Pray for EAST 32nd Commencement Service
EAST 32nd Commencement will be held on 16 May 2026, Saturday. This year we will see a cohort of graduates from the following Programs:
Korean Certificate of Christian Counselling – 21 candidates
Partners in Ministry Certificate – 6 candidates
Graduate Diploma (Singapore) – 2 candidates
Master of Arts (Singapore) – 2 candidates
Master of Divinity (Singapore) – 3 candidates
Graduate Diploma (EEC Mongolia) – 9 candidates
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (EEC East Asia ) – 2 candidates
Master of Arts in Leadership (Competency-Based Theological Education) – 3 candidates
Doctor of Ministry in Leadership – 2 candidates
Doctor of Education – 1 candidate
Graduand Mali Jana: Grown and Ready to Go
Graduand Mali Jana entered EAST in January 2024 and started the Master of Arts in Theological Studies program. She came from Chiang Mai, Thailand, and over the past two and a half years, she has grown through the equipping at EAST and is ready to go back home to serve. She will graduate on May 16, 2026.
Below are the excerpts from Mali’s Summative Portfolio Project where she recorded what she has gleaned from her time at EAST and it will give the reader a sense of what an EAST student go through and learn.
Committed to Growing in Christlikeness
Through Field Practicum & FIRM, I was taught to pray by bowing and kneeling, which helped me express wholehearted devotion to God. Practicing this prayer posture changed me physically and spiritually and gave me strength throughout the day as I depended on Him.
EAST 34th Anniversary & Launch of 4Twelve Academy
Commemorating EAST’s 34th Anniversary and the Launch of 4Twelve Academy
On the morning of 14 March 2026, East Asia School of Theology (EAST) community gathered on campus for a dual celebration: the school’s 34th anniversary and the soft launch of 4Twelve Academy. We are deeply grateful to our invited guests, ministry supporters, alumni, faculty, staff, and students who joined us for this momentous occasion.
The morning commenced with a time of worship led by Henry, Viron and Xinxian (EAST students), acknowledging the Lord’s hand in bringing our community together. Our President, Rev. Chan Chiong Hiok, delivered an encouraging address, revisiting the calling of EAST. He shared several new initiatives spearheaded by both the school and its alumni—graduates who have embraced the vision of developing Christ-centered leaders for the Great Commission. Currently, EAST operates extension centers in Mongolia, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China. As doors continue to open, we look forward to establishing new centers in Myanmar and Kazakhstan. We took time to pray for our school. Dr Tan Hai Meng, chairman of our Board, prayed for our faculty members and staff – that our Lord will continue to fill them with wisdom and encouragement as they teach and serve the students. Mr Patrick Low, an alumni of EAST, prayed for our students – that our Lord will encourage them in their studies and provide for all that they need.
Elijah Jia: Day of Prayer Reflection
EAST held Worldwide Day of Prayer on 24 March 2026, Wednesday. Below is a reflection by Elijah Jia, a graduating student.
Day of Prayer Reflection (Elijah Jia)
This year, I participated in the Day of Prayer, just as I did last year. At the beginning, I was shocked by the videos of war and suffering around the world. I could not hold back my tears. It felt very different from simply reading the news; I felt a deep worry for those suffering and prayed that God would save them.
I have often struggled with the command in 1 Timothy 2:1-2 to pray for all people and those in authority. However, during the event, I felt a powerful desire to pray for the world.
Inter-College Games 2026
EAST won big at Captain’s Ball this year emerging as champions and came in second for soccer at Inter-Collegiate Games (ICG) 2026. Although EAST is one of the smaller bible colleges in Singapore, we are big on our fighting spirit in sports and more. Below are two reflections by EAST international students Sainaa (Mongolia) and Chanthida (Cambodia). Have a read and be inspired by what they learned from their experiences at the recent ICG 2026.
“Hello, my name is Sainbileg (Sainaa). In June 2025, I moved to Singapore with my wife Tsoomoo, our son Samuel, and our daughter Giikhui to pursue an MA in Leadership (MALD). First and foremost, I am deeply grateful to God for East Asia School of Theology (EAST). It has been a wonderful journey studying alongside students from many different countries and learning so much from our mentors, professors and fellow students.
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