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Pastor: How Should the Church Nurture Workplace Believers?

In an era where urban believers are more educated than ever, the distance between the pulpit and the marketplace is growing. For Pastor Li, a veteran of twenty years' experience in Southern China, the solution is a commitment to lifelong learning and "entering the sheep's world."

Career Woman's 'Pause': A Year of Rest and a Lifetime of Reconstruction

In a world that measures success by speed and results, a Christian woman Su Xue hit “pause” at the peak of her career. Despite material wealth and professional achievement, a series of spiritual encounters led her to a “sabbatical year”—a deliberate pause to reorder her life.
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No House, No Car, No Bride: Economic Plight of China's Young Clergy

Zibu's story is a microcosm of the survival status of a generation of Chinese preachers. In a world that increasingly values immediate satisfaction and material security, Zibu's waiting is a difficult, solitary, yet powerful testimony. He stands as a question mark to the modern age: Is there still room for a faith that relies solely on God's provision?
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Believers Reflect on Missionaries in China

From Alopen in the Tang dynasty to modern missionaries, countless men and women brought the Gospel to China, leaving lasting marks in education, healthcare, and society. Their legacy, however, is complex—shaped by faithful service, cultural exchange, and the entanglements of history.
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Rev. Stephanie Dietrich on Christian Unity: Reflections From WCC's Faith and Order Conference in Egypt

Photos: Christmas Celebrated Across Southern China

The photo collection showcases churches across southern China that observed Christmas and Christmas Eve through worship services, sacred music, testimonies, and thanksgiving gatherings during the Christmas season of 2025.

Photos: Churches in Northern China Celebrate Christmas

The photo collection showcases churches across northern China that marked Christmas and Christmas Eve with worship services, choir performances, sacred dramas, and congregational praise during the Christmas season of 2025.
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In Just Three Years, Membership Grows From 8 to 200 in a Young Church

In just over three years, a grassroots church in East China has grown from eight believers to a community of nearly 200. Rather than relying on formal church-growth models, its development has been shaped by simple prayer, pastoral care commitment, and an emphasis on unity.

Joint Ecumenical Communion Service Held in Hong Kong: 'Called to the One Hope'

With the theme "Called to the One Hope" (Ephesians 4:4), the annual Joint Ecumenical Communion Service in celebration of the 2025 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity was held on Thursday, setting a record attendance of 390 ministers and co-workers from over 32 denominations and organizations.
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'A Theological Bridge Builder': Yale University Professor Miroslav Volf on Faith, Embrace, and a Life Worth Living

Known for building bridges between theology and everyday life, Dr Miroslav Volf has long reflected on forgiveness, community, and human flourishing in a fractured world. In an exclusive interview with China Christian Daily, he discusses how faith connects with life, why reconciliation remains possible without illusion, and what it means to live a life worth living today.

Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem Share Christmas Message

The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem shared a 2025 Christmas message that affirmed a message of hope amid times of hardship.
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From Fire to Vision: How Life-Threatening Diagnosis Redefined Family's Mission

Two years ago, a couple faced a life-altering diagnosis: nasopharyngeal cancer. The months that followed tested their bodies, hearts, and faith, ultimately reshaping their family, their marriage, and their understanding of mission.

Echoes of Faith Across 5 Generations: Pastor Yuan's Long Journey to Christ

Pastor Yuan spent decades searching for meaning, believing he was the first in his family to follow Christ. A conversation with his father revealed otherwise: a hidden legacy of faith spanning five generations quietly endured, ultimately guiding him to the same path.
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Through Music and Personal Testimony, Christian Singer Karen Kong Shares Journey of Renewal in Hong Kong

On December 12, Christian singer Karen Kong held a "Zero Distance Concert" at the Black Box Theatre of Kwai Tsing Theatre in Hong Kong, sharing how she encountered God's love and renewal amid brokenness and inner struggle via music and testimony.

Shanghai to Host 2025 JRCC–JSRH Joint Workshop on Christian Studies

The 2025 joint workshop of the Journal for Research of Christianity in China (JRCC) and the Journal of the Study on Religion and History (JSRH) will be held on December 14 at Shanghai University's Baoshan Campus, focusing on theology, Chinese Christian history, comparative religion, and biblical translation studies.
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Stephen Hawking's Final Musings About God

Renowned for his views about science, Stephen Hawking also made many comments about God.

From 'Burying Sons' to Broken Lives: Reclaiming Children's Value in Chinese Families

From the ancient tale of Guo Ju burying his son to modern family tragedies, the child has often been treated as a possession rather than an individual. How can faith redeem this broken family dynamic?
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The Fool Says, 'There Is no God'

From David’s era to today, atheism has become more vocal, with some relying on science to deny God; yet this reflects a lack of understanding of divine wisdom and creation.

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.