Tailored Ministries: 4 Churches' Innovations in Meeting Different Needs
Different churches target different groups of people. The article shares the positive explorations of four churches in serving believers or attracting newcomers.
Pastors: Retirement is a New Pulpit of Service
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."
Pastor: The Gospel Talks About Kingdom of God, Not Heaven
Pastor Zhang, who has served in East China for decades, argues that Christians should focus on "kingdom of God" rather than "heaven."
Tomb-Sweeping Festival Observed Across Churches in China
After Easter, churches and Christian institutions in China conducted tomb-sweeping activities and themed lectures to celebrate the Qingming Festival, which falls on Thursday this year.
Guangzhou Church Launches First Storytelling Event
Courses for Elders, Teachers to Be Accredited Kicks Off in Heilongjiang
Heilongjiang Provincial CC&TSPM started the elders' advanced courses and teacher certification programs.
Jingzhou Church Hosts Book Sharing Event
Jingzhou Shashi Church held a book-sharing meeting to stimulate believers’ passion for reading.
Psychologist Dr. Wang Xuefu Shares Four Pastoral Counseling Models That Influence Chinese Churches
Small Groups Share Insights From Sunday Sermons
A house church in a southern city has explored small group structure to "ease" burdens for group leaders.
How Two Churches Built Small Group Ministries from Scratch
The two churches introduced in this article have indeed brought some new vitality to their congregations through their group ministries, although they are still immature.
Pastor Shares Challenges After Decade’s Ministry
Strategies for Preparing for Sunday Sermons to Nourish Congregants
Sermon is usually the most crucial part of Sunday services in Protestant churches, as it provides believers with spiritual nourishment. Therefore, delivering a well-prepared Sunday sermon is a key aspect of pastoral work.
Pastoral Visitation in Full Swing at Fujian Church
Although churches have been reopened in the post-pandemic era, grassroots churches are confronted with refinement needs for visitation ministry.
7 Tips for Protecting Believers From Shinchonji Cult
Pastoral Appeal: Strong Sense of Mission for Co-workers at Rural Church
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.
Pastors: Retirement is a New Pulpit of Service
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."
Roundtable: Holy Week Activities in Different Regions
Roundtable: Changes in Rural Hometown Churches
During the joyous celebration of the Chinese New Year and the return to their hometowns, the editorial team of the Gospel Times had the opportunity to connect with grassroots churches. They discussed the changes observed in hometown churches during the grand festival.
Roundtable: Contextualizing Pastoral Resources in the Chinese Context
As pastors have been studying external teaching materials to increase memberships, issues have arisen during the process. Three pastors discuss how to make these materials more contexualized in the Chinese context.
Exclusive Interview with Elderly Believer in Picheng: Over 40 Years of Disseminating the Gospel with Unwavering Faith
Founder of Taiwanese Cosmic Light Ministry Lin Zhiping Dies at 86
Renowned Taiwanese evangelist and founder of Cosmic Light, Lin Zhiping, passed away at 86 on Saturday, after a lifetime dedicated to serving the gospel through culture and education.
The Warm-Hearted Pastor William Hwang Minjie
Based in Putian, Fujian Province, Pastor William Hwang Minjie has always been active in different charity projects, especially those that help children and the poor.
Pastor's Story: Decades' Journey of Faith, Ministry, Marriage
30-Y-O Jilin Church, Display of God's Glory
Xiaonan Church is located in Changchun, the capital of northeast Jilin Province, where evangelism was spread as early as the 1990s.
Visit to Fujian Church in Shape of Noah's Ark
A church in a scenic town of Fujian Province was designed by a German architect with glass as its walls.
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