Laizhou Gospel Church in Shandong Province held a thanksgiving ceremony to mark the dedication of its new church building on November 2.

Thomas Boone, associate director of the Outreach Foundation, whose mission is fueling the global mission of Christ by growing trusted relationships, reflected on the Foundation’s recent engagements in China in an exclusive interview with China Christian Daily. Through shared meals, worship, and site visits, Boone emphasized the value of cross-cultural connections and mutual understanding.

In practice, leadership transitions are not always orderly and without challenges. Minor setbacks or unexpected conflicts can arise. So, what should one do if obstacles or conflicts indeed appear during a transition? A church leader from East China shares his experience through a difficult transition.

After a 12-year study experience abroad (4 years at a Christian university and 8 years in seminary), I have some insights and reflections on studying theology abroad. For most Christians and pastors, I believe that it is no longer necessary to spend four years studying theology abroad.

During the recent Holy Week and Easter in 2024, after visiting churches in some provinces, editors of the Gospel Times shared similarities and differences in the activities they observed.

Pastor Yuan Wenhuan, born in a small village in Longgu Town, Pei County, Jiangsu Province in 1900, was recognized as one of the pioneering pastors serving along the border between Jiangsu and Shandong provinces.

In recent years, rural populations have been migrating to cities, leaving mostly elderly people in the countryside. Many rural churches are now facing decline and even closure. In these difficult circumstances, rural churches desperately need external help, and assistance from the municipal CC&TSPM and city churches is one of their few solutions.