Chinese Christian Voices on Church Life
Resilience and Renewal
The Shifting Landscape of Hong Kong's Church
The topic of church development must be considered in the spirit of John the Baptist's words, "He must increase, I must decrease." We must recognize that what needs to be developed is the universal church as part of the kingdom movement, not a specific local church or organization.
The Next Decade of the Church in China
Pastor Li…shared his reflections on…Christianity in China…as well as his outlook and predictions for the next decade. He believes that Chinese Christianity is transitioning from a growth period to a bottleneck period …the next long phase will be one of consolidation, with the cultivation and nurturing of excellent church talent being a key priority.
Sacrificial Love in Action
My Church's Response to the Zero-Covid Policy Change
“The abrupt change in China's zero-covid policy allowed our congregation to live out God's love. In the face of sickness and scarcity, we supported each other sacrificially,” writes a Chinese believer. In the face of medication shortages and sick children, the church family pulled together to share what they had.
Three Trends in the Post-Pandemic Church in China (2)
“More small groups, more household-oriented, and more online.”
Three Trends in the Post-Pandemic Church in China (1)
“More small groups, more household-oriented, and more online.”
The Problem of Succession
An interview with a young pastor in central China.
Training Disciples in China
I believe that the present-day pastor needs to demonstrate that he is a disciple of Christ by living a real life in a real way, and making sure other people can see that lifestyle, providing an example that believers can refer to, imitate, and follow.
A Pastor’s Vision for Small Groups
Introducing and sustaining small group pastoral ministry in rural China.
Easter in Shanghai during the Lockdown
Easter in Shanghai this year was unusual and difficult. Yet Christians found ways to celebrate Easter and serve others during the lockdown.
Churches in China Prepare for the New Year
The first day of the Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, is next week. Churches in China have been busy preparing for the holiday. These two articles from China Christian Daily tell of three churches that prepared and distributed free New Year couplets to bless their congregations and proclaim God’s love.