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? ...

Law Chi-hung (M.Div. 1), Master of Divinity, Year 1: Since returning to church in junior high and coming to know the Lord Jesus, I have begun to grow in the church. Thank God for continually giving me opportunities to cultivate my spiritual life and hone my ministry. He has also taught me that commitment and dedication require humility, obedience, and unwavering commitment to God's use. ...

Alan Cheung (BAPS 1), Bachelor of Arts in Ministry, Year 1. For over thirty years, the feeling of serving God has lingered in my heart. Since becoming a born-again Christian, I've realized that serving God is a crucial part of my faith. In my youth, I considered attending seminary and preparing for a full-time ministry. However, my father retired early due to illness, and as the eldest son, I had to share the financial responsibilities of a family of six. So, after graduating from high school, I joined the government. For the next thirty years, I've been actively involved in church ministry. Although the idea of studying theology has been put aside, my determination to serve God full-time has never faded. This feeling often lingers in my heart, and the urge to fulfill the Great Commission—to preach the gospel and save souls—has only grown stronger. Why did I only take the first step into full-time ministry today? I firmly believe that God has His timing. ...

Sam Tsang (Associate Professor of New Testament) As I write this, I'm packing my bags to move to Hong Kong. Although busy, these days are also a time for reflection. I'm about to leave a country I love and where I've lived for thirty-six years, and return to my birthplace. Recently, in preparation for my second book on biblical interpretation, I've been reading a wide range of texts, including those on postmodernism, poststructuralism, pragmatism, and critical realism...

Mrs. Helen Wan is the choir conductor of this year's Church Music Revival. Her sharing here allows you to experience her deepest hopes and expectations, and better understand the ministry of a music minister.

A little historical review: Not every called person is born with a good singing voice, but in the hearts of all called people, there is a hymn connected to the calling; and a group of called people’s most authentic singing is the "baptism of God" ” Characteristics of the choir and “God-baptizing” sacred music gatherings. Over the past fifty-nine years, our generations of theological students and generations of called people have witnessed God’s faithfulness and grace through singing. Their singing has also become a continuous testimony of “Baptist God” in front of everyone and all churches. ...

Chan Lai-wa (3rd year BAPS student) Arranging for graduating students to preach at the morning assembly was a new initiative this year. For these students, who have only just begun their careers, being able to cut their teeth in the academy is a welcome opportunity. However, standing before teachers, classmates, and co-workers to preach is no easy task. It's a tremendous challenge, and I'm sure everyone struggled internally! We applaud these students for having the courage to embrace the practice of preaching. ...

The Wong Pak-ming (M.Div.) Graduating Class: A Step in Preaching. For me, August 2009 marked the beginning of my final year as a seminarian. At the start of the semester, I told myself, "Time flies. I must cherish everything and everyone around me!" Giving the graduation sermon is a rare opportunity, so shouldn't I cherish it? It sounds easy, but looking back now, I stepped onto the seminary podium with trepidation that day! ...