New Church Dedicated in Fuzhou
On September 30, the Chengguan Church of Changle District, Fuzhou, Fujian held an inauguration and dedication ceremony for their new church.
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Pastor: Supporting Ministers Seen From the Bible
Having been serving in a grassroots church for ten years, Chen Xun shared his evolving views on supporting pastors and money.
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.
3 Stories of Being Light, Salt in Workplace
Recently, I attended a meeting where I came into contact with a workplace group. The members were mostly in their thirties and forties, representing the backbone of workplace ministry in the church. When discussing workplace ministry, three believers shared their testimonies and perspectives.
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.
Nanjing Sinicized Christianity Exhibition Hall Unveiled
Coinciding with the 74th anniversary of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement, the Nanjing Sinicized Christianity Exhibition Hall, organized and built by Nanjing CC&TSPM, was unveiled to the public.
United Evangelical Mission Visits Chinese Christian Institutions
The United Evangelical Mission delegation visited CCC&TSPM, and two seminaries in Beijing and Jiangsu.
Shandong Church Kicks off Reconstruction
A foundation stone laying ceremony was conducted by a church in Shandong Province.
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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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Zhangzhou Church Celebrates Completion of New Main Building
A dedication service was conducted for the completion and use of the new main building of a church in Fujian Province.
Zhejiang Church Hosts Large Autumn Retreat
Over 1300 local believers participated in the fall retreat at the Zhu’en church in Longgang City.
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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.
Nanjing Sinicized Christianity Exhibition Hall Unveiled
Coinciding with the 74th anniversary of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement, the Nanjing Sinicized Christianity Exhibition Hall, organized and built by Nanjing CC&TSPM, was unveiled to the public.
New Church Dedicated in Fuzhou
On September 30, the Chengguan Church of Changle District, Fuzhou, Fujian held an inauguration and dedication ceremony for their new church.
Gen Zs Belong then Believe, Says Professor and Student Ministry Leader at Lausanne 4
In the speech named “Gen Zs in Missional Community, God’s New Society”, Professor Denise-Margaret Thompson emphasized to all attendees the significance of Generation Zs for God’s mission today and that the church must engage and equip them in accord with their characteristics.
Global Ambassador of the World Evangelical Alliance Calls Five Reformations to Rectify the Uneffectve Mission Situation at Lausanne 4
On September 24th, Bishop Efraim Tendero, the executive director of the Galilean Movement and Global Ambassador of the World Evangelical Alliance, delivered a speech named “Power and Integrity Call for Global Shift in the Missional Community”, calling for five reformations in the face of the current ineffective mission situation.
First Jiangsu-ASEAN Exchange Conference for Civil Organizations Seminar Held in Jiangsu
To enhance the international cooperation and global outreach capabilities of NGOs in the province, the “First Jiangsu-ASEAN Exchange Conference for Civil Organizations Seminar on ‘Going Global’ by Civil Organizations in Jiangsu” convened in Yangzhou City.
Beyond Trade: The Only Western Businessman Opposed Opium Trade Before Opium War
Among the numerous Western merchants who flooded China with opium, causing significant harm to the physical and mental well-being of the Chinese people, one notable exception was American businessman David Washington Cincinnatus Olyphant, who firmly opposed the opium trade and exclusively conducted tea business in China.
Fujian Christian Lyricist Serves Lord with Hymns
Christian lyricist Chen Lianghui wrote the song “We Bless China,” which has been widely sung online recently.
Book Release: 'Alain Badiou and the Book of Revelation: The Emergence of a Truth' by Bruce Worthington
On September 13, Professor Bruce Worthington formally launched his new book, Alain Badiou and the Book of Revelation: The Emergence of a Truth, at an event held from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). The launch was hosted at the CUHK bookstore and was organized in collaboration with the Divinity School of Chung Chi College and the Department of Cultural and Religious Studies.
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!
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.
3 Tips for Preparing for Sunday Service
We need to rely on the power of the Holy Spirit rather than on our ability to understand sermons. It is necessary to prepare the heart to seek spiritual growth through every service.