The expectations Chinese Christians have for Christmas activities, along with the church's festive practices, reveal three key characteristics of Christmas celebrations in Chinese churches: sanctity, upholding the core values of Christianity; cultural adaptation, connecting with the wider society to better witness the gospel; and the expression of love through fellowship and acts of charity.

Since Christmas Eve and Christmas Day fall on Tuesday and Wednesday this year, which are not public holidays, churches across the country schedule their celebrations throughout December.

The Lausanne/World Evangelical Creation Care Network (LWCCN) officially launched the Korean Invitation “Good News for All the Earth” in a webinar held last Thursday. The statement calls the global church to a new, biblical commitment to collaborative and practical action in caring for God’s world.

Terry Parkman landed in China for the first time to adopt his first daughter. In October 2019, just before the COVID-19 lockdown, he and his wife Christina returned to adopt their second daughter. The couple’s commitment to adoption is rooted in God’s calling and their submission to Scripture.

Terry Parkman, a NextGen pastor at River Valley Church in Minneapolis, works primarily with Generation Z and Generation Alpha. He and his wife Christina are raising two daughters. Drawing from his personal experience, Parkman encourages parents to take responsibility for discipling their children, emphasizing that parents need to "be the church they go to."

Terry Parkman, NextGen pastor at River Valley Church, shared insights on how the church can effectively reach and disciple Gen Z and Gen Alpha in an interview with China Christian Daily. He emphasized the importance of tailored discipleship, biblical literacy, and cultural discernment in helping these digital generations navigate their faith in today’s rapidly changing world.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Just Community of Women and Men organized a three-hour online advocacy training for church workers on November 27 to equip them with skills to integrate advocacy into preaching, liturgy, and Bible studies. The Rev. Stacey Duensing Pearce, a pastor specializing in worship, care, and strategic leadership, led the worship preparation session of the training. She outlined the basics of worship as a form of advocacy and emphasized the role of Scripture and prayer.

On November 19, the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis (CCA) hosted a virtual discussion on the evolving religious landscape in China, the reasons behind China’s spiritual revival, and the adaptations of faith communities regarding the increased government regulation.

On November 14, Dr. Brian C. Stiller hosted a webinar exploring Principle 3: Exercise Your Faith, the third chapter of his book 7 Ancient Principles for 21st Century Leaders. This book draws lessons from the biblical story of Nehemiah to guide leaders in building and renewing organizations and ministries.

A six-member research team of CCC&TSPM's Commission on Rural and Ethnic Minority Ministries visited rural border areas and ethnic minority churches in Yunnan Province to conduct research initiatives from November 8 to 15.