Whether in Japan’s “healing-themed works” or China’s “Xiaoyi culture,” the shift from individualism to loneliness can lead either to depression and “severed family ties” or to healing and caring support of “Xiaoyi”. The key factor is the presence of understanding, acceptance, and love.

In May, Church A in East China announced via its WeChat public account that, in accordance with policy requirements, believers must register with their real names on the church’s official website to access audio sermons through WeChat posts. However, such technical barriers may prevent middle-aged and elderly believers from accessing spiritual content and maintaining the regular rhythm of their Christian life.

Pastor Shen, who has been engaged in ministry in northern China for more than two decades, shared his insights on effective preaching. He emphasized that a good sermon should have a clear central thread, incorporate interaction, relevant content, and personal experience, and be rooted in sound theology. Most importantly, he stressed the importance of continual practice to enhance the sermon’s resonance with the audience and better connect it to their daily lives.

Catholic leaders and AI experts convened at the Pontifical Gregorian University to discuss the theological applications, challenges, and pedagogical potential of Magisterium AI in an evolving technological landscape.

As several Christians women were absent in church gatherings due to the wrong conception that wearing skirts to church was inappropriate, Elder Li implemented a reform by modifying the choir’s attire.

For decades, the global Christian community has faithfully prayed for the church in China. From concerns over religious freedom to hopes for mission breakthroughs among unreached people groups, intercessors have stood in the gap for Chinese believers. Yet while prayer points have been many, the voices of Chinese Christians themselves are less often heard.

Pastor Shen, a longtime minister in northern China, recently shared his insights into why many young people are reluctant to pursue ministry. Citing financial hardship and a lack of hope for the future, he urged church leaders to care for young believers as they would their own children—nurturing not only their spiritual growth but also responding to the real-life struggles they face.

Rev. Dr. Caleb Soo Lee Chong, associate minister and training pastor of Singapore Life Church, emphasized the importance of church breakthroughs, urging believers to move beyond rational faith and embrace tangible service, personal experience, and a Christ-centered mission in today's world.

Postmodern young people place greater value on the spiritual character of pastors and leaders. They want to see if you live out the fairness, justice, sincerity, and mercy you preach in the gospel.

Japan has long been recognized as "hard soil" for the gospel and a "graveyard" for missionaries. Recently, Pastor Liu, a missionary from Japan, gave a lecture, hoping that more Christians would participate in cross-cultural missions, especially in Japan.