On the morning of February 18, Nanjing Union Theological Seminary held an opening service for the 2025 spring semester in its auditorium.

The opening service was presided over by Vice President Li Jiangyue. He offered prayers for the students’ study and lives in the new semester, various ministries of the college, and the prosperity and stability of the nation. Teacher Xu Xiaohong led the college choir in singing “Eternal Light” and “The Most Beautiful Blessing of This Life”. Teacher Wang Jiawei, Rev. Liu Wei and Rev. Tang Yongquan each read scriptural exhortations.

Teacher Rev. Wen Ge quoted Matthew 25:14-30 to give a sermon titled “Work Diligently to Glorify the Lord’s Name”. Rev. Wen encouraged all to cherish the time, learn assiduously, and strive to glorify God and benefit people, in order to fulfill the responsibilities entrusted by God and ensure the healthy inheritance of Christianity in China.

At last, the opening service concluded with the benediction given by Rev. Wen Ge.

Translator & editor: Bei Feng