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Every Christian aspires to obey God, avoid evil and do good. But some modern-day predicaments are not discussed specifically in the Bible. How, then, can we apply biblical principles to our lives? In this 9-part series, The Methodist Church in Singapore shares reflections on its Social Principles which, more than ever before, can help believers live by God's firm principles in today's volatile and complex world. This instalment discusses The Sphere of the Church and what it means to be a member of the faith community called the Church amidst rapidly changing social forces of our day.

Growing up in a dysfunctional family, my childhood was far from a fairy tale. As a young girl, I often felt abandoned and unloved. The emotional, physical and sexual abuse that I endured haunted me for years. Both my father and mother had their own extramarital affairs, which only added to the instability at home. Fear became my constant companion, and I often found solace in locking myself in the bathroom.

Every Christian aspires to obey God, avoid evil and do good. But some modern-day predicaments are not discussed specifically in the Bible. How, then, can we apply biblical principles to our lives? In this 9-part series, The Methodist Church in Singapore shares reflections on its Social Principles which, more than ever before, can help believers live by God's firm principles in today's volatile and complex world. This instalment discusses The Sphere of Politics. Here, Rev Dr Nathanael Goh looks at how the Church can respond to political discourses of the day through a biblical lens, by the grace of the Holy Spirit.

When I was serving as a pastor in a church, I was very much struck by the pastor and author John Piper's 2002 book, Brothers, We Are Not Professionals. John Piper dramatically argues that pastors "are being killed by the professionalizing of the pastoral ministry".

Workplace inclusivity for persons with disabilities (PWDs) has made some strides in Singapore, though there is still a long way to go. Koinonia Inclusion Network (KIN) interviewed three differently abled Christians, all working and thriving in their respective vocations. They share about their workplaces and how their faith has guided them.

When most people think about memorial sites at Old Choa Chu Kang Road, The Garden of Remembrance (TGOR) is not a place that instantly comes to mind. For those who are not familiar with TGOR, it is a private Christian columbarium established by The Methodist Church in Singapore to help those who have lost their loved ones have a place to honour and remember them, and a resting place to house the cremated remains.

Every Christian aspires to obey God, avoid evil and do good. But some modern-day predicaments are not discussed specifically in the Bible. How, then, can we apply biblical principles to our lives? In this 9-part series, The Methodist Church in Singapore shares reflections on its Social Principles which, more than ever before, can help believers live by God’s firm principles in today’s volatile and complex world.

Every Christian aspires to obey God, avoid evil and do good. But some modern-day predicaments are not discussed specifically in the Bible. How, then, can we apply biblical principles to our lives? In this 9-part series, The Methodist Church in Singapore shares reflections on its Social Principles which, more than ever before, can help believers live by God's firm principles in today's volatile and complex world. Here, Rev Ranganathan Prabhu looks at the struggles of contemporary society and how the Church can respond through a biblical lens, by the grace of the Holy Spirit. This instalment discusses the Sphere of Social Well-being.

Eugene Toh, 43, is the Chairperson of the Board of Governance of Methodist Welfare Services (MWS), the social concerns arm of The Methodist Church in Singapore. A long-time Methodist, he grew up and was baptised in Queenstown Chinese Methodist Church. Eugene shares his thoughts about MWS and his perspective on its work in outreach and social concerns.

Malcolm Chua's parents divorced when he was seven years old. "Things just worsened as the years went on," he said, as he moved from place to place with his father, often "getting kicked out of different places". His relationship with his father was also deteriorating.

Last week, the United Methodist Church (based in the United States) lifted its long-standing ban on gay clergy, which had already begun in practice. What does this mean for Methodists in Singapore? The following is a response from The Methodist Church in Singapore to the Methodist community.

Every Christian aspires to obey God, avoid evil and do good. But some modern-day predicaments are not discussed specifically in the Bible. How, then, can we apply biblical principles to our lives? In this 9-part series, The Methodist Church in Singapore shares reflections on its Social Principles which, more than ever before, can help believers live by God's firm principles in today's volatile and complex world. Here, Dr Cheah-Foo Fung Fong looks at the struggle of contemporary families and how the Church can respond through a biblical lens, by the grace of the Holy Spirit.