On the morning of June 26, 2026, Rev. Gary Lundstrom, International Vice President of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, led a three-member delegation on a visit to CCC&TSPM. Rev. Xu Xiaohong, Chairperson of National TSPM, and Rev. Geng Weizhong, Residential Vice President of CCC, received the delegates.

On behalf of CCC&TSPM, Rev. Xu Xiaohong welcomed the delegation and reviewed the long history of friendly exchanges and cooperation between the two sides. Rev. Xu thanked the association for respecting the Three-Self Principles upheld by the Church in China and its support for the church ministries in China.

Rev. Xu looked forward to further deepening exchanges and cooperation to serve as a bridge between the peoples of China and the United States, which could foster mutual understanding and friendship. Rev. Xu also briefed the delegation on the ongoing major ministries of the Church in China, including the systematic promotion of the Chinanization of Christianity, personnel training, law-based church administration, and post-pandemic pastoral care.

Rev. Geng Weizhong gave an overview of Bible publication and distribution in the Church in China. Rev. Geng also expressed appreciation for the warm hospitality received during the Chinese Christian delegation’s visit to the US in 2024.

Rev. Gary Lundstrom stated that the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association highly valued its friendship with the Church in China. Rev. Lundstrom also expressed the hope that the two sides would expand exchanges and mutual visits in the future.

Translated and edited by Bei Yu