Zhang Peiyi, Honorary Chaplain. There's a Chinese saying: "A country has its laws, and a family has its rules." Every country has its own system and laws that enable it to function smoothly and ensure social fairness and stability. Citizens have an obligation to respect these systems and abide by the law. Similarly, every family has its own customs and norms, usually called "family rules," used to regulate the behavior of its members and cultivate good personal character. Family members have a responsibility to respect these customs and abide by these norms. Whether in today's society or in the Heroic society of the first century, the family is the most basic unit of society. Harmonious relationships among family members promote social harmony, stability, and prosperity. ...

Hong Meian, Master of Christian Studies. I. Theology Doesn't Teach Me to Master God, But Rather Enables Me to Humblely Know Him. Before entering seminary, I had many questions about faith and some expectations of the church. I thought that studying theology would allow me to better grasp the faith and respond to the needs of the church. Looking back on this journey, I see that theology doesn't teach me to completely master God, but rather enables me to humbly know Him more deeply. ...

Liu Zhiyin, Master of Divinity: What is important in the eyes of God? The important thing is… I remember when I first enrolled, a senior mentioned that “many things (including people and events) are more important than grades.” I didn’t quite understand at first, but later I realized that this echoed the teacher’s reminder at the spiritual training camp when I first enrolled: “In the eyes of the Lord, what is most important? What is it that pleases Him?” Three years have passed, and I have begun to understand that what is important is not proving oneself to Him or others, but focusing on the Lord, responding to His love, and living out the life of Christ.

One day in June, a classmate suddenly messaged me: "Good morning, Qiuyu! It suddenly occurred to me that I've never heard you mention why you wanted to pursue further studies. You've sacrificed so much, especially your family life; what's the motivation and reason behind it?" I vaguely gave a few reasons, admitting that sometimes I didn't fully understand the choices I made. This theological path may not have had clear answers when I first embarked on it, but it still allows me to unexpectedly encounter God's grace. Beyond increasing knowledge and insight, it's also a journey of inner self-growth. I encountered my true self, encountered God, and encountered a community of true believers. ...

Chen Bairui, Master of Theology. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Pastor Chen, along with his wife Cailing and son Ruotian, embarked on a new theological journey. It has been exactly twelve years since I graduated with a Bachelor of Theology degree in 2014. At the beginning of my studies, I felt that in this era where the general public has a high level of education, a Bachelor of Theology degree alone might be insufficient for pastoring in the near future. Therefore, in my first year after graduation, I resolutely decided to return to my alma mater to pursue a Master of Theology degree. Seeing many seniors and friends around me who were unable to complete a second degree for various reasons, I secretly resolved from the beginning to complete it and never give up halfway. However, various changes occurred in the church, family, society, and personally, which once undermined my determination to continue my studies. Later, my wife was called to study theology, which became the opportunity for me to start and complete my studies again. Thanks be to God, I will stand on the graduation stage with her this year.