Following the visit to Guangdong CC&TSPM from November 29 to December 1, 2023, Rev. Eric Tong Wing-mun, chairman of the Baptist Convention of Hong Kong, embarked on visits to CCC&TSPM and the Nanjing Union Theological Seminary.
According to CCC&TSPM, on January 17, at the station of CCC&TSPM, Rev. Wu Wei, president of the China Christian Council (CCC), reviewed the history of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement, including a brief on the churches' decades of efforts to eliminate the impression that Christianity is a "foreign religion" among Chinese people, as well as explaining the concept and goals of sinicization of Christianity. He said that the churches in mainland China and Hong Kong share the same Chinese cultural background with similarities despite the differences, and he anticipates further exchanges. Rev. Tong also addressed the Hong Kong churches' attempts to eliminate the impression of "foreign religion" and adapt to societal development, with the hope of further exchanges and deeper cooperation in the future.
Rev. Shan Weixiang, vice president of the national TSPM, introduced the departmental structure of the CCC&TSPM, the development of various ministries, as well as the current challenges. Rev. Dr. Lee Kwok-hung, general secretary of the Baptist Convention of Hong Kong, shared the ministries in the organization. The two parties also discussed church pastoral care, talent nurturing, and the challenges after the pandemic.
According to Jinling Theological Seminary, on January 18, the delegation extended a visit to the national theological seminary. Rev. Chen Bin, vice president of the college, thanked the Hong Kong Baptist Convention for its care and prayers over the years. Chen briefly introduced the history of the college, the current school situation, and the research results of "Jinling Theology on the Sinicization of Christianity."
The delegation inquired about the development of theological education and the destination of graduates, engaging in discussions with the students and faculty of the seminary.
- Translated by Poppy Chan
继11月29日至12月1日访问广东基督教两会，香港浸信会联会会长唐荣敏牧师访问了基督教全国两会、金陵协和神学院。
据中国基督教两会，1月17日，在中国基督教两会，中国基督教协会会长吴巍牧师回顾了中国教会如何走上三自爱国道路；简述在几十年努力下，教会逐步消除中国人对基督教是“洋教”的印象，并解释基督教中国化的概念和目标。他表示内地教会和香港教会处于共同的中华文化背景之下，有差异也有共通之处；并期待增加交流机会。唐荣敏牧师分享了香港教会为消除“洋教”形象、适应社会发展所采取的努力；期待今后双方加强交流，深化合作。
中国基督教三自爱国运动委员会驻会副主席单渭祥牧师向客人介绍了基督教全国两会的部门设置、各项事工发展现状及当下面临的挑战。香港浸信会联会总干事李国雄牧师也分享了该机构的事工情况。双方还围绕教会牧养、人才培养、疫情后教会面临的挑战展开探讨。
据金陵神学院，1月18日，访问团到访金陵协和神学院，该学院副院长陈彬牧师感谢香港浸信会联会多年来的关心和代祷。陈简要介绍了学院历史、当前办学情况以及“基督教中国化课题之金陵神学”研究成果。
访问团成员就学院的神学教育发展和毕业生去向进行提问，与学院的师生进行交流。
香港浸信会联会访问基督教全国两会、金陵协和神学院
Following the visit to Guangdong CC&TSPM from November 29 to December 1, 2023, Rev. Eric Tong Wing-mun, chairman of the Baptist Convention of Hong Kong, embarked on visits to CCC&TSPM and the Nanjing Union Theological Seminary.
According to CCC&TSPM, on January 17, at the station of CCC&TSPM, Rev. Wu Wei, president of the China Christian Council (CCC), reviewed the history of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement, including a brief on the churches' decades of efforts to eliminate the impression that Christianity is a "foreign religion" among Chinese people, as well as explaining the concept and goals of sinicization of Christianity. He said that the churches in mainland China and Hong Kong share the same Chinese cultural background with similarities despite the differences, and he anticipates further exchanges. Rev. Tong also addressed the Hong Kong churches' attempts to eliminate the impression of "foreign religion" and adapt to societal development, with the hope of further exchanges and deeper cooperation in the future.
Rev. Shan Weixiang, vice president of the national TSPM, introduced the departmental structure of the CCC&TSPM, the development of various ministries, as well as the current challenges. Rev. Dr. Lee Kwok-hung, general secretary of the Baptist Convention of Hong Kong, shared the ministries in the organization. The two parties also discussed church pastoral care, talent nurturing, and the challenges after the pandemic.
According to Jinling Theological Seminary, on January 18, the delegation extended a visit to the national theological seminary. Rev. Chen Bin, vice president of the college, thanked the Hong Kong Baptist Convention for its care and prayers over the years. Chen briefly introduced the history of the college, the current school situation, and the research results of "Jinling Theology on the Sinicization of Christianity."
The delegation inquired about the development of theological education and the destination of graduates, engaging in discussions with the students and faculty of the seminary.
- Translated by Poppy Chan
Baptist Convention of Hong Kong Visits CCC&TSPM, National Theological Seminary
