CCD Monthly August 2024

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Since 2009, the period of vigorous growth in China's churches has subsided due to various reasons. While some churches have seized opportunities for development during special times (such as leveraging online gatherings during the pandemic), many grassroots churches generally feel the strain of stagnation and struggle to maintain vitality. Coupled with other factors, this has led many pastors to adopt a laid-back mentality. However, some churches have seized development opportunities. A detailed examination of these vibrant church cases reveals seven key insights in this month's two featured articles.

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Restoring the Vitality of Local Churches

Voice: Seven Key Points Empower Grassroots Churches in China to Restore Vitality, Part 1

Today's many grassroots churches are experiencing difficulties in maintaining growth and vitality. However, some churches have seized opportunities for development. A detailed examination of these vibrant church cases reveals seven key insights.

Voice: Seven Key Points Empower Grassroots Churches in China to Restore Vitality, Part 2

For the Church to maintain its sustainable development momentum, it must renew and reform its modes of operation based on its ongoing basic ministries. Let us always remember the maxim of "new wine in fresh wineskins".

In the News

50 Days Post-Floods, Hunan Churches Face Ongoing Struggles

Though more than 50 days have passed since the July 5 flood, some churches in Huarong County are struggling with reconstruction, including Tuanxin Church. In the church, all the electrical equipment has been damaged, and there is an odor lingering.

12th Summer Training Program on Religion and Rule of Law Launched in Beijing

The annual "Summer Training Program on Religion and the Rule of Law" was held in Beijing, as a continuous effort to fill the gap in the research on "the rule of law in religious work" in China.

432 Seekers Baptized in Zhejiang Churches

In early August, two churches in Zhejiang held baptism services, 432 seekers were baptized into Christ.

Experts From Singapore Chinese Churches Speak on the Micro Church Movement

An online seminar was conducted in Singapore, sharing the theoretical foundations and success stories of micro churches.

Capital's Registered Churches Encouraged to 'Serve as Connecting Bridge'

A delegation of 16 people, including key members of the Beijing Municipal CC&TSPM’s new leadership team and senior pastors from various churches, visited CCC&TSPM and Suzhou churches.

Rev. Sandy Yu Calls for Unity at the Hong Kong 2024 Worship Revival Summit

Rev. Sandy Yu, founder and CEO of the Stream of Praise Music Ministries, called for unity among churches, worship leaders, and worship team members during the Hong Kong Worship Revival Summit.

Features

Reflection on Free Bible Giveaway in China: Is Free the Only Form of Grace?

Many Chinese Christians believe that grace equals free, that once they get used to free grace, they can't do without it, and that grace must mean free.

Northern Minister Calls Urgent Improvement in Copyright Awareness Among Chinese Christians

Brother Tim thinks that the copyright awareness of Christians in China needs to be improved urgently, and the church and pastors are duty-bound to do so.

Visit to Shouyang Church: Persevering Through Adversity, Growing in the Valley

As Father Tertullianus said, "The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church." Because of the blood and sacrifice of many missionaries and pastors at home and abroad, the seeds of the gospel have taken deep root in Shouyang County, Shanxi Province.

'Hired-Hand' Mentality Among Pastors Sparks Crisis in Churches

"The greatest challenge in today's church is that some people treat pastor as a profession." In my continued visits to churches across diverse regions, I discovered that in many places—especially in large city churches—this situation indeed exists.

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