At the Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order in Egypt, Dr. Mano Emmanuel of Colombo Theological Seminary (CTS) discussed with China Christian Daily how CTS is revising its curriculum to address AI, Gen Z pastoral care, and mental health, and shared her insights on honor–shame cultures and Christian unity in Buddhist-majority Sri Lanka.

Pastor X from a church in East China emphasized that clear ordination standards are essential for standardized management and reflect the inevitable direction of the church's institutional development. However, he noted that the essence of being a true shepherd lies in a mature spiritual life, a firm calling to ministry, and genuine recognition from both the church and the congregation.

An experienced pastor noted that ministry today faces new challenges, particularly believers’ consumerist approach to faith, treating sermons like “flavors” to sample and worship as informational or emotional consumption.

The Gospel Church in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, recently addressed a pressing community concern by installing four solar-powered streetlights in a nearby alley, improving safety for residents.

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.

On the evenings of December 22 and 24, a total of 137 individuals committed their faith to Christ during two Christmas evangelistic meetings held at Ningbo Centennial Church in Zhejiang Province.

On the evening of December 24, Liushi Church in Wenzhou City, known as "China’s Jerusalem," hosted a Christmas Eve celebration featuring the sacred drama “Matteo Ricci's Mission to the Ming Dynasty.”

On November 24, Fengtai Church hosted a thanksgiving testimony gathering to commemorate Thanksgiving Day.

Pastoral workers are teachers of the soul. Then how should the church assess their work? Minister Y, in charge of the office at Church A in a downtown southwest city, shared how the church has established a pastoral evaluation system, driven by a strong commitment, a scientific framework, and close relationships among coworkers.

A worship leader is crucial to creating effective worship. A worship leader with both professional musical skills and spiritual maturity can shape the atmosphere and guide the congregants into worship.