Start Training Talent Early for Church Succession, Says Pastor
The growth and development of a church are not solely the work of one person or even one group but rather the result of generational succession.
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The Legend of Faith and Sport: Family Memories of Eric Liddell
On the occasion of the "Eric Liddell and Weifang" exhibition, China Christian Daily interviewed Eric Liddell’s niece, Sue Caton, who shared her involvement with the Eric Liddell Community, reflected on her uncle’s legacy, and offered family memories of him.
Seoul Church Visits Shaanxi CC&TSPM
Shaanxi Provincial CC&TSPM welcomed the 15-member Korean delegation, exchanging on theological education, the sinicization of Christianity, and social services.
Wuxi CC&TSPM Hosts Shakespeare Literature Lecture
Wuxi municipal CC&TSPM in Jiangsu Province held a Shakespeare literature lecture, fostering the integration and development of literature and religious culture.
Churches in China Celebrate Senior Citizens' Festival
As this year's Double Ninth Festival falls on October 11, churches across the country held Sunday services, praise meetings, and other activities to honor the elderly.
Cross Installed at the First Eastern Xiamen Church in Fujian
A cross-installation ceremony occurred at the first church that serves over 10,000 Christians in the eastern region of Xiamen Island, Fujian Province.
3 Pastors Ordained in Zhongshan
Guangdong CC&TSPM held a pastoral ordination ceremony in Zhongshan City.
Guangzhou Church Youth Choir Marks One Year
A millennial choir of Zion Church in Guangzhou, Guangdong, held a retreat to celebrate its first anniversary.
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Persecutions and Testimonies: Laussane 4 Focused on God’s Mission Amidst Challenge and Adversity
On September 25, the third Missiological Engagement plenary was held at the Fourth Lausanne conference. Three scholars and ministers from India and Iran addressed speeches on the theme of “God’s Mission Amidst Challenge and Adversity.”
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Interview With Chloë Starr: Understand Chinese Christianity Within Cultural Context
Chloë Starr, professor of Asian Christianity and Theology at Yale Divinity School, shares how her upbringing, influenced by her sinologist father, sparked her interest in Chinese culture and Christianity. She discusses her research on the intersection of Chinese literature and theology and emphasizes the need to understand Chinese Christianity within its cultural context.
Story of Leung Sin Sang Dedicated to Caring for Leprosy Patients
On March 19, 2005, Rev. Leung Sin Sang of the Lutheran Philip House Church passed away at the age of 82. He had served as a pastor for the Leprosy Mission HK Auxiliary, making invaluable contributions to both believers and leprosy patients over several decades.
A Call for a New Era of Christian Cinema
For almost two decades, Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ was the highest-grossing R-rated film. This portrayal of Jesus Christ’s final hours resonated with audiences of various faiths worldwide–reaffirming what a Christian-driven narrative can do. Recently, that film has been dethroned by Deadpool and Wolverine, reflecting the evolving popular culture.
Declining Rural Church Restores Vitality With Urban Support
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.
Interview With Professor Ian McFarland: Theology Helps the Church Maintain Clear, Consistent Witness
With a focus on modern Christian thought, Professor Ian A. McFarland shared his insights on Christian theology, its growing ecumenical trends and potential challenges, as well as the interplay between Oriental and Western thinking, in an exclusive interview with China Christian Daily during his stay in Beijing in early August.
China-US Christian Forum (2024) Concludes in Chicago
The China-US Christian Forum (2024), co-organized by CCC&TSPM and the Asia Pacific Forum (APF), was conducted at the headquarters of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) from August 28 to 29.
Hangzhou Churches Donate One Million to Flood-Affected Chenzhou
Christians in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, donated nearly one million yuan in supplies to support the post-flood reconstruction in Zixing, Chenzhou, Hunan Province.
Church Engages Society Through Public Welfare
An experienced Christian public welfare worker elaborates on the cultural mission metaphorically, saying, "A cultural mission is about 'birthing sheep,' while church buildings cannot 'birth sheep'; only 'sheep' can birth 'sheep.' Through connections among believers and between churches, the church can truly nurture believers."
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YWCA of Singapore Visits China YWCA
A high-level delegation from the Singapore YWCA conducted a week-long visit to the YWCA in China to advance the shared mission of sustainable development for YWCAs in Asia and worldwide.
