As the Spring Festival approaches, the Scripture Copying Fellowship of Chongwenmen Church in Beijing has launched a "Greet the New Year and Send Couplets" activity this month.

Terry Parkman, NextGen pastor at River Valley Church, shared insights on how the church can effectively reach and disciple Gen Z and Gen Alpha in an interview with China Christian Daily. He emphasized the importance of tailored discipleship, biblical literacy, and cultural discernment in helping these digital generations navigate their faith in today’s rapidly changing world.

Lu felt that serving in Western China was challenging, with limited success, but he believed it was the Lord’s calling. He was committed to staying in this "hard soil" and continuing as a "sower" of the gospel.

Mingjie, a typical Gen Z believer with a science-oriented mindset, grew up in a Christian environment, attending Sunday school and student fellowships. Despite God's protection throughout his life, his faith often stagnated at the level of legalism, struggling to move into a relationship of love and trust. Recently, however, his spiritual journey took a turn, thanks to the help of an AI tool, ChatGPT.

Regarding the pastor-caring situation in Chinese churches, the editorial team of the Gospel Times discusses the current challenges Chinese churches face in caring for their pastors, shares successful experiences from various regions, and explores the future of pastor-caring ministries within Chinese churches.

Sister Li, leader of a rural church in a mountainous area, reflects on 2024's challenges and achievements while sharing plans for 2025, including faith education innovations, youth engagement, mutual aid, and contributions to rural development.

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.