The first working conference of the current overseas relations department of CCC&TSPM took place in Beijing.
At Chongwenmen Church on May 29, Rev. Lin Manhong, vice president and general secretary of the China Christian Council, introduced the responsibilities of the current overseas relations department, reported CCC&TSPM. She particularly emphasized the new requirements for the department in terms of the nature and duties of the organization. She expressed hope that the new members of the department would actively engage and take on their responsibilities.
Gu Jingqin, interim chief of the overseas relations department of CCC&TSPM and deputy director of the overseas relations committee, reported on the 2024 foreign affairs work plan. Subsequently, participants shared their experiences related to foreign affairs work in their respective regions, discussing the department's work. They proposed varied ideas and suggestions, including conducting research on foreign affairs work, organizing training for church foreign affairs staff, and integrating church foreign affairs resources.
Rev. Wu Wei, president of the China Christian Council, emphasized the importance of foreign affairs work for the development of Chinese Christianity. He urged attendees to study and research both domestic and international situations to understand the new requirements posed for church foreign affairs work.
The members of the department expressed that they would explore the foreign affairs resources of Chinese churches and train more personnel capable of participating in international affairs jobs based on their research.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
基督教全国两会本届海外联络委员会第一次会议召开。
据中国基督教两会，在5月29日北京基督教崇文门堂召开的此次会上，中国基督教协会副会长兼总干事林曼红牧师介绍了本届海外联络委员会的工作职责。林特别强调了本届专委会在组织性质、履职方式等方面的新要求；并希望新一届委员会成员能积极工作，有所担当。
中国基督教两会海外联络部临时负责人、海外联络委员会副主任顾静琴同工报告了2024年外事工作计划。随后，与会成员结合自己所在地区的外事工作经验，就本届委员会的工作进行了交流与讨论。他们也提出了许多设想与建议，包括开展外事工作调研、组织教会外事工作培训，以及整合教会外事资源。
吴巍牧师在发言中强调了外事工作对于中国基督教健康发展的重要性。他要求大家学习研究国内外动态，以掌握变化的国际形势对教会外事工作提出的新要求。
与会委员表示将在调研的基础上，挖掘中国教会的外事资源，培养更多能参与中国教会外事工作的同工。
基督教全国两会本届海外联络委员会第一次会议在北京召开
The first working conference of the current overseas relations department of CCC&TSPM took place in Beijing.
At Chongwenmen Church on May 29, Rev. Lin Manhong, vice president and general secretary of the China Christian Council, introduced the responsibilities of the current overseas relations department, reported CCC&TSPM. She particularly emphasized the new requirements for the department in terms of the nature and duties of the organization. She expressed hope that the new members of the department would actively engage and take on their responsibilities.
Gu Jingqin, interim chief of the overseas relations department of CCC&TSPM and deputy director of the overseas relations committee, reported on the 2024 foreign affairs work plan. Subsequently, participants shared their experiences related to foreign affairs work in their respective regions, discussing the department's work. They proposed varied ideas and suggestions, including conducting research on foreign affairs work, organizing training for church foreign affairs staff, and integrating church foreign affairs resources.
Rev. Wu Wei, president of the China Christian Council, emphasized the importance of foreign affairs work for the development of Chinese Christianity. He urged attendees to study and research both domestic and international situations to understand the new requirements posed for church foreign affairs work.
The members of the department expressed that they would explore the foreign affairs resources of Chinese churches and train more personnel capable of participating in international affairs jobs based on their research.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
Overseas Relations Department of CCC&TSPM Convenes in Beijing
