Church Life

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Listening in the Quietness

"Be Still and Know That I Am God!"

The new generation of believers and church leaders are no longer easily excited by large conferences and mission movements but are willing to delve deeper into each individual’s life. They have started moving away from focusing on the relationship between church and state and are now turning their attention to broader public concerns.

Chinese Church Voices

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.

Blog Entries

How Should the Church Respond to Government Control?

A Reader Responds to the Spring 2023 CSQ

The maintenance and advancement of Christianity is highly correlated to three main factors: government control, social receptivity, and culture. Comparatively, China is not the most difficult place for Christianity to develop.

Chinese Church Voices

Three Trends in the Post-Pandemic Church in China (2)

“More small groups, more household-oriented, and more online.”

Chinese Church Voices

Three Trends in the Post-Pandemic Church in China (1)

“More small groups, more household-oriented, and more online.”

Chinese Church Voices

The Problem of Succession

An interview with a young pastor in central China.

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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.

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A Pastor’s Vision for Small Groups

Introducing and sustaining small group pastoral ministry in rural China.

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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.

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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.