Interview: Why Some Protestants Turn to Catholicism or Orthodoxy—and What Protestantism Can Learn

As more Protestants around the world show interest in Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and ancient Christian spirituality, questions about conversion, liturgy, and spiritual depth are becoming increasingly relevant in China as well. Dr. Jiang Lanbo, who has long studied patristics and Orthodox spirituality, believes that the answer is not necessarily conversion, but a deeper recovery of the Church Fathers’ spiritual tradition within Protestantism itself.

United Bible Societies Marks 80th Anniversary With Global Declaration for Future Christian Generations

On the occasion of its 80th anniversary, United Bible Societies has unveiled “The Bible for Tomorrow: A Global Commitment to Future Christian Generations,” a landmark declaration reaffirming its mission to make the Bible accessible to all and nurture faith among future generations.

Resilience Amid Urbanization: 50 Years of an 'Unqualified' Rural Church

Amid China’s sweeping urbanization, many rural churches have disappeared along with the villages that sustained them. Yet a small congregation in northwest China—just over a dozen believers, most over fifty—has quietly continued gathering for half a century.

Lessons From Audience Positioning of the Four Gospels: Reconstructing the Dimensions of Contextualized Narrative in Postmodern Pastoral Care

The article demonstrates how the Four Gospels serve as foundational models for contextualized narrative, precisely tailoring the message of Jesus to the unique cultural "prisms" of their original audiences. It argues that modern ministry must move beyond rigid models to address the specific postmodern anxieties—such as involution, isolation, and meaninglessness—facing today’s fragmented urban population.

Where Can We Find True Loyalty and Honor? Reflections on the Cross Inspired by Chinese Blockbuster 'Dear You'

Recently, the Chinese movie "Dear You" has been a big hit in theaters. What makes the film so moving is not simply its romance, family bonds, or nostalgic memories of a bygone era. What truly touches the audience is something increasingly rare in our time: "qingyi."

Faith, Rebuilding, and Local Leadership in Yanjing: The Story of 'Mr. Lu'

In the borderlands of Tibet and the rest of China, a small Catholic community has endured wars and rapid social change. In a largely Tibetan Buddhist region, the Chinese Catholics in the town called Yanjing have inspired admiration and hope for their resilience and steadfastness.

A Digital Missionary's Three-Year Journey: From Skepticism to AI Training

A "digital missionary" who has long been creating Christian content was initially highly skeptical of artificial intelligence (AI). However, an experience using AI to create images changed his opinion of it, and he began to reconsider its potential. Gradually, he started applying AI in church ministry and was later invited to share practical AI applications in different cities.

Interview: Dr. Gina Zurlo Reflects on Women in World Christianity and Measuring China’s Church

Women make up the majority of Christians worldwide, yet they remain underrepresented in leadership and theological voice. In an exclusive interview with China Christian Daily, Dr. Gina Zurlo discusses gender gaps, the complexity of measuring Christianity in China, and the uncertainties facing the church today.

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INTERVIEW

Interview With Professor Tobias Brandner: Understanding Hong Kong's Diverse Christian Faith

In this interview, Professor Tobias Brandner discusses his book, Christians in the City of Hong Kong, offering an in-depth portrait of the diverse Christian communities in the city.

TESTIMONIES

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.

VOICE

A Season of Fire and Aftermath: Chinese Pastor’s Reflections on Extreme Charismatic Phenomena in China

In Pastor Chen’s view, the Charismatic movement gained rapid traction in the Chinese mainland—especially in rural areas—because it offered emotional immediacy, experiential spirituality, and a highly energized communal atmosphere. It broke through the rigid, formulaic patterns that characterized many traditional gatherings at the time.

FOCUS

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?

ACADEMICS

'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.

INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES

From Reconnection to Strategic Prudence: A Three-Year Review of China's Church International Exchanges (2023–2025)

Data from public records and official statements between 2023 and 2025 show that the total volume of international exchanges in 2025 declined significantly. Rather than broad-spectrum engagement, the pattern moved toward more focused interaction, prioritizing specific multilateral platforms and regional partnerships.

ISSUES

Mother of Israeli Hostage Shares Story of Faith and Hope at Christian Media Summit

Ditsa Or, the mother of Avinatan Or, who was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, 2023, delivered a speech at the seventh Christian Media Summit in Jerusalem. Addressing an audience of Christian journalists and media professionals, she shared her personal story of loss, resilience, and unwavering faith in God.

CHARITY

Guangdong Union Church Hosts Free Clinic in Grassroots Community

From November 14 to 15, Union Church in Guangdong mobilized a team of 27 medical professionals and pastors to hold a free medical clinic in Fengwan Town, Qujiang District, Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province.

