Shandong Theological Seminary hosted the first exchange activity for its sacred music alumni.
From October 19 to 21, more than 30 alumni from all over Shandong Province participated in this activity, which was attended by some members of Shandong CC&TSPM and the faculty of the seminary, Shandong CC&TSPM reported.
These graduates explained their own situations and the difficulties they faced in the sacred music ministry, as well as their opinions and suggestions on Shandong CC&TSPM and the seminary.
Rev. Gao Ming, chairman of Shandong TSPM, said that as the Sinicization of sacred music was an important part of the Sinicization of Christianity, Shandong churches needed to strengthen innovation to promote the ministry of sacred music with the current times on the basis of inheriting the good tradition of church music. He exhorted the attendees to strengthen exchanges and that they should learn to improve their sacred music level and to create hymns reflecting the experience of local believers’ faith coupled with their professional knowledge.
Gao discussed the development of the sacred music training ministry of the seminary and the training plan for the sacred music talents of Shandong churches. He stated that the seminary would offer them the opportunity to study even further to improve their levels, which would boost the process of Sinicization of church music in Shandong.
The alumni expressed how the exchanges in the event and guidance and encouragement from the pastors strengthened their dedication, providing a clear direction of service. They would work hard to enhance the study and research of sacred music to promote the Sinicization of Christianity in sacred music and worship.
Weihai Municipal CC&TSPM and some sacred music students made special contributions to the ministry of sacred music in Shandong.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
10月19日至21日，山东神学院举行首次圣乐班返校活动，来自山东各地共30多位校友参与了此活动，大家在二楼大会议室举行了座谈。山东省基督教三自爱国运动委员会主席高明牧师等班子成员及部分神学院教师出席座谈会。
会中校友们纷纷介绍自身情况以和在圣乐服侍中所面临的困难，以及对山东省基督教两会、山东神学院的意见建议,据山东基督教两会。。
高明牧师在回应中表示，圣乐中国化是基督教中国化的一个重要内容，山东教会需要在继承良好圣乐传统的基础上，加强创新，推进圣乐事工与时俱进，顺应新时代发展；希望大家加强交流与学习，进一步提升圣乐水平，结合所学专业知识，积极创作体现本土基督徒信仰经验的圣诗作品。
高牧师对山东神学院圣乐培训事工的开展和山东教会圣乐人才的培养规划作了介绍，山东神学院将为大家提供继续进修学习的机会，进一步提升大家的圣乐水平，深入推进山东教会圣乐中国化进程。
校友们纷纷表示，通过参加此次活动，不仅交流了圣乐事工开展的经验，而且得到各位牧长在圣乐服侍层面的指导和鼓励，更加坚定了奉献心志，明确了服侍方向；将努力加强对圣乐的学习与研究，为深入推进基督教在圣乐崇拜层面的中国化进程贡献积极力量。
威海市基督教两会和一些圣乐班学员为推进山东圣乐事工作了专项奉献。
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山东神学院举行首次圣乐班校友返校交流活动
Shandong Theological Seminary hosted the first exchange activity for its sacred music alumni.
From October 19 to 21, more than 30 alumni from all over Shandong Province participated in this activity, which was attended by some members of Shandong CC&TSPM and the faculty of the seminary, Shandong CC&TSPM reported.
These graduates explained their own situations and the difficulties they faced in the sacred music ministry, as well as their opinions and suggestions on Shandong CC&TSPM and the seminary.
Rev. Gao Ming, chairman of Shandong TSPM, said that as the Sinicization of sacred music was an important part of the Sinicization of Christianity, Shandong churches needed to strengthen innovation to promote the ministry of sacred music with the current times on the basis of inheriting the good tradition of church music. He exhorted the attendees to strengthen exchanges and that they should learn to improve their sacred music level and to create hymns reflecting the experience of local believers’ faith coupled with their professional knowledge.
Gao discussed the development of the sacred music training ministry of the seminary and the training plan for the sacred music talents of Shandong churches. He stated that the seminary would offer them the opportunity to study even further to improve their levels, which would boost the process of Sinicization of church music in Shandong.
The alumni expressed how the exchanges in the event and guidance and encouragement from the pastors strengthened their dedication, providing a clear direction of service. They would work hard to enhance the study and research of sacred music to promote the Sinicization of Christianity in sacred music and worship.
Weihai Municipal CC&TSPM and some sacred music students made special contributions to the ministry of sacred music in Shandong.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
Shandong Theological Seminary Holds Church Music Alumni Exchanges
