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Resident Faculty

BIBLICAL STUDIES

Ho Chiao Ek

Dr. Ho Chiao Ek
Director / Principal
Level 2 | P.A. Ext 205 |

BA, National University of Singapore (Singapore), 1981; MDiv, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University (USA), 1993; PhD, University of Aberdeen (UK), 2000

Dr. Ho, a staff with Singapore Campus Crusade for Christ since 1981, joined the resident faculty of EAST in 2001 and taught Greek exegesis and New Testament courses prior to assuming the role of Director/Principal. He has more than ten years of experience in mentoring student leaders at the National University of Singapore. He has also served as director of Campus Crusade's staff-training centre in Singapore, and led many teams on short-term cross-cultural mission trips. While studying in California, he also served as a pastor to youths and young professionals. He and his wife, Samantha, have two children and the family worships at Covenant Evangelical Free Church.

Davina Ng

Rev. Davina Ng-Soh
Lecturer
Level 3 | Ext 233 |

DipTh, Bible Institute of Singapore (Singapore), 1982; BA, MDiv, Asia Pacific Theological Seminary (Philippines),1987, 1989; ThM, Asia Baptist GraduateTheological Seminary (Philippines), 1996; Cert TESOL, SEAMEO, Regional Language Centre (Singapore), 2002

An ordained minister of the Assemblies of God of Singapore, Rev. Ng-Soh teaches New Testament studies, including Greek studies. She has been involved in theological education since 1990, being on the resident faculty of the Assemblies of God Bible College prior to joining EAST in 2002. Together with her husband, Rev. Casey Ng, the Ngs are an example of how a married couple can be partners involved in Christian ministry together. Believing that teaching involves a holistic approach, Rev. Ng-Soh seeks to challenge students' minds so that hearts and lives are transformed through the Word.

Toe Set

Mr. Toe Set
Lecturer, Dean of Students
Level 3 | Ext 232 |

BSc, Computer Science, University of Alberta (Canada), 1995; ThM, Bible Exposition, Dallas Theological Seminary, (USA), 2006

Toe Set, a staff of Campus Crusade for Christ Singapore since 1986, has served on campus in the ministry of evangelism and discipleship, leading mission trips, directing the student ministries on the National University of Singapore campus, and staff training. He went to New Zealand for a year to help set up the staff training center, pioneered new campuses, staff training and development. He spent six years in Myanmar to help set up the staff training center, directed the staff training center and national campus ministry, pioneered new campuses, and led mission trips.

Rev. Craig Olson
Lecturer
Level 4 | Ext 246 |

BE, Chemical Engineering, University of Auckland (New Zealand), 1987; ThM, Academic Ministry, Dallas Theological Seminary (USA), 2007

Rev. Craig Olson, a staff with Campus Crusade for Christ since 1987, served in the campus ministry in his native New Zealand for 10 years as Campus Staff, Campus Director, and Administrator & Trainer for the staff training center (GCTC). He led mission trips of Kiwi students to Thailand and the USA. Since moving to Texas in 1997, he completed his ThM at Dallas Theological Seminary and served as the Asian Translation Coordinator for the Josh McDowell Ministry. In this role he has been responsible for seeing more than half a million Josh McDowell books distributed in six countries in Asia in nine different languages. Craig has been married to Brigitte for 17 years and they have two children.

THEOLOGICAL & HISTORICAL STUDIES

Lewis Winkler

Rev. Dr. Lewis Winkler
Lecturer, Dean of Administration & Registrar
Level 4 | Ext 241 |

BA, Biological Science, Lawrence University (USA), 1987; MDiv, International School of Theology (USA), 1997; PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary (USA), 2008

An ordained minister of the Evangelical Church Alliance (USA), Rev. Dr. Winkler has been a staff member of Campus Crusade for Christ since 1987. He served for six years in the campus ministry at Kansas State University. For four years he did pastoral ministry through a local church, teaching and discipling high school youth, providing leadership in adult education ministries, and preaching and teaching in the church. Lewis was part of a church plant team and a lecturer of systematic theology at the International School of Theology for five years. He has been a visiting teacher at BIOLA University (USA) and is a lecturer with the International School of Leadership providing leadership development for Christian leaders around the world. Rev. Dr. Winkler and his wife Barbara have three children.

INTER-CULTURAL STUDIES

Richard Lee Langston

Rev. Dr. Richard L. Langston
Lecturer, Assoc. Dean of Academics
Level 2 | Ext 223 |

BSc, Oklahoma State University (USA), 1968; MDiv, International School of Theology (USA), 1981; DMiss, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (USA), 1989

Rev. Dr. Langston was a pioneering director who helped to start EAST in 1992 and has been actively involved in various leadership positions at EAST. He teaches courses in missions, spiritual warfare, and church growth. Called to serve the Lord in Asia after joining Campus Crusade for Christ (USA) in 1967, Rev. Dr. Langston and his wife, Laurel, lived in the Philippines for eight years before coming to Singapore in 1989. They have travelled to teach in many places in Asia since 1973. He is the author of a book entitled Bribery and the Bible. The Langstons are regarded as mentoring "parents" to many students at EAST-a testimony to their conviction that theological education must stress the integration of principles with practice in the application of biblical truths in people's lives. They raised their two children in Asia and have twin grandsons.

