President Erik Burklin of China Partner (CP) from the United States met Rev. Wu Wei, president of the China Christian Council (CCC).
During the meeting on September 8, both sides recalled their friendship and cooperation with testimonies of God’s work, reported CCC&TSPM. They expressed their commitment to continue supporting each other in the future, responding to God's blessings with more positive witnesses.
Rev. Wu introduced the challenges and measures faced by the Church of China in pastoral care, theological education, and talent development in response to changing times. He shared the ongoing work of indigenizing Christianity in China, expounding on its connotation, significance, and goals. He also emphasized the need to adapt to the social context while sticking to fundamental beliefs, and he encouraged Chinese Christians to bear witness to God.
Mr. Erik Burklin stated that several generations of CP had deep feelings for China and witnessed China's development over the past decades. CP will continue to uphold the three-self course of self-preaching, self-governing, and self-supporting, generating positive publicity for the Church in China and providing ongoing support and assistance for its ministry.
Founded in 1989 by Dr. Werner Bürklin, who was born in China and is the son of German missionaries within the China Inland Mission, the organization was first named Werner Bürklin Evangelistic Ministry and later renamed China Partner in 1999.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
中国基督教协会会长吴巍牧师接待美国“中国伙伴”总裁林铭立（Rev Erik Burklin）。
据中国基督教两会，9月8日，会上，双方共叙合作友谊，分享感恩见证。并表示未来将继续相互支持，以更多美好的见证回应上帝的祝福。
吴巍牧师介绍了因应时代变化，中国教会在教会牧养、神学教育、人才培养所面临的挑战和实施的举措。他介绍了当前推进的基督教中国化事工，就基本内涵、意义和目标作了阐释。同时强调，要在持守基本信仰不变的情况下，适应社会处境，作出中国基督徒自己的见证。
林铭立先生表示，几代人对中国都有着深厚的感情，很高兴见证了中国数十年来的发展。“中国伙伴”将继续尊重三自原则，为中国教会做正面的宣传，持续为中国教会的事工提供支持和帮助。
中国伙伴”（China Partner）成立于1989年，由出生在中国的德国传教士之子林明胆博士（Werner Burklin）创立。原名为“林明胆福音事工部”，1999年更名为“中国伙伴”。
美国“中国伙伴”访问全国基督教两会
President Erik Burklin of China Partner (CP) from the United States met Rev. Wu Wei, president of the China Christian Council (CCC).
During the meeting on September 8, both sides recalled their friendship and cooperation with testimonies of God’s work, reported CCC&TSPM. They expressed their commitment to continue supporting each other in the future, responding to God's blessings with more positive witnesses.
Rev. Wu introduced the challenges and measures faced by the Church of China in pastoral care, theological education, and talent development in response to changing times. He shared the ongoing work of indigenizing Christianity in China, expounding on its connotation, significance, and goals. He also emphasized the need to adapt to the social context while sticking to fundamental beliefs, and he encouraged Chinese Christians to bear witness to God.
Mr. Erik Burklin stated that several generations of CP had deep feelings for China and witnessed China's development over the past decades. CP will continue to uphold the three-self course of self-preaching, self-governing, and self-supporting, generating positive publicity for the Church in China and providing ongoing support and assistance for its ministry.
Founded in 1989 by Dr. Werner Bürklin, who was born in China and is the son of German missionaries within the China Inland Mission, the organization was first named Werner Bürklin Evangelistic Ministry and later renamed China Partner in 1999.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
China Partner Visits China Christian Council
