CCD Monthly                                                                 August 2025

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The Chinese church is never alone. Founded by foreign missionaries, the church in China is an integral part of the body in Christ. Through onsite gatherings and online conferences, Christians in China are renewed and strengthened through reflecting on the Lord's command of loving one another and preaching the gospel unto the end of the world. This August, we highlight stories of unity and renewal—from an international forum on reconciliation held in Japan, to a mission conference shaping discipleship across generations, and diaspora missions inspired by Hudson Taylor’s legacy. These glimpses reveal how the church is being renewed in faith and witness, standing together in Christ.


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12th Christian Forum for Reconciliation in Northeast Asia

12th Christian Forum for Reconciliation in Northeast Asia Held in Japan: 'Reconciliation Through Resilience'


Around 75 Christian leaders and peacebuilders from Northeast Asia and beyond gathered in Okinawa, Japan, from July 28 to August 2 for the 12th Christian Forum for Reconciliation in Northeast Asia (NARI), centered on the theme "Reconciliation Through Resilience: Learning from the Okinawa Context and Beyond."

Interview With Jongho Kim: Christians Called to Ministry of Reconciliation and Fellowship Across Divisions

Based in Seoul, South Korea, Jongho Kim, chairman of the Christian Forum for Reconciliation in Northeast Asia (NARI), shares why the ministry of reconciliation and Christian fellowship are vital in Northeast Asia. 

'Humanizing Peacebuilding': A Peace Studies Perspective on Nurturing Hope in Reconciliation

At the 12th Christian Forum for Reconciliation in Japan, Dr. Dong Jin Kim called for "humanizing peacebuilding," highlighting the role of local communities, shared humanity, and creative engagement in healing historical and social divisions across Northeast Asia.

Okinawa Pastor Calls for Peace and Renewal During Christian Forum for Reconciliation in Northeast Asia

At the first morning worship service on July 29, Rev. Watari Tomari, senior pastor of Goya Baptist Church in Okinawa, preached from Genesis 35:1, urging Christians to seek peace and return to the foundations of faith.

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In the News

Shenzhen Seminar on Sinicization of Christianity Held, Local Christian History Development Exhibition Hall Inaugurated

On August 8, the Shenzhen Seminar on the Sinicization of Christianity and the Inauguration Ceremony of the Shenzhen Christian History Development Exhibition Hall were held to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the launch of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement of the Protestant Churches in China.

Guangzhou CC&TSPM Compiles Unified Manual for Local Church Ministry



To strengthen governance and enhance the systematization, standardization, and professionalism of church operations, Guangzhou CC&TSPM has recently promoted the compilation of the Manual for the Implementation of Routine Ministries in Guangzhou.

China’s Seminary Instructors Gather for Theological Training and Curriculum Development

From July 29 to August 1, a training workshop for teachers of theological courses at Christian seminaries in China was held in Weihai, Shandong Province. The event brought together nearly 80 faculty members specializing in biblical studies, systematic theology, and intellectual history from seminaries nationwide.

Stream of Praise Brings 30th Anniversary Worship to Hong Kong, Drawing 8,000 Per Session

In early August, the well-received Chinese Christian choir, Stream of Praise Music Ministry, hosted two worship services at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre as part of its 30th Anniversary Asia Tour. Each session drew nearly 8,000 attendees.

 

Chinese Influencer’s Video on Daesoon Jinrihoe Invites Discussion on Religious Regulation

On August 8, a popular Chinese content creator, Shipindao, with over eight million followers on the video platform Bilibili, released a video about the Korean new religious movement Daesoon Jinrihoe. 

Medical Missionary Descendant Joins Nanjing Massacre Memory Project


The Memorial Hall of the Victims in the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders recognized six new "Nanjing Massacre Historical Memory Inheritors" on August 15, including descendants of a foreign missionary and an international humanitarian for the first time.

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Features

Online Boom, Onsite Decline: How Should Churches Address Consumerist Faith Fueled by Digital Resources?

An experienced pastor noted that ministry today faces new challenges, particularly believers' consumerist approach to faith, treating sermons like "flavors" to sample and worship as informational or emotional consumption.

Remembering Dr. James Dobson: A Chinese Preacher’s Reflections on Faith and Parenting



For Chinese readers, Dr. Dobson's legacy represents an alternative vision of education. In the midst of tensions between tradition and modernity, and between utilitarianism and faith, he offered a different path.

A Fishing Village Church: Memory, Livelihood, and Faith



Where the sea meets the mountains, a village church stands among stone paths and waving incense. As the congregation ages and traditions fade, a pastor’s family walks the winding roads to keep faith alive.

From Leading Youth Fellowship to Suspension: A Northeast China Church Worker's Story

Where the sea meets the mountains, a village church stands among stone paths and waving incense. As the congregation ages and traditions fade, a pastor’s family walks the winding roads to keep faith alive.

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