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TSPM Chair Calls for Deep Integration to Promote the Sinicization of Christianity

Recently, Rev. Xu Xiaohong, chairperson of the national TSP, published an article discussing how to advance the sinicization of Christianity with the goal of achieving "deep integration," enabling the church to maintain healthy continuity and sustainable development within the Chinese context.

Rev. Lam Thien Loc, Vice General Secretary of the Vietnam Evangelical Alliance: The Church Has Grown Through Unity

Rev. Lam Thien Loc is an evangelical leader from Vietnam. He is the vice general secretary and director of education of the Vietnam Evangelical Alliance (VEA) and served as a translator during the large-scale evangelistic crusades held in Vietnam in 2023 and 2024 by Franklin Graham. In a recent interview with China Christian Daily, Rev. Lam shared insights about the situation of evangelical churches in Vietnam.

Lecture Traces the Rich History of Shanghai's Holy Trinity Church

On October 26, the fifth session of the Holy Trinity Church Lecture Series took place, featuring a lecture titled "Holy Trinity Church Through Time" by Mr. Gu Mengfei, secretary general of the National TSPM and director of the Holy Trinity Church Management Committee.
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Experienced Pastor Urges Churches to Reform Outdated Concepts and Practices

Amid the ever-changing tides of the times, should the church also adapt to keep pace? Pastor Chen, who has long served in an urban church in northern China, candidly noted that many traditional church practices once regarded as “spiritual” have become outdated and, in some cases, obstacles to the church’s healthy development.
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8 Unhealthy Tendencies That Hinder Church Revival

The Protestant churches of China have been growing like a new sprout breaking through the soil, well sown and well harvested, since the resumption of gatherings in the 1980s, but in recent years, this splendid original scene seems to have been shadowed, and church development appears to have reached a growth ceiling. I believe that eight unhealthy tendencies hinder church revival.
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A Model of Faith and Politics: The Chester Ronning Story

Chester was an early advocate for Western recognition of what was then Red China and can be credited with helping Canada to establish diplomatic ties long before the U.S. and other countries were willing to do so. In a difficult period covering a quarter of a century, Chester worked to bridge gaps in communications between North America and China.
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Interview With Robert and Linda Banks: Australian Missionary Sophie Sackville Newton’s Legacy in the Province of the Dragon

Highlights From the 40th Christian Joint Book Fair in Hong Kong

The 40th Christian Joint Book Fair, the annual highlight of the Christian Publishing Association, was held from October 22 to 28 in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong.

Harvest Celebrations in NE China

This photo album captures the vibrant autumn harvest celebrations at four churches in Northeastern China, with believers gathering to give thanks through worship and special services.
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TSPM Chair Calls for Deep Integration to Promote the Sinicization of Christianity

Recently, Rev. Xu Xiaohong, chairperson of the national TSP, published an article discussing how to advance the sinicization of Christianity with the goal of achieving "deep integration," enabling the church to maintain healthy continuity and sustainable development within the Chinese context.

Zion Church Launches 2025 Thanksgiving Month in Guangzhou

On November 2, Zion Church in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, officially kicked off its "2025 Thanksgiving Month" activities, marked by the ringing of the bells on Holy Communion Sunday.
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Seoul Declaration at WEA General Assembly Reasserts Biblical Authority, Addressing Pluralism and Same-Sex Marriage

The Seoul Declaration, unveiled during the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly in South Korea this week, reaffirmed the authority of Scripture, clarifying evangelical positions on pluralism and sexuality, and calling for unity and renewal amid global division and cultural change.

AEA Secretary General Calls for Boldness in Sharing Gospel, Discipleship

At the 14th World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly in Seoul, Bambang Budijanto, secretary general of the Asia Evangelical Alliance (AEA), introduced the Asian member countries. Highlighting the challenges Christians face across the region, he urged global Christian leaders to pray for the courage and boldness of the Asian church in bearing witness to the gospel.
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TSPM Chair Attends Ceremony Commemorating 80th Anniversary of Taiwan's Restoration

A meeting marking the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China was held in Beijing on October 25, the first Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration. Rev. Xu Xiaohong, chairperson of the National TSPM, was invited to attend.

China's Revised Public Security Law Introduces Penalties for 'Illegal Religious Activities'

The 2025 Revised Public Security Administration Punishments Law of the People's Republic of China will take effect on January 1, 2026. The revised law introduces explicit administrative penalties for "illegal religious activities" based on the existing provisions.
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Holiday Pause: How Christians Spent National Day Resting and Reconnecting

The National Day holiday brought a pause to the daily routine. The community parking lot was largely empty, and the usual groups of grandparents and babies had vanished as many families traveled or returned home. The break offered Elena a rare chance to step away from the ordinary order of life—to pause, adjust, and reestablish balance.

Simplified Chinese Full Translation of Thomas Aquinas’s Summa Theologica Published

In commemoration of the 800th anniversary of medieval theologian Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274), Shanghai Sanlian Publishing House has released the complete simplified Chinese translation of Summa Theologica, making one of the greatest works in Christian thought accessible to a broader Chinese readership.
Opinion

Prof. Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen Lectures on Eschatological Hope in the Intersection of Sciences and Theology

Prof. Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen delivered a lecture on the intersection of Christian eschatology and scientific cosmology. He contrasted the scientific prediction of the universe's eventual heat death with the theological hope for a divinely initiated new creation.

The Myths of the Chinese church: A Nigerian Perspective

China’s Christian landscape, the state-approved Three-Self churches, and the house churches have been a topic of discussion that has attracted global attention. Nigerian Christians who are under intense persecution sometimes view the Chinese church through simplified narratives. But some erroneous impressions must be corrected.
LIFE

Deeper Joy of Palm Sunday

On the way home, the sunlight seemed especially radiant. I thought to myself, the next time someone asks why I’m joyful, I won’t just say, “Because I believe in Jesus.” I’ll tell them, “Because I know a Lord who died for me and rose again!” That is the source of my joy.

Travel Reflections: Korean Christians in the Fight for National Independence

March 1, 2024, marks the 105th anniversary of the 1919 Independence Movement of Korea. On the eve of this occasion, I had the opportunity to travel to Korea with a few friends for a historical pilgrimage. I visited the National Museum of Korea in central Seoul and the History Museum of Korean Christians at Soongsil University.