Rev. Eric Tong Wing-mun, chairman of the Hong Kong Baptist Convention, paid visits to Guangdong CC&TSPM and Guangzhou CC&TSPM.
During his visits on April 18-21, Chairman Fan Hong'en of Guangdong CC&TSPM introduced the delegation to the objectives of the provincial CC&TSPM, the development history and current status of churches in Guangdong Province, as well as the sinicization of Christianity as the key ministry, reported Guangdong CC&TSPM. Fan also talked about the strict governance of the church, theological education, social services, and the cultivation of talents proficient in classic doctrines and Chinese traditional culture.
Reverend Tong shared ministries conducted by the Hong Kong Baptist Convention, especially the work of the Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service.
Both parties reached a consensus on strengthening cooperation between the Christian communities in Guangdong and Hong Kong to advance cultural exchanges and social service projects by seizing the opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.
Moreover, the delegation visited the Guangzhou Christian Council and conducted a special seminar on the sinicization of Christianity, gaining a better understanding of the history of Christianity in China.
During their stay in Guangdong, they also visited Dongshan Church, the Church of Our Savior, Guangxiao Church, and Nansha Street Gathering Point, as well as the Youth Innovation Entrepreneurship Base, engaging in exchanges regarding the status of each church, talent training, and social services.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
香港浸信会联会一行27人在会长唐荣敏牧师的带领下赴粤交流。
据广东省基督教两会，在4月18-21日的访问中，广东三自爱国运动会主席樊宏恩牧师向代表团介绍了广东省基督教两会的宗旨、广东省教会的发展历程与现状和省基督教两会重点推进的基督教中国化事工；以及从严治教、神学教育、“双通”人才培养、社会服务等方面事工的情况。
唐荣敏牧师代表访问团介绍了香港浸信会联会开展的各项事工，尤其是浸信会爱群社会服务处的事工。
双方一致认同携手把握大湾区发展机遇，进一步强化粤港两地基督教界的合作，共同推进大湾区内的基督教文化交流、社会服务项目联动等。
此外，访问团一行拜访了广州市基督教两会，并进行了基督教中国化专题研讨。访问团对基督教在中国的发展历程有了更为清晰的认识。
在粤期间，访问团一行还参访了东山堂、救主堂、光孝堂以及南沙街聚会点和创享湾粤港澳青创基地，就各自教会情况、人才培养、社会服务进行友好交流。
广东省基督教两会接待香港浸信会联会一行
Rev. Eric Tong Wing-mun, chairman of the Hong Kong Baptist Convention, paid visits to Guangdong CC&TSPM and Guangzhou CC&TSPM.
During his visits on April 18-21, Chairman Fan Hong'en of Guangdong CC&TSPM introduced the delegation to the objectives of the provincial CC&TSPM, the development history and current status of churches in Guangdong Province, as well as the sinicization of Christianity as the key ministry, reported Guangdong CC&TSPM. Fan also talked about the strict governance of the church, theological education, social services, and the cultivation of talents proficient in classic doctrines and Chinese traditional culture.
Reverend Tong shared ministries conducted by the Hong Kong Baptist Convention, especially the work of the Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service.
Both parties reached a consensus on strengthening cooperation between the Christian communities in Guangdong and Hong Kong to advance cultural exchanges and social service projects by seizing the opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.
Moreover, the delegation visited the Guangzhou Christian Council and conducted a special seminar on the sinicization of Christianity, gaining a better understanding of the history of Christianity in China.
During their stay in Guangdong, they also visited Dongshan Church, the Church of Our Savior, Guangxiao Church, and Nansha Street Gathering Point, as well as the Youth Innovation Entrepreneurship Base, engaging in exchanges regarding the status of each church, talent training, and social services.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
Hong Kong Baptist Convention Visits Guangdong Christian Council
