An 11-member delegation of the Dallas Christian community from Texas, U.S., visited CCC&TSPM and the Shanghai Christian community, gaining insights into the current state of churches in China.
On September 9, the Dallas delegation visited CCC&TSPM, said the host.
The Dallas delegation comprised representatives from three local organizations: the Bible Study Fellowship, Dallas Theological Seminary, and the Insight for Living.
Rev. Xu Xiaohong, the chairperson of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement, expressed his gratitude to the local Christian community for supporting the previous Bible exhibition in Dallas, USA, held by CCC&TSPM. He introduced the current state of churches in China and the ongoing efforts to sinicize Christianity to the guests. He also addressed and refuted rumors regarding the Chinese government issuing a new version of the Bible, encouraging the delegation to share the accurate situation of the churches in China upon their return to the state.
Mr. John Chen, advisor to the board of directors of the Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) who also visited China last September, expressed his desire to share his insights and experiences from this trip when he returned to the United States, hoping to serve as a real bridge.
Guests, including Hollie Roberts, executive director of BSF, Tom Hayes, executive vice president of International Ministries of Insight for Living, and Chip Dickens, a professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, briefed on their respective institutions. They all expressed hopes for strengthening collaboration with the Christian community in China.
According to Shanghai Huxi Church, in the afternoon, the delegation extended their visit to Xinjing Church in Changning District, where they were received by officials from the CC&TSPM's municipal and district branches as well as representatives from the host church.
During the meeting, Rev. Cen Zhongpu, deputy secretary-general of the municipal CC&TSPM and director of the district’s CC&TSPM, provided an update on the latest developments in distinct ministries within Changning District. The guests learned about the challenge Shanghai's pastoral team faced, featuring "many believers but few pastors."
Following the exchange, the guests toured Xinjing Church.
美国德克萨斯州达拉斯市教会访问团11人访问团到访中国基督教两会及上海基督教界，了解中国教会真实情况。
据中国基督教两会，9月9日上午，达拉斯代表团访问了中国基督教两会。
中国基督教三自爱国运动委员会主席徐晓鸿牧师对中国基督教两会此前在美国达拉斯举办圣经展期间，得到当地基督教界的支持表示感谢。他向客人介绍了中国教会的基本情况以及目前积极推进的基督教中国化事工。他对有关中国政府发行新圣经的谣言加以驳斥，并希望此次代表团能够把中国教会的真实情况带回去。
圣经研习团契的陈约翰先生表示，希望能够把此次来访所见所闻带回美国，真正起到一座桥梁的作用。
圣经研习团契执行董事霍莉·罗伯茨（Hollie Roberts）、达拉斯神学院教授奇普·狄更斯（Chip Dickens）、生命真知国际事务负责人汤姆·海斯（Tom Hayes）分别对所在机构做了简要介绍，他们都表示希望加深与中国教会的交往与合作。
据上海沪西堂，同日下午，访问团接着访问上海市长宁区基督教新泾礼拜堂，市、区基督教两会及礼拜堂领导接待。
交流中，市基督教两会副秘书长、长宁区基督教两会主任岑忠仆牧师就长宁区基督教近期的事工发展向客人做了介绍。客人了解到上海教牧人员面临“羊多牧人少”的现实。
此次达拉斯市教会访问团由三个当地机构组成，分别是圣经研习团契、达拉斯神学院和“生活之光”基督教机构。座谈会后，客人参观了新泾礼拜堂。
美国达拉斯教会访问基督教两会，上海教会
An 11-member delegation of the Dallas Christian community from Texas, U.S., visited CCC&TSPM and the Shanghai Christian community, gaining insights into the current state of churches in China.
On September 9, the Dallas delegation visited CCC&TSPM, said the host.
The Dallas delegation comprised representatives from three local organizations: the Bible Study Fellowship, Dallas Theological Seminary, and the Insight for Living.
Rev. Xu Xiaohong, the chairperson of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement, expressed his gratitude to the local Christian community for supporting the previous Bible exhibition in Dallas, USA, held by CCC&TSPM. He introduced the current state of churches in China and the ongoing efforts to sinicize Christianity to the guests. He also addressed and refuted rumors regarding the Chinese government issuing a new version of the Bible, encouraging the delegation to share the accurate situation of the churches in China upon their return to the state.
Mr. John Chen, advisor to the board of directors of the Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) who also visited China last September, expressed his desire to share his insights and experiences from this trip when he returned to the United States, hoping to serve as a real bridge.
Guests, including Hollie Roberts, executive director of BSF, Tom Hayes, executive vice president of International Ministries of Insight for Living, and Chip Dickens, a professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, briefed on their respective institutions. They all expressed hopes for strengthening collaboration with the Christian community in China.
According to Shanghai Huxi Church, in the afternoon, the delegation extended their visit to Xinjing Church in Changning District, where they were received by officials from the CC&TSPM's municipal and district branches as well as representatives from the host church.
During the meeting, Rev. Cen Zhongpu, deputy secretary-general of the municipal CC&TSPM and director of the district’s CC&TSPM, provided an update on the latest developments in distinct ministries within Changning District. The guests learned about the challenge Shanghai's pastoral team faced, featuring "many believers but few pastors."
Following the exchange, the guests toured Xinjing Church.
Dallas Church Delegation Visit CCC&TSPM, Shanghai Church