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From Desolation to Revival: A Theology Graduate’s Journey in a Struggling Rural Church

This story follows a female minister who, fresh out of seminary over 10 years ago, chose to serve a rural church characterized by the "three-lack": lack of money, coworkers, and proper building. It details from how she faced internal strife, division, and the brink of closure to how she led the congregation towards stability, growth and revival.

New Book on Danish Medical Missionaries to China to Be Published

A new book, Pest, Tyfus og Hedenskab (Plague, Typhoid and Paganism), on account of a couple of medical missionaries who spent 15 years in Northeast China in the 20th century, will be published in Danish on February 17, 2026.

A Brief Look at the Church of Norway

Century-Old Tianjin Church Fined for Unauthorized Construction in Heritage Protection Zone

CCC&TSPM Issues Measures Regulating Fellowship Activities in Protestant Venues

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

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

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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.

Church & Ministries

The Bible for Tomorrow: A Global Commitment to Future Christian Generations

United Bible Societies Marks 80th Anniversary With Global Declaration for Future Christian Generations

A Digital Missionary's Three-Year Journey: From Skepticism to AI Training

A "digital missionary" who has long been creating Christian content was initially highly skeptical of artificial intelligence (AI). However, an experience using AI to create images changed his opinion of it, and he began to reconsider its potential. Gradually, he started applying AI in church ministry and was later invited to share practical AI applications in different cities.

Interview: Why Some Protestants Turn to Catholicism or Orthodoxy—and What Protestantism Can Learn

As more Protestants around the world show interest in Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and ancient Christian spirituality, questions about conversion, liturgy, and spiritual depth are becoming increasingly relevant in China as well. Dr. Jiang Lanbo, who has long studied patristics and Orthodox spirituality, believes that the answer is not necessarily conversion, but a deeper recovery of the Church Fathers’ spiritual tradition within Protestantism itself.

World

ACCM 2026 Opens in the Philippines, Calling Asian Churches Back to Disciple-Making

Reboot or Last Gasp? Franklin Graham Holds a 'Festival of Hope' in Minsk, Belarus

Patmos Bible Summit Opens With Reflections on Global Spiritual Realities

The Patmos Bible Summit opened on 13 May in Jakarta, Indonesia, drawing 250 participants from all over the world.

Interview: Dr. Gina Zurlo Reflects on Women in World Christianity and Measuring China’s Church

Women make up the majority of Christians worldwide, yet they remain underrepresented in leadership and theological voice. In an exclusive interview with China Christian Daily, Dr. Gina Zurlo discusses gender gaps, the complexity of measuring Christianity in China, and the uncertainties facing the church today.

China

Israel Marks 78th Independence Day in Shanghai, Highlighting China-Israel Friendship and Innovation

Faith, Rebuilding, and Local Leadership in Yanjing: The Story of 'Mr. Lu'

Lecture Explores How Dead Sea Scrolls Reshape Ancient Judaism, Early Christian Studies

On April 3, Cai Xueqian, a doctoral candidate at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, discussed how the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls has reshaped the study of ancient Judaism and early Christianity by revealing a fluid and diverse scriptural landscape that challenges traditional understandings of the Bible.

Prof. Ross Lectures on Current Trends in World Christianity

Prof. Kenneth R. Ross argued that the dramatic demographic shift of Christianity to the Global South has created an "urgent ecumenical imperative" for the Christian faith to rediscover its unity amid mounting global crises.

Culture

Six Years in a Gulag for Collecting Yiddish Songs that Documented the Holocaust

Mary Looks With Prayerful Adoration At God-Recognized in the Child, the Great Spiritual Turning Point of European History of Painting

New Book Reignites Faith This Holiday Season

As the year draws to a close and the holiday season invites reflection, many Americans find themselves wrestling with profound questions about meaning, faith, and the future. Surveys show that fewer people now identify with organized religion than in previous generations—yet at the same time, curiosity about God, spirituality, and transcendence is quietly rising, especially among younger seekers searching for coherence in an anxious and uncertain world.

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.

Opinion

Where Can We Find True Loyalty and Honor? Reflections on the Cross Inspired by Chinese Blockbuster 'Dear You'

Lessons From Audience Positioning of the Four Gospels: Reconstructing the Dimensions of Contextualized Narrative in Postmodern Pastoral Care

Faithful Until the End: Celebrating the Legacy of Benjamin Faircloth

Pastor Benjamin Lee Faircloth (1968–2026) was an American pastor and mission leader who served for many years as senior pastor of Ignited Church in Lavonia, Georgia, United States, and founded World Outreach Ministries International (WOMI), a ministry engaged in evangelistic outreach and humanitarian assistance.