Rev. Young Hoon Lee, president of the Korea-China Christian Exchange Association, led a delegation that recently visited CCC&TSPM. Rev. Wu Wei, president of the China Christian Council (CCC), welcomed them.
During the meeting on September 8, both parties engaged in an exchange concerning the sinicization of Christianity, academic research, and social culture, according to CCC&TSPM.
Rev. Young Hoon Lee initially conveyed the intent of this visit, which was to strengthen the relationship with CCC&TSPM and enhance mutual understanding among churches in China and Korea. They also expected future discussions on how Christianity could actively contribute to the development of the country with representatives from the Chinese Christian community and Christian academia.
In response, Rev. Wu Wei expressed CCC&TSPM’s appreciation for the visit from the association and anticipation of continuing to foster communication between churches in both nations. He highlighted the current process of localization of Christianity within churches in China to counter the public impression of Christianity as a “foreign religion.” Jesus Christ was a blessing not only to individuals or churches but also to the entire nation. Churches in China should testify to the grace of the Lord in a way suitable for Chinese people, adapting churches to the public, so as to benefit the development of society. Rev. Wu also expressed his expectations for enhanced communication and collaboration with Korean churches in the future.
Pastor Lee showed understanding and respect for the circumstances and principles of churches in China. Korean churches, numbering 5,800 in total, shared a desire for unity. He hoped to lead delegations and bring leaders from various denominations in South Korea and representatives from the academic field to China. They would engage in academic seminars with counterparts from China's Protestant and academic communities
Following these discussions, the delegation extended its visit to Shanghai Holy Trinity Cathedral and its affiliated Christian bookstore.
- Translated by Poppy Chan
中国基督教协会会长吴巍牧师在会所接待韩国对华基督教交流协会会长李永勋牧师一行并座谈。
据中国基督教两会，9月8日，会上双方围绕基督教中国化、学术研究、社会文化进行了友好交流。
李永勋牧师首先介绍了此次来访的目的，是希望延续与中国基督教两会的友好关系，加深中韩两国教会之间的了解。并期待未来就基督教如何积极影响国家发展进程这一议题，与中国教界、学界代表进行探讨。
吴巍牧师表示，中国基督教两会非常重视韩国对华基督教交流协会的来访，希望进一步推动中国教会与韩国教会的友好往来。中国教会今天正在推进基督教中国化，要消除基督教在民众心目中的“洋教”印象。耶稣基督不仅是我们个人和教会的祝福，更是民族与国家的祝福。中国教会要用中国人自己的方式去见证耶稣基督的恩典，让教会适应社会，促进社会进步。他也期待未来能够与韩国教会加强沟通，增进合作。
李永勋牧师表示理解和尊重中国教会的处境与原则。韩国目前有5800个教会，也在向往着教会的合一。他盼望未来有机会带队，让韩国不同宗派的领袖、学界的代表来到中国，与中国的教界、学界代表进行学术研讨。
会后，访问团一行还参观了圣三一堂和书说恩典书房。
韩国对华基督教交流协会到访中国基督教两会
Rev. Young Hoon Lee, president of the Korea-China Christian Exchange Association, led a delegation that recently visited CCC&TSPM. Rev. Wu Wei, president of the China Christian Council (CCC), welcomed them.
During the meeting on September 8, both parties engaged in an exchange concerning the sinicization of Christianity, academic research, and social culture, according to CCC&TSPM.
Rev. Young Hoon Lee initially conveyed the intent of this visit, which was to strengthen the relationship with CCC&TSPM and enhance mutual understanding among churches in China and Korea. They also expected future discussions on how Christianity could actively contribute to the development of the country with representatives from the Chinese Christian community and Christian academia.
In response, Rev. Wu Wei expressed CCC&TSPM’s appreciation for the visit from the association and anticipation of continuing to foster communication between churches in both nations. He highlighted the current process of localization of Christianity within churches in China to counter the public impression of Christianity as a “foreign religion.” Jesus Christ was a blessing not only to individuals or churches but also to the entire nation. Churches in China should testify to the grace of the Lord in a way suitable for Chinese people, adapting churches to the public, so as to benefit the development of society. Rev. Wu also expressed his expectations for enhanced communication and collaboration with Korean churches in the future.
Pastor Lee showed understanding and respect for the circumstances and principles of churches in China. Korean churches, numbering 5,800 in total, shared a desire for unity. He hoped to lead delegations and bring leaders from various denominations in South Korea and representatives from the academic field to China. They would engage in academic seminars with counterparts from China's Protestant and academic communities
Following these discussions, the delegation extended its visit to Shanghai Holy Trinity Cathedral and its affiliated Christian bookstore.
- Translated by Poppy Chan
Korea-China Christian Exchange Association Visits CCC&TSPM
