A delegation from the Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) recently visited CCC&TSPM, located in Shanghai, to discuss topics related to Bible study and volunteer training.
During the visit, Rev. Shen Xuebin, vice president of the China Christian Council (CCC), held discussions on June 6 with John Chen, a consultant to the board of directors of the Bible Study Fellowship, according to CCC&TSPM.
Rev. Shen pointed out that studying the Bible, which is rich in content, was essential for Christians. Furthermore, he emphasized that understanding how to interpret the Bible according to the needs of the Chinese church was an ongoing challenge. China's rapid economic and social growth had also brought about the diversification of believers' needs and views, making it necessary for pastors to grasp the principles of scripture exegesis to better guide their congregants towards being faithful and righteous, he continued. Shen acknowledged that the BSF's experience in volunteer training was worth learning from.
The visiting group from the BSF showcased their experience in volunteer training and church guidance related to Bible study and interpretation, expressing their willingness to cooperate further on Bible study and other aspects to benefit more believers.
The BSF, a Bible study organization based in San Antonio, Texas, USA, initiated by lay believers, has offered nearly 1,400 courses in over 154 countries to date.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
圣经研习团契访问团一行访问基督教全国两会
据中国基督教两会，6月6日，中国基督教协会驻会副会长沈学彬牧师接待了圣经研习团契董事会顾问陈约翰（John Chen）一行。双方围绕圣经研读、义工培训等话题进行深入交流。
沈学彬牧师说，研读圣经对于基督徒来说很重要，圣经内容非常丰富，如何释经更适合中国教会需要，是我们一直思考的问题。中国经济社会近年来经历了高速发展，中国教会的牧养也面临着信徒需求的多样化、各类观点的多元化。需要教牧人员把握好释经原则，既不脱离时代，又能够引导信徒正信正行。他表示，圣经研习团契在义工培训等方面的优秀经验值得我们借鉴。
圣经研习团契访问团一行介绍了自身发展情况和在义工培训和教会指导查经、释经方面的经验，并表示愿意在圣经研读等方面展开进一步合作，使更多的信徒受益。
圣经研习团契（Bible Study Fellowship）是一个由平信徒发起的圣经学习组织，目前的总部位于美国得克萨斯州圣安东尼奥，至今已在超过154个国家开设近1400节课程。
中国基督教两会接待圣经研习团契访问团一行
A delegation from the Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) recently visited CCC&TSPM, located in Shanghai, to discuss topics related to Bible study and volunteer training.
During the visit, Rev. Shen Xuebin, vice president of the China Christian Council (CCC), held discussions on June 6 with John Chen, a consultant to the board of directors of the Bible Study Fellowship, according to CCC&TSPM.
Rev. Shen pointed out that studying the Bible, which is rich in content, was essential for Christians. Furthermore, he emphasized that understanding how to interpret the Bible according to the needs of the Chinese church was an ongoing challenge. China's rapid economic and social growth had also brought about the diversification of believers' needs and views, making it necessary for pastors to grasp the principles of scripture exegesis to better guide their congregants towards being faithful and righteous, he continued. Shen acknowledged that the BSF's experience in volunteer training was worth learning from.
The visiting group from the BSF showcased their experience in volunteer training and church guidance related to Bible study and interpretation, expressing their willingness to cooperate further on Bible study and other aspects to benefit more believers.
The BSF, a Bible study organization based in San Antonio, Texas, USA, initiated by lay believers, has offered nearly 1,400 courses in over 154 countries to date.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
Bible Study Fellowship From US Visits CCC&TSPM
