“Today, on my birthday, I performed eight operations.” This single sentence from a 1910s diary captures Dr. Laurits K. Larsen’s exhausting life in Manchuria, defined by three adversaries: plague, typhoid, and "paganism." Published by his grandson Prami Larsen, this gripping history chronicles a Western doctor’s journey from trying to convert a "dangerous" land to learning a profound lesson in cultural humility.

For millions of viewers around the world, The Chosen serves as a new way to encounter the story of Jesus in their own language. In an exclusive interview with China Christian Daily, Dr. Wendi Lord shared how translators, theologians, pastors, and emerging technologies are working together to bring The Chosen to audiences in their "heart languages."

The global phenomenon of the American biblical TV drama The Chosen has shattered records and transformed how audiences worldwide engage with the Gospel narrative. Mark McKane, chief growth officer of the Come and See Foundation, which supports the translation and distribution of the the epic seven-season series, shared the ministry’s ambitious vision, its groundbreaking translation model, and the upcoming final seasons of the show in an exclusive interview with China Christian Daily.

From serving as a probation officer to becoming the Chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury from 2017 to 2020, and now leading as the principal of Ridley Hall in Cambridge, Rev. Prebendary Dr. Isabelle Hamley reflected on the changing face of the Church of England, the "costly" work of reconciliation, and her vision for the next generation of Christian leaders.

A new book, Pest, Tyfus og Hedenskab (Plague, Typhoid and Paganism), on account of a couple of medical missionaries who spent 15 years in Northeast China in the 20th century, will be published in Danish on February 17, 2026.

Known for building bridges between theology and everyday life, Dr Miroslav Volf has long reflected on forgiveness, community, and human flourishing in a fractured world. In an exclusive interview with China Christian Daily, he discusses how faith connects with life, why reconciliation remains possible without illusion, and what it means to live a life worth living today.

On December 17, the Israeli Consulate General in Shanghai marked the Jewish festival of Hanukkah with a reception at the consul general’s residence, bringing together around 50 to 60 guests from diplomatic, business, and cultural circles.

Nestled within the Anaphora Retreat Center, the Church of the Resurrection stands as a masterpiece of contemporary sacred art with ancient Coptic tradition. This sanctuary, with all its walls adorned with iconography, is the result of over a decade of dedicated labor by Helena Nikkanen, a renowned Finnish artist and art conservator, who worked alongside her Coptic sisters.

Ditsa Or, the mother of Avinatan Or, who was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, 2023, delivered a speech at the seventh Christian Media Summit in Jerusalem. Addressing an audience of Christian journalists and media professionals, she shared her personal story of loss, resilience, and unwavering faith in God.

Metula remains a half-empty border town in northern Israel two years after October 7, 2023, but 31-year-old Ortal Israel is among the few who have returned, choosing home, community, and resilience over fear.