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Article by:Josiah Li

What Should Pastors Do When They Face Difficulties?

Pastors are often in a position where they are needed, as believers seek their help when they face challenges. But what should pastors do when they themselves are overwhelmed by long-term pressure or face problems they can't overcome? Several pastors have navigated this difficult threshold in different ways and discovered some support methods.

Declining Rural Church Restores Vitality With Urban Support

In recent years, rural populations have been migrating to cities, leaving mostly elderly people in the countryside. Many rural churches are now facing decline and even closure. In these difficult circumstances, rural churches desperately need external help, and assistance from the municipal CC&TSPM and city churches is one of their few solutions.

50 Days Post-Floods, Hunan Churches Face Ongoing Struggles

Though more than 50 days have passed since the July 5 flood, some churches in Huarong County, Yueyang City, Hunan Province, are struggling with reconstruction, including Tuanxin Church. In the church, all the electrical equipment has been damaged, and there is an odor lingering.

'Hired-Hand' Mentality Among Pastors Sparks Crisis in Churches

"The greatest challenge in today's church is that some people treat pastor as a profession." In my continued visits to churches across diverse regions, I discovered that in many places—especially in large city churches—this situation indeed exists.

The Good Samaritan of Our Time

I have known Brother Wei Pu for seven years, who is known for his deeds of helping others. We used to serve in the same church, and now I want to share his stories.

Fan Pu, a Christian Paper-cutting Artist

Having produced thousands of Christian paper-cut works based on the Bible, the 77-year-old Mrs. Fan Pu firmly believes that she can complete the Book of Revelation series with a sense of mission.
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