Where the sea meets the mountains, a village church stands among stone paths and waving incense. As the congregation ages and traditions fade, a pastor’s family walks the winding roads to keep faith alive.

Through unwavering faith and earnest prayer, a township church witnessed a miraculous breakthrough as water burst forth from solid rockce.

Sister A serves as the leader of a prominent church, now regarded as the most influential in the local community. However, the journey to establishing the church was far from smooth.

“Come, try our local specialty!” Sister Wang cheerfully urged, her chopsticks busily serving dishes to the visiting guests. Moving briskly around the table, she helped the pastor welcome the guest. Behind her enthusiastic service, however, lies a story of stepping away from the church—and finding her way back.

On June 30, Rev. Dr. Song Jun gave a book launch lecture titled "A Historical Narrative Trilogy: The Respective Interpretations of 'Anti-Imperialist Patriotism' in the Churches of China, Japan, and Korea" for his new book, A History of Christianity in China, Japan, and Korea under the East Asian Order.

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.

The Luoyuan Church, situated in the scenic Luoyuan Bay, is one of four remarkable churches in Fujian crafted by the talented German architect Dirk U. Moench. This distinctive building draws inspiration from the traditional tulou, merging contemporary architectural elements with rich cultural heritage.

In Lixin, a region in northern Anhui that has historically faced challenges such as poverty and natural disasters, there stands a church. This structure is a testament to the unwavering enthusiasm and perseverance of its community in faith.

Hanyuan Church in Ningqiang County, Hanzhong City, China's northern Shaanxi Province, nestled within the Qinling-Daba Mountains, has grown from over 20 members to more than 200 after experiencing spiritual maturity led by its pastors amid all sorts of difficulties.

In mid-December last year, a friend and I embarked on an early morning journey with anticipation for the Xiaoshuijing Farmers’ Choir in Yunnan Province, taking multiple modes of transportation to travel thousands of miles to this Miao village for their Christmas celebration.