Church Life

COVID-19

What do you do when your church has 7 coronavirus cases? Pray, says Grace AOG member

It was 7.50pm and the Ministry of Health had just announced that, for the second day running, there were more confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection in my church, Grace Assembly of God. There are now...

Sermons

What’s the big deal about unity? Pastor Benny Ho breaks it down for us at Summit 2020

I’m a fan of the New International Version (NIV) translation when it comes to preaching, but I must admit that some of its translations are not the best. One of those places would be Psalm 133. In...

How-tos & Handles

At home but not alone: How the church community can stay connected despite the coronavirus

You don’t have to cut yourself off from community even if you find yourself stuck at home. In times like these, the Body of Christ needs to band together in prayer and love. Don’t forget...

Surveys & Reports

What keeps us human: Senior pastors on sin, shame and struggle in ministry

“This is a glorious ministry,” Pastor Lawrence Khong, Apostolic Overseer of Faith Community Baptist Church (FCBC), repeated for effect. “It’s a ministry of liberty, of...

Surveys & Reports

Young adult, this is what your church leader really wants to tell you

This year’s theme at Summit 2020 – Love Never Fails – encapsulated well the spirit of the 4-day LoveSingapore annual prayer retreat for pastors and leaders. Unity, authenticity and...

Mental Health

Pastors are people too

Yet another pastor has left us by suicide. Yet another wife has lost the love of her life; another two boys, their loving and dedicated father. News reports of young pastors committing suicide seems...

Finding Purpose

What does God really think about your CV?

CV stands for the Latin words curriculum vitae, which translate to “the course of your life”. Yet the only thing it really shows is a list of your credentials, certifications and professional...

Church Life

Why do our leaders leave?

It’s always tragic to hear stories of people who fall away from the faith. It’s even more tragic when these are anointed worship leaders, powerful speakers or full-fledged pastors. I’ve...

Church Life

Am I still a member of my church if I’m not “useful”?

I don’t remember the first time I played the guitar on stage, but I certainly remember the third. I was a new member of the worship team, and I was only just becoming comfortable playing on stage....