Strategic Leadership in Church Operations – Workshop by 4Twelve Academy
Would you like to be a more biblically strategic and operationally competent church layleader, elder or pastor in an increasingly complex environment?
In today’s Christianity where church leaders are expected to be effective in managing one’s church in the dynamic marketplace, it certainly requires one to not only have spiritual depth in the Word, but also a strategic and operational clarity, organisational competence, and cultural intelligence in church management to operate in a complex operating environment.
The advent of AI and technology, the growth of a more educated populace and congregation; whose lives and living are shaped and impacted by digital disruptions, economic pressures, generational shifts, and pluralistic values — a need had arisen where church leaders of the future to expected not only to acquire organisational management, but also critical people skills to complement the governance of churches, biblical pastoral shepherding of God’s people; thereby ensuring a continual and sustainable church mission anchored in Christ. Learn how to strengthen your leadership competency at the following 4Twelve Academy introductory workshop:
9 May 2026, Saturday, 9.30 AM – 12.30 PM.
East Asia School of Theology, 118 Joo Chiat Road, S 427407.
Instructor: Mr Tan Ban Thong
For more details and to sign-up for this free in-person workshop:
Registration closes on 29 March 2026. Hurry, limited seats!
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.
EAST 34th Anniversary & 4Twelve Academy Soft Launch
By God’s grace, EAST will soon be celebrating God’s faithfulness on our 34th Anniversary together with the soft launch of our 4Twelve Academy, the micro-credential lay institute of EAST.
Over the past three decades, EAST has equipped over 500 ministry practitioners who are currently serving the Lord in mission frontiers, and in marketplaces far and near. Join us in-person for this joyous occasion (lunch is provided) on
- 14 March 2026, Sat,
- 9.30 am – 12.30 pm,
- at EAST Joo Chiat campus.
The Keynote Speaker is Rev Ng Zhiwen, a pastor of Zion Bishan Bible-Presbyterian Church and serves as the Strategic Coordinator of Antioch21 missions mobilization movement. He is a connector and his passion is the church united for God’s global mission.
Please RSVP here for your attendance and catering purposes. See you at EAST campus!
Theological Lunch 2026
As a Christian, are you seeking theological answers to questions about AI? Would you like to join informal theological discussions over the lunch hour on “hot button” issues related to AI?
EAST is organising a series of Theological Lunch discussions this semester looking at the various biblical, educational, ethical, and theological issues as it relates to AI or artificial intelligence. Topics to be covered include:
- AI and What It Means To Be Human
- AI and Relationships
- AI and Education
- AI and How We Know Things
- AI, God, and Us
- AI and Eschatology (End Times)
Free sign-up (for logistics) and bring your own lunch. Hurry, seating capacity limited!
EAST Thanksgiving 2025
A glimpse of EAST Thanksgiving 2025
On 7 November 2025, EAST Community gathered for a time of Thanksgiving as the students ended their classes for the semester. This event was organised the week just before the exam week as a faith step since some will travel immediately after their exam. The current cohort of students comprise of nationalities from 12 countries including Cambodia, Germany, India, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. The event kicked off with a warm welcome by emcee Jing Fei (Singapore) wearing a Peranakan themed shirt (ready for the “Ethnic Fashion Show” afterwards). Then our youngest student Isaac Do (Vietnam) teamed up with Ruth Hmway (Myanmar) to lead the crowd in an exciting time of games. The first question was, “What is the main purpose of Thanksgiving for Christians?” Dr Samuel, an EAST faculty, shouted, “To eat turkey!” He recanted by stating, “To thank God for His blessings!” to approving cheers from all present.
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