Rev. He Jiemiao, president and chairman of Suzhou CC&TSPM in Jiangsu, welcomed the Outreach Foundation of the Presbyterian Church in the USA.
During their visit from July 25 to 26, both parties renewed their friendship and participated in exchanges and discussions concerning church ministry in the post-pandemic era, according to Suzhou CC&TSPM.
Rev. Dr. Mark Mueller, executive director of the foundation, introduced the other members of the delegation and expressed their concern for churches in Suzhou and other regions of Jiangsu. Furthermore, he reaffirmed their support and acknowledgment of the principles of independence—self-preaching, self-governing, and self-supporting—amongst Chinese churches.
The delegation paid visits to Xiangcheng Church, Dushu Lake Church, and Kunshan Church, all located in Suzhou.
Additionally, they had the opportunity to explore Hanshan Temple and Zhouzhuang Water Town, where they engaged in dialogue and exchanged ideas with representatives from other religious groups.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
