American Alumnus Ministering Locally
Alumnus Will Stacken & wife Amanda
American Alumnus Will Stacken graduated in May 2018 with a Master of Divinity in Christian Ministry. He has been serving in Living Hope Methodist Church since then and has settled down in Singapore with his wife Amanda, a Singaporean. Below is a short interview with him along with his prayer requests.
- Being an American who had ministry experience in the Netherlands, what led you to Singapore and EAST to complete your seminary studies?
I have always been passionate about multicultural ministry and missions. After several successful mission trips to Southeast Asia, I felt that God might be leading me to long-term service in region. By doing my MDIV in Singapore, I had the time, opportunity and necessary tools to test and affirm God’s calling for the future.
Prayer Pointers – 25 February 2021
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” – Matthew 28:19.
We are commanded to make disciples of all nations. In order to continuously send labourers to the mission field, training must go on. Covid-19 has accelerated EAST in its use of onsite, online, and hybrid means to reach and equip leaders for the Great Commission. As you sense God’s calling, do go to EAST, be trained and empowered for ministry.
The Lord is my portion
The word “portion” appears several other times other than this, such as in Psalm 73:26, Psalm 142:5 and most notably Psalm 16:5, which reads: “LORD, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure.” but what does the word “portion” mean in this context?
In other versions of the bible, “portion” is translated as “inheritance.” When these writers say the Lord is their portion, they mean that he is their allotment, their inheritance, their source of security, and in this case, hope.
If you’ve paid attention to the last few verses, you may have realised that there has been a focus on gratitude and thanksgiving. While this verse may not explicitly call for that, it is relevant, especially when we are reminded constantly about the fallen nature of man, and how the world we live in is a broken one, waiting to be restored when Jesus returns. It can be difficult to read the news every day and feel discouraged by all the sin and suffering everywhere, but this verse reminds us to look to the Lord as our source of security and hope.
EAST eOpen House 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTwWlMQmzvM?w=450
EAST eOpen House | 17 March 2021 | 10:00am to 11:30am
Have you been considering seminary studies, but are unsure about what to expect? Come for the interactive EAST eOpen House to find out! Register here.
Join us over zoom to participate in an address from our President, a virtual tour of our brand-new campus, and discussion rooms with our lecturers, current students and alumni about the EAST learning experience!
EAST is a missional seminary which aims to develop Christ-like leaders for the Great Commission.
LEADing Leaders for the Great Commission
“Maraming-maraming salamat, po [thank you very much],” was the oft refrain as eager hands held tightly the relief care packages being distributed to typhoon struck homes by church volunteers. The aid distributions were organised by Life Empowerment and Action for Development (LEAD) Academy in the Philippines.
They have worked with the pastors and church leaders in their leadership training program. These church leaders received relief aid to meet their own needs and then became the channels of blessing for further aid distribution to neighbouring barangay (district or ward). Aid recipients were able to hear the gospel as they waited for their turn to receive the care packages. Some 878 heard the gospel and received the care packages resulting in 636 who trusted in Christ as their Saviour.
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