CCC&TSPM (Chinese Christian Council & Three-Self Patriotic Movement) held a preaching exchange meeting and training sessions for the theological education team in Kunming, Yunnan.
Nearly one hundred members of the team from all over the country attended the training, titled Love the Country and Christianity, Honor God and Benefit People, from the 16th to the 19th of June, according to CCC&TSPM.
Dr. Wang Haoyu, professor of history of Yunnan Normal University, gave a lecture on the topic "The Centennial History of the Communist Party of China and the History of the Yunnan Local Party", on the morning of June 16.
Rev. Xu Xiaohong, chairman of the CCC, addressed a seminar on the morning of the 18th, titled “Advanced Persons Among Christians With One Heart - Progressive Force in the Chinese Revolution”, introducing Christians who walked with the party in the revolutionary struggle.
Six sermon demonstrations were held in the Kunming Trinity International Church during the afternoons of June 16 to 17.
Some pastors shared stories of Old Testament figures who were concerned about and loved their country, citing the scriptures from 1 Kings and 2 Kings, in which the prophet Elisha gave up everything to follow Elijah when he was called. After a persevering pursuit, he was doubly inspired to become the successor of Elijah. With uncorrupted service, he was clean and not greedy, being a patriotic model as he still cared about the safety of his country before dying.
A pastor quoted scriptures from the Gospels and New Testament letters to state that Jesus taught us to love our country, relatives, and family. He stated that Jesus explicitly said "my kingdom is not of this world", but that was not an excuse for avoiding our responsibilities and obligations in this world. Jesus set for Christians a perfect example of patriotism, which was not narrow-minded nationalism or chauvinism, but a love of the country and nation with justice and truth, he added.
Members of the team held group discussions on the afternoon of June 18 on how to further promote the Sinicization of Christianity and the construction of theological ideology. Three pastors made a summary report on behalf of their own groups, pointing out that these sermons played a good demonstrative role. They also suggested that speakers preach the correct message in a language that was easier for believers to understand and accept. Some representatives also said that in addition to busy service, they would strengthen their own learning and equipment in order to better nourish believers.
They visited the Yunnan Military Lecture Room for Ground Force for patriotic education on the morning of June 19. The next day, some went to churches in Kunming, Yuxi, Chuxiong, Lijiang, and Dali to conduct preaching exchanges.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
2021年6月16日至19日，近百位来自全国各地的中国基督教神学思想建设宣讲团成员齐聚云南昆明，参加基督教全国两会举办的主题为“爱国爱教 荣神益人”的培训暨讲道交流活动。
培训
16日上午，云南师范大学教授、历史学博士王浩禹以“中国共产党百年历史与云南地方党史”为题进行讲座.
18日上午，中国基督教三自爱国运动委员会主席徐晓鸿牧师以“同心圆中的基督徒先进——中国革命中的进步力量”为题进行讲座，介绍了革命斗争中与党同行的合作者。
讲道
16日下午至17日下午在昆明三一国际礼拜堂举行的六场讲道示范。
有牧者以旧约圣经人物的忧国爱国故事展开分享，引用《列王纪上》和《列王纪下》的经文，分享先知以利沙的奉献人生：义无反顾的蒙召，舍下一切师从以利亚；锲而不舍的追求，获得双份的灵感，成为先知以利亚的继承人；两袖清风的侍奉，洁身自好，见利不贪；在临终以前仍然心系祖国的安危、成为爱国爱教、忧国忧民、保家卫国的典范。。
有牧者引用福音书和新约书信中的经文，分享耶稣教导我们爱国家、亲人和家庭。耶稣虽曾明确说过“我的国不属于这世界”，但这不是我们在此世生活逃避责任和义务的借口。耶稣为基督徒树立了完美的爱国主义榜样；耶稣的爱国主义不是偏狭的民族主义和沙文主义，是充满了正义和真理的对国家与民族的热爱。
交流
18日下午，宣讲团成员分组进行小组讨论，探讨如何进一步推进基督教中国化和神学思想建设宣讲团工作。三位牧师代表小组做讨论总结汇报，指出此次宣讲团讲员的讲道起到了很好的示范作用，同时也建议讲员在讲道时用信徒更容易听懂和接受的语言将正确的信息传讲出来。代表也表示，在侍奉之余也要加强自身的学习和装备，更加有效地讲道。
19日上午，宣讲团成员自发前往云南陆军讲武堂历史博物馆进行爱国主义参观学习。20日，部分宣讲团成员前往昆明和玉溪、楚雄、丽江、大理等周边城市的教会进行讲道交流。
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中国基督教神学思想建设宣讲团培训会暨讲道交流会在昆明举行
CCC&TSPM (Chinese Christian Council & Three-Self Patriotic Movement) held a preaching exchange meeting and training sessions for the theological education team in Kunming, Yunnan.
Nearly one hundred members of the team from all over the country attended the training, titled Love the Country and Christianity, Honor God and Benefit People, from the 16th to the 19th of June, according to CCC&TSPM.
Dr. Wang Haoyu, professor of history of Yunnan Normal University, gave a lecture on the topic "The Centennial History of the Communist Party of China and the History of the Yunnan Local Party", on the morning of June 16.
Rev. Xu Xiaohong, chairman of the CCC, addressed a seminar on the morning of the 18th, titled “Advanced Persons Among Christians With One Heart - Progressive Force in the Chinese Revolution”, introducing Christians who walked with the party in the revolutionary struggle.
Six sermon demonstrations were held in the Kunming Trinity International Church during the afternoons of June 16 to 17.
Some pastors shared stories of Old Testament figures who were concerned about and loved their country, citing the scriptures from 1 Kings and 2 Kings, in which the prophet Elisha gave up everything to follow Elijah when he was called. After a persevering pursuit, he was doubly inspired to become the successor of Elijah. With uncorrupted service, he was clean and not greedy, being a patriotic model as he still cared about the safety of his country before dying.
A pastor quoted scriptures from the Gospels and New Testament letters to state that Jesus taught us to love our country, relatives, and family. He stated that Jesus explicitly said "my kingdom is not of this world", but that was not an excuse for avoiding our responsibilities and obligations in this world. Jesus set for Christians a perfect example of patriotism, which was not narrow-minded nationalism or chauvinism, but a love of the country and nation with justice and truth, he added.
Members of the team held group discussions on the afternoon of June 18 on how to further promote the Sinicization of Christianity and the construction of theological ideology. Three pastors made a summary report on behalf of their own groups, pointing out that these sermons played a good demonstrative role. They also suggested that speakers preach the correct message in a language that was easier for believers to understand and accept. Some representatives also said that in addition to busy service, they would strengthen their own learning and equipment in order to better nourish believers.
They visited the Yunnan Military Lecture Room for Ground Force for patriotic education on the morning of June 19. The next day, some went to churches in Kunming, Yuxi, Chuxiong, Lijiang, and Dali to conduct preaching exchanges.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
CCC&TSPM Hosts Preaching Exchange Meeting in Yunnan
