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Missions

Full-time under 30: The mission trip that changed my life

We featured Isaac in “Some save Batam: Taking the heart of Singapore beyond our shores”. I grew up in church. My mum and dad, and even grandparents were in church. But when I was 17 years...

Work

Full-time under 30: I begged God not to call me to suffer

I may have worked in a missions agency for two years, but the truth is, I never considered missions before that. In fact, I actively avoided full-time ministry as well – because I’m a...

Work

Full-time under 30: The pride and prejudice I face

“Oh, so you’re the holy type too,” she said as she frowned. She waved vaguely at my bleached hair and turquoise roots. “Your hair threw me off, I thought you were cooler than that.”...

Culture

Full-time under 30: From academia to the heart of Africa

Before I was called into missions in my early twenties, I remember chatting with a close friend who was feeling the nudge towards full-time ministry. She asked me what I thought, and with gutsy...

Work

Full-time under 30: I didn’t think I was ready to commit

When the opportunity to work at Thir.st arose as my graduation date drew near, I was initially excited about the prospect. I’d been working part-time with the ministry for some months by then...

Culture

Full-time under 30: This is also the real world

Christopher Chng is a 27-year-old Youth Worker at a local Methodist Church. Prior to his entry into full-time ministry, he was part of a discipleship training programme with missions organisation...

Real Life, Real People

Full-time under 30: I gave up a banking career to work with at-risk kids in Thailand

Like many of my peers in university, I wanted to pursue a career in wealth management with one of Singapore’s top banks. I remember writing out a progression plan for a career planning module,...

Real Life, Real People

Burnt out within 4 years: The full-time ministry worker who is glad she “failed”

“I think I need a break,” I blurted out to my co-worker one day after a ministry meeting. Looking surprised, he replied: “Huh, but you’ve only been in full-time ministry for four years.”...

Real Life, Real People

I never thought I’d be working full-time in a Bible translation ministry

In 2018, I decided to quit my job in the education sector to study in a seminary because I desired to serve him in full-time ministry. After graduating in 2019, I wanted to explore serving in church...