A meeting was held in Jiangsu Province to discuss difficulties and challenges during the "double suspension" period and how to carry out pastoral ministry better.
Suzhou Municipal CC&TSPM held an expanded meeting for local church leaders in St. John’s Church on March 24, attended by the heads of churches and leaders of CC&TSPMs in the city and districts.
Rev. He Jiemiao, chairman and president of the municipal CC&TSPM, urged attendees to change their mindset to make long-term plans, depending on the "double suspension" measures, which refers to suspending the opening of places of worship and group religious gatherings, reported Suzhou CC&TSPM.
Pastors were encouraged to improve the skills of the pastoral ministry, provide practical messages to Christians, and enhance believers' commitment to the church.
Rev. He also required these leaders to focus on the new environment, break the old thinking patterns, explore new ways, and use positive energy to guide believers.
Moreover, they talked over other problems such as salary cuts.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
