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Scholar Traces Robert Morrison's 'Grueling Perseverance' as WEA, WCA Mark Missionary's Legacy in China

Hong Kong Baptist University scholar Dr. Andrew Loke presented the life of Robert Morrison, the first Protestant missionary to reach mainland China, as a model of perseverance under persecution, rigorous scholarship, and deep respect for Chinese culture in a presentation on the missionary's legacy.

Interview With Professor Susangeline Patrick: Understanding Shanghai as Crossroads of Christianity

Born in China, Dr. Susangeline Patrick spent many years living in China. As the professor of World Christianity at Nazarene Theological Seminary in the United States, Dr. Patrick discusses the history of Christianity in Shanghai, the role of Chinese Christians, house churches, the experience of Christians during the COVID-19 pandemic, international Christian communities, urban ministry and burnout, and her research on Christianity in Yunnan.

From Two to Thirteen: Our Family's Journey

Between 1998 and 2016, Maggie and David Weik welcomed eleven children from China into their family, nine with special needs. Their journey reflects a deep faith in God and a commitment to loving each child through joy, hardship, and loss. This account is adapted from Professor Vivian Ling's book Love without Borders, with her explicit permission, and has been further edited and updated by Maggie Weik. Told in Maggie's voice, it offers a glimpse into the life of a family whose love continues to grow.

WCA, WEA Gather Global Evangelical Leaders to Mark WEA’s 180th Anniversary and Look Ahead to China’s 220-Year Protestant Mission Legacy

The World Chinese Christianity Alliance (WCA) and the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) jointly hosted a global online gathering on September 23, bringing together evangelical leaders, missiologists, and believers worldwide to commemorate two historic milestones: the 180th anniversary of the WEA and the coming 220th anniversary of Protestant missions in China in 2027, dated from Robert Morrison's arrival in 1807.

Beyond the Door: A Decade of Encounters and Concerns at a Christian Bookstore

After spending a decade running a Christian bookstore, Brother Wang Shutong has welcomed everyone from university students exploring Christianity to volunteer preachers seeking books to enrich their sermons. Yet one group is notably absent: full-time pastors. Through his experience as a bookstore owner and a longtime church volunteer, Wang reflects on the reading habits of Chinese Christians and the challenges facing church pastoral care.

Home of Artists HK to Host 'Starry Night Before Christmas' Concert

Home of Artists (HOA) HK, a non-profit Christian organization in Hong Kong, will present its two-night outdoor Christmas concert, "Starry Night Before Christmas," on December 19–20, 2026, featuring Christian entertainers and music groups from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and beyond.
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Interview With Independent Scholar Xiao Sanza: Rethinking 3,000 Years of Chinese Thought

This August, Evangelical Vision invited Mr. Xiao for a live conversation, focusing on his choice of the "relationship between Heaven and humanity" as the main thread for understanding the history of Chinese thought, the three‑thousand‑year development of Chinese intellectual traditions, the limitations within traditional Chinese culture, and how different civilizations can learn from one another.
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WCA General Secretary Ezekiel Tan: Evangelicalism Needs a Clearer Introduction in China's Church

In June, during the Asia Conference on Church & Mission (ACCM) 2026, organized by the Asia Evangelical Alliance (AEA), WCA General Secretary the Rev. Ezekiel Tan spoke with China Christian Daily about WCA's vision, current priorities, and long-term plans. He also addressed several common misunderstandings of evangelical Christianity among churches in China, arguing that it needs to be explained more accurately and clearly.
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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.
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Matan Zamir, New Consul General of Israel in Shanghai, on Jewish-Christian Ties and Building Bridges with China

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

Interview With Professor Susangeline Patrick: Understanding Shanghai as Crossroads of Christianity

Born in China, Dr. Susangeline Patrick spent many years living in China. As the professor of World Christianity at Nazarene Theological Seminary in the United States, Dr. Patrick discusses the history of Christianity in Shanghai, the role of Chinese Christians, house churches, the experience of Christians during the COVID-19 pandemic, international Christian communities, urban ministry and burnout, and her research on Christianity in Yunnan.

Bridging Generations: A Chinese Pastor's Journey of Faith and Four New Paths in Ministry

Pastor Enosh, now in his fifties, has spent more than 20 years in urban pastoral ministry after a journey marked by hardship, leaving and returning to the church. As he bridges two generations of the church, his ministry reflects new approaches to urban ministry, decentralization, bi-vocational ministry, and the development of the younger generation.
World

Hudson Taylor's Great-Great-Grandson Highlights Four 'P's' of His Missionary Legacy at WEA-WCA Gathering

Hudson Taylor's great-great-grandson revisited the missionary's life through four themes beginning with the letter P: passion, practice, provision, and partnership, calling today's church to a renewed commitment to cross-cultural, cross-denominational mission.

Scholar Traces Robert Morrison's 'Grueling Perseverance' as WEA, WCA Mark Missionary's Legacy in China

Hong Kong Baptist University scholar Dr. Andrew Loke presented the life of Robert Morrison, the first Protestant missionary to reach mainland China, as a model of perseverance under persecution, rigorous scholarship, and deep respect for Chinese culture in a presentation on the missionary's legacy.
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Living History: Bridging Cultures Through Documentary Storytelling in China–U.S. Encounters Since 1979

Originally from Germany, Christian Petersen-Clausen has lived in China for nearly 14 years. Together with his Chinese co-director Wu Yuxiao, he is producing the historical documentary series Living History: Stories from the Opening of China, which explores the shared experiences of Chinese and foreign citizens in the period following the opening of China to the West in 1979.

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

On the evening of June 1, the Consulate of Israel in Shanghai held its annual Independence Day reception to celebrate the 78th anniversary of the State of Israel. Guests from various sectors gathered in Shanghai to commemorate the occasion and reflect on the growing ties between China and Israel.
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A Missionary's Dream, a Grandson's Questions: Reconstructing a Danish Medical Missionary's Life in China

“Today, on my birthday, I performed eight operations.” This single sentence from a 1910s diary captures Dr. Laurits K. Larsen’s exhausting life in Manchuria, defined by three adversaries: plague, typhoid, and "paganism." Published by his grandson Prami Larsen, this gripping history chronicles a Western doctor’s journey from trying to convert a "dangerous" land to learning a profound lesson in cultural humility.

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

Yiddish Glory’s tour in Asia will start in Seoul on May 6 and play in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong till May 15.
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Jerusalem Never Left China

Long before England became a Christian nation, long before many of Europe's great churches were built, the Gospel had already travelled east along the Silk Road and found a home in China.

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."
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Advent 2025: Preparing Our Hearts in a Busy World

As December approaches, the sights and sounds of Christmas begin to fill the streets. Yet, for Christians, this season is about more than just decorations and gatherings; it is a profound spiritual moment that declares: "Hope has arrived."

The Conditions for Revival

What are the conditions for revival? Only two conditions: the first, love for Jesus and the word of God.