Reflections on a Book About an Evangelical Couple Persecuted in Xinjiang
In today's materialistic and bustling society, not only do we lose direction, but we also lose ourselves. However, when I revisited the book God's Sculpture (《神的雕刻》), I felt like seeing a signpost in the wilderness after getting lost; I gained a deeper understanding of faith and found renewed strength to continue on my path.
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Photos of Liushi Church in Wenzhou, China's Jerusalem
Liushi Church, located in Luyao Village, Liushi Town, Wenzhou City, China’s Jerusalem, was originally known as the Jesus Church, built by William Edward Soothill (Su Huilian in Chinese), a Methodist missionary to China.
Fuzhou Church Holds Praise Meeting on Chinese Valentine's Day
A church in Fujian held a praise meeting themed "It’s All for Love" on Chinese Valentine's Day to provide a platform for single believers to get to know each other, integrating Chinese culture with Christianity.
Cross Installed at the First Eastern Xiamen Church in Fujian
A cross-installation ceremony occurred at the first church that serves over 10,000 Christians in the eastern region of Xiamen Island, Fujian Province.
Churches in China Celebrate Senior Citizens' Festival
As this year's Double Ninth Festival falls on October 11, churches across the country held Sunday services, praise meetings, and other activities to honor the elderly.
Disciple or Die – Asia Evangelical Alliance’s 11th General Assembly
The Asia Evangelical Alliance (AEA) successfully concluded their 11th General Assembly (GA) held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from 7th to 12th August 2024. 200 participants from 23 countries and 20 mission agencies were committed to Disciple making. The assembly was historic, not only for the AEA but also for the host, Mongolian Evangelical Alliance (MEA), who celebrated their 25th anniversary. Mongolia’s Christian history, dating back to the 6th-7th century, experienced a significant interruption until the fall of the Soviet Union in the 1990s. Today, the Spirit’s movement is evident, with around 700 churches flourishing across Mongolia.
World Evangelical Alliance and Lausanne Workplace Network Announce Global Day of Faith at Work
26th September 2024 – The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) and Lausanne Workplace Network (LWN) announce the launch of the Global Day of Faith at Work (GDFW), a worldwide event to be held annually starting on 1st May 2025. This momentous occasion aims to bring together the global Christian community to celebrate, commission, and integrate faith into the workplace, encouraging believers to live out their calling in and through the workplace. Notably, GDFW was announced at the Fourth Lausanne Congress in Seoul-Incheon.
The Fire of Refinement: Father's Faith Grows in Face of Cancer
This is a testimony about how the faith of the whole Christian family grows stronger because of a father's cancer. Through strong faith in the Lord, the family discovered immense strength that helped them to overcome obstacles and embrace hope and courage.
YWCA of Singapore Visits China YWCA
A high-level delegation from the Singapore YWCA conducted a week-long visit to the YWCA in China to advance the shared mission of sustainable development for YWCAs in Asia and worldwide.
Reflections on a Book About an Evangelical Couple Persecuted in Xinjiang
In today's materialistic and bustling society, not only do we lose direction, but we also lose ourselves. However, when I revisited the book God's Sculpture (《神的雕刻》), I felt like seeing a signpost in the wilderness after getting lost; I gained a deeper understanding of faith and found renewed strength to continue on my path.
'Life in Blue' Art Exhibition Opens in Shanghai: Vitality Through the Shade of Blue
Artist Heiyue Ji Shengli is holding his solo art exhibition, “Life in Blue,” at Nancy’s Gallery in Shanghai.
Life Begets Life: Reflections on the Legacy of a Church Built by Martyrs
In the late Qing Dynasty, a young missionary from England and his family came to a small county town in Jinzhong, Shanxi Province to do the mission work. Two years later, the Boxer Movement broke out, and seven members of the missionary's family were taken to Taiyuan, imprisoned, paraded, and beheaded.
A Father's Reflection on Opening Ceremony of Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Protect Children for a Better Future
The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games should show the beauty of sports and promote the unity and progress of mankind, instead of showing extreme cases and creating divisions to protect the minority in the name of infringing on the interests of the majority!
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Part-Time Elder Shares Stories to Inspire Christians to Live Their Faith in the Workplace
The following two stories shares about how Christians overcome trials and become testimonies in the workplace.