The 23rd session of the training seminar for pastoral workers was held in Pingnan County, Ningde, Fujian.
More than 80 pastoral workers or leaders from churches or gathering sites in the county participated in the event conducted by Pingnan County CC&TSPM at Chengdong Church on October 8–11, said the county CC&TSPM.
In the opening ceremony on October 8, Wei Zhongxin, president of the county's Christian council, delivered a welcome speech. He expressed gratitude to the pastors and church workers who came from afar and showed concern for the needs of the mountainous churches. He encouraged the attendees to cherish the opportunity and equip themselves better to serve in the church.
After the opening ceremony, the pastoral workers studied the Regulations Governing Religious Activity Sites.
Three pastors were invited, including Rev. Lin Mingliang from Furen Church in Fuqing, who is also the vice president of Fuqing Christian Council; Pastor Wu Caijin; and Rev. Chen Yiping from Trinity Church in Xiamen. They delivered sermons on topics such as "Building a Home Acceptable to the Heavenly Father," "Essentials of Being a Pastor," and "Life Is Ministry," addressing the challenges that church workers faced in their pastoral ministry. In the evening sessions, there were group discussions where participants shared their insights on the course content.
The next day, Ningde CC&TSPM conducted a special preaching session featuring interpretation, preaching, and application of the Bible in the Chinese context in order to let its outcomes take root in grassroots churches.
On October 11, Pingnan County CC&TSPM held a mobilization meeting themed "anti-terrorism, anti-infiltration, and fire prevention." President Wei Zhongxin emphasized the need for pastoral workers to enhance their awareness in these three areas and take preventive measures.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
福建宁德屏南县第23期教牧同工进修会举行。
据屏南县基督教两会，10月8日-11日，福建宁德屏南县基督教两会屏南城东基督教堂召开该进修会。来自全县各堂点的教牧同工及主要负责人共80多人参加此次进修会。
10月8日晚上，举行进修会开学式，县基督教协会韦忠信会长致欢迎词。韦会长感谢远到而来的牧长和同工们关爱顾念山区教会的需要，勉励与会同工们要珍惜机会，更好地装备以更美地服侍。
开学式结束后，与会教牧同工们共同学习了《宗教活动场所管理办法》。
县基督教两会邀请福清基督教两会副会长、福人堂林明亮牧师、吴彩金传道、厦门三一堂陈以平牧师，他们分别以《建立天父可安息的家》《传道人的要素》《生命的侍奉》为题证道。解决与同工在牧会中所面临的问题。晚上的课程，进行分组讨，与会人员对课程内容分享心得体会。
10月9日，宁德市基督教两会在屏南县教牧同工进修会上开展“解经、讲经、用经”中国化专题宣讲，使“三经”成果在基层教会扎根结果。
10月11日，屏南县基督教两会召开加强“防恐、反渗透和消防安全防范”工作动员会，韦忠信主席强调教牧同工们一定要提高这三方面的防范意识，防范于未然。
福建举行４天的教牧同工进修会
The 23rd session of the training seminar for pastoral workers was held in Pingnan County, Ningde, Fujian.
More than 80 pastoral workers or leaders from churches or gathering sites in the county participated in the event conducted by Pingnan County CC&TSPM at Chengdong Church on October 8–11, said the county CC&TSPM.
In the opening ceremony on October 8, Wei Zhongxin, president of the county's Christian council, delivered a welcome speech. He expressed gratitude to the pastors and church workers who came from afar and showed concern for the needs of the mountainous churches. He encouraged the attendees to cherish the opportunity and equip themselves better to serve in the church.
After the opening ceremony, the pastoral workers studied the Regulations Governing Religious Activity Sites.
Three pastors were invited, including Rev. Lin Mingliang from Furen Church in Fuqing, who is also the vice president of Fuqing Christian Council; Pastor Wu Caijin; and Rev. Chen Yiping from Trinity Church in Xiamen. They delivered sermons on topics such as "Building a Home Acceptable to the Heavenly Father," "Essentials of Being a Pastor," and "Life Is Ministry," addressing the challenges that church workers faced in their pastoral ministry. In the evening sessions, there were group discussions where participants shared their insights on the course content.
The next day, Ningde CC&TSPM conducted a special preaching session featuring interpretation, preaching, and application of the Bible in the Chinese context in order to let its outcomes take root in grassroots churches.
On October 11, Pingnan County CC&TSPM held a mobilization meeting themed "anti-terrorism, anti-infiltration, and fire prevention." President Wei Zhongxin emphasized the need for pastoral workers to enhance their awareness in these three areas and take preventive measures.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
4-Day Retreat Held for Fujian Pastoral Workers
