A church in China’s central Hunan Province shared details about its family ministries since the beginning of 2024 on social media.
In Chengbei Church, Changsha City, the youth fellowship has a series of courses named "Abundant Marriage," which consists of seven lessons. On January 19, Pastor Li Yuan taught the first lesson in the series taught. Topics covered so far include "Revisiting the Blueprint of Marriage" and "Understanding a Man’s Original Position and Value."
Singles Growth Group is led by teacher Wang Xuejun, and has discussed subjects like "How to Grasp and Regulate the Progression of Relationships", "Build Good Communication in Dating" and "Ways to Express Love." They also organized a tea party at the Lantern Festival, where participants engaged in singing hymns, playing joyful games, exchanging gifts, and discussing "How to Become a Spouse After God’s Own Heart" in groups.
The training class for marriage and family counselors commenced on January 7, having covered topics like "Functions and Roles of Counselors (Helpers)", "Establish Counseling Relationships", and "Listening Response". Senior Pastor Ren Xia hopes that participants in the training class will not only find happiness in their marriages but also assist other families.
Established in 1902 by the London Missionary Society and later rebuilt in 1917, Chengbei church, which can accommodate over 700 people, is the largest in Changsha province. It serves as the location for Changsha Municipal CC&TSPM, characterized by traditional Chinese architectural features: the hipped roof (Wudian roof) and the concave mansard roof. In May 2002, it was designated as a provincial preservation unit of cultural relics.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
