Church Life

Church Life

Hurt in church? There is still hope

“Church hurts” is a bit of an oxymoron to me. The church is supposed to be a place where believers love one another like Christ loves, a place where Christians live in harmony with each...

Worldview

What does the ideal society look like?

When it comes to just how different societies on earth function, it is sadly evident that they are all very far from ideal. This is due to our sin and unrighteousness (Romans 3:10-12) Indeed, in our...

Disabilities

Disability ministry: How is the Church enabling this part of the Body?

What would you do if you suddenly heard someone shouting during worship in a church service? How would you react if someone interrupted when the pastor was preaching? These are very real challenges...

Missions

Joseph Chean: The missions man who was many things but most of all, a friend

Joseph Chean – known for his lifelong passion for missions – passed away, aged 56, following a road accident in Istanbul on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. ROY TAY reflects on the life and legacy...

Missions

Joseph Chean: Remembering the missions maverick who lived for the Kingdom

Joseph Chean – known for his lifelong passion for missions – passed away, aged 56, following a road accident in Istanbul on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. The following extract is how co-labourer...

Church Life

Young people: Let’s seek God together in prayer and worship

Do you desire to see a revival in your generation? “Revival” isn’t a new concept to us. We probably would have heard about it in church, and we probably have prayed about it at some point in...

Church Life

Youth ministry: 5 key focuses for success and solid growth

Why all this fuss about youths? I found myself asking the same question as I read through the 110-page report put together by the FOPx team. Is it really necessary to put so much emphasis on youth...

Church Life

I’m hopeful for the future of our youth ministries

What stood out to me from the FOPx findings, or my greatest takeaway, were feelings of optimism and renewed faith. I witnessed a group of young ministers on the stage who, though they are from...

Church Life

“Many churches are hurting with the loss of their sons and daughters”: State of the Church 2023

Picture the finishing line of a particularly gruelling race. Perhaps an Ironman challenge, or an ultramarathon, or cycling’s month-long Tour de France. There, a journalist gathers quotes and...