Walking on Nin Ming Road: Reflection on Education and Theological Education

Luo Mingyuan, Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Studies, still remembers that after a morning meeting in the first grade, I happened to meet Dean Cao Weitong. During the conversation, he asked me if I regretted enrolling in "Baptism". At that time, I answered: "No." Now, after living in the big family of "Baptist God" for four years, I am even more sincerely grateful to God, thanking Him for leading me to enter this seminary and to learn and grow in this faith community. ...

Ou Shaoxian, Master of Divinity. In the midsummer three years ago, I started a new chapter in my life at "Baptism" with trepidation. I entered seminary to be equipped because my call from God was clear and I had a very real peace and assurance in my heart. However, since my residence was quite far from the seminary, I spent a lot of time traveling by boat and car every day after school, which inevitably made my body feel tired. Moreover, it has been almost 20 years since I put down my schoolbag. In addition, I am not young. It is really a great test to re-enter a new environment and study a full-time course. Also, in addition to intensive study, it is not easy to properly balance family life and church service. In the face of all the above difficulties and pressures, I can’t remember exactly how I got through them. Looking back now, I can’t remember them all clearly. I only know that God’s grace has been uninterrupted during this period, and it has become more and more abundant! ...