In a Church With Few Pastors, Small Groups Step In
As many Chinese churches struggle to care for large congregations with few pastors, one medium-sized church is turning to small groups to build closer relationships and strengthen pastoral care.
Beyond Harvest Thanksgiving: The Other Side of Church Pastoral Care
As Northeast China’s churches celebrate Autumn Harvest Thanksgiving with colorful performances and abundant offerings, a quieter story emerges behind the festive scenes—one that reveals the growing challenges and unanswered questions surrounding pastoral care.
The Unseen Unreached: Realities and Needs of Deaf, Mute Christians in China
Among China's nearly 30 million deaf and mute people, countless souls still quietly await the good news from the gospel. Brother Zibu's story reminds us that the deep divide between the hearing and the deaf and mute is not beyond bridging—it requires not pity, but understanding; not charity, but companionship.
From Nicaea to Now: WCC General Secretary Talks About Unity, Theology, and Global Challenges
Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, WCC general secretary, talked with China Christian Daily about the Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order held in Egypt, the ongoing work of the WCC, artificial intelligence, and the engagement of young people in the ecumenical movement.
Prayer Life of WCC Executive Committee: 'Love Is God's Highest Attribute'
JRCC Releases 2025 Issue No. 25
Journal for Research of Christianity in China (JRCC) has published its latest issue, presenting new research on Chinese church history, theology, and the interaction between Christianity and Chinese society.
Shaanxi CC&TSPM Strengthens Ties with Norway’s Mission Covenant Delegation
On November 21, a six-member delegation led by Rev. Jon-Arne Hoppestad, head of the International Department of the Mission Covenant Church of Norway, visited the Shaanxi Provincial CC&TSPM.
In Northern China, TCM Clinic Becomes Worship Space for Scattered Believers After the Pandemic
In a Church With Few Pastors, Small Groups Step In
As many Chinese churches struggle to care for large congregations with few pastors, one medium-sized church is turning to small groups to build closer relationships and strengthen pastoral care.
Northwestern Pastor's Bible Copying Ministry: Nurturing Faith Line by Line
In a county in Shaanxi, a veteran pastor’s quiet Bible-copying ministry has sparked unexpected spiritual renewal, drawing more than a hundred believers to deepen their faith through handwritten Scripture.
A Christian Director Finds a Way to Share Faith Through Theater
'God Forgave Us, So We're to Send Our Forgiveness to Others," Says Joy Yoon
“God forgave us, so we’re to send our forgiveness to others,” Joy E. Yoon, the missionary’s daughter and co-founder of IGNIS Community, told participants at the 12th Christian Forum of Reconciliation in Northeast Asia, drawing on her 17 years of humanitarian service in North Korea.
Sanctuary in the Mountains Brings Rest to Souls
Beneath one of the tall buildings stood a two-story structure marked by a red cross, which is the county's church. Its front wall bore the words "Christian Church" in red iron letters beneath the cross, while the gray walls showed the weathered marks of wind and rain.
Beyond Harvest Thanksgiving: The Other Side of Church Pastoral Care
Can Churches Offer Vocational Training? Insights from Local Church’s 'Gospel Class'
Evangelism, spiritual growth, and professional development are all essential for believers; they are not mutually exclusive, but rather complementary. The church shouldn't be absent from believers' vocational choice. One of God's purposes in creating mankind is managing the world, glorifying God, and helping others.
Young Christians' Perspectives on Retaining the Next Generation
The growing loss of young believers has become a pressing concern for pastors and congregations. Five young Christians shared that the key is to create a warm, family-like community where mutual care and support enable them to grow.
Roundtable: Reflecting on Holy Week and New Trends in Chinese Church
Roundtable: How Should Pastors Maintain Integrity Between Serving the Church and Engaging in Business?
Since China's reform and opening-up, its rapid socioeconomic development has been widely recognized. On one hand, people enjoy the convenience brought about by advancements in material goods and technology. On the other hand, a unique group, pastors living in top-tier cities, face immense challenges and tests in life.
Roundtable: How to Effectively Pass Down the Faith?
Faith inheritance is something that every Christian should take seriously. Several pastors, preachers, and believers emphasize the role of family, personal examples, and the church in nurturing faith.
Old Life in 21st-Century World: The Unwavering Faith of Rural Pastor Couple
Chinese Pastor Leaves Medical Career for Ministry After Reflecting on Life, Calling
A pastor in his 40s from northern China said he chose full-time ministry after realizing that God seeks “soldiers of the kingdom, not an army of people struck down by cancer,” a conviction shaped by his work in the medical field and the sudden illnesses of colleagues.
From Nicaea to Now: WCC General Secretary Talks About Unity, Theology, and Global Challenges
Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, WCC general secretary, talked with China Christian Daily about the Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order held in Egypt, the ongoing work of the WCC, artificial intelligence, and the engagement of young people in the ecumenical movement.
A Life Lived in Love: The Faith of 102-Year-Old Grandma Chen
From 5 to 20: A Youth Fellowship’s Breakthrough in Western China
The youth fellowship of a western city church has grown from five members to over twenty, a transformation shaped by wise leadership, dedicated co-workers, and active young believers. Their faith and passion have bridged the gap between the younger generation and the traditional church, bringing fresh vitality and hope.
A Southern Chinese Pastor Turns Small Fellowship into Thriving Church
Pastor Ye transformed a youth fellowship into a well-structured church, implementing formal governance, member systems, and staff development, while navigating challenges like pandemic-era communion, creating a cohesive and actively engaged congregation.
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