Ng Tjoh Dju

Dr. Ng Tjoh Dju
Lecturer, Dean of Academics
Level 3 | Ext 230 |

BSc, University of Singapore (Singapore), 1976; DipEd, Singapore Institute of Education (Singapore), 1977; MDiv, International School of Theology-Asia (Philippines), 1988; PhD, Biola University (USA), 2000

Dr. Ng was a school teacher before she joined Singapore Campus Crusade for Christ (SCCC) in 1980. In SCCC, she worked among high school students, teachers, medical students, and professionals. Prior to joining EAST in 2001, she was on the resident faculty of the International School of Theology-Asia in Manila. At EAST, Dr. Ng teaches courses such as Inter-Cultural Communication, Anthropology and Contextualization. Having studied and worked outside of Singapore for about fifteen years, Dr. Ng knows by personal experience all that cross-cultural living entails. She was Dean of Students as well as Field Education Director.

LEADERSHIP, MINISTRY, AND COMMUNICATION

Mah Yeow Beng

Dr. Mah Yeow Beng
Lecturer, Dean of Admissions
Level 4 | Ext 247 |

MDiv, Regent College (Canada), 2003; ThM, DMin, Asbury Theological Seminary (USA), 2004

Dr. Mah has been on staff with Singapore Campus Crusade for Christ (SCCC) since 1987. He has a passion for church ministry and missions. Before going for his theological studies, he served for more than five years as the Church Resource Ministry Coordinator of SCCC and three and a half years as a missionary to Cambodia. He is married to Elaine and they have three boys, Caleb, David, and Barnabas.

Roland Tan

Dr. Roland Tan
Lecturer, Dean of Extension
Level 2 | Ext 221 |

BSc, University of Singapore (Singapore), 1974; MDiv, International School of Theology-Asia (Philippines), 1984; DMin, Asia Graduate School of Theology (Singapore), 1997

Dr Roland Tan and his wife Ying Kheng are no strangers in the Singapore Campus Crusade for Christ (SCCC) ministry. Dr Tan has been a full-time staff since 1975, and held on to many leadership roles where his last highest appointment was National Director of SCCC - a position he held on for a decade - till June 2006.

Prior to joining EAST full-time in August 2006, both Dr Tan and Ying Kheng have been teaching Public Speaking and Effective Written Communication as adjunct faculty since 1983. They have an undergrad daughter, Julienne, who is also serving actively in the ministry.

Adjunct Faculty

BIBLICAL & LANGUAGE STUDIES

Dr. Leong Tien Fock
Staff, Malaysia Campus Crusade for Christ

BEng, University of Malaya (Malaysia), 1981; MA, Wheaton College Graduate School (USA), 1989; MA, University of California (USA), 1991; PhD, University of California (USA), 1994

LEADERSHIP, MINISTRY, AND COMMUNICATION

Rev. Dr. Victor Koh
Adjunct Professor, Board Member, and President Emeritus of EAST

BSc, University of Singapore (Singapore), 1972; MA, International Christian Graduate University/ISOT (USA), 1982; MDiv, International Christian Graduate University/ISOT (USA), 1983; MA, The Ohio State University (USA), 1985; PhD, The Ohio State University (USA), 1986

Dr. Robert Singleton
International Travelling Faculty, The Orlando Institute

BSc, University of Texas (USA), 1974; ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary (USA), 1977; PhD, University of Texas (USA), 1993

Dr. Hebert Tan
Staff, Malaysia Campus Crusade for Christ

BSc, University of Malaya (Malaysia), 1982; MDiv, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (USA), 1990; PhD, Northwestern University (USA), 1994

PASTORAL COUNSELLING

Luda L. Leinster
Marriage and Family Therapist, Genesis Counselling Service (USA)

BA, Houghton College (USA), 1968; MS, California State University (USA), 1994

Dr. Harold Robers
Clinical Psychologist & Counsellor, PsyCare (Singapore)

BA, Economics and Sociology, Singapore University (Singapore), 1977; MA Counselling, Denver Seminary (USA), 1987; MA CLinical Psychology, Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University (USA), 1989; PhD Clinical Psychology, Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University (USA), 1992

THEOLOGICAL & HISTORICAL STUDIES

Dr. John R. Albrektson
Associate Professor, Consortium of International School of Theology

BSc, Duke University (USA), 1970; MDiv, International School of Theology-Asia (Philippines), 1985; ThD, Asia Baptist Graduate Theological Seminary (Philippines), 1994

Resident Faculty Biblical Studies » Ho Chiao Ek » Davina Ng » Toe Set » Craig Olson Theological & Historical Studies » Lewis Winkler Inter-Cultural Studies » Richard L. Langston » Ng Tjoh Dju Leadership, Ministry, and Communication » Mah Yeow Beng » Roland Tan Adjunct Faculty Biblical & Language Studies » Leong Tien Fock Leadership, Ministry, and Communication » Victor Koh » Robert Singleton » Herbert Tan Pastoral Counselling » Luda L. Leinster » Harold Robers Theological & Historical Studies » John R. Albrektson