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Ningbo Church Marks 3 Years in New Building

Ningbo International Church in Zhejiang Province marked the third anniversary of its new building on June 29 with a special thanksgiving service, featuring a sermon on hope and redemption by a guest pastor from Shandong.

Psychology Can Be Church's 'Spiritual X-Ray', Says Pastor

Through a ministry grounded in listening, empathy, and guidance, Pastor Li’s church has helped believers address many real-life challenges while also placing a strong emphasis on leading them back to faith. He emphasized that psychology is merely a tool, while the ultimate goal is to guide people to turn back to God.

Worship Leader: How Should We View Different Worship Styles in the Chinese Church?

"Churches in mainland China have been shaped by historical and cultural constraints, leading to relatively conservative worship styles. Conservatism itself is not wrong, but it does not justify dismissing the worship explorations of other regions. Similarly, churches abroad—especially in developed countries—should not easily assume that the generally conservative worship style of Chinese churches is incorrect. God is the God of all nations and peoples, and He delights in diverse expressions of praise," said a season worship minister.

Pastor’s Health Product Sales Raise Doubts Amid Financial Struggles

Many preachers today face a similar predicament: full-time ministry often does not provide enough to sustain their families, yet taking on part-time work can raise doubts about their intentions. In fact, quite some urban pastors do hold side jobs, although most prefer to keep them discreet. Pastor Guo is one of them.

From Burnout to Balance: Veteran Pastors Seek Wholeness in Ministry

Many unsung veteran pastors, serving with meager pay and daily life imbalance, have weathered countless storms. Through a recent program, some began reordering their priorities to become healthier—highlighting the urgent need to care for those who have long cared for others.

Honoring 120 Years of Hudson Taylor's Enduring Legacy

In 2025, significant milestones in Christian history will be celebrated, including the 160th anniversary of the China Inland Mission (CIM) and the 120th anniversary of its founder, Hudson Taylor, on June 3. This article focuses on the final days of Rev. Hudson Taylor's life in Changsha.

A Northern Church Clears All Its Finances at Year-End, Living Out the Blessing of Giving

Pastor Zhu is an ordinary pastor serving in an ordinary city in northern China, but his church is anything but ordinary. By clearing its finances at the end of every year, the church challenges the fear of the future, confronts the very purpose of church existence, and walks a seemingly “risky” path of faith, experiencing unexpected breakthroughs and divine provision along the way.