Heretical organizations leverage AI technology to create hymns, images, and digital figures, using online media to attract followers. In contrast, registered churches in China have a limited digital presence.
Since March 4, Mochoulu Church in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, has resumed its on-site Tuesday afternoon worship services, which had been suspended during the pandemic.
Rev. Rick Richardson points out that for some non-believers, "Belonging comes before believing." As Chinese churches grapple with aging congregations and declining youth attendance, relational evangelism offers a promising way to engage newcomers effectively.
A pastor once said that you cannot buy genuine intercession. Through the love of Christ, we have the heart of an intercessor, transcending our limitations. In places unknown to you, many people are praying for you.
"You can feel whether a church is healthy or not if you stay there," said Pastor Wang of a church in City A. "You can get a feeling of happiness here in my church, as it is a place where you can settle down and enjoy being here to worship with communion with each other."
"Ten years to grow a tree, a hundred years to cultivate a person." It takes ten years for a tree to grow, but how long does it take to establish a church rooted in a community? Pastor Xie and his wife have spent ten years doing just that.
Sunday worship involves more than just attending a one or two-hour service; it encompasses sanctifying the entire day. In addition to holding Sunday services, many churches utilize the time afterward to organize various activities that help congregants grow in their faith.
Located in a northern Chinese city, Church A has flourished from a small group into a congregation of nearly 300. Overcoming initial resistance, the church’s choir has significantly improved under a trained seminary graduate's leadership, blending professional skill with spiritual growth.