Rev. Venerable Godfrey Stone, chairman of Friends of the Church in China (FCC) from the U.K., and its delegation embarked on a visit to the Shanxi Provincial CC&TSPM.
On September 1, Rev. Wang Jun, president and chairman of Shanxi CC&TSPM, expressed his appreciation for the FCC’s respect for the “three-self” principle (self-preaching, self-governing, and self-supporting). He also showed his respect for their endeavors to enhance mutual understanding among churches in China and Britain and foster friendship among the fellowships in the two nations.
During the meeting, Rev. Qi Hongjun, vice president and vice chairman, as well as the secretary general of Shanxi CC&TSPM, briefed the guests on the local customs, traditions, and circumstances of churches in Shanxi. Additionally, he outlined the primary ministries conducted by the provincial CC&TSPM.
Subsequently, Rev. Wang highlighted the topics of interest to the FCC delegation, including the sinicization of Christianity, along with the opportunities and challenges confronted by churches. Rev. Godfrey Stone conveyed his admiration for the comprehensive ministries initiated by Shanxi CC&TSPM.
Following these exchanges, the delegation proceeded with their visit to Shanxi Bible School. Rev. Wang Hong, headmaster of the school, provided an overview of the school's history, development, and training of theological students.
- Translated by Poppy Chan
英国“中国教会之友”主席石德文（Godfrey Stone）牧师到访陕西省基督教两会。
据中国基督教两会，9月1日，陕西省基督教两会主席、会长王俊牧师对英国“中国教会之友”尊重中国教会“三自”原则、加强中英两国人民和教会间的了解、增进团契间的友谊表示赞赏。
省基督教两会副主席、副会长兼秘书长齐红军牧师向客人介绍了陕西的风土人情、陕西教会概况和省基督教两会开展的主要事工。
王俊牧师就石德文牧师一行感兴趣的基督教中国化事工、教会的机遇与挑战做了介绍。石德文牧师一行对省基督教两会开展的综合性事工表示欣赏。
之后，石德文牧师一行访问陕西圣经学校。校长王红牧师介绍了陕西圣经学校概况、发展历史和神学生培养情况。
英国“中国教会之友”访问陕西
Rev. Venerable Godfrey Stone, chairman of Friends of the Church in China (FCC) from the U.K., and its delegation embarked on a visit to the Shanxi Provincial CC&TSPM.
On September 1, Rev. Wang Jun, president and chairman of Shanxi CC&TSPM, expressed his appreciation for the FCC’s respect for the “three-self” principle (self-preaching, self-governing, and self-supporting). He also showed his respect for their endeavors to enhance mutual understanding among churches in China and Britain and foster friendship among the fellowships in the two nations.
During the meeting, Rev. Qi Hongjun, vice president and vice chairman, as well as the secretary general of Shanxi CC&TSPM, briefed the guests on the local customs, traditions, and circumstances of churches in Shanxi. Additionally, he outlined the primary ministries conducted by the provincial CC&TSPM.
Subsequently, Rev. Wang highlighted the topics of interest to the FCC delegation, including the sinicization of Christianity, along with the opportunities and challenges confronted by churches. Rev. Godfrey Stone conveyed his admiration for the comprehensive ministries initiated by Shanxi CC&TSPM.
Following these exchanges, the delegation proceeded with their visit to Shanxi Bible School. Rev. Wang Hong, headmaster of the school, provided an overview of the school's history, development, and training of theological students.
- Translated by Poppy Chan
Friends of the Church in China From Britain Visits Shanxi CC&TSPM
