Articles by

Samantha Quek

Family

Circuit breaker: Don’t forget our grandparents

During this circuit breaker, it’s been heartening to see multiple Instagram Stories of friends thanking one another for treats delivered to their doorsteps.  While it’s great to go the...

Discipleship

How can we care for God’s flock during COVID-19?

We might not even realise, but the negative outlook of COVID-19 could have planted a seed of doubt in many. Doubts like: If God is sovereign and real, why isn’t He victorious over COVID-19? ...

How-tos & Handles

How cell groups can worship online: Ways to connect with God and each other

When I first heard that my church would do cell group online, my first question was: “How are we going to overcome the lag of our online meetings and still be able to worship God with our...

Mental Health

Finding it hard to stay home? 5 tips for positive mental health while social distancing

I’m not sure about you, but social distancing spells the complete opposite of what I’m used to. Being an extrovert, my schedule is usually packed with meeting people. But as the COVID-19...

How-tos & Handles

How to use Google Hangouts for your online cell groups: One House, many (virtual) rooms

Are you one of those who has had to take your weekly worship services and cell group gatherings online? Let’s not give up meeting together when we can easily do this from our own rooms, thanks...

How-tos & Handles

How to use Zoom for your online cell groups: One House, many (virtual) rooms

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Zoom has become a primary social platform for millions of people worldwide – from students to working professionals. But did you know that you can also use...

Surveys & Reports

4 youth ministry leaders chat about church, change and staying the course

“What is your current assessment of youth ministries today? And how have they changed since you first began?” Pastor Raymond: I think youth ministries are still doing great work and still...

Church Life

If we can’t meet anymore, how do we do cell groups online?

Over the last one week, many churches have made the decision to suspend or decentralise services. In fact, it was announced yesterday that two huge Protestant denominations – Anglicans and...

Friendship

I wanted to be popular, so I signed up for 10 CCAs

Growing up, I bought the idea that one had to be loud and extroverted to command the attention of others. To me, it seemed that these traits boosted one’s popularity. And going into university,...