Education
ThD, Asia Baptist Graduate Theological Seminary
MDiv, Baptist Theological Seminary, Singapore
DipEd, Institute of Education, Singapore
BA (Hons) in English, National University of Singapore
Courses Taught
Introduction to Christian Missions
Theological Issues in Missions
Research and Writing
Introduction to Islam
Theology of Foreigner
History of Christian Missions
History of Christianity (until pre-Reformation)
Introduction to Pastoral Ministry
Marriage and Family
Spiritual Formation
Christian Autobiography
Introduction to English Literature
Old Testament Background
Old Testament Survey
Ministry Experience
Pastor, Emmaus Baptist Church, Singapore, 1993 – 1999
Pastor, Hosanna Baptist Church, Singapore, 1999 – 2004
Faculty, Baptist Theological Seminary, Singapore, 2005 – 2009
Dean of Academic Studies, Baptist Theological Seminary, Singapore, 2009 – 2020
Interim Lead Pastor, Shelter Baptist Church, Singapore, 2022-2023
Senior Director, Baptist Theological Seminary, Singapore, 2023-present
Committee Member, Foreign Missions Department, Singapore Baptist Convention
Dissertation
“A Historical and Ecclesiological Study of Southern Baptist Cooperation in Missions, with Implications for the Singapore Baptist Convention.” ThD dissertation. ABGTS, 2008.
Publications
Mission: A Lifelong Calling. Singapore: Baptist Theological Seminary, 2019. (Co-editor)
“Baptist Ecclesiology as Foundation for Missions Cooperation.” Mission–A Lifelong Calling, Baptist Theological Seminary 30th Anniversary Commemorative Collection of Essays, 2019. pp. 37-66.
“Cooperation in Missions and Local Church Autonomy in the Singapore Baptist Convention.” In Asia in Christian History: A CSCA Workshop, CSCA Occasional Paper Series No. 3. Edited by Kimhong Hazra. Singapore: Trinity Theological College, 2010.
“Globalization.” In CSB Worldview Study Bible. Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2018.
“Justice and Immigration: Biblical Insights to Inform the Church’s Response.”Paper presented at Justice and the Common Good Conference, Ethos Institute for Public Christianity, 30 September, 2017.
“A Narnia-Inspired Imagination in Calling and Missions.” Paper presented at An Inklings Week in Oxford, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the death of C. S. Lewis and the 40th anniversary of the death of J. R. R. Tolkien, St. Aldate’s Church, Oxford, 17 July 2013.
“Cooperation in Missions and Local Church Autonomy in the Singapore Baptist Convention.” Presented at Trinity Theological College, 9 January 2008.
“Jesus as Friend: What Does it Mean?” Partnership. February 2016.
“Singapore in the Global South.” Baptist Herald. January to March 2013.
“BTS Twenty-One Years and Beyond: Thoughts on the David Dockery Lectures.” Partnership. November 2010.
“A Servant of Christ, the Gospel and the Church.” Partnership. April 2007.
“The Challenge of Islam in North India.” Baptist Herald. 2006.
“Lessons from a Young Macedonian Church.” Baptist Herald. 2000.
