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The ”’Macau Baptist Church”’ ({{zh|澳門浸信教會}}), commonly known as the “Rua do Campo Baptist Church,” is a Baptist church with a history of over a century. It was the first Chinese Baptist church established in Macau. It is located at No. 41 Rua do Campo, Macau.
The ”’Macau Baptist Church”’ ({{zh|澳門浸信教會}}), commonly known as the “Rua do Campo Baptist Church,” is a Baptist church with a history of over a century. It was the first Chinese Baptist church established in Macau. It is located at No. 41 Rua do Campo, Macau.
==Brief History==
==Brief History==
In December 1903, Rev. Charlton Todd and his wife were sent to Macau by the Southern Baptist Church of the United States for missionary work. Five people were baptized in 1904, and by 1905, the membership had grown to twenty-five. The church was formally established in 1905 as the “Faith and Blessing Society,” the predecessor of the present-day Macau Baptist Church. Initially, they rented a three-story house on Rua do Campo for meetings and missionary work, and also ran a “spiritual guidance primary school.” The church remained at this location for twenty years (1904-24).
In December 1903, Rev. Charlton Todd and his wife were sent to Macau by the Southern Baptist for missionary work. Five people were baptized in 1904, and by 1905, the membership had grown to twenty-five. The church was formally established in 1905 as the “Faith and Blessing ” the predecessor of the present-day Macau Baptist Church. Initially, they rented a three-story house on Rua do Campo for meetings and missionary work, and also ran a ” .” The church remained at this location for twenty years (1904-24).
In 1908, Rev. Charlton Todd died of illness while returning to the United States for a missionary report. In the same year, the American church sent Reverend John Galloway to take over, who, together with Lilian Lamont Reeves Todd Galloway, the widow of Reverend Du Xinyu, developed missionary work in Macau. They married more than a decade later. In 1927, using a gift from Reverend Du Xinyu‘s mother, they purchased the site of the present-day Baimahang, naming it “Du Memorial Hall,” which is the current location of the Macau Baptist Church.
In 1908, Rev. Charlton Todd died of illness while to the United States for a missionary report. In the same year, the American church sent Reverend John Galloway to take over, who, together with Lilian Lamont Reeves Todd Galloway, the widow of , developed missionary work in Macau. They married more than a decade later. In 1927, using a gift from Reverend ‘s mother, they purchased the site of the present-day Baimahang, naming it ” Memorial Hall,” which is the current location of the Macau Baptist Church.
The Macau Baptist Church successively established “Pui Chi Primary School,” “Pui Ching Branch School” (1908-24), and “Spiritual Guidance Girls’ School” (1913-31). They also purchased boats to help fishermen’s children learn to read and to transport food and supplies to leprosy hospitals in inland areas. At that time, the church had evangelistic churches in Xiazha, Tangjiawan, Xiaolan, Doumen, Nanshui, Baijiao, Ganwu, Nanping, and Wanzai in Zhongshan County.
The Macau Baptist Church successively established “Pui Chi Primary School,” “Pui Ching Branch School” (1908-24), and “Spiritual Guidance Girls’ School” (1913-31). They also purchased boats to help fishermen’s children learn to read and to transport food and supplies to leprosy hospitals in inland areas. At that time, the church had evangelistic churches in Xiazha, Tangjiawan, Xiaolan, Doumen, Nanshui, Baijiao, Ganwu, Nanping, and Wanzai in Zhongshan County.
During the War of Resistance against Japan, many people migrated to Macau, leading to a flourishing church. In 1945, as many as 600 people attended Sunday worship services. Reverend Gareth served the church for 42 years, retiring in 1949 but remaining in Macau until his passing in 1968 at the age of 91. Following Reverend Gareth, two Baptist missionaries came to Macau: Reverend Ronald Fuller and Reverend James Hollis, both of whom made significant contributions to church development.
During the War of Resistance against Japan, many people migrated to Macau, leading to a flourishing church. In 1945, as many as 600 people attended Sunday worship services. Reverend Gareth served the church for 42 years, retiring in 1949 but remaining in Macau until his passing in 1968 at the age of 91. Following Reverend Gareth, two Baptist missionaries came to Macau: Reverend Ronald Fuller and Reverend James Hollis, both of whom made significant contributions to church development.
In 1951, the church demolished its original church building at Rua do Campo, and a new church was completed in 1953; the same year, the Lower Rua site was opened. In the autumn of 1955, a Baptist secondary school was established, followed by the Erlonghou Gospel Church the following year.
In 1951, the church demolished its original church building at Rua do Campo, and a new church was completed in 1953; the same year, the Lower Rua site was opened. In the autumn of 1955, a Baptist secondary school was established, followed by the Erlonghou Gospel Church the following year.
In 1964, the church celebrated its 60th anniversary, and the Sha Li Tou site was opened. In 1968, a Sunday school building was completed, and a youth center was established.
In 1964, the church celebrated its 60th anniversary, and the Sha Li Tou site was opened. In 1968, a Sunday school building was completed, and a youth center was established.
In 1970, the Macau Baptist Church had three schools located in Rua do Campo, Rua do Campo, and Rua do Campo.
In 1970, the Macau Baptist Church had three schools located in , , and .
From 1992 to 2008, the church collaborated with the Western Mission and the Mong Kok Baptist Church in Hong Kong to conduct evangelistic ministry in the San Po area.
From 1992 to 2008, the church collaborated with the Western Mission and the Mong Kok Baptist Church in Hong Kong to conduct evangelistic ministry in the San Po area.
In October 1999, the church held its 95th anniversary celebration.
