Heilongjiang Theological Seminary held its 2025 Thanksgiving Holy Communion service on the evening of October 16, uniting faculty, students, and staff in worship. Centered on Psalm 84:5–8, Teacher Li Jian preached on “From Tears to Springs—Grace Along the Journey of Faith.” This photo collection captures the solemn moments of reflection, prayer, and communion as the seminary community gave thanks for God’s abiding grace.

On September 18, Jilin Bible School held its first plenary meeting of quality course teachers for the 2025 autumn semester.

For several decades, churches in China have observed a special practice known as Theological Education Offering Day. On a designated Sunday, all offerings collected in worship services are dedicated to supporting theological education.

In early September, seminaries across China held opening ceremonies and related events to mark the start of the 2025–2026 academic year.

Heilongjiang Theological Seminary recently held the opening ceremony of the “Love in Abundance" Ball Sports League to enrich campus cultural life through athletic competitions.

On August 27, Guangdong Union Theological Seminary held a lesson preparation session for its faculty to examine the challenges and opportunities in the digital age of artificial intelligence.

Pastor Wang from Northwest China took a close look at the current challenges and circumstances surrounding theological education in China. In the past, Pastor Wang envisioned seminaries as places that would attract the most gifted and capable individuals, but he soon discovered a different reality. Many seminary students were "the ones left behind"—those who struggled academically, ethnic minority youth, and even troubled teens.

From July 29 to August 1, a training workshop for teachers of theological courses at Christian seminaries in China was held in Weihai, Shandong Province. The event brought together nearly 80 faculty members specializing in biblical studies, systematic theology, and intellectual history from seminaries nationwide.

On July 11, Shanghai CC&TSPM organized a study salon at the Community Church in Xuhui District, bringing together approximately 30 seminarians for academic exchange during their summer break.

Last week, three theological institutions in southern China held their graduation ceremonies, with over 200 seminary students completing their studies.