Jiangxi Launches Handbook on Comprehensive, Strict Governance of Religious Affairs

Rev. Yao Dafang, vice chairman and secretary-general of Jiangxi TSPM and vice president of Jiangxi Bible School, explained the Handbook on Comprehensive and Strict Governance of Religious Affairs launched by Jiangxi CC&TSPM, at Huangjinbu Church in Yugan County, Shangrao, Jiangxi, on April 25, 2024.
Rev. Yao Dafang, vice chairman and secretary-general of Jiangxi TSPM and vice president of Jiangxi Bible School, explained the Handbook on Comprehensive and Strict Governance of Religious Affairs launched by Jiangxi CC&TSPM, at Huangjinbu Church in Yugan County, Shangrao, Jiangxi, on April 25, 2024. (photo: Jiangxi CC&TSPM)
By John ZhangMay 7th, 2024

Launching the Handbook on Comprehensive and Strict Governance of Religious Affairs, Jiangxi CC&TSPM established preaching teams to conduct tours, explaining the contents and usage methods of the handbook in segmented areas.

Preaching activities for the handbook were held respectively on April 25 and 26 at Yushui Church in Xinyu City and Huangjinbu Church in Yugan County, Shangrao City, said Jiangxi CC&TSPM.

During the joint activities conducted by Shangrao CC&TSPM and Yingtan CC&TSPM at Huangjinbu Church in Yugan County, Shangrao City, on April 25, Rev. Yao Dafang, vice chairman and secretary-general of Jiangxi TSPM and vice president of Jiangxi Bible School, conveyed and explained four parts of the handbook. They were relevant policies, regulations, and rules, the promotion of self-construction of Christian groups, the establishment of "Five Best" Christian activity venues, and the standardization of management of Christian clergy.

The next day, Rev. Li Yungen, chairman of Jiangxi TSPM, expounded on the importance of comprehensive and strict governance of religious affairs at Yushui Church, with the participation of more than 100 representatives from the cities of Xinyu, Yichun, and Pingxiang.

He pointed out that churches in the province should pay attention to detailed regulations on the assessment of comprehensive and strict governance of religious groups, codes of conduct for clergy, and negative lists formulated by Jiangxi CC&TSPM, as well as perform specific tasks according to the requirements.

- Translated by Abigail Wu

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