Judicial Council clarifies GC services mandated for Annual Conferences

The Judicial Council (10th Quadrennium) of The Methodist Church in Singapore has made a declaratory decision on a petition submitted to it by the Finance and Administration Council (FAC) of the 10th Quadrennium, seeking clarification on mandatory services to be performed by the General Conference Office (GCO) on behalf of an Annual Conference (AC). The […]

Building the Next Gen: A ‘whole-church’ issue

 “No matter how good a prawn’s internal systems are, it will not survive in an unhealthy environment,” warned Mr Jose Philip, keynote speaker at the Next Generation seminar held on 3 Nov 2016 at St James’ Church. “We are the environments in which our youth are being shaped!” Mr Philip cut right to the heart […]

The unequal yoke

Summer couple holding hands at sunset on beach. Romantic young couple enjoying sun, sunshine, romance and love by the sea. Couple on summer vacation travel holiday Question: I am dating a non-Christian and I see in him all the qualities of a Christian though he does not believe in Jesus, at least not yet. I […]

Uniquely adding value to local church ministry

GC WSCS 11TH SESSION QGM   The Trinity Annual Conference President greeted them as a “mighty throng” (referencing Psalm 68:11, NIV). They minister to persons with visual impairment, at-risk youths, and home-makers re-entering the workforce. Their goal is to add value to the ministry of local churches. Who are they? I caught an inspiring glimpse […]

Blessings and hopes in the New Year

Happy new 2017 year card. A girl standing on a rocky shore watching the sunset standing as a part of 2017 sign The New Year is a time to give thanks for the year past, and a time of new hope. We give thanks because there is much in life to be thankful for: our […]

Thanksgiving, blessing and ministry needs

41st SESSION OF THE CHINESE ANNUAL CONFERENCE Bishop-Elect Dr Chong Chin Chung delivered his final President’s Address at the 41st Session of the Chinese Annual Conference (CAC) on 14 Nov 2016, sharing his reflections and thanksgiving for the past two quadrennia of service. He reiterated the quadrennial theme “Take My yoke, learn from Me” based […]

Collaborating to face challenges

41ST SESSION OF EMMANUEL TAMIL ANNUAL CONFERENCE In his final President’s Review at the close of his four-year term, Emmanuel Tamil Annual Conference (ETAC) President Rev R. Prabhu called for ETAC churches and members to strengthen collaboration in ministry, in the face of the Conference’s many challenges. These challenges include retaining members, reaching out to […]

New Bishop: Let’s grow in ministry, ‘Together as one’

 SPECIAL FEATURE The Methodist Church in Singapore has a new Bishop – the Rev Dr Chong Chin Chung. (Read about his election on P1 of MM Oct 2016, and his consecration in P12-13 of this issue.) Bishop Dr Chong reveals his vision for the Methodist Church, and his motivation for ministry, in this interview with […]

Networking and investing in each other’s ministries

41st SESSION OF TRINITY ANNUAL CONFERENCE At the 41st Session of Trinity Annual Conference (TRAC), President Dr Gordon Wong began his Address with the Apostle Paul’s example of thanksgiving in 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, and 16-18. He expressed his appreciation for everyone serving in all the Conference boards and local church committees, office staff in TRAC […]

Rev Dr Chong Chin Chung consecrated as Bishop

11TH SESSION OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE OF THE METHODIST CHURCH IN SINGAPORE The Rev Dr Chong Chin Chung was consecrated as Bishop of The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS) for the 11th quadrennium in a glorious, dignified consecration service on 2 Dec 2016, witnessed by regional Methodist bishops who had flown in for this historic […]