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Article by:Kristina Ran

Lausanne 4 Plenary: God’s Mission Empowered by the Holy Spirit

In the first missiological engagement plenary of the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization entitled “God’s Mission Empowered by the Holy Spirit” on September 23, speakers demonstrated dynamic testimonies and rational experience of churches led by the Spirit, highlighting that “God is at work.”

Churches Can Do Reception Ministry Better

Leaving the first impression of our church to newcomers, the reception staff connect the congregants with the church. They guide first-time guests and maintain order during services. Having the widest contact with believers, they also play an important role in identifying strangers and guarding against heresy.

Observation: Three Types of Youth Ministry Practices

The youth ministry experience of one church is difficult to replicate in the other. Churches with different conditions may have different expectations, organizational forms, and content for youth ministry. But even in unfavorable conditions, they can still make a difference.

Life Begets Life: Reflections on the Legacy of a Church Built by Martyrs

In the late Qing Dynasty, a young missionary from England and his family came to a small county town in Jinzhong, Shanxi Province to do the mission work. Two years later, the Boxer Movement broke out, and seven members of the missionary's family were taken to Taiyuan, imprisoned, paraded, and beheaded.

Father's Day Special: Exploring Men's Ministries in China

As the worldwide church celebrates Father's Day, the importance of fostering strong male leadership within the church becomes ever more significant. The Gospel Times, an online Chinese Christian newspaper, has spotlighted a range of innovative men's ministries aimed at empowering and supporting men in their faith journeys.
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