CCC&TSPM hosted a delegation of 53 members from the Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China (HKCCCC). This marked the first time that China's registered church leaders received a visiting group since the election of the new leadership on December 21, 2023.
Rev. Xu Xiaohong, chairman of TSPM, discussed the major work of CCC&TSPM in recent years on December 27, focusing on advancing the sinicization of Christianity, comprehensive and strict church governance, and talent cultivation. He highlighted that the 11th National Chinese Christian Conference recently passed "Outline of the Five-Year Work Plan for Further Advancing the Sinicization of Christianity (2023-2027)", aiming to meet the diverse needs of believers by nurturing staff members who are proficient both in classic doctrines and Chinese traditional culture.
Rev. Ka Fai Wong, general secretary of the HKCCCC, emphasized that the HKCCCC is a Protestant Christian church organization. Apart from organizing worship services, it also operates middle schools, primary schools, and kindergartens. They value the integration of faith with traditional Chinese culture, focusing on contextual theological thinking and interpreting faith from a Chinese perspective.
During the meeting, Rev. Shan Weixiang, vice chairman of TSPM, stated that they promote healthy church development through a focus on theological education and effective media work. He mentioned the continuous improvement of the infrastructure of theological seminaries in mainland China in recent years, the enhancement of faculty strength, and an increase in the academic qualifications of enrolled students. However, there have been some challenges, including a decline in the number of applicants due to the pandemic. In media-related activities, CCC&TSPM focuses on the development of integrated media and the editing and publication of the Bible and other spiritual books. Next, the visiting delegation proceeded to Suzhou for further exchanges and visits.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
中国基督教两会接待了中华基督教会香港区会一行53人。这是自12月21日选举出新的领导班子以来，基督教全国两会第一次接待来访团。
据中国基督教两会，12月27日，中国基督教三自爱国运动委员会主席徐晓鸿牧师牧师从推进基督教中国化做深做细做实、推动全面从严治教和注重教会人才培养三方面介绍了基督教全国两会近年来的主要工作。他指出，上周中国基督教第十一次代表会议刚刚通过《关于贯彻落实规划纲要 深入推进基督教中国化的决议》。为满足牧养不同层次信徒的需要，基督教全国两会正在努力培养“双通”人才。
中华基督教会香港区会总干事王家辉牧师提到中华基督教会香港区会是香港的基督教新教教会。区会除安排堂会举行崇拜外，还开设中学、小学和幼稚园。区会重视将信仰与中华传统文化相结合，重视处境化的神学思考、用中国视角解释信仰。
会上，中国基督教三自爱国运动委员会副主席单渭祥牧师指出，近年内地神学院校硬件设施在不断改善、师资力量得到提升，招收学生的学历也在不断提高。但疫情以来，在报考人数等方面也遇到些许挑战。在传媒事工方面，基督教全国两会注重融媒体的发展，也注重圣经和其他灵修书籍的编辑出版事工。中国基督教两会致力于通过重视神学教育、做好传媒工作，使教会持续健康发展。
接下来，访问团将前往苏州继续交流和访问。
中华基督教会香港区会访问中国基督教两会
CCC&TSPM hosted a delegation of 53 members from the Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China (HKCCCC). This marked the first time that China's registered church leaders received a visiting group since the election of the new leadership on December 21, 2023.
Rev. Xu Xiaohong, chairman of TSPM, discussed the major work of CCC&TSPM in recent years on December 27, focusing on advancing the sinicization of Christianity, comprehensive and strict church governance, and talent cultivation. He highlighted that the 11th National Chinese Christian Conference recently passed "Outline of the Five-Year Work Plan for Further Advancing the Sinicization of Christianity (2023-2027)", aiming to meet the diverse needs of believers by nurturing staff members who are proficient both in classic doctrines and Chinese traditional culture.
Rev. Ka Fai Wong, general secretary of the HKCCCC, emphasized that the HKCCCC is a Protestant Christian church organization. Apart from organizing worship services, it also operates middle schools, primary schools, and kindergartens. They value the integration of faith with traditional Chinese culture, focusing on contextual theological thinking and interpreting faith from a Chinese perspective.
During the meeting, Rev. Shan Weixiang, vice chairman of TSPM, stated that they promote healthy church development through a focus on theological education and effective media work. He mentioned the continuous improvement of the infrastructure of theological seminaries in mainland China in recent years, the enhancement of faculty strength, and an increase in the academic qualifications of enrolled students. However, there have been some challenges, including a decline in the number of applicants due to the pandemic. In media-related activities, CCC&TSPM focuses on the development of integrated media and the editing and publication of the Bible and other spiritual books. Next, the visiting delegation proceeded to Suzhou for further exchanges and visits.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China Visits China Christian Council
