Brothers and sisters are called to enter the Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary (HKBS) to receive a “Christian discipleship” theological education. During this period, they are equipped with theological knowledge, learn pastoral skills, and cultivate character. In the fellowship of this group of disciples, they face the impact of the times, the demolition and establishment of life together, experience God's love in difficulties, deeply reflect on their faith, and hone their determination to serve. I wish that this year’s graduating students will become faithful pastors “for others,” “for the church,” and “for the world,” spreading the gospel, building the church, and expanding the kingdom of God. Now, let us listen to the reflections of graduates from the main campus theology program. ...

Genatt Yung (M.Div. 1) Genatt Yung with her mother and younger brother I am a blessed second-generation believer. I have believed what my parents said about the existence of a Father in Heaven since I was a child. I experienced Him truly helping me in my life when I was in elementary school. I have participated in various short-term missions since junior high school, during which I was shocked by God’s deeds and my faith was strengthened. ...

Jade Cheung (M.Div. 1) Jade Cheung and her husband Guihao Since elementary school, I have had many opportunities to come into contact with Christianity, but due to various reasons and excuses, I did not decide to believe in the Lord until I was working at a Christmas sermon meeting. In the past, I was obsessed with the pursuit of money and material things, and craved the attention and love of others. But after I believed in the Lord, God changed me, removed my material desires, taught me to be content and grateful, and stopped me from pursuing people’s recognition and praise. He also taught me to love those around me unconditionally. ...

Lau Tse-hong (M.Div. 1) Tse-hong and his mother Yee-wah I was born into a Christian family and am a second-generation Christian. I was exposed to biblical knowledge and concepts of faith before I went to school, and I have had a stable church life since I was a child. It can be said that my faith was formed imperceptibly, and this growth experience is the greatest blessing in my life. In Form 3, I formally decided to follow the Lord Jesus. Although I am a "second-generation believer", I am very clear that my faith is not a "second-hand" faith, and I often remind myself to internalize my faith and make it my own value. ...

Wilson Leung (M.Div. 1) I have been attending a Christian primary school since I was young. The Bible course in school required us to memorize golden verses, and I gradually memorized the words of God in my heart. When I was in Form 1, I made the decision to believe in the Lord at a school sermon. In the days that followed, God slowly worked in my life, changing my values of pursuing perfection in everything. I learned to entrust everything to God and accept the value God has given me. ...

Jason Tong (M.Div. 1) Jason Tong and his wife JianyanThe Lord in Charge of LifeI grew up in the church and participated in different ministries. The Form 5 HKCEE made me realize that God is the Lord who controls our lives, so I was willing to be baptized and commit myself to following Him. Later, God inspired me to learn to serve outside the church, so I served in the fellowship of the middle school and the Campus Crusade for Christ in the university. I received discipleship from Campus Crusade for Christ and began to take part in the believers’ courses at different seminaries. I gradually discovered that I had a heart that was willing to learn the truth in depth, and a desire to grow together with my brothers and sisters and to build up each other. ...

Craig Ho Visiting Associate Professor of Old Testament A book without God? It is obvious that the Book of Esther does not mention God. Most believers and scholars believe that this is just a rhetorical technique of the author, because they infer that the author must be a Jew; if he is a Jew, he must be a monotheist; therefore, he may just use some puzzling narrative method to tell the story in order to express a novel theological viewpoint. The Old Testament used seven names to refer to God. The English transliteration of these seven Hebrew names is...

Nurturing young pastors and teachers in the "waiting room" agree that young people are important assets to society and the church, and are an important group that the college must face. Both Dean Cao and Pastor Lin hope that the college can continue to hold camps for young people every year in the future, and even invite them to participate in "focus groups" to have meaningful faith conversations and continue this ministry. ...

Rethinking Youth Pastoral Care. Dean Cao mentioned Lu Enzhe’s thoughts on youth pastoral care many times in the last issue of “House News”, “Dean’s Words”, and thought it was worthy of reference and could be compared with the situation of the Hong Kong church for reflection. . Lu Enzhe in "The End of Youth Ministry?" 》(The...

Seeing the need and opportunity, President Cao Weitong said that the college has been talking about practical theology in the past few years, and youth ministry is an important part of practical theology. He started meeting with alumni a few years ago, when society was in turmoil. Young people are actively involved and have different views and feelings on the current situation, which require people to respond. He deeply felt that the current situation required guidance and support for alumni serving young people. ...