The local CC&TSPMs in Jilin, Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Guangdong provinces recently organized training workshops for over 600 individuals aimed at deepening the faith and strengthening the ministry of pastoral workers.
In Jilin Province, the provincial CC&TSPM held a graduation ceremony for its preacher training program at the Jilin Bible School on August 1. A total of 137 preachers from across the province graduated after completing four training sessions over two years and four months, successfully passing all assessments.
According to Jilin Provincial CC&TSPM, at the ceremony, Rev. Liang Xiaoying, president of Jilin CC, cited 2 Timothy 1:11-14 in a message themed "The Mission and Protection of the Inheritance of the Gospel." He urged the graduates to recognize their calling, uphold the healthy heritage of Chinese Christianity in the new era, remain grounded in the gospel's truth and values, and faithfully proclaim it despite challenges.
In Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, the municipal CC&TSPM hosted its ninth coworker training session from July 28 to August 1, attended by 200 pastoral staff and volunteers. The program focused on Romans 7–11 and was led by Rev. Li Xin, Qiao Yanyong, Wang Qingsuo, Hou Shengjie, and Li Yuefeng. The sessions emphasized core faith principles and encouraged participants to adopt a positive mindset and become qualified church workers in the new era, said the provincial TSPM.
In Shaanxi Province, Huazhou District's CC&TSPM in Weinan held a three-day training at Nanjie Church from July 31 to August 2, with over 140 pastoral staff attending. Lecturers included Rev. Chen Dingliang of Shaanxi Bible School, covering topics such as "The Church in the Bible," "Building a Healthy Church," and "Distinguishing Heresies."
Also in Shaanxi, Yichuan County's CC&TSPM in Yan'an conducted its third pastoral volunteer training at Huoquan Church from July 21 to 26. The curriculum featured "The Book of Jonah" and "The Aspirations of a God's Worker," taught by graduate student Cui Rong and undergraduate Qu Miaoxia from Nanjing Union Theological Seminary. The program included a worship and praise meeting and drew over 120 church leaders, preachers, and volunteers, reported Shaanxi CC&TSPM.
In Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, the city's CC&TSPM held its fifth pastoral staff study session at Yuanfeng Church on August 5. Rev. Cai Jianwei, vice chairperson of the provincial TSPM, presented a lecture titled "An Introduction to the Church Year and the Lectionary," reviewing the history and development of the church calendar and lectionary, as well as their forms, management, and liturgical practice. Thirty-seven pastoral workers participated, according to the hosting organization.
