Education
PhD, Biola University
DMin, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary
BTh, Singapore Bible College
Courses Taught
Leading through Preaching
Leading the Congregational Church in Pastoral Care
Leading in a Congregational Church
Spiritual Formation (Guest Teaching, “Spiritual Formation: Cultivating a Heart for God”)
Preaching I
Preaching II
Leadership and Management
Pastoral Theology and Ministry
Ethical, Transforming Leadership
Hermeneutics and Inductive Bible Study Methods
Old Testament Background
Old Testament Book Study: Deuteronomy
Old Testament Book Study: Daniel
Old Testament Book Study: Job
Pastoral Ministry Convergence
Biblical Communication: Design for Teaching and Learning
Homiletics I
Homiletics II
Old Testament and New Testament Genres (Guest Teaching, Homiletics)
Preaching Seminar Set (Exegesis and Homiletics)
Pastoral Leadership and Ministry
Leading Change, Managing Conflict, Leadership Development and Pastoral Epistles
Christian Spirituality
Romans
Biblical Communication
Biblical Interpretation
Ministry Experience
Part-time Student-pastor, Kay Poh Road Baptist Church, Singapore, 1987 – 1990
Pastor, Covenant Community Baptist Church(formerly the English Congregation of the Singapore Baptist Church), Singapore, 1990 – 1996 (Ordained in 1992)
Teaching-Assistant in Homiletics (Pastoral Ministry Dept.), Dallas Theological Seminary, 1999
Academic Intern in Doctor of Ministry Office, Dallas Theological Seminary, 1999
Academic Dean, School of Theology (English), Singapore Bible College, Singapore, 2003 – 2005
Adjunct Lecturer, Pastoral Theology and Leadership, TCA College, Singapore, 2008
Part-time Faculty, Baptist Theological Seminary, Singapore, 2007 – 2020
Dean of Academic Studies, Baptist Theological Seminary, Singapore, 2021 – present
Advisor Pastor, Covenant Community Baptist Church, Singapore, 2008 – 2012
Senior Pastor, Covenant Community Baptist Church, Singapore, 2013 – 2019
Dissertation
“Moral Servant Leadership as a Counter-cultural Paradigm for Christian Leaders in a Confucian Culture of Contemporary Paternalistic Authority.” PhD dissertation. May 2009.
“To Design a Homiletics Curriculum to Equip Students at Singapore Bible College Toward Effective Preaching of Expository Sermons.” DMin thesis-project.
Publications
Job: When God Tests a Man, What Shall He Do? Singapore, 2018.
Becoming Like Jesus: Discipleship Viewed through the New Testament. Singapore, 2018.
Revelation: The Lord of Time and Eternity. Singapore, 2017.
1 Timothy: A Memo to the Minister and the Church. Singapore, 2017.
2 Corinthians: Called to Minister: Strength in Weakness. Singapore, 2017.
Gospel of Matthew: Discipleship according to Jesus, the Master (The Five Major Discourses). Singapore, 2017.
Expository Preaching: Design and Delivery: True, Clear, Relevant, and Interesting Singapore, 2017.
Expository Preaching: Design and Delivery: True, Clear, Relevant, and Interesting (Teaching Visuals). Singapore, 2016.
Journey of Faith with Joseph: Hope (Genesis 37:1-50:26). Singapore, 2016.
Journey of Faith with Jacob (and Isaac): Grace (Genesis 25:19-35:29). Singapore, 2016.
Journey of Faith with Abraham: Obedience (Genesis 11:27-25:18). Singapore, 2016.
Back to Basics: Faith’s Beginnings (Genesis 1:1-11:26). Singapore, 2016.
Countercultural Paradigmatic Leadership: Ethical Use of Power in Confucian Societies. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2011.
“Teaching Homiletics in Asia.” Mission–A Lifelong Calling, Baptist Theological Seminary 30th Anniversary Commemorative Collection of Essays, 2019. pp. 91-135.
Research team member: Lawson, K. E. “Christian education: A field in motion. Mapping Christian education preparation programs summary report, a collaborative effort.” In Christian Education Journal, vol. 4, no. 1 (2007): 49-61.
Book review: Fisher, J.L., and J.V. Koch. The Entrepreneurial College President, Westport, CT: ACE/Preager Publishers. In Christian Education Journal, vol. 4, no. 1 (2007):174-178.
“Mapping Christian Education Preparation Programs Summary Report: Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Study.” National Association of Professors of Christian Education, Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, 2006.
“Reflections of One who Experienced God’s Faithfulness through His Abiding Love and Unceasing Grace.” Partnership (Aug 2009), vol. 5, issue 3, 5-7.
Public Prayer in Christian Worship: Its Place, Significance, and Key Elements. Partnership, Vol. 15, Issue 1, Feb. 2020.
