From November 11 to 14, the Social Service Department of CCC&TSPM held its seventh workshop on church public health and safety in Haikou, Hainan Province, bringing together more than 80 pastors and church workers from Hainan, Guangdong, and Guangxi.
According to CCC&TSPM, at the opening ceremony, Rev. Shan Weixiang, vice chairperson of the national TSPM, emphasized that prioritizing public health and safety is not only a responsibility of the times but also reflects Christianity's long-standing commitment to serving society and caring for neighbors. As part of the wider community, he noted, churches should continue to strengthen their safety awareness and emergency response capabilities while encouraging believers to take an active role.
The workshop covered five key themes: "Public Health and Safety Management in Gathering Venues," "Basic First Aid," "Healthy Lifestyles," "Mental Health and Support," and a "Church Public Health and Safety Practicum." Training was delivered through lectures, case studies, simulations, and interactive discussions.
The course on public health and safety management in gathering venues covered various risk types and response mechanisms. Using scenarios such as Hainan's peak tourist season, it outlined procedures for monitoring and early warning, tiered responses, and cleaning and disinfection. The first aid course employed a scenario-based approach, enabling participants to master CPR, AED operation, and common emergency treatments.
The mental health course combined theological and psychological perspectives, teaching the identification of common psychological issues, supportive communication, crisis intervention, and the development of church support systems, offering a practical framework for pastoral care. The bone health course addressed the risks, causes, and prevention of osteoporosis, highlighting the importance of nutritional supplementation and weight-bearing exercise.
At the church public health and safety workshop, participants reinforced their learning through a "knowledge challenge". They discussed common issues, including management system supervision and feedback, disaster emergency management, food safety, and risk identification and management gaps.
