The Chaplain’s Office of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) held the 69th Anniversary Founders’ Day Thanksgiving Service on 5 March 2025 at the University Chapel to commemorate HKBU’s founding. Rev. Dr. Philip Chan, Senior Pastor of Hong Kong Baptist Church and President of Hong Kong Hymn Society, delivered a thanksgiving message on the theme “Love One Another”, a fundamental principle of Christianity. He preached that love is shown not in words but in deeds, highlighting acts of service as tangible expressions of love, particularly in caring for the most vulnerable. 

In a pre-recorded video address, Professor Alex Wai, JP, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU, thanked Rev. Dr. Philip Chan for sharing his spiritual insights. He stated that the University, guided by the vision of its founding fathers, remains committed to nurturing students into responsible, resilient and globally minded individuals with a sense of compassion. Dr. Eddie Ho, Court member of HKBU and Director of the HKBU Foundation, presented a Bible reading as part of the service.  

The gathering was well attended by members of the HKBU Foundation and University representatives, including Ir Professor Paul Poon, MH, Deputy Chairman of the Council and the Court; Mr. Billy Hung, member of the Council and the Board of Governors of the HKBU Foundation; Professor Martin Wong, Provost; Dr. Albert Chau, Vice-President (Teaching and Learning); Ms. Christine Chow, Vice-President (Administration) and Secretary; Professor Andrew Kwok, Associate Vice-President (Curriculum and Pedagogies); Mrs. Lily Chan, Director of University Advancement and Secretary-General of the HKBU Foundation; Mr. Adam Lau, Director of Human Resources; Mr. Edmond Lam, Director of Knowledge Transfer; Professor Henry Fock, Director of Student Affairs; and Dr. Veggy Choi, Acting Head of Chaplain’s Office.