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 Shen, who has been engaged in ministry in northern China for more than two decades, shared his insights on effective preaching. He emphasized that a good sermon should have a clear central thread, incorporate interaction, relevant content, and personal experience, and be rooted in sound theology. Most importantly, he stressed the importance of continual practice to enhance the sermon’s resonance with the audience and better connect it to their daily lives.

Pastor Shen, a longtime minister in northern China, recently shared his insights into why many young people are reluctant to pursue ministry. Citing financial hardship and a lack of hope for the future, he urged church leaders to care for young believers as they would their own children—nurturing not only their spiritual growth but also responding to the real-life struggles they face.

Japan has long been recognized as "hard soil" for the gospel and a "graveyard" for missionaries. Recently, Pastor Liu, a missionary from Japan, gave a lecture, hoping that more Christians would participate in cross-cultural missions, especially in Japan.

Sister Lu, a grassroots preacher from East China, shared her faith journey to becoming a full-time preacher and the impact of her family's faith on her life. She believes that a family’s faith culture and history are essential in shaping the faith of younger generations.

Although Brother Wang lost his left arm to cancer, he never felt inferior before marriage. He believed that God was in control of everything, including his marriage and future. Now, over ten years into his marriage, he enjoys a steady income.

The Three Nations Destiny and Unity Conference focused on cross-cultural missions and education, attended by about 100 pastors, institutional representatives, and believers from China, Japan, and South Korea.