping Day has just passed, many Christians approach this traditional Chinese festival with a different perspective, carrying hope and spiritual legacy while remembering the deceased.

For over a decade, YMCA Bavaria, Germany has been fostering meaningful connections with its counterparts in China, strengthening ties through youth exchanges, cultural programs, and faith-based dialogues. Michael Götz, general secretary of YMCA Bavaria, recently shared insights on this enduring partnership and the organization’s recent visit to China.

During a conversation with my mother at home during Chinese New Year, she mentioned her experience serving with a fellow villager, Mrs. Luo. In rural churches, daily operations and worship services largely depend on the dedication of devout believers. From my memory, Mrs. Luo and my mother were among the key members, often serving together.

Next to our village was another formed by the families of coal mine workers. Alongside it was the busiest street in the area, filled with various street foods, clothes, and necessities for the new year. At the end of this street was the church where I had been attending Sunday services since childhood.

Pastors should consider the actual situation and needs of the congregation, reasonably arranging the sermon’s duration and content so that believers can receive the greatest spiritual blessings within a limited time.