A research initiative focused on the sinicization of Christianity has been launched in Guangzhou.
Researchers from the Religious Research Institute of Minzu University of China conducted a field investigation of Church of Our Savior, Guangxiao Church, and Zion Church on August 6th. The investigation centers on "Challenges and Strategies for Urban Pastoral Care in Guangzhou Churches (Field Research)," according to Guangzhou CC&TSPM.
The team's primary focus during this research endeavor includes studying aspects such as the construction of places of worship, pastoral management, church ministries, the sinicization process of Christianity in China, the structure of clergy and believers, as well as the impact of social services on the surrounding communities.
- Translated by Poppy Chan
广州基督教中国化专项课题开展调研工作。
据广州市基督教两会,8月6日,中央民族大学宗教研究院课题组成员就《广州基督教会城市牧养之挑战和应对策略(田野调查)》课题前往广州教会下辖救主堂、光孝堂、锡安堂等堂会开展调研活动。
重点对基督教场所建设、牧养管理、教会事工、基督教中国化建设、教牧人员及信徒结构、社会服务对周边社区的影响等方面开展调研。
A research initiative focused on the sinicization of Christianity has been launched in Guangzhou.
Researchers from the Religious Research Institute of Minzu University of China conducted a field investigation of Church of Our Savior, Guangxiao Church, and Zion Church on August 6th. The investigation centers on "Challenges and Strategies for Urban Pastoral Care in Guangzhou Churches (Field Research)," according to Guangzhou CC&TSPM.
The team's primary focus during this research endeavor includes studying aspects such as the construction of places of worship, pastoral management, church ministries, the sinicization process of Christianity in China, the structure of clergy and believers, as well as the impact of social services on the surrounding communities.
- Translated by Poppy Chan