I left the staff team of The Bible Church (TBC) as at 31 March 2024. On 1 June, I joined SIM-East Asia regional team as Director of Mobilization, East Asia, reporting to the SIM Regional Director. My regional missions work involves travelling but I will be based in Singapore.  To start with, I will be focusing on Indonesia and then other countries in East Asia working with various country directors in the areas of equipping and mobilisation. My family and I will continue to worship at TBC.

SIM is an international mission organization with more than 2,000 active missionaries serving among many diverse people groups in over 70 countries in Asia, Africa, Middle East and South America. The SIM East Asia office based in Singapore has more than 200 active missionaries serving in Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Philippines, Japan and Indonesia.

Mission of SIM: Convinced that no one should live and die without hearing God's good news, we believe that He has called us to make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ in communities where He is least known.

I desire to raise a missionary force by mobilizing and equipping Christian leaders and their churches for missions in parts of East Asia where Christ is least known and; in collaboration with churches in Singapore, place them in strategic locations to reach the lost within and outside their countries.

Are you willing to STAND in the gap for a community where Christ is least known?

25 years ago, on a mission trip to Yogyakarta, Indonesia, I met a man from Irian Jaya (now called Papua) wearing a tribal costume and took a picture with him. Back then, Irian Jaya was considered the most undeveloped and unreached area in Indonesia. Now, God is doing amazing things in West Papua.

Churches are growing, and many Papua students are studying in other parts of Indonesia with government funding. On 14 April, I met about 20 Papua students studying at a local university in Yogyakarta and shared the gospel with them. There is now a regular weekly fellowship meeting.

Please pray for:

1. Efforts to reach Papua students studying in Yogyakarta.
2. Churches in Papua to be rooted in God’s Word, as many pastors lack formal Bible training.
3. Believers to be discipled and equipped to reach others in their communities.

Over the past year, I have been guiding a group of young adults from Singapore in missions work in South India. Some of these young adults are now actively involved in addressing the educational needs of students from the Sri Lankan refugee community in the outskirts of Chennai.

In May 2024, due to local government restrictions, this work was officially registered as TriSak Charitable Trust (TriSak being a short form for Trinity and Sakthi, the Sanskrit word for Power). The Principal of Nazareth College of Arts and Science (NCAS) from Chennai is involved in this project. I am currently arranging a partnership with NCAS to mobilize their students for social service at the refugee camp. At the same time, I am mobilizing young adults from Singapore for a joint mission exposure.

As part of my ministry with SIM, I am also involved in mobilizing churches in Singapore for missions, facilitating their participation in both short-term trips and long-term missions overseas.

More details will be provided in the next update.

22 July-2 Aug: SIM Candidate Orientation, Singapore

26-30 July: Missions Seminar and consultation, Bali

4 Aug: Preaching at CRUX, The Bible Church. Singapore

17-26 Aug: Indonesia field visit & consultation in Solo

8- 11 Sept: EquipAsia Laos Graduation Trip

15 Sept: Preaching at North India Gospel Mission Church, Delhi

16-19 Sept: Nepal Retooling Workshop

22-28 Sept: Lausanne Congress 4. Incheon

Settling into SIM East Asia Office: Please pray that I will settle in well at the SIM East Asia (EA) office. Pray for a smooth transition as I adapt to the culture of the SIM EA team.

Understanding Leaders’ Vision in Indonesia: Over the next few months, I will be meeting with various leaders from SIM Indonesia to understand their vision and challenges. Please pray for discernment and understanding during these meetings.

Consultation in Solo, Indonesia: In August, I will be organizing a consultation with pastors and Christian leaders in Solo, Indonesia. Pray for a fruitful meeting and for me to gain a deep understanding of the real needs of the churches in Solo, especially in terms of mission mobilization.

Upcoming Travels: Please pray for journey mercies and a fruitful ministry during my travels in the next quarter.

If you send your prayer requests to me, every 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 8pm (SG time) a team of intercessors and I (on Zoom) will pray for your needs. Please GET IN TOUCH

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