How to be a father … when you have different plans?
How to be a father when you have different plans? Watch the short story of Mark Suredhran, as he recounted the challenges and lessons learnt. From miscarriage, to his wife’s cancer, and having his firstborn at 42 years old. (If you prefer a Chinese sub-titled version of the above video, click here.)
Then go to thefour.sg/ourfathers to watch his full story as well as other inspiring stories.
Stay tuned for other videos coming up.
How to be a father … when time is not in your hands
How does one father when time is not in his hands? Here’s a great short story of Edgar Soon, an ex-convict whose life was turned around and given a second chance. Watch his journey of grace to fatherhood. (If you prefer a Chinese sub-titled version of the above video, click here.)
After the video, go to thefour.sg/ourfathers to watch his full story as well as other inspiring stories.
Stay tuned for other videos coming up.
Catch #OurFathers Here!
Catch the first video release of #OurFathers – WHEN TIME IS NOT IN YOUR HANDS – this 2 June, Friday, here on EAST online sites!
#OurFathers is a digital video series, featuring the journeys of four ordinary Asian fathers who were enabled to love extraordinarily.
Spread the word during this Father’s Day month of June so that others may be inspired as and to be fathers.
How to be a father?
How do you live up to the standards of being a father?
#OurFathers is a digital video series, coming soon to your online screens, starting 2 June 2017.
This is a unique celebration of our fathers in that we will see and hear men sharing about their journey, flawed as they may be.
In receiving and reflecting the love of God, our Heavenly Father, these ordinary fathers were enabled to love extraordinarily.
EAST 23rd Commencement
We praise God for the recent 23rd Commencement Service of East Asia School of Theology conducted at the Bartley Christian Church.
The ceremony saw 25 graduands received their degrees or certificates from the following programs:
• Partners in Ministry Certificate – 2 graduates
• Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry – 3 graduates
• Graduate Diploma in Christian Ministry – 2 graduates
• Master of Arts in Biblical Studies – 2 graduates
• Master of Arts in Christian Ministry – 6 graduates
• Master of Arts in Leadership – 2 graduates
• Master of Divinity in Christian Ministry – 5 graduates
• Master of Divinity in Teaching and Exposition – 3 graduates

The Great Commission Award was presented to Ms Lee Mi Youn (MA)
Five graduates received their EAST Awards:
• The Great Commission – Ms Lee Mi Youn (MA)
• Spiritual Multiplier – Ms In Moon Sung (MDiv)
• Christlike Character – Ms Tumembayar Naraa (MDiv)
• Christlike Character – Mr Micah Min (MA)
• Academic, Communication & Leadership Excellence – Mr Liong Kwok Wai (BA)
The valedictorian address was presented by:
• Mr Lim Aik Ghee (MDiv)

Mr Lim Aik Ghee (MDiv) gave the Valedictorian Address
EAST Resident Faculty who were conferred their Doctoral Degrees:
• Casey Lok, DMin, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
Dissertation: A Teaching Course Syllabus to Encourage Longevity of Service Among Vocational Christian Workers.
• Lau Ying Kheng, EdD, Asia Graduate School of Theology – Alliance.
Dissertation: Encouraging Singaporean Seminary Students to Use Reflexivity in Their Ministry Practice.
• Jeremy Chew, PhD, Asbury Theological Seminary.
Dissertation: Of Kings and Kin: Bayit and the Dynastic Family of David.
The Commencement Speaker is:
Mr Philip Ng, Chief Executive Officer, Far East Organization; Founding Chairman, Singapore University of Technology and Design

EAST 23rd Commencement Speaker, Mr Philip Ng