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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.

'The Bridge Still Stands': Gathering Marks 150th Anniversary of John Leighton Stuart’s Birth in Washington, D.C.

On September 25, more than 30 Chinese Christians from the Washington, D.C. area gathered at the Museum of the Bible to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of John Leighton Stuart (1876–1962).

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.

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.

7th Amity Cup International Table Tennis Philanthropic Tournament Draws 770 Players From 13 Countries

The Seventh Amity Cup International Table Tennis Philanthropic Tournament opened on October 24 at the Nanjing Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium, attracting approximately 770 players representing 130 teams from 13 countries.

Global Chinese Church Leaders from 18 Countries Gather in Malaysia to Discuss Mission and the Next Generation

Nearly 150 church and ministry representatives from 18 countries gathered in Malaysia to discuss cooperation in global mission and prepare the next generation of leaders.

Bedsides, Spring, and More Than Two Decades of Care: Sister Sun's Journey in Hospice Ministry

For more than two decades, Sister Sun has accompanied the elderly and terminally ill in rural China through the final stages of life. Her ministry has brought her face to face with the challenges of end-of-life care and the spiritual questions that arise as life draws to a close. Through it all, she continues to pray that God will raise up others to join this work.

Vietnam's Religion Minister Meets With Franklin Graham in U.S., Commits to Protect Religious Freedom for Christians

A special delegation of high-ranking officials from Vietnam has traveled to North Carolina to meet with Franklin Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and Samaritan's Purse.

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

'Songs From the Heart': Chinese Songs Composed by U.S. Professor for China

A Chinese worship gathering in Hong Kong in 2007 changed the direction of Dr. Scott N. Callaham’s ministry. Years later, the U.S. Old Testament scholar was teaching Hebrew in Chinese, writing Chinese worship songs with his students, and reflecting on how learning another language reshaped the way he reads Scripture.

Interview With Independent Scholar Xiao Sanza: Rethinking 3,000 Years of Chinese Thought

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INTERVIEW

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.

TESTIMONIES

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.

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

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.

ACADEMICS

To Our Youth: Reflections on Twenty Years of China’s Urban Churches

Two decades ago, China’s urban churches embraced ambitious visions for the future. Today, a scholar reflects on those hopes, their legacy, and the realities that followed.

INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES

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.

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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WCA General Secretary Ezekiel Tan Joins Asian Evangelical Leaders in Disciple-Making Call

Rev. Ezekiel Tan, general secretary of the World Chinese Christianity Alliance (WCA), joined evangelical leaders from across Asia at the Asia Conference on Church and Mission 2026, where he led a closing prayer during a session calling churches to recover disciple-making as the central task of Christian mission on June 10.

Asia Conference on Church and Mission 2026 Opens in the Philippines, Calling Asian Churches Back to Disciple-Making

The Asia Conference on Church and Mission 2026 officially opened on June 9 in Alabang, Metro Manila, bringing together approximately 210 delegates from 25 nations. Organized by the Asia Evangelical Alliance (AEA), this year's conference is held under the theme "Disciple or Die 3.0", with the rallying prayer drawn from Habakkuk 3:2.

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

Dr. Goodacre Argues John Is the Fourth Synoptic Gospel

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary to Hold Second East Asian Christianity Conference

Prof. Ross Lectures on Current Trends in World Christianity

Overseas Chinese Theologian, Educator Rev. Dr. Joseph Tong Dies at 85

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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

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

Bedsides, Spring, and More Than Two Decades of Care: Sister Sun's Journey in Hospice Ministry

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

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.

World

Global Chinese Church Leaders from 18 Countries Gather in Malaysia to Discuss Mission and the Next Generation

Vietnam's Religion Minister Meets With Franklin Graham in U.S., Commits to Protect Religious Freedom for Christians

Michigan Church Discloses Misconduct Allegations Against Founding Pastor Seth Kim

Harvest Mission Community Church of Ann Arbor has disclosed allegations of sexual misconduct against its founding pastor, Seth Sung Kim, involving two women under his spiritual care. The church said it believes the allegations are true and that Kim has permanently disqualified himself from pastoral ministry.

'The Bridge Still Stands': Gathering Marks 150th Anniversary of John Leighton Stuart’s Birth in Washington, D.C.

China

7th Amity Cup International Table Tennis Philanthropic Tournament Draws 770 Players From 13 Countries

From Homelessness to Ministry: Brother Xu's 20-Year Journey of Serving the Unhoused

Matan Zamir, New Consul General of Israel in Shanghai, on Jewish-Christian Ties and Building Bridges with China

Matan Zamir, Israel’s new consul general in Shanghai, arrived in the city in August for a four-year posting. A ninth-generation resident of Jerusalem’s Old City, he has spent much of his life and career engaging with people from different religious and cultural backgrounds.

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.

Culture

Interview With Independent Scholar Xiao Sanza: Rethinking 3,000 Years of Chinese Thought

In Hangzhou, Chinese Christians Revisit John Leighton Stuart's Legacy 150 Years After His Birth

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.

Opinion

Why Are Christians Leaving Much of the Middle East, but Growing in Israel?

To Our Youth: Reflections on Twenty Years of China’s Urban Churches

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."

LIFE