Fung Kit-ying (M.Div. Program) I. Faith, Growth, and Service During my primary school years, I attended Tai Kok Tsui Baptist Church with my teacher and found the people there very friendly. After deciding to become a Christian in secondary school, I returned to Tai Kok Baptist Church, but my mother initially opposed it, leading to an unstable church life, which eventually ended. In 1982, I felt very lost due to relationship problems and completely lost faith in people. However, I remembered that God's love is eternal and unchanging, and I longed to return to the Lord's embrace. Worried about my mother's opposition, I silently prayed for God to make a way and promised Him, "If You lead me back to the church, I am willing to serve You in the church."...

Visiting Preacher Luo Cuishan After completing the Master of Divinity program in 2001, alumnus Luo Cuishan began to serve in Tai Po Baptist Church. Having been in the factory for nearly five years, she has experienced the trepidation of starting out and the joy of growing up with her brothers and sisters in the sheepfold. On the road of a preacher, there will never be without high mountains and low valleys, and there will never be without the repeated warnings of God the Father. It was these exhortations and teachings that allowed her to move forward and live a fulfilling five years...

Interview with Rev. Ip King-tak. Alumnus Ip King-tak serves as a voluntary internship supervisor in our college and just returned to school last month to deliver a special lecture. He has been on the road to ministry for more than 20 years. In 1984, when he was about to complete the Master of Divinity program at the Baptist College, he had already started working as the Liaison Officer for Christian Student Activities in the Chaplaincy Office of Hong Kong Baptist College. Three years later, he applied for a leave of absence and went to the United States to study for a master's degree in theology. One year after graduation, he continued to study in the UK. Unexpectedly, after obtaining his doctorate there, he would return to this institution to teach. He also did not expect that after more than ten years of trouble-free teaching career, God would lead him back to his original campus pastoral office last year─this time. , but he became a school chaplain. This time, he faced challenges he had never encountered before...

Interview with Pastor Liu Fuquan Alumnus Liu Fuquan obtained a diploma in Bible studies in 1953 and was the second graduate of this college. Pastor Liu, who is now seventy-six years old, still often preaches on the pulpit with a loud voice, and still serves as a freelance evangelist in more than ten churches. He was only 23 years old when he graduated. From the 1950s, when the 20th century was a bit old and faded, he walked step by step into the era of information technology explosion in the 21st century. What he followed step by step was a journey of more than 50 years. A path of service clothed with the Lord’s grace. ...

This issue of the college newsletter features interviews with three alumni—one senior, one middle-aged, and one young—who share their experiences and insights into their lives of service. Their stories after graduation remind us that despite the changing times, the Lord's grace remains constant—His grace is perfected in the weaknesses of His servants, and His provision is always just right. ...

Dr. Jerry E. Moye, Professor of Old Testament and Spirituality, writes: As preachers and teachers of Bible and theology, we face an inevitable, and indeed a good, challenge: navigating between theoretical academic research and the practical application of knowledge. These two aspects are complementary. As a Bible teacher, advisory pastor, and preacher, I have attempted to integrate biblical research and interpretation with spirituality, finding considerable help in the process. On the one hand, we emphasize correct methods of interpretation, preventing the misuse of the fundamental tool of the faith community; on the other hand, we also emphasize a sound and fulfilling spirituality, enabling us to have greater reverence for God and to live with integrity. ...

Short interview: Vice-President-elect talks about teaching direction Professor Cao Weitong will assume the new position of Vice-President (Academic) starting from August 1, and will continue to serve as Provost concurrently. In this short interview with "College News", Professor Cao reviewed the development of academic affairs in the past few years, and then talked about the teaching of the Bible and the cultivation of character, emphasizing that these two aspects will be the teaching direction that the college will focus on. ...

God has led "Baptism" into its fifty-fifth year. The fifty-fifth anniversary of the hospital is a time to bow down humbly and once again count the Lord’s grace. The last issue of "House News" reported that our hospital held a thanksgiving service for its 55th anniversary on the afternoon of March 18. We are grateful to the many supporters and donors who have been working with our school for many years and came to the WA campus that day to express our gratitude and praise together with the teachers and students of the school. ...

Dr. Wong Fook Kong, Assistant Professor of Old Testament, explains that ethics is inherently an interdisciplinary subject. For example, discussing abortion requires not only sufficient knowledge of philosophy, sociology, and biblical teachings, but also an understanding of pregnancy and childbirth. Similarly, exploring gene therapy requires knowledge of the relevant discipline and the various sciences involved. Old Testament ethics is a branch of ethics that explores Old Testament values, assumptions, and practices, examining their relevance to contemporary issues. The name "Old Testament ethics" does not imply ignoring other disciplines; it simply means discussing contemporary issues from the perspective of the Old Testament. Academically, this approach to ethics can be tempting, as the Old Testament era is not directly comparable to the present. However, the legitimacy of the existence and practice of Old Testament ethics is theological: the Word of God transcends time, culture, and geography. ...

Chan Chi-fu, a first-year student in the Master of Divinity Program, reflects on the opening paragraph of his book, *The Purpose Driven Life*, with the statement: "The focus of life is not on you!" Having been a believer for over twenty years, my faith has taught me that the focus of life is not on personal achievements or money, but on God's will, on His sending me to accomplish what He wants to achieve in my life. God has a unique will and plan for each believer; therefore, every believer should earnestly seek and carefully consider God's arrangements and guidance in their life. This is not a momentary understanding, but a review of the entire life journey, a thoughtful reflection and interpretation, thereby comprehending His perfectly good intentions. ...