In October 1999, the church held its 95th anniversary celebration.
In 2000, the church’s Young Christs (Macau Second Division) was officially established.
In 2000, the church’s (Macau Second Division) was officially established.
In 2002, the new campus of “Macau Baptist Secondary School” in Rua do Campo was completed, and the opening ceremony was held on November 22.
In 2002, the new campus of “Macau Baptist Secondary School” in Rua do Campo was completed, and the opening ceremony was held on November 22.
==Faith==
==Faith==
The entire Bible, consisting of sixty-six books, is the inspired Word of God and the highest standard for faith and life.
The entire Bible, consisting of sixty-six books, is the inspired Word of God and the highest standard for faith and life.
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The Macau Baptist Church (Chinese: 澳門浸信教會), commonly known as the “Rua do Campo Baptist Church,” is a Baptist church with a history of over a century. It was the first Chinese Baptist church established in Macau. It is located at No. 41 Rua do Campo, Macau.
In December 1903, Rev. Charlton Todd and his wife were sent to Macau by the Southern Baptist Convention for missionary work. Five people were baptized in 1904, and by 1905, the membership had grown to twenty-five. The church was formally established in 1905 as the “Faith and Blessing Church”, the predecessor of the present-day Macau Baptist Church. Initially, they rented a three-story house on Rua do Campo for meetings and missionary work, and also ran a “Lingdao Elementary School.” The church remained at this location for twenty years (1904-24).
In 1908, Rev. Charlton Todd died of illness while back to the United States for a missionary report. In the same year, the American church sent Reverend John Galloway to take over, who, together with Lilian Lamont Reeves Todd Galloway, the widow of Rev. Charlton Todd, developed missionary work in Macau. They married more than a decade later. In 1927, using a gift from Reverend Rev. Charlton Todd’s mother, they purchased the site of the present-day Baimahang, naming it “Todd Memorial Hall,” which is the current location of the Macau Baptist Church.
The Macau Baptist Church successively established “Pui Chi Primary School,” “Pui Ching Branch School” (1908-24), and “Spiritual Guidance Girls’ School” (1913-31). They also purchased boats to help fishermen’s children learn to read and to transport food and supplies to leprosy hospitals in inland areas. At that time, the church had evangelistic churches in Xiazha, Tangjiawan, Xiaolan, Doumen, Nanshui, Baijiao, Ganwu, Nanping, and Wanzai in Zhongshan County (now Zhongshan City.
During the War of Resistance against Japan, many people migrated to Macau, leading to a flourishing church. In 1945, as many as 600 people attended Sunday worship services. Reverend Gareth served the church for 42 years, retiring in 1949 but remaining in Macau until his passing in 1968 at the age of 91. Following Reverend Gareth, two Baptist missionaries came to Macau: Reverend Ronald Fuller and Reverend James Hollis, both of whom made significant contributions to church development.
In 1951, the church demolished its original church building at Rua do Campo, and a new church was completed in 1953; the same year, the Lower Rua site was opened. In the autumn of 1955, a Baptist secondary school was established, followed by the Erlonghou Gospel Church the following year.
In 1964, the church celebrated its 60th anniversary, and the Sha Li Tou site was opened. In 1968, a Sunday school building was completed, and a youth center was established.
In 1970, the Macau Baptist Church had three schools located in RThey are located in Pak Ma Hang, Lower Ring Road, and Sha Lai Tou respectively.
From 1992 to 2008, the church collaborated with the Western Mission and the Mong Kok Baptist Church in Hong Kong to conduct evangelistic ministry in the San Po area.
In 1994, the church celebrated its 90th anniversary, and Reverend Wong Chung was invited back from the United States to Macau to plan the construction and expansion of the church. In 1995, “Macau Baptist Secondary School” joined the free education network; in 1996, the “Sino-Macau Bible College” was established; in the same year, Reverend Wong Chung served as senior pastor, principal, and dean.
In October 1999, the church held its 95th anniversary celebration.
In 2000, the church’s Christian Youth Army (Macau Second Division) was officially established.
In 2002, the new campus of “Macau Baptist Secondary School” in Rua do Campo was completed, and the opening ceremony was held on November 22.
In 2003, the church opened a gospel hall at its new school site in Hac Sa Wan.
In 2007, the church reappointed Pastor Chan Pak-hong as its senior pastor and also appointed him as the pastor of Macau Baptist Secondary School. Church worship and ministry for youth and children expanded, and the church began bilingual (Mandarin and Cantonese) worship services on Saturday evenings.
In 2014, a major renovation project was launched to ensure the church’s physical space could meet future needs.
In 2019, the church hall was restored to its original design, and a pipe organ was installed, making it the first Christian church in Macau to have a pipe organ.
The entire Bible, consisting of sixty-six books, is the inspired Word of God and the highest standard for faith and life.
God is the one true God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, the Creator of the universe.
Jesus Christ is the only Son of God, born of the Virgin Mary through the Holy Spirit, became flesh, without original sin, died on the cross to atone for humanity’s sins, rose again on the third day, ascended to heaven, and will return to judge the living and the dead.
The Holy Spirit also possesses a person, enlightening people to sin and leading them to understand the truth; He is the Comforter of believers.
Humans were created in God’s image. Our first ancestor, Adam, sinned, thus falling and unable to save himself, requiring the salvation of Christ.
Salvation is by grace and through faith, through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, freely justifying those who believe. All who accept Jesus Christ as Savior are born again by the Holy Spirit and enter the Kingdom of God.
Affiliated Institutions
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Macau Baptist Secondary School
Sino-Australian Theological Education Center
