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. ...

Liu Zhenpeng, Assistant Professor of Practical Theology (Christian Ethics) If there had not been an outbreak of the new coronavirus, we could worship and gather together as usual. There would be no need to keep distance between people, reduce meetings, schools would not need to close, and group members would not If we feel disconnected from each other, the market will not be so depressed. "Baptism" has stopped classroom teaching and switched to online teaching for some time. Many students feel that there is no fellowship life. They can neither study, do homework, eat, drink and have fun in groups, nor have face-to-face fellowship. They feel cut off from each other and spiritually dry. ...

Professor Deng Shaoguang, Christian Thought (Theology and Culture) What kind of generation is this? The political movement that lasted for more than half a year had not completely subsided before the novel coronavirus epidemic emerged. What kind of generation does Hong Kong society live in? Regardless of natural disasters or man-made disasters, they are not what we want to see. Who likes to be in panic? Who wants to live in panic and fear? However, do humans have no responsibility at all for the situation we find ourselves in today? Or, we have to admit that whether it is a natural disaster or a man-made disaster, it is only because people themselves did not treat human society and the natural world well, which led to today's results, and ultimately they bear it. This is the judgment of “leaving it to corruption” spoken of in the Bible. God does not need to take the initiative to punish us. He only needs to hide His face for a moment, limit His protection, and do not prevent us from doing evil, so that we can suffer the consequences and fall into panic and confusion all day long. ...