A delegation of three from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) visited CCC&TSPM and Nanjing Union Theological Seminary (NJUTS) after the three-year pandemic.
During the meeting on October 26, BGEA and CCC&TSPM exchanged views on pastoral ministry and social services, reported CCC&TSPM.
Rev. Shen Xuebin, residential vice president of CCC, first reviewed the history of friendly exchanges between the two sides, thanking BGEA for its attention and support of China's church ministries.
Rev. Gary Lundstorm, international vice president of the Samaritan's Purse, sent regards from Rev. Dr. Franklin Graham and expressed their love for China, aspiring for more opportunities to work with churches in China and the continuous development of friendship among churches in both nations.
Both sides communicated the challenges and changes that churches confronted during the pandemic period and shared the current development of the churches in China and the United States. Based on their experience holding the second China-USA Protestant Church Leaders Forum together in Shanghai in 2013, CCC&TSPM and BGEA both said they looked forward to future exchanges and visits, as well as praying for each other, working to improve church relations between China and the US through practical actions, and working together on the role of Christianity in social development.
Following the meeting, the delegation also extended a visit to the Shanghai Holy Trinity Cathedral and its affiliated Christian bookstore.
Subsequent to the stay in Shanghai, BGEA‘s delegation embarked on a visit to the NJUTS on October 30, where they shared views on theological education and word ministry, according to the seminary.
Rev. Gary also brought greetings from Rev. Dr. Franklin Graham and expressed anticipation for future partnerships. Both sides discussed the difficulties encountered in COVID-19 and updated their present status. Additionally, the guest highlighted the newly completed Billy Graham Archive and Research Center.
After the meeting, the delegation visited the seminary’s auditorium and exhibition on NJUTS's 70-year history.
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is a global mission organization founded in the name of the late Billy Graham, a world-famous evangelist from America.
- Translated by Poppy Chan
中国基督教协会驻会副会长沈学彬牧师接待了美国葛培理布道会代表团一行3人。
据中国基督教两会，10月26日，双方就教会牧养和社会服务进行了交流和分享。
沈牧师回顾了双方友好交往的历史，对葛培理布道会一直以来对中国教会事工的关注和支持表示感谢。
撒玛利亚救援会国际副会长龙盖瑞牧师带来了葛福临牧师的问候，并表示他们深爱中国；希望有更多机会与中国教会的合作，并且中美教会的友谊继续深化。
双方就疫情期间教会面临的挑战和变革进行了交流，并分享中美教会的发展现状。基于2013年在上海共同主办第二届“中美基督教领袖论坛”的经验，双方均表示期待下一次的交流互访和彼此代祷，以实际行动促进中美教会关系的和谐，共同发挥基督教在社会发展中的作用。
会后，代表团一行还参观了圣三一堂和书说恩典书房。
葛培理布道会访问中国基督教两会
A delegation of three from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) visited CCC&TSPM and Nanjing Union Theological Seminary (NJUTS) after the three-year pandemic.
During the meeting on October 26, BGEA and CCC&TSPM exchanged views on pastoral ministry and social services, reported CCC&TSPM.
Rev. Shen Xuebin, residential vice president of CCC, first reviewed the history of friendly exchanges between the two sides, thanking BGEA for its attention and support of China's church ministries.
Rev. Gary Lundstorm, international vice president of the Samaritan's Purse, sent regards from Rev. Dr. Franklin Graham and expressed their love for China, aspiring for more opportunities to work with churches in China and the continuous development of friendship among churches in both nations.
Both sides communicated the challenges and changes that churches confronted during the pandemic period and shared the current development of the churches in China and the United States. Based on their experience holding the second China-USA Protestant Church Leaders Forum together in Shanghai in 2013, CCC&TSPM and BGEA both said they looked forward to future exchanges and visits, as well as praying for each other, working to improve church relations between China and the US through practical actions, and working together on the role of Christianity in social development.
Following the meeting, the delegation also extended a visit to the Shanghai Holy Trinity Cathedral and its affiliated Christian bookstore.
Subsequent to the stay in Shanghai, BGEA‘s delegation embarked on a visit to the NJUTS on October 30, where they shared views on theological education and word ministry, according to the seminary.
Rev. Gary also brought greetings from Rev. Dr. Franklin Graham and expressed anticipation for future partnerships. Both sides discussed the difficulties encountered in COVID-19 and updated their present status. Additionally, the guest highlighted the newly completed Billy Graham Archive and Research Center.
After the meeting, the delegation visited the seminary’s auditorium and exhibition on NJUTS's 70-year history.
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is a global mission organization founded in the name of the late Billy Graham, a world-famous evangelist from America.
- Translated by Poppy Chan
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Visits China After Pandemic
