CCC&TSPM conducted a work seminar in Jiangsu Province to uphold the spirit of the 11th National Chinese Christian Congress and further implement the "Outline of the Five-Year Work Plan for Deeply Advancing the Sinicization of Christianity (2023–2027)."
According to the host, Rev. Xu Xiaohong, chairman of the National Committee of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement (TSPM), presided over the opening ceremony in Kunshan City on April 17.
In his opening remark, Rev. Wu Wei, president of the China Christian Council (CCC), noted that the sinicization of Christianity is related to the healthy continuity of Christianity in China through a review of the past 70 years’ development of Christianity in the country. Christianity groups in China should uphold patriotism and faithfulness, promote the sinicization of Christianity, and carry out the construction of theological thought to better adapt to the socialist society, facilitating Christianity to be a progressive force in the advancement of the country and society, he highlighted. Rev. Wu also summarized the continuity and key points in the two "Outlines" (for 2023-2027 and 2018-2022, respectively) since 2017 with the anticipation that churches and seminaries across various provinces would inspire each other to further advance the implementation of the 'Outline' following the symposium.
Eleven co-workers from seven provinces (municipalities) across the country, as well as Nanjing Union Theological Seminary, Guangdong Union Theological Seminary, East China Theological Seminary, and Yanjing Theological Seminary, presented their respective situations and insights regarding the implementation of the "Outline," highlighting achievements and lessons learned throughout the process at the one-day seminar.
After the meeting, participants visited grassroots churches to conduct on-site research, aiming to further enhance exchanges and foster mutual learning.
- Translated by Poppy Chan
基督教全国两会在江苏省召开工作座谈会，以落实中国基督教第十一次代表会议精神， 更好实施《深入推进我国基督教中国化五年工作规划纲要（2023—2027年）》。
据中国基督教两会，4月17日，在昆山市，中国基督教三自爱国运动委员会主席徐晓鸿牧师主持开幕式。
中国基督教协会会长吴巍牧师在开幕致辞中，通过回顾70多年来中国基督教的发展历史，指出基督教中国化事关基督教在我国的健康传承。中国基督教要继续坚持爱国爱教，推进基督教中国化，进行神学思想建设；以期待在更大程度上与社会主义社会相适应，使中国基督教能够成为国家和社会发展中进步的力量。吴牧师总结了自2017年以来两个《规划纲要》的延续性和工作要点；他希望通过座谈，不同省份的教会和神学院校彼此启发，推动《规划纲要》的落实。
一天的座谈，来自来自全国7个省（直辖市）、金陵协和神学院、广东协和神学院、华东神学院和燕京神学院共11位同工结合各自情况，交流了在贯彻落实《规划纲要》过程中取得的成果和积累的经验。
座谈会后，与会同工到基层堂点进行现场研学，进一步加强交流与学习。
基督教全国两会举行实施《深入推进我国基督教中国化五年工作规划纲要》工作座谈会
CCC&TSPM conducted a work seminar in Jiangsu Province to uphold the spirit of the 11th National Chinese Christian Congress and further implement the "Outline of the Five-Year Work Plan for Deeply Advancing the Sinicization of Christianity (2023–2027)."
According to the host, Rev. Xu Xiaohong, chairman of the National Committee of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement (TSPM), presided over the opening ceremony in Kunshan City on April 17.
In his opening remark, Rev. Wu Wei, president of the China Christian Council (CCC), noted that the sinicization of Christianity is related to the healthy continuity of Christianity in China through a review of the past 70 years’ development of Christianity in the country. Christianity groups in China should uphold patriotism and faithfulness, promote the sinicization of Christianity, and carry out the construction of theological thought to better adapt to the socialist society, facilitating Christianity to be a progressive force in the advancement of the country and society, he highlighted. Rev. Wu also summarized the continuity and key points in the two "Outlines" (for 2023-2027 and 2018-2022, respectively) since 2017 with the anticipation that churches and seminaries across various provinces would inspire each other to further advance the implementation of the 'Outline' following the symposium.
Eleven co-workers from seven provinces (municipalities) across the country, as well as Nanjing Union Theological Seminary, Guangdong Union Theological Seminary, East China Theological Seminary, and Yanjing Theological Seminary, presented their respective situations and insights regarding the implementation of the "Outline," highlighting achievements and lessons learned throughout the process at the one-day seminar.
After the meeting, participants visited grassroots churches to conduct on-site research, aiming to further enhance exchanges and foster mutual learning.
- Translated by Poppy Chan
CCC&TSPM Holds Seminar on Deeply Advancing Sinicization of Christianity
