"I know that our sisters and brothers in China also pray for us here in Norway," wrote Rev. Johan T. Johansen, son of a Norwegian missionary to China. "By continuing the contact both ways, praying for each other, we hope that new generations will carry on our relationships to the glory of God's Kingdom."
For the Christian community in China, the year 2025 saw a diverse array of new church dedications. These projects, ranging from rural sanctuaries to urban landmarks, reflect a changing landscape where the church is increasingly adapting to local culture, urban planning requirements, and the need for standardized venues.
In 2025, the global church bid farewell to many significant figures. For the church in China, we said goodbye to centenarian pioneers who carried the torch through the tumultuous 20th century, cultural scholars who bridged faith and society, and grassroots pastors who wrestled with theology in the soil of the local church.
From the ancient tale of Guo Ju burying his son to modern family tragedies, the child has often been treated as a possession rather than an individual. How can faith redeem this broken family dynamic?
For Pastor Jason Kim, the journey to Shanghai was never meant to be a marathon. When he first arrived in the winter of 2007 with his family, the plan was simple: survive one year, claim the experience, and return to the familiar comforts of the United States. He did not know the language, he did not know the culture, and he certainly did not expect to stay.
Shanghai offers a vibrant, legally established network of international fellowships. Whether you prefer the solemnity of a historic cathedral with pipe organ music or the energy of a modern band in a hotel ballroom, there is a place for you. To help you navigate, China Christian Daily has compiled this practical guide to the city's major Protestant foreign affairs worship services.
The footage, known today as “Color Old Ankang (1947),” is regarded as the first color documentary filmed in China. Shot by Norwegian missionary Karl Mortensen using a Kodak 16mm camera, the film offers a rare and vibrant window into the daily lives, religious activities, and social customs of Ankang just two years before the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
The "Starry Night Before Christmas 2025", a two-night open-air concert organized by Artists' Home, a Christian Fellowship for actors in Hong Kong, is set to take place on December 23 and 24 at the AXA x WONDERLAND in West Kowloon. While the event celebrates the organization's milestone 40th anniversary, it arrives at a time when the city is still reeling from a recent tragic fire in Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court.