The Bridge Still Stands | Nanjing Discussion Highlights | John Leighton Stuart at 150
Olive Bridge commemorated the 150th anniversary of John Leighton Stuart’s birth with “The Bridge Still Stands,” held in Nanjing, China, on September 5, 2026.
This video features highlights from the roundtable discussion. Wang Xuefu, Zhang Zhipeng, and Xie Zhidong revisit Stuart’s life as a missionary, educator, and diplomat, reflecting on the character, faith, and commitment to others that shaped his work.
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Drawing on Stuart’s educational practice and life of service, the conversation explores character formation, Yenching University’s ideals of truth, freedom, and service, and how faith finds expression in care for individuals. His life also offers a starting point for considering how we find direction and meaning today.
为纪念司徒雷登诞辰150周年，2026年9月5日，橄榄桥在南京举行“桥仍在——纪念司徒雷登诞辰150周年”历史文本朗读与对话活动。
本片精选现场圆桌对谈中，王学富、张志鹏、谢志东三位嘉宾的发言，回望司徒雷登作为传教士、教育家与外交官的人生经历，探讨贯穿其间的人格、信仰与服务精神。
从司徒雷登的教育与服务实践出发，对谈进一步延伸至健全人格的培养、燕京大学“因真理，得自由，以服务”的精神，以及如何将信仰落实为对具体之人的关爱。他的生命选择，也为今天的人寻找方向与意义带来启发。
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