The Study Of Young Men's Christian Association In Ningbo City(1919-1951)

YMCA plays an important role in the history of Christianity in modern China.The social evangelical ideas pursued by YMCA have exerted a far-reaching influence on Christian missionary activities.Ningbo Youth Association was one of many urban youth associations.Prepared by talented and virtuous people in Ningbo,Ningbo Young Men's Christian Association was officially established on April 26,1919.The purpose of Ningbo Young Men's Christian Association was to "unite young comrades in the spirit of Christ to carry out social education,cultivate sound personality and realize an ideal society",and the object of it was "serving people but not serving people".While publicizing the gospel of society,Ningbo Young Men's Christian Association was committed to In promoting the four education undertakings of "morality,intelligence,physique and group",it developed rapidly and was praised by all circles of society.During its exile and after its recovery,it was able to carry out all kinds of work until his disintegration in 1951.Ningbo Young Men's Christian Association had a strict organizational system.Its members were able to perform their duties.There were also organizations such as Ningbo Youth Service Group,Youth Formation Group,Rural Service Department,Christian Friendship Society and Ningbo Associated Youth Society around Ningbo Young Men's Christian Association.Although Ningbo Young Men's Christian Association was an exotic Christian organization,most of its members were nonChristians,and religious undertakings were marginalized.Most of the members of Ningbo Young Men's Christian Association came from military,political,gentry,business and academic circles.They were composed of local elites,such as Chen Qianfu,Hu Yongqi,Ren Xingeng and so on.They were highly praised at that time.Invisibly,they improved the popularity and influence of Ningbo Young Men's Christian Association.Its finance could achieve balance of income and expenditure by relying on the National Association's funds,social donations,membership fees and other income,with a slight balance.Ningbo Young Men's Christian Association had done a lot of work during its existence,especially in social services.A great deal of time and energy had been devoted to charity relief,culture and education,medical and health care,sports and other aspects,which had had a far-reaching influence in Ningbo area.Ningbo Young Men's Christian Association constantly adjusted its work according to the current situation,showing a trend of localization,and conforming to the requirements of the development of the times.Keeping pace with the times,supporting oneself independently and having various ways of activities could fully mobilize the enthusiasm of young people and deeply integrate with Ningbo's local society.Ningbo Young Men's Christian Association was a bridge for Ningbo people to understand the western world,and provided a good social platform for the general public.Its efforts in four education and social services,to a certain extent,make up for the lack of local social knowledge and promote the modernization process of Ningbo.Ningbo Young Men's Christian Association also had some limitations.It was a public welfare organization based on religious beliefs and core.It relied on generous assistance from all walks of life.The ideas advocated by Ningbo Young Men's Christian Association were also inconsistent with the social situation at that time.