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.

Luke Greenwood, the European Director of Steiger International, shared his vision for innovative evangelism strategies that connect with the young generation who are often disconnected from traditional church structures in a recent episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast.

A thriving youth fellowship in an Eastern China church has grown from 30 to over 100 members, guided by the principle “everyone serves, everyone is cared for,” emphasizing discipleship, shared leadership, and relational ministry.

In recent years, many churches in China have observed a noticeable decline in the number of young people attending services or participating in church life. While this trend is not unique to China, it has prompted leaders and believers to reflect more deeply on its causes.

On May 5, Huizhou CC&TSPM in Guangdong Province held its third youth retreat, themed "Running Without Giving Up," attracting the participation of over 340 young believers and around 50 pastors from 23 local churches and meeting points.

On Sunday morning, the sun shines through the curtains on the bed, and the screen of the phone is constantly presenting social media notifications. For many young people, this is a normal weekend. They can choose to sleep in, watch videos, meet friends, or participate in an online game. For the church, however, it is a quiet morning. There are now only a few people on the once-crowded benches. What is driving young people away from the church?

The growing trend of young people burning incense reflects their spiritual needs to some extent. Faced with the pressures and challenges of real life, some turn to traditional folk rituals to seek comfort and strength. Some churches and Christians have reflected on the deeper spiritual needs behind this phenomenon, emphasizing the importance of addressing young people’s real-life struggles.

In Elder Chen's view, young people nowadays generally don't like to pray. "They do pray, but prayer isn't as important to them as it is to our generation."

The Yuyao City Christian Church hosted a youth Christmas worship event called "Love is in the City" on the night of Christmas.

On December 19, millennial Christian Heymen released his "Christmas Night" song on NetEase Cloud Music. By December 21, it had reached the Top 50, gaining widespread attention among young Christians.