On June 18, 2025, Zhongnan Theological Seminary held its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 undergraduates, attended by all students and faculty members. Rev. Zhao Qiufen, vice president and academic dean of the seminary, officiated the ceremony. Teacher Zhu Wei from the Department of Academic affairs announced the names of the graduates. Representatives of the graduates and current students delivered speeches. Rev. Hu Kaiming, president of Hubei CC, congratulated the graduates and shared the expectation for them.

At nine o’clock on the morning of June 20, Nanjing Union Theological Seminary held a graduation service and a commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 in the seminary’s auditorium. Rev. Wen Ge, head of teaching affairs, announced the names of the graduates. Among the 109 NJUTS graduates this year, 76 received bachelor’s degrees, 25 earned master’s degrees, and eight were awarded doctoral degrees. Rev. Wu Wei, president of CCC and the seminary, conducted the liturgy of commissioning for the graduates and offer a benediction to the congregation.

On the morning of June 26, Heilongjiang Theological Seminary held its 2025 graduation service and commencement ceremony at the Olive Chapel. The event, filled with a solemn and warm atmosphere, was attended by all students, faculty members, pastoral staff, and the families of the graduates, who gathered to witness this sacred moment.

On the morning of June 26, Zhejiang Theological Seminary held its 2025 graduation service and commencement ceremony. Twenty-three students from the Class of 2025 in the theology program successfully graduated. Ying Jianli, representing the graduates, gave a graduation speech. Nine pastors were awarded the title of honorary alumni.

On the afternoon of June 26, East China Theological Seminary held its 2025 graduation thanksgiving service and commencement ceremony at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, the affiliated church of CCC&TSPM. Twenty-six theology undergraduates and 49 sacred music undergraduates received their graduation certificates from Rev. Xie Bingguo, president of the seminary.

On the morning of June 27, Henan Theological Seminary held a commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 undergraduates. The graduation service took place at the seminary’s Internship Chapel, officiated by Rev. Jin Xinyuan, assistant dean of academic affairs. Following the Call to Worship, hymn singing, and prayers, teacher Xu Shuaishuai delivered a sermon titled “Become a Faithful and Insightful Servant”. President Rev. Tang Weimin conferred the graduation certificates upon the graduates. The seminary also presented books to the graduates and awarded the outstanding graduates with prizes.

On the morning of June 21, Fujian Theological Seminary held the thanksgiving service and commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 at Fushen Church. All students, teaching staff, families of several graduates, pastoral staff, and fellow workers gathered to witness the sacred moment for these 96 graduates.

On the morning of June 30, Northeast Theological Seminary held the 2025 graduation thanksgiving service and commencement ceremony at Liaoning CC&TSPM’s affiliated Monolith Church. A total of 110 graduates of the undergraduate program, secondary vocational education class, and sacred music program joyfully received their graduation certificates, ready to embrace their duty in the mission field.

Translator & editor: Bei Feng