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Ministry never really stops. A former missionary reflects on why he came home from holidays more tired than when he left—and what Jesus' invitation in Matthew 11 taught him about resting in God rather than working for him.

Ministry never really stops. A former missionary reflects on why he came home from holidays more tired than when he left—and what Jesus' invitation in Matthew 11 taught him about resting in God rather than working for him.

Six years after Mr Wong retired from driving a taxi, his family began noticing troubling changes in his behaviour—from emotional outbursts and a fixation on certain clothes to repeatedly asking the same questions. The changes were particularly difficult for his wife, a homemaker and his primary caregiver.

Lyndon Gan served on the Methodist Missions Society (MMS) Executive Committee since 2009 until his passing, where he served faithfully as TRAC\'s representative. His passion for missions, particularly through his local church, Kampong Kapor Methodist Church, brought valuable insights and wisdom to the work of MMS.

On a Monday afternoon, Wendy Foong steps into a flat in Hougang, where two teenage brothers, Aiden (not his real name), 15, and his 14-year-old sibling, are just waking from an afternoon nap.

When comparing the Chinese and biblical views of sexuality, we find that they are rooted in fundamentally different authority systems and core philosophies.

Having served in a children's ministry in Thailand for many years, one truth has become unmistakably clear: interacting with children once a week is simply not enough. If we truly want to shape lives, more quality time with them is non-negotiable.

In 2025, Methodist Welfare Services (MWS) launched The Healing Nation, a national initiative inspired by the 140th Anniversary of The Methodist Church in Singapore to rally the wider community to give back.

Rule #11 was added at the Methodist Conference of 1745, appending John Wesley's "Twelve Rules of a Helper". Many of us often paraphrase #11 as, "you have one business on earth—to save souls", perhaps to describe the Methodist movement in 18th century England as a soul-saving enterprise, replicable globally today.

In 2025, Methodist Welfare Services (MWS) launched The Healing Nation, a national initiative inspired by the 140th Anniversary of The Methodist Church in Singapore to rally the wider community to give back.

What is the purpose of the Methodist Missions Society? Why can't Methodist churches independently send their own members as missionaries? Is there a need for a denominational missions agency when other missions agencies in Singapore faithfully send out missionaries?

A total of 201 volunteers were honoured at the Empowering Life Awards 2026, MWS' biennial volunteer appreciation event that recognise volunteers who have made significant contributions to MWS' beneficiaries and clients.