Grief is essentially a process of saying goodbye to someone or something we love. When we can say goodbye in a healthy way, we open ourselves up to a new beginning.

Wang Shengjun, an assistant pastor from a church in Anshan, Liaoning Province, is one such minister devoted to serving the deaf. He has been involved in this ministry since 2009, accompanying deaf believers for 16 years. Recently, Gospel Times spoke with Pastor Wang to gain insight into the spiritual lives of deaf Christians and to learn more about his current pastoral approach and reflections.

Once struggling with feelings of inferiority and depression due to his impaired hearing, Assistant Pastor Wang Shengjun never imagined he would encounter the gospel, let alone become a close spiritual partner and coworker within the deaf Christian community.

On March 23, a lecture-concert explored Charles Wesley's sacred music, demonstrating how the 18th-century hymn writer's 6,500 compositions continue to bridge theological depth with emotional resonance for today's worshippers.

In contrast to the dilemma faced by churches, Pastor Zhao, who has served in a city in eastern China for years, is now facing the "trouble of happiness" - he is overwhelmed by an abundance of young people eager to serve full-time in ministry—so much so that he has had to turn some away.

There is a special choir in Church H. Most of its members are over 60 years old, and some of them are even 80 years old. Many of them can not read, understand melody, or even read staff. However, in every gathering, they use the most simple hymns and rhythms to convey the love and persistence of faith. This choir, known as the Third Choir, is not only an important part of the worship of Church H, but also the backbone of the church's pastoral ministry.

As the Chinese church continues to grow and face new challenges, the story of the Bürklin family serves as a reminder of what true partnership in ministry looks like.

Many displaced Christians struggle to integrate into local church communities due to unfamiliar environments, language barriers, and different church norms. However, a church in East China has found remarkable success in keeping them connected through its online choir group.

Is theology only for pastors and ministers? How can ordinary Christians "enter" theological education? A church in Central China where Brother Han serves has a real case of theological education for middle-aged and elderly people.

Brother Paul, leader of a youth fellowship in Eastern China with over 20 years of experience, summarized two key factors contributing to the decline of youth ministry: "Young people are shaped by the culture in this soil... naturally, youth ministry has declined."