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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.

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.

'Speaking to the Heart': Dr. Wendi Lord on Bringing The Chosen to the World Through Translation Under AI Assistance

For millions of viewers around the world, The Chosen serves as a new way to encounter the story of Jesus in their own language. In an exclusive interview with China Christian Daily, Dr. Wendi Lord shared how translators, theologians, pastors, and emerging technologies are working together to bring The Chosen to audiences in their "heart languages."

Bringing the 'Disciples Into the Pews': An Interview With Come and See Foundation's Chief Growth Officer on Global Impact of The Chosen

The global phenomenon of the American biblical TV drama The Chosen has shattered records and transformed how audiences worldwide engage with the Gospel narrative. Mark McKane, chief growth officer of the Come and See Foundation, which supports the translation and distribution of the the epic seven-season series, shared the ministry’s ambitious vision, its groundbreaking translation model, and the upcoming final seasons of the show in an exclusive interview with China Christian Daily.

ACCM 2026 Concludes With Call for Asian Church Leaders to Move From Definition to Direction in Disciple-Making

The Asia Conference on Church and Mission 2026 closed with a renewed call for evangelical leaders in Asia to move disciple-making from conference language into concrete practice, as speakers reflected on biblical models of discipleship and urged participants to return home with a clear direction for action.

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.

Understanding Church in China

The Three-Self Principles: Origin and Its Chinese Version

Theological Education Sunday in Chinese Churches

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

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

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

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

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

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

ACCM 2026 Concludes With Call for Asian Church Leaders to Move From Definition to Direction in Disciple-Making

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

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.

From Lambeth Palace to Ridley Hall: A Conversation With Dr. Isabelle Hamley on Leadership, Justice, Next Generation

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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

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

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

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.

INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES

Returning Memories to Ankang: A Norwegian Missionary Son's Homecoming

"I know that our sisters and brothers in China also pray for us here in Norway," wrote Rev. Johan T. Johansen, son of a Norwegian missionary to China. "By continuing the contact both ways, praying for each other, we hope that new generations will carry on our relationships to the glory of God's Kingdom."

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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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.

Dr. Goodacre Argues John Is the Fourth Synoptic Gospel

Since the middle of the twentieth century, the majority view has been that John’s Gospel was independent of the Synoptics, but this view has recently been challenged, and there is now momentum for suggesting that the author did, after all, know the Synoptic Gospels, said Professor Mark Goodacre of Duke University.

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

New Book on Danish Medical Missionaries to China to Be Published

A Brief Look at the Church of Norway

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Experience Israel's National Parks - Land of the Bible - S08 E09

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

'Speaking to the Heart': Dr. Wendi Lord on Bringing The Chosen to the World Through Translation Under AI Assistance

Bringing the 'Disciples Into the Pews': An Interview With Come and See Foundation's Chief Growth Officer on Global Impact of The Chosen

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

This is the Declaration for Future Christian Generations from the United Bible Societies Global Fellowship on the occasion of its 80th anniversary.

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.

World

ACCM 2026 Concludes With Call for Asian Church Leaders to Move From Definition to Direction in Disciple-Making

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

Asia Conference on Church and Mission 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

Ignoring the US-State Department’s level 4 warning to avoid all travel to Belarus, the evangelist Franklin Graham preached to overflow crowds in Minsk’s Chizhovka Arena on May 16 and 17.

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.