On the afternoon of October 30, 2025, Shanghai CC held an ordination ceremony at the Yirongxianguang Church in Qingpu District. Around 300 fellow workers, pastoral staff, and church members from the churches in Shanghai jointly witnessed this event.

Rev. Yu Guangzhi, President of Shanghai CC, performed the vows of ordination and the laying on of hands for eight ordinands before the congregation. Wang Lipin, Zhang Lude (female), Ma Xiaoxing, Wang Yan (female), Zhang Yan, Hu Shun, Li Jing (female), and Qian Ying (female) were ordained as pastors; Li Xiaofang (female) was ordained as an elder. The senior pastor also bestowed stoles and bibles upon the newly ordained. The ceremony concluded with a benediction by a new pastor.

On the morning of November 6, Liaoning CC&TSPM held an ordination ceremony at its affiliated Panshi Church. Up to 175 fellow workers from churches across the province passed the rigorous examination, with 85 ordained as pastors and 90 as elders.

Elder Shi Aijun, Chairperson of Liaoning TSPM and President of Northeast Theological Seminary, made an announcement, led the vows of ordination, and prayed for the Holy Spirit to strengthen the faith of all 175 fellow workers, so they may serve Christ with greater devotion. The ceremony concluded with the song “Learn to Become a Good Shepherd”.

Translator & editor: Bei Feng