Whether through discipleship training or Sunday services, believers are encouraged to apply God’s word to their lives. A Yue acknowledged it was challenging to apply the teachings immediately. For those who struggle, she said, "Just come back and learn again. Practice until you succeed."

With international adoptions largely halted (except in special circumstances), what will happen to orphans who remain unadopted? In response to this question, Brother Fan, a leader of a related ministry in southern China, believes that many Chinese people, including Christians, have long harbored deep misunderstandings about adoption. He asserts that the church has a responsibility to promote an adoption culture among believers.

Pastor A Yue, in her 40s, has served in a northern city far from her hometown for over a decade. From theological training, and youth fellowship, to a “pioneering church”, her ministry follows the needs of young believers she cares about and reflects areas where churches in China need to grow.

While pastors do need to be on guard for their flock, believers should also strive to guard their pastors.

Pastor Hu, who hustled for ten years to make a living, came to Christ through his Christian tenant. Then, he studied in a seminary with strict standards, experiencing great material shortages and God's gracious supply, which laid a solid foundation for his service years after.

I met Shuya in his home, and his wife was playing with their three-year-old child. However, there was no air conditioning or even a fan in the house.

Zhang lived a total of 58 years in this world. For over forty of those years, he was completely paralyzed, leading an extremely tragic life. But he encountered a pastor and was taken well care of by a nursing home.

A pastor, who has been serving in grassroots churches for over two decades, always says, "You need to experience God," when he meets a person.

As recently Super Typhoon "Mujigae" raged outside, bringing unprecedented winds and rain, a sister in Christ used God's words to comfort those gripped by fear with His love, easing their anxiety.

When I met with Brother Adong recently, he looked quite healthy, with a smile on his face that he could not hide. But he was completely different after he had been taking drugs for 18 years. At that time, he smoked, drank, gambled, and went whoring. His eyes were green and his face looked ghostly pale. Coupled with his tall figure, he just looked like he was going to do something really bad.