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China Reformed Theological Seminary <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campus Expansion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n

For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.   – 2 Corinthians 4:15<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Vision for the Future<\/strong>
<\/strong>God’s grace has brought us through decades of growth. China Reformed Theological Seminary is now one of the foremost Chinese Reformed seminaries.

Standing firm on the Gospel of Grace<\/strong>
<\/strong>There have been dramatic changes in society and the church over the past 30 years, but we have stood firm on the Gospel of Grace, equipping generations of pastors and church workers in responding to the needs of churches and the world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Where do we go from here? By 2026, we would like to have four full-time Chinese local members, with one serving as the Vice-President and one serving as the Dean. Missionaries and qualified local pastors would make up the rest of the faculty. Besides Rev. Chee, we are looking to hire or train three other teachers. We want men whose lives have been deeply changed by the gospel, who are Reformed in theology, who have pastoral experience and a pastoral heart, who have a love for their students, as well as having a Ph.D. in their area of specialty and being native Chinese speakers. On the financial side, if their average salary and benefits come to USD $3,200, the three new faculty members will require an extra $9,600 \/ month. Four local faculty members is a challenge. But if it is God’s will, it will happen through the prayers and support of God’s people.Besides faculty, our other need is for more space. Our current 5500 sq ft of property is already not enough. There is certainly no room for three new teachers and the growth in students, staff, study area, and library space we hope to see. The current space has three apartments and a large basement. The basement has our two classrooms, our computer center, a small storage space, and our English library lines it walls. The first and third floor apartments have 10 offices which our 12 employees are using. The second floor is the Chinese library and student study carols. Over the last 10 years, the study space and even the study carols have become smaller, and there is less space between book stacks. The picture shows that we have reached the end of using this strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Preliminary Proposal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

After extensive discussion concerning space, the Seminary Board has already decided to buy 3500 sq ft of office space near our current building. The space will house our Chinese library, seven faculty offices, and a student center. We have not yet put a down payment on a specific piece of property. But there is one suitable office space currently for sale, and it will give you some idea of the cost:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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