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.

Pastor Liu, who has been serving full-time in a church in a southern city for many years, voiced out that pastors need to relearn how to prepare a sermon.

For the Church to maintain its momentum of sustainable development, it must renew and reform its modes of operation on the foundation of its ongoing basic ministries. Let us always bear in mind the maxim of "new wine in fresh wineskins".

Today's many grassroots churches are experiencing difficulties in maintaining growth and vitality. However, some churches have seized opportunities for development. A detailed examination of these vibrant church cases reveals seven key insights. This article introduces the first three points.

Pastors in China often face profound loneliness, much like ancient emperors, often navigating challenges without the support of their peers. This isolation underscores the urgent need for deeper connections and mutual care within the pastoral community.

Has Christianity in China truly entered stagnation? Does Chinese Christianity still possess latent vitality that could potentially seize new opportunities and experience a new revival in the future?

A southern Chinese pastor states that the crisis of Christians in this era is spiritual and a life filled with the Holy Spirit is the solution.

Three months ago, I returned to China, and upon returning, I found the situation more urgent and needed than I imagined. From a spiritual perspective, China is like a dried-up pond, and I hope more people will come to serve in China, as it urgently needs your help. I am waiting for your arrival here.

A house church pastor believes the diverse and vast landscape of Chinese churches necessitates re-denominationalization and unity should come through shared evangelistic efforts rather than forced uniformity.

"Why does believing in Jesus feel like clinging to outdated traditions?" asked a young pastor. Confronted with this dilemma, two pastors endeavor to render Christianity more appealing to the local community.

The most stressful thing for Pastor Luo this year was that a Christian man intended to serve full-time, but Luo worried all night and couldn't sleep due to the church’s stretched finances.

In a city church, if the congregation suffers a loss of one or two members, the ministry can still survive and thrive. But such departure can, however, jeopardize the whole ministry of a rural church.

Despite the retirement system for pastors, many grassroots churches struggle to implement it effectively due to a shortage of pastoral staff. The reasons for such an issue are the lack of successors and the desire of some pastors to keep "serving the Lord to the end."

In the past, a house church often hurried to explain the main points of the gospel, but listeners found it difficult to accept all this unfamiliar information in a short time. Then they switched to use movies to illustrate the message.

In an era of rapid change, pastors need to attract believers through effective sermons. When believers experience God, they become longing for more grace. In fact, many churches urge believers to be thirsty for God, but excessive demands might foster a rebellious attitude.

A professor from Shanghai University has urged historic churches in China to sort out their history and recognize their churches’ cultural significance.

At Easter time, a pastor illustrated that God never leaves believers, especially when they are in weakness, valleys, or disappointments, using the story of the two disciples recognizing the resurrected Jesus on the road to Emmaus.

More than 30 years ago, Chinese believers often heard about miracles of healing, but they rarely happen nowadays. One pastor believes that God's work progresses gradually rather than remaining constant.