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VOICE
Voice is a column of China Christian Daily to blow the prophetic horn to Chinese churches and Christians.

Celebrating Christmas in Chinese Churches: Sacredness, Cultural Adaptation, and Love

The expectations Chinese Christians have for Christmas activities, along with the church's festive practices, reveal three key characteristics of Christmas celebrations in Chinese churches: sanctity, upholding the core values of Christianity; cultural adaptation, connecting with the wider society to better witness the gospel; and the expression of love through fellowship and acts of charity.

Story: Encounter with God After Cancer

A 19-year-old young man was diagnosed with late-stage bone cancer in 2002, not soon after he began his career. After undergoing an amputation, his cancer was cured and has not recurred since. In his one-armed life, he encountered God and became a full-time pastor.

Interview: Insights From a Seasoned Pastor for Gen Z Ministers

Regards the challenges faced by young ministers in serving, pastor Huang, who has been serving for over twenty years since graduating from seminary shared his personal experiences, offering insights and encouragement to young theological graduates from Generation Z.

A Call for a New Era of Christian Cinema

For almost two decades, Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ was the highest-grossing R-rated film. This portrayal of Jesus Christ’s final hours resonated with audiences of various faiths worldwide–reaffirming what a Christian-driven narrative can do. Recently, that film has been dethroned by Deadpool and Wolverine, reflecting the evolving popular culture.

Pastors Need to Relearn How to Preach

Pastor Liu, who has been serving full-time in a church in a southern city for many years, voiced out that pastors need to relearn how to prepare a sermon.
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