Whether to ordain bishops has long stirred debate within the Chinese church, reflecting its historical legacy and its search for identity in a post-denominational era.

Pastor X from a church in East China emphasized that clear ordination standards are essential for standardized management and reflect the inevitable direction of the church's institutional development. However, he noted that the essence of being a true shepherd lies in a mature spiritual life, a firm calling to ministry, and genuine recognition from both the church and the congregation.

On April 20 and 27, the Urumqi Christian Church in Xinjiang ordained four pastors and two elders at churches in the cities of Yining, Urumqi, Tacheng, and Korla, respectively.

Nine church staff were ordained as pastors or elders in Shandong Province.

Guangdong CC&TSPM ordained two pastors and an elder in Zhanjiang and Yunfu cities, thereby strengthening the local pastoral team.

Shanghai Christian Council (CC) organized the ordination at Hong’en Church in the Pudong New Area on October 18, with over 300 coworkers, compatriots, and believers attending from churches across the city, said Shanghai CC&TSPM.

Guangdong Provincial CC&TSPM held an ordination ceremony in Dongguan City, strengthening the pastoral team of the city's Christian community.

A church in Shantou City, Guangdong Province, held an ordination ceremony to empower the local pastoral staff.

Last Sunday, Shanwei Church ordained five pastoral staff as elders, including two women.

A church in Shandong Province held an ordination ceremony.