Deng Xuejun, Master of Divinity, is looking for answers to his faith. I still remember that when I was applying for the interview at "Baptism", the dean asked me why I wanted to enter the seminary and what my expectations were for studying in the seminary. Of course, the primary reason for enrolling was God’s calling on me. As for my expectations for learning, I remember having several questions in my mind at that time, hoping that studying theology would give me the answers. I vaguely remember two of the questions: "What is church? What should church be like?" and "What is fellowship? What should fellowship be like?" These questions were all triggered by my ministry and faith experience. Being young and having no theological training at the time, I thought that seminary must be the place to seek answers to these questions and that I would be able to find the answers here. ...

In order to respond to God’s call, my wife Yongmei and I started studying theology courses at Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary in August 2016. Time flies by, and now I am on the road to preaching. Looking back at the past three years, what traces has the gracious God left in it? If I were to describe these three years, I would say: the theological path is strange and dangerous; at the same time, the theological path is endearing and enriching. Without God's protection and care, I dare say that I would not have been able to embark on this theological path. ...

Ho Yan Ling, Master of Divinity When we decided to leave the service field, we deeply felt that we needed to receive comprehensive theological equipment, so we applied to study theology abroad. However, unexpectedly, Heavenly Father brought my husband, children, and me back to Hong Kong. After returning to Hong Kong, considering the needs of my children, I originally planned to enroll in an online theology course, but due to the Rev.

Bachelor of Theology by Chen Jingzong The four-year Bachelor of Theology course by teachers Chen Jingzong and Deng Shaoguang was completed in the blink of an eye. Looking back on the first year I attended the spiritual training camp held by the Baptist Church in Cheung Chau, it seemed like yesterday that I met my classmates for the first time, but now I have to write my graduation speech. Looking back on these four years, I have learned a lot and experienced the Lord’s grace. ...

Brothers and sisters were called by God to enter the Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary ("Baptist") and embark on the "theological path." Along the way, in addition to learning theological knowledge, practicing pastoral skills, and cultivating spiritual character, students also learned "hidden courses" in the fellowship of the disciple group, experienced God's love and healing, and reflected on themselves and God and with each other. relationships with others, and groups, and constantly seek understanding through faith and practice faith. I wish them not to forget their original intention, keep their mission in mind, and become good preachers and pastors! ...

In August, Professor Wong Fook-Kwong, Professor of Old Testament, I asked the students in the Master of Theology class of our school: "Do you think it is useless to sit here in class today and study the world of the ancient Near East?" They agreed and felt that Learning these things from thousands of years ago has nothing to do with Hong Kong, which is in dire straits today. To encourage them, I told this story: In the mid-1990s, I was studying in the United States. At that time, my husband and I were very good friends with a couple who were Christian classmates from Hong Kong. Unfortunately, this classmate's wife's cancer returned and she knew her chances of recovery were low. One day, I called this classmate. He happened to be not at home, and the person who answered the phone was his wife. I asked about her condition on the phone, and she answered clearly: "If this last chemotherapy is not successful, I will have no hope of living." She cried while talking. I wanted to comfort her, but I didn't know how to speak. At that moment, I felt so incompetent. During those days, I had a very strong feeling of "incompetence". I felt that everything I learned and knew could not help her at all. ...

Wei Zhengyao, a first-year bachelor of theology, turned back. I decided to believe in the Lord in junior high school and started attending church in high school. On the journey of faith, a significant and profound experience was related to my baptism. The reason why I decided to get baptized is actually very simple. I cannot help but recognize the reality of God, so I decided to confirm and acknowledge my Christian identity. The church I attended happened to be the same church my grandmother had attended in the past. I believe this was really God’s leading. ...

He Shiya, a first-year Master of Divinity, from being confused about faith to determined to follow the Lord. I am a second-generation Christian. I grew up in the church. However, in middle school, I also went through the stage where ordinary "second-generation believers" are confused about faith: I don't know. I don’t know the purpose of going to church, and I don’t even know if I really believe in Jesus. I am grateful that I had good spiritual companions and mentors around me at that time to accompany me through that stage. ...

Wu Huiying, a first-year Master of Divinity student, practices righteousness but suffers instead? I attended a Christian primary school since I was a child. When I was in the third year of primary school, I also joined the Christian Girls’ Army. Since then, Christ has taken over more and more of my life. I began to know more about God’s word and wanted to grasp the values of the Kingdom of God and become a daughter who pleases God. Therefore, when something happens that I think is unfair, I can't stand it. When I was in Primary 6, I reported the evil deeds of my classmates to the teacher. As a result, I was boycotted by the whole class. I felt extremely lonely every minute in the classroom. I was the only one left in all group activities. I cried and cursed God every day. I didn’t understand why I insisted on doing righteousness for Him, but He took away all my friends instead! However, I still simply believed in His existence and continued to attend church meetings regularly. ...

Kwong Chun-wa, Associate Professor of Practical Theology (World Religions) Self-protection and Love of Neighbors When an epidemic occurs, people’s instinctive reaction is to protect themselves from infection. This is understandable and can even be regarded as a civic responsibility, because if one less person is infected, Hong Kong will be better. Reducing some of the pressure on the medical system will help control the epidemic. But when the epidemic spreads, people only care about self-preservation, which may evolve into a self-centered lifestyle. The Bible does not tell us to live a life of self-preservation, but to care for our neighbors around us. ...