On the morning of June 25, 2026, Shaanxi Bible School held a completion ceremony for the fifth Pastoral Leadership Training Program organized by Shaanxi CC&TSPM, together with a thanksgiving service and commencement for the eighth Diploma in Theology Program, at the school auditorium. All faculty members and students attended.

Rev. Chai Dan, Director of the Library, officiated at the thanksgiving service, and Rev. Fu Lili, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Director of Student Affairs, offered the intercessory prayer.

Rev. Dang Gaiqin delivered a sermon titled “Be Unashamed Workers”, encouraging the graduates and trainees to respond faithfully to God’ calling, proclaim the word of truth, shepherd God’s flock, be the salt and light of the world, and be a blessing to others. Rev. Chen Dingliang, Vice President of the Bible school, led the commissioning and offered a prayer of blessing.

Vice President Rev. Jia Haiguang officiated at the commencement ceremony. Rev. Chen Dingliang introduced the graduating class, and Rev. Wang Hong, President of Shaanxi Bible School, awarded diplomas to the 19 graduates of the Diploma in Theology Program and certificates to the 56 participants in the Pastoral Leadership Training Program.

On behalf of Shaanxi CC&TSPM, Rev. Li Shizheng, Vice Chairperson, Vice President, and Secretary General, presented books to the graduates and trainees as gifts of encouragement. In return, the graduates and trainees presented a gift to the Bible school in gratitude.

In his address, Rev. Wang Jun, Chairperson and President of Shaanxi CC&TSPM, encouraged those completing their studies to take the lead in loving both the country and the church, promote the Chinanization of Christianity, be faithful shepherds who love God and care for people, and serve the community with dedication.

The ceremony concluded with the benediction by Rev. Yang Haitao, General Secretary of Shaanxi CC.

Translated and edited by Bei Yu