2024 PARTNERSHIPS
August
Asia Evangelical Alliance General Assembly 2024
From 7 August to 9 August, the General Secretary attended the Asia Evangelical Alliance General Assembly 2024 held at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. During the General Assembly, he was re-elected to the Executive Committee and appointed its Secretary.
Lunch with SCGM, Antioch 21 & FOMOS
On 21 August, the General Secretary met up with leaders from the Singapore Centre for Global Christianity (SCGM), Antioch 21, and Fellowship of Missions Organisations in Singapore (FOMOS) to discuss collaborations on Missions.
Methodist Missions Society Banquet 2024
On 25 August, the General Secretary was invited to attend the Methodist Missions Society Banquet 2024.
Lunch Meeting with the General Secretary of the Chinese Coordination Centre of World Evangelisation (CCCOWE) 世界華福中心, Rev Dr David Doong 董家骅牧师(博士)
On 27 August, the General Secretary met up with the General Secretary of the Chinese Coordination Centre of World Evangelisation (CCCOWE) 世界華福中心, Rev Dr David Doong 董家骅牧师(博士) to discuss collaboration opportunities to serve the global Chinese Christians.
July
Luncheon for Bible Society General Secretaries with Mrs Dorothy Chan
On 4 July, the General Secretary and several national Bible Society General Secretaries and leaders were invited to a luncheon hosted by Mrs Dorothy Chan, former Executive Director of the Far East Organization. We thank Mrs Dorothy Chan for her generosity and hospitality towards our guests from overseas Bible Societies.
Bible Society Consultation Meetings
From 4 July to 5 July, the General Secretary hosted a series of consultation meetings with the other General Secretaries and leaders of national Bible Societies to discuss how the Bible Societies could work together for the Bible Mission.
Visit to China by delegation from the World Evangelical Alliance, World Chinese Christianity Alliance and regional Evangelical Alliances
From 20 to 24 July, the General Secretary organised a visit for a delegation from the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), World Chinese Christianity Alliance (WCA)–a WEA-affiliated organisation, and several regional Evangelical Alliances to visit China. The visit serves to help global evangelical leaders learn more about the state of Christianity in China and develop relationships with key leaders of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement (TSPM) and the China Christian Council (CCC).
June
PEERS Network Engagement Session with Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Mr Eric Chua
On 1 June, the General Secretary was invited to attend the Engagement Session with Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Mr Eric Chua, organised by the Partners Engaging and Empowering Rough Sleepers (PEERS) office of the Ministry of Social and Family Development.
Teaching at Tung Ling Bible School
On 6 June, the General Secretary taught at Tung Ling Bible School on “Spiritual Leader”.
May
United Bible Societies Asia Pacific Gathering in Sydney, Australia
From 1 May to 3 May, the General Secretary attended the United Bible Societies Asia Pacific Gathering held in Sydney, Australia.
Inaugural National Chinese Pastors’ Summit
From 6 May to 8 May, the General Secretary attended the Inaugural National Chinese Pastors’ Summit held at Village Hotel Changi. The Bible Society played a supporting role during this gathering of over 100 Chinese-speaking pastors.
Evangelistic Mandarin Service of Chapel of Christ the Redeemer
On 12 May, the General Secretary was invited to preach at the evangelistic Mandarin service of the Chapel of Christ the Redeemer.
Meeting with Ministry of Manpower
On 14 May, the General Secretary met with the directors of the Foreign Manpower Management Division of the Ministry of Manpower to explore collaboration with SowCare on joint projects to serve the migrant domestic workers in Singapore.
Preaching at Lighthouse Evangelism Church
On 26 May, the General Secretary was invited to preach at Lighthouse Evangelism Church for Bible Society Sunday. We thank God for the opportunity to share more about the Bible Mission and pray that more people will be inspired to support our mission of making the Word of God known to all peoples.
April
Installation Service of the new Singapore Centre for Global Missions National Director, Rev Manik Corea
On 18 April, the General Secretary was invited to the Installation Service of the new Singapore Centre for Global Missions National Director.
Renewal Christian Church 35th Anniversary Service cum Luncheon
On 28 April, the General Secretary was invited to the Renewal Christian Church 35th Anniversary Service cum Luncheon. Our heartiest congratulations to the church for this momentous milestone.
March
Zoom Meeting with Bible Society Lebanon & Bible Society of Brazil
On 4 March, the General Secretary met up with Dr Michael G Bassous, General Secretary / CEO of Bible Society Lebanon, and Rev Dr Erní Walter Seibert, Executive Director of Bible Society of Brazil, to discuss opportunities for inter-region partnerships.
Telok Ayer Chinese Methodist Church Time Capsule Witnessing
On 4 March, the General Secretary was invited to witness the time capsule uncovered at Telok Ayer Chinese Methodist Church. Amongst the articles recovered in the time capsule, was a Chinese Bible gifted by the British and Foreign Bible Society in 1919. We thank God for the historical role the Bible has played in the church life of Telok Ayer Chinese Methodist Church and pray that the Bible will continue to engage Christians with sound understanding of the Holy Scriptures.
The Tabernacle’s 49th Anniversary Dinner
On 9 March, the General Secretary was invited to attend The Tabernacle’s 49th Anniversary Dinner. Our heartiest congratulations to the church for this momentous milestone.
Meeting with the Founders of Love on Ukraine
On 19 March, the General Secretary met up with Mr Rudy Taslim and Ms Lam Bao Yan, founders of Love on Ukraine, to discuss collaboration opportunities for humanitarian relief projects for Ukrainian refugees.
Meeting with National Director of Singapore Centre for Global Missions
On 20 March, the General Secretary met up with the National Director of the Singapore Centre for Global Mission, Rev Manik Corea, to discuss partnership opportunities between the two mission agencies.
Passover Seder hosted by the Ambassador of Israel
On 26 March, the General Secretary was invited to attend the Passover Seder hosted by the Ambassador of Israel, Mr Eliyahu Vered Hazan together with the Chief Rabbi Mordechai Abergel.
Preaching at CityLight Community Church Resurrection Sunday
On 31 March, the General Secretary was invited to preach at the Resurrection Sunday Service of CityLight Community Church.