Principal Rev. Dr. Edwin Tay of Trinity Theological College (TTC) in Singapore visited Shanghai CC&TSPM and East China Theological Seminary (ECTS).
On September 10, reverend Tay and the other four members of TTC paid a visit to Shanghai CC&TSPM.
Tay expressed his pleasure at the longstanding friendly relations and ministry cooperation between TTC and the Shanghai churches, hoping that the two sides could continue to strengthen communication, interaction, and friendly cooperation in the future.
During the exchange, the Singaporean guests watched a promotional video reflecting the development of Christianity in Shanghai and the Shanghai churches’ foreign services. Rev. Zhang Aili, vice president of Shanghai CC and general secretary of Shanghai CC&TSPM, introduced the diverse ministries recently carried out by the Shanghai churches. Reverend Tay praised the Shanghai churches for their ministry work. He said that TTC is committed to contextualized talent development, hoping that students will serve their respective churches and believers after completing their studies.
Rev. Xu Yulan, chairperson of Shanghai TSPM expressed that the Shanghai churches place great importance on the training of young church workers, aiming to equip local pastoral staff. He hoped to continue maintaining friendly relations with TTC to benefit the Shanghai churches in the future.
On September 11, the five-member delegation from TTC extended their visit to East China Theological Seminary, according to the host seminary.
Rev. Xie Bingguo, president of East China Theological Seminary, recognized the longstanding friendship between ECTS and TTC built through previous mutual visits. He updated the guests on the seminary’s current developments and its efforts in theological talent cultivation, with emphasis on initiatives made on the path of sinicization of Christianity in recent years. Meanwhile, Rev. Xie also shared the upcoming challenges that occur in theological education.
In response, Principal Tay introduced TTC’s educational philosophy and the latest situation. The two sides engaged in extensive exchanges on theological education, academic research, and church social services, expressing their hopes for future communication and cooperation to empower the development of theological education.
Following the meeting, Rev. Xie gave the delegation a tour of the seminary.
9月10日上午，新加坡三一神学院（简称“三一神学院”）院长郑益民博士一行5人到访上海市基督教两会。
郑院长说他非常高兴三一神学院与上海教会过去一直保持友好往来和事工合作，希望今后双方能继续加强交流交往和友好合作。交流中，新加坡客人观看了反映上海基督教发展情况和上海教会涉外专场礼拜事工的宣传片，张爱理牧师就近期上海教会开展的各项事工进行了介绍。郑院长对于上海教会开展丰富的事工表示赞赏。他说，三一神学院致力于处境化人才培养，希望学生们学成后能回馈各自所在的教会及信徒。
徐牧师表示，上海教会十分重视教会青年同工培养的工作，旨在装备本地教牧同工。希望今后继续与三一神学院保持友好往来，造福上海教会。
据华东神学院，9月11日，新加坡三一神学院访问团一行5人在郑益民院长带领下访问华东神学院。
谢院长表示，华东神学院与新加坡三一神学院友谊深厚，之前有过多次互访交流。谢院长向客人们介绍了神学院特色办学，人才培养等情况。特别介绍了近年来神学院在基督教中国化方面所作的一系列探索。同时也分享了当前神学教育面临的新挑战。
随后，郑院长分享了新加坡三一神学院的办学理念和最新发展情况。双方就神学教育、学术研究和教会服务等话题进行了深入交流。双方均表示期待未来有更多的交流与合作机会，共同为神学教育的发展贡献更多力量。
交谈后，访问团成员在谢院长陪同下参观了学校。
新加坡神学院访问上海两会和神学院
Principal Rev. Dr. Edwin Tay of Trinity Theological College (TTC) in Singapore visited Shanghai CC&TSPM and East China Theological Seminary (ECTS).
On September 10, reverend Tay and the other four members of TTC paid a visit to Shanghai CC&TSPM.
Tay expressed his pleasure at the longstanding friendly relations and ministry cooperation between TTC and the Shanghai churches, hoping that the two sides could continue to strengthen communication, interaction, and friendly cooperation in the future.
During the exchange, the Singaporean guests watched a promotional video reflecting the development of Christianity in Shanghai and the Shanghai churches’ foreign services. Rev. Zhang Aili, vice president of Shanghai CC and general secretary of Shanghai CC&TSPM, introduced the diverse ministries recently carried out by the Shanghai churches. Reverend Tay praised the Shanghai churches for their ministry work. He said that TTC is committed to contextualized talent development, hoping that students will serve their respective churches and believers after completing their studies.
Rev. Xu Yulan, chairperson of Shanghai TSPM expressed that the Shanghai churches place great importance on the training of young church workers, aiming to equip local pastoral staff. He hoped to continue maintaining friendly relations with TTC to benefit the Shanghai churches in the future.
On September 11, the five-member delegation from TTC extended their visit to East China Theological Seminary, according to the host seminary.
Rev. Xie Bingguo, president of East China Theological Seminary, recognized the longstanding friendship between ECTS and TTC built through previous mutual visits. He updated the guests on the seminary’s current developments and its efforts in theological talent cultivation, with emphasis on initiatives made on the path of sinicization of Christianity in recent years. Meanwhile, Rev. Xie also shared the upcoming challenges that occur in theological education.
In response, Principal Tay introduced TTC’s educational philosophy and the latest situation. The two sides engaged in extensive exchanges on theological education, academic research, and church social services, expressing their hopes for future communication and cooperation to empower the development of theological education.
Following the meeting, Rev. Xie gave the delegation a tour of the seminary.
Singapore Seminary Delegation Visits Shanghai CC&TSPM, Seminary
