An old friend of churches in China, China Partner, paid a visit to Shannixi Provincial CC&TSPM to continue the friendship and enhance mutual understanding.
On October 23, Rev. Erik Burklin, president of China Partners from the U.S., led a five-member delegation to visit the Shaanxi CC&TSPM, said the host.
During the meeting, Rev. Wang Jun, president and chairperson of the Shaanxi CC&TSPM, expressed appreciation to China Partner for its active role in promoting China’s religious policies and sharing the testimonies of Chinese churches abroad, which helps to foster understanding and dispel misconceptions.
Rev. Wang provided an overview of Shaanxi Province, highlighting its recent economic and social developments as well as the current status of the Shaanxi church. He outlined the key initiatives undertaken by the provincial CC&TSPM during the pandemic and discussed future plans. He also elaborated on the Shaanxi CC&TSPM’s efforts in advancing the sinicization of Christianity and shared insights on talent nurturing, pastoral training, and media ministry.
Responding to questions from the guests, Rev. Wang emphasized the value of friendly exchanges, mutual respect, trust-building, and addressing doubts. The guests noted that such exchanges contributed to dispelling misunderstandings and bringing benefits to a greater community.
Following the exchange, the guests visited Shaanxi Bible School in the afternoon, where they engaged in discussions with the faculty.
中国教会老朋友“中国伙伴”来访陕西基督教两会，延续彼此友谊，增进了解。
据陕西省两会，10月23日上午，美国“中国伙伴”代表团一行5人在其总裁林铭立牧师（Rev. Erik Burklin）的带领下访问省基督教两会。
山西基督教两会主席、会长王俊牧师对“中国伙伴”在海外正面宣传我国的宗教政策和中国教会的见证，增进了解、消除误解表示赞赏。
王牧师向客人介绍了陕西省概况和近年来经济社会发展、陕西教会情况、我会在疫情中和近期开展的主要工作等，详细介绍了我会在推进基督教中国化方面的探索，并就教会的人才培养、教牧培训、传媒事工等作了分享交流。对客人提出的问题进行了回应，表达了友好交流、彼此尊重、增信释疑的重要意义。客人表示彼此的交流有利于进一步消除误解，造福更多人群。
交流之后，客人一行下午访问陕西圣经学校，与教师进行交流。
陕西基督教两会接待美国“中国伙伴”代表团一行
An old friend of churches in China, China Partner, paid a visit to Shannixi Provincial CC&TSPM to continue the friendship and enhance mutual understanding.
On October 23, Rev. Erik Burklin, president of China Partners from the U.S., led a five-member delegation to visit the Shaanxi CC&TSPM, said the host.
During the meeting, Rev. Wang Jun, president and chairperson of the Shaanxi CC&TSPM, expressed appreciation to China Partner for its active role in promoting China’s religious policies and sharing the testimonies of Chinese churches abroad, which helps to foster understanding and dispel misconceptions.
Rev. Wang provided an overview of Shaanxi Province, highlighting its recent economic and social developments as well as the current status of the Shaanxi church. He outlined the key initiatives undertaken by the provincial CC&TSPM during the pandemic and discussed future plans. He also elaborated on the Shaanxi CC&TSPM’s efforts in advancing the sinicization of Christianity and shared insights on talent nurturing, pastoral training, and media ministry.
Responding to questions from the guests, Rev. Wang emphasized the value of friendly exchanges, mutual respect, trust-building, and addressing doubts. The guests noted that such exchanges contributed to dispelling misunderstandings and bringing benefits to a greater community.
Following the exchange, the guests visited Shaanxi Bible School in the afternoon, where they engaged in discussions with the faculty.
China Partner Visits Shaanxi
