CCC&TSPM hosted a book talk on Father’s Day.
CCC&TSPM reported that its bookstore, “Sharing Grace Through Reading,” organized a book talk on June 18. Rev. Hao Zhiqiang, general director of the YMCA of China and editor-in-chief of CCC&TSPM's flagship magazine Tianfeng, was invited to share and discuss the topic “What Is Required of Us as Fathers Today” with readers on-site.
During the event, Rev. Hao used Lu Xun (an influential writer )'s 1919 quote "To preserve life, to prolong this life, and to develop this life" to explain the role of a father. Based on Deuteronomy 6:4–9, Hao stated that the fathers serve as listeners who needed to know and love God first, speakers who should teach diligently, and doers who should keep and act on what God says. He also shared real-life stories of father and son, paying tribute to all fathers who run for their children on the track of life.
During the question-and-answer session, readers inquired about children’s education and growth, with Rev. Hao sharing his own personal experience and perspectives as a father.
Apart from the pastor’s guidance, a fun Bible quiz session was organized for readers to test their engagement with devotional books published by CCC&TSPM.
Chen Hongli, head of the publication group of the Media Ministry of CCC&TSPM, said that book talk events would be hosted regularly. Each session would feature a pastor who would lead readers in reading and discussing various topics, such as scripture interpretation, family, education, the workplace, music, and service. These events aim to satisfy readers’ desire to read and communicate with prominent pastors.
- Translated by Stephen Huang
基督教全国两会举办了关于父亲节的读书会活动。
据中国基督教两会，6月18日，基督教全国两会“书说恩典”书坊举办读书会活动。中华基督教青年会全国协会总干事、中国基督教《天风》杂志主编蒿志强牧师受邀，与现场的读者分享并讨论关于“我们现在怎样做父亲”的话题。
蒿牧师以鲁迅先生于1919年在《新青年》里发表的关于父亲是“保存生命，延续生命，发展生命”的话题为引言。并基于《申命记》6章4-9节，他说，父亲即听者，需先识神爱神；父亲即言者，要殷勤教导；父亲即行者，要谨守遵行。蒿牧师还分享了几个现实中“父与子的故事”，以此来致敬每一位在人生赛道上为了孩子不停奔跑的父亲。
提问环节，读者就孩子的教育及成长问题提问，蒿牧师以一位父亲的角度，分享了他自己的亲身经历和感悟。
除了牧者带领读书以外，现场还增设了趣味问答环节，让读者了解基督教全国两会出版的圣经及灵修书的相关信息。
基督教全国两会出版发行组组长陈宏俐表示读书会将定期举行，每期会邀请一位牧者带领读者读书。主题包括解经、家庭、教育、职场、音乐、侍奉等，满足读者希望能与同牧者一起读书交流的愿望。
基督教全国两会“书说恩典”书坊举办读书会活动
CCC&TSPM hosted a book talk on Father’s Day.
CCC&TSPM reported that its bookstore, “Sharing Grace Through Reading,” organized a book talk on June 18. Rev. Hao Zhiqiang, general director of the YMCA of China and editor-in-chief of CCC&TSPM's flagship magazine Tianfeng, was invited to share and discuss the topic “What Is Required of Us as Fathers Today” with readers on-site.
During the event, Rev. Hao used Lu Xun (an influential writer )'s 1919 quote "To preserve life, to prolong this life, and to develop this life" to explain the role of a father. Based on Deuteronomy 6:4–9, Hao stated that the fathers serve as listeners who needed to know and love God first, speakers who should teach diligently, and doers who should keep and act on what God says. He also shared real-life stories of father and son, paying tribute to all fathers who run for their children on the track of life.
During the question-and-answer session, readers inquired about children’s education and growth, with Rev. Hao sharing his own personal experience and perspectives as a father.
Apart from the pastor’s guidance, a fun Bible quiz session was organized for readers to test their engagement with devotional books published by CCC&TSPM.
Chen Hongli, head of the publication group of the Media Ministry of CCC&TSPM, said that book talk events would be hosted regularly. Each session would feature a pastor who would lead readers in reading and discussing various topics, such as scripture interpretation, family, education, the workplace, music, and service. These events aim to satisfy readers’ desire to read and communicate with prominent pastors.
- Translated by Stephen Huang
CCC&TSPM Hosts 'Sharing Grace Through Reading' Book Talk
