When discussing church development, grassroots churches might consider constructing church buildings and training staff, while urban churches tend to mention institutional development. While these aspects are indeed parts of church development, an equally crucial component is the spiritual growth of congregants, which should be regarded as the highest priority in church development.

Amid growing concerns over declining sermon quality, a grassroots pastor with over thirty years of preaching experience shares his insights on revitalizing sermons through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

A millennial pastor firmly believes that AI can never replace a pastor’s personal sermon preparation. “A true sermon is the outpouring of the anointment by the Holy Spirit in the prayer, carrying life and appeals. No matter how perfect the AI-generated sermon is, it cannot reflect how perfect God is and fails to build the lives of the congregation up."

Many Christian wellness centers and therapy clinics help people struggling with poor health. However, there have also been many problematic cases.

For Christians, prayer is like spiritual breathing, making it essential to understand and practice it correctly. A seasoned Chinese elder highlights three "ridiculous" prayers as a reminder of how believers should pray properly.

Sister Lu, a grassroots preacher from East China, shared her faith journey to becoming a full-time preacher and the impact of her family's faith on her life. She believes that a family’s faith culture and history are essential in shaping the faith of younger generations.

Mingjie, a typical Gen Z believer with a science-oriented mindset, grew up in a Christian environment, attending Sunday school and student fellowships. Despite God's protection throughout his life, his faith often stagnated at the level of legalism, struggling to move into a relationship of love and trust. Recently, however, his spiritual journey took a turn, thanks to the help of an AI tool, ChatGPT.

Recently, Paul, a male pastor from a city church in East China believes that in today's era, the field of ministry lies in the workplace. It is the "pastors" (rather than the believers) who must step out of the church’s four walls and earn the trust of the world.

Luo, a pastor serving in an urban church in western China, has encountered many Christians who appear outwardly mature but lack spiritual growth. Often unwilling to take responsibility, he describes them as 'spiritual giant babies.' To address this, he has explored various approaches to help them "grow up."

Terry Parkman landed in China for the first time to adopt his first daughter. In October 2019, just before the COVID-19 lockdown, he and his wife Christina returned to adopt their second daughter. The couple’s commitment to adoption is rooted in God’s calling and their submission to Scripture.