1 month on the job

Thursday, 28 February 2013

Today marks my first month serving at OMF. Time goes by rather quickly, I guess, especially if you are busy. I have learnt lots from my predecessor and fellow co-labourers, and much from those who come by or through our doors as well.

At times, I feel often like a tour agent of sorts, suggesting countries and itineraries, linking up inquirers with the field, processing applications, preparing workers, liaising with authorities, and so on. One conversation I had went like this

Would you be interested in this country, this program? No? How about that country, it suits your timing and interest…

God is teaching me lots through this role, not just from the missions or ministry perspective, but in my personal growth as well. Patience, humility, perseverance, and discipline, to name a few.

Thank you, God, for providing this opportunity. May these next 2 years be pleasing, glorifying to You alone.

Song – You are God alone by Phillips, Craig & Dean

Saturday, 29 May 2010

1. You are not a god
Created by human hands
You are not a god
Dependant on any mortal man
You are not a god
In need of anything we can give
By Your plan, that’s just the way it is

Chorus: You are God alone
From before time began
You were on Your throne
You are God alone
And right now
In the good times and bad
You are on Your throne
You are God alone

2. You’re the only God
Whose power none can contend
You’re the only God
Whose name and praise will never end
You’re the only God
Who’s worthy of everything we can give
You are God
And that’s just the way it is

Bridge: Unchangeable
Unshakable
Unstoppable
That’s what You are

Up-2-Date [31-03-10]

Wednesday, 31 March 2010

God, sex and “Christianity Lite”
The theology of rich and poor
Can Christian organizations remain Christian in a ‘tolerant’ age?
Irish Catholics find little comfort in Pope’s apology
Proselytizing overseas – religious freedom or coercion?
Are you gospel-shaped, or just religious?
City Harvest Church – spider with $310 million web?
Li Nanxing’s conversion to Christ
Preachers who don’t believe – the scandal of apostate pastors
10 things that drive me crazy about working for a church
Charismata and the authority of personal experience
Can we put adolescence to rest?
Is the OT law still valid today?
Practically theological
What pastors believe (and don’t believe)
Important questions to ask a prospective pastor
Four components of a worldview
The fuel, fire, furnace, and heat of worship
The relationship between evangelism and social action
1,000 pastors for 10 years

Up-2-Date [30-11-09]

Monday, 30 November 2009

Dense with magnificent truth
The age of the Spirit – Sacrament and mission
Third way preaching and education 2
Keeping the faith – online
Does God really want all people to be saved?
The Manhattan Declaration (John MacArthur)
Why I signed the Manhattan Declaration (Al Mohler)
What is gospel-centered ministry? (Part 1)
Why we miss opportunities
Five mistakes I made as a young leader – Part One

Up-2-Date [15-11-09]

Sunday, 15 November 2009

How not to preach boring sermons
Social isolation and new technology
5 reasons missional churches don’t go global
The organic nature of the church
Preaching as worship
Four types of theologians
Belong to become
Five questions that leaders should ask
Knowledge puffs up
Evangelism at the expense of discipleship
Riding the wave
2 essentials to a God-honouring pulpit ministry
Would the apostles endorse multi-site churches?
How not to preach boring sermons
Preaching vs. worship?
9 ways to know the gospel of Christ is true
What to do when you cannot die for Christ?
When you don’t feel like it, take heart