While Christmas is often viewed as a Western holiday that only arrived in China with the recent economic boom, the truth is far more complex. While controversy occasionally surfaces, the holiday has deep roots and unique local expressions.

For many first-generation Christians, stepping into a church for the first time is rarely the result of theological conviction. More often, it happens at moments of exhaustion, crisis, or quiet searching—when faith begins not with certainty, but with need.

The growing loss of young believers has become a pressing concern for pastors and congregations. Five young Christians shared that the key is to create a warm, family-like community where mutual care and support enable them to grow.

With the rapid development of technology, artificial intelligence has become an indispensable part of daily life. Many believers are also using AI in their work, personal life, and recreation. How do they view AI in this new era? Three Christians from different backgrounds shared about their faith practices involving AI.

After December 13, 1937, Japanese forces perpetrated a brutal massacre in Nanjing, Jiangsu. During this period, American missionary Minnie Vautrin documented the atrocities in her diary, leaving behind irrefutable testimony of the devastation.

Among the recipients of the “Touching China Person of the Year 2023” was an international friend from afar, Elyn MacInnis, known in China by her Chinese name, Mu Yanling, whose family has a long-standing bond with China, beginning with her father-in-law, Donald MacInnis.

While we focus on the deceased pontiff and honor him, we need to learn from his servanthood and apply it to our daily ministry and life.

A Christian who has stayed in a city for the first time during the Chinese New Year noticed that the number of people attending the urban churches during the festival is small, with some churches having only a quarter of their original number, and midweek fellowships also being suspended.

Situated at No. 5 Yangtianjing Street in Langzhong City, the St John's Cathedral (currently known as the Gospel Church) is one of the largest churches in southwest China, featuring a blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles.

Every Christmas, some seekers, out of curiosity, attend church for the first time to experience the true spirit of Christmas.