In a recent article discussing the Hellenization movement, renowned New Testament scholar Graham Stanton, referring to Paul's language training, concluded: "Paul's first language was probably Greek, and during his education in Palestine, he also learned fluent Aramaic and Hebrew. He was influenced by Greek culture from birth and had a certain familiarity with Greek poetry, which he could quote when necessary (Acts 17:28; 1 Corinthians 15:33; Titus 1:12)."1...

R. Alan Culpepper, Dean of McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University. Dean Cao, fellow trustees, professors, staff, students, and guests, I am deeply honored to be invited to speak at the inauguration ceremony of the new president of Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary. On behalf of Mercer University...

Yu Tat-sham, President of the China Theological Seminary. As the Chairman of the Hong Kong Theological Education Association, on behalf of my colleagues in the association, I would like to congratulate Professor Cao Wai-tung on his appointment as the sixth president of the Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary. I would also like to extend my best wishes to him on behalf of my colleagues at the China Theological Seminary. Warm congratulations, and the school board of directors is very happy to have such a great success. ...

Joshua Cho: It is my honor to stand before you today as the sixth President of Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary. It is unworthy of me, but it is God's grace. I thank God for His grace in choosing me, and I thank you for attending this inauguration. I believe you have come together not only to inaugurate the new President, but more importantly, to this seminary with a fifty-eight-year history—to bear witness together, to pray together, to praise together, and to proclaim together the wonders of God's power. ...

On the evening of January 19, our college held the inauguration ceremony of its sixth president, Professor Cao Wei-tung. Approximately 1,200 people attended that night. Guests included pastoral colleagues from Baptist churches and other denominations, friends from the theological and academic circles, and Christian institutions. leaders, members of the Dean’s Senate of our seminary, as well as previous alumni, guests from far and wide, and many members of the community who have always cared about and supported our seminary. ...

Helen Wan, Associate Professor of Church Music I've heard someone exclaim, "What era is this? Why would anyone still waste time on things like joining a choir and doing vocal exercises?" I'm deeply saddened by this sentiment! ...

Our hospital held the "2009 Holy Music Revival Meeting" at the Kowloon City Baptist Church on the evening of April 24th. The theme was "Restarting by Faith". That night, there were performances by the Choir Choir of our college, Voice of the Mountain Road, Alumni Association Choir and Men's Choir of the Faculty Group. Dean Cao Weitong also delivered a message, and three students shared their testimonies. ...

Alexander Mak, Assistant Professor of New Testament. Disputes and discord are common problems in the church. When they arise within church leadership—for example, among pastors and deacons—they often lead to church divisions. Recently, at a Sydney seminary, an elderly teacher humorously highlighted the seriousness of this problem. He said, "On average, the church experiences a calamity every ten years" (he was referring to church divisions). If your church has been doing well for the past nine years, you should be wary now."

Au Chun-yan, a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry (BAPS) graduate, said: "That day... while she was still in elementary school, God decided to call her for the first time. As He anticipated, she responded. Young and naive, she didn't understand the significance of this response and didn't follow through. Only He recorded it in His book... and He continued to follow up."

Chan Chi-Fu, a Master of Divinity (MDiv.) Program graduate, is midway through the process, feeling like he hasn't received his diploma yet! Besides the completion of classroom learning, what marks a theological graduate's "completion"? Is there truly such a thing as "completion" and "incompleteness" in the ministry? The biblical study and theological reflections of theological education must be put into practice and tested in the preaching and teaching of the church. The effectiveness of pastoral care must be tested over time and by your ability to personally care for your brothers and sisters in their diverse life experiences. Whether you are a competent and useful minister to the Lord is not something anyone can answer at this moment; it depends on your future efforts and devotion. Much knowledge, learning, reflection, and understanding require time to settle and coalesce. So, what does "graduation" in theological life mean? ...