Rev. Young Hoon Lee, president of the Korea-China Christian Exchange Association, led a delegation that recently visited CCC&TSPM. Rev. Wu Wei, president of the China Christian Council (CCC), welcomed them.
During the meeting on September 8, both parties engaged in an exchange concerning the sinicization of Christianity, academic research, and social culture, according to CCC&TSPM.
Rev. Young Hoon Lee initially conveyed the intent of this visit, which was to strengthen the relationship with CCC&TSPM and enhance mutual understanding among churches in China and Korea. They also expected future discussions on how Christianity could actively contribute to the development of the country with representatives from the Chinese Christian community and Christian academia.
In response, Rev. Wu Wei expressed CCC&TSPM’s appreciation for the visit from the association and anticipation of continuing to foster communication between churches in both nations. He highlighted the current process of localization of Christianity within churches in China to counter the public impression of Christianity as a “foreign religion.” Jesus Christ was a blessing not only to individuals or churches but also to the entire nation. Churches in China should testify to the grace of the Lord in a way suitable for Chinese people, adapting churches to the public, so as to benefit the development of society. Rev. Wu also expressed his expectations for enhanced communication and collaboration with Korean churches in the future.
Pastor Lee showed understanding and respect for the circumstances and principles of churches in China. Korean churches, numbering 5,800 in total, shared a desire for unity. He hoped to lead delegations and bring leaders from various denominations in South Korea and representatives from the academic field to China. They would engage in academic seminars with counterparts from China's Protestant and academic communities
Following these discussions, the delegation extended its visit to Shanghai Holy Trinity Cathedral and its affiliated Christian bookstore.
- Translated by Poppy Chan
