Rev. Shen Xuebin, vice president of the China Christian Council (CCC), received a delegation from the New York Theological Education Center (NYTEC), discussing theological education, the development of the church in the post-denominational era, and the sinicization of Christianity.
On October 30, after delivering a welcoming speech, Rev. Shen reviewed the years of friendly exchanges and interactions between the two parties, expressing his hope for future mutual visits and stronger cooperation, said CCC&TSPM. He also introduced the main ministries of CCC&TSPM and some of the issues and challenges facing the Church of China, explaining the essence of promoting Christianity in the Chinese context.
Rev. Dr. Timothy Chiu, president of NYTEC and president of NYTEC-COST (Chinese Online School of Theology), briefly introduced the work of their institution. He mentioned that the purpose of this visit was to make up for the regret of not being able to visit China due to COVID-19, as well as to deepen the understanding of China and the Chinese churches among overseas Chinese church leaders and staff workers. They aimed to enhance and develop friendship and seek ways for friendly exchanges and cooperation.
The NYTEC and Dr. Timothy Chiu respect and understand the three-self course of self-preaching, self-governing, and self-supporting in the Church of China. They have previously visited China multiple times to share and exchange information with churches and theological institutions. They have also hosted visiting delegations from Chinese churches in the United States and supported exhibitions of China's Bible ministry in the United States.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
中国基督教协会驻会副会长沈学彬牧师接待美国纽约神学教育中心访问团一行。宾主双方就神学教育、后宗派时期的教会发展和基督教中国化进行交流。
据中国基督教两会，10月30日，沈学彬牧师致欢迎辞，随后回顾了双方多年来的友好交流与往来。他希望有机会继续互访，加强合作。另外介绍了中国基督教两会各部门主要事工和当前中国教会面临的一些问题和挑战，并阐释了基督教中国化的内涵。
纽约神学教育中心总监、汉语网络神学院院长丘放河博士简单介绍了其机构的相关工作，并表示，此次来访目的是为了弥补疫情以来未能来华交流的遗憾，同时为让更多境外华人教会领袖和同工加深对中国和中国教会的认识，增进和发展友谊，寻求友好交流和合作的途径。
纽约神学教育中心及其总监丘放河博士尊重和理解中国教会的三自原则， 过去曾多次组团来访，与中国教会和神学院校进行分享交流。他们在美国也曾多次接待中国教会访问团，在向美国教会介绍中国教会的真实情况、致力于中美教会之间的友好联系和交流等方面做了不少工作，对中国教会在美国举办圣经事工展给予了支持。
Rev. Shen Xuebin, vice president of the China Christian Council (CCC), received a delegation from the New York Theological Education Center (NYTEC), discussing theological education, the development of the church in the post-denominational era, and the sinicization of Christianity.
On October 30, after delivering a welcoming speech, Rev. Shen reviewed the years of friendly exchanges and interactions between the two parties, expressing his hope for future mutual visits and stronger cooperation, said CCC&TSPM. He also introduced the main ministries of CCC&TSPM and some of the issues and challenges facing the Church of China, explaining the essence of promoting Christianity in the Chinese context.
Rev. Dr. Timothy Chiu, president of NYTEC and president of NYTEC-COST (Chinese Online School of Theology), briefly introduced the work of their institution. He mentioned that the purpose of this visit was to make up for the regret of not being able to visit China due to COVID-19, as well as to deepen the understanding of China and the Chinese churches among overseas Chinese church leaders and staff workers. They aimed to enhance and develop friendship and seek ways for friendly exchanges and cooperation.
The NYTEC and Dr. Timothy Chiu respect and understand the three-self course of self-preaching, self-governing, and self-supporting in the Church of China. They have previously visited China multiple times to share and exchange information with churches and theological institutions. They have also hosted visiting delegations from Chinese churches in the United States and supported exhibitions of China's Bible ministry in the United States.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
