Dr Alvin Tey: Missiological Implications From The Singapore General Household Survey 2025
The reflection below is written by Dr Alvin Tey. He is a Resident Faculty in EAST, where he teaches Intercultural Studies. He concurrently serves in Operation Mobilisation (OM), where he leads the People and Organizational Development team in OM East Asia.
Missiological Implications From The Singapore General Household Survey 2025
The latest General Household Survey in Singapore (GHS 2025) [1] was released on 30 June 2026. It revealed that the overall percentage of Christians in Singapore declined from 18.9% in 2020 to 17.1% in 2025. This was the first quantitative decline of Christianity in Singapore since the Department of Statistics of Singapore started collating religious statistics in 1980. Of note, the percentage of Protestant Christians in Singapore declined from 11.9% in 2020 to 9.5% in 2025, while the percentage of Roman Catholic Christians in Singapore actually increased from 7.0% in 2020 to 7.6% in 2025.
There have already been good articles [2] written to examine the decline of Protestant Christianity in Singapore, and I shall not repeat the analysis of these articles. Instead, I shall suggest three learning points and implications from the missiological perspective for the wider Church in Asia.
기쁨으로 섬기는 한국 평신도 사역 역량 강화 – Equipping Korean Laypersons
기쁨으로 섬기는 한국 평신도 사역 역량 강화
기독교 상담 자격증 프로그램
20년 넘게 미국에서 교육자이자 전문 상담가, 그리고 위기 코치로 활동해 온 김희선 박사. 이번 인터뷰에서는 체계적인 상담 훈련을 통해 싱가폴 한국 교회와 기독교 공동체의 평신도 리더를 전문적인 돌봄의 사역자로 세우고자 하는 그녀의 비전을 들어보았습니다.
2026년 5월, EAST 제32회 졸업식은 특별한 이정표를 남겼습니다. 1년에 걸쳐 진행된 기독교상담 자격증 프로그램이 첫 수료생을 배출한 것입니다. 싱가포르의 세곳의 한인교회에서 사역하는 여성 리더들을 포함해 총 22명의 평신도 지도자가 과정을 성공적으로 마치며, 교회 공동체 안에 전문적이고 건강한 돌봄 문화를 세우기 위한 첫걸음을 내디뎠습니다. Read more
Theology of Work – Module 1: Work in God’s Story
Why does work, which has genuine dignity, so often go wrong?
This module begins with common experiences of work as fruitless, pointless, or self-serving, then examines the deeper problem: the human tendency to ask work to provide what only God can give. From there, the module develops a creation-grounded account of work. We will consider what it means to be made in God’s image, to receive responsibility in the world, and to work from a secure identity rather than for one.
Dates: 29 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep 2026
Time: 9am – 12pm
Venue: East Asia School of Theology (Level 3)
Instructor: Ms June Chan
Credits: 0.5
Fees: $40 (Includes $10 Module Registration fee + $30 course fee)*
Ms June Chan, ThM, MLitt, received her ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary (USA) and an MLitt in Theology and the Arts at the University of St Andrews (Scotland), engaging in interdisciplinary study and research on the role of the arts within theology and the place of theology within the arts. Her academic preparation and ministry experience reflect her passion to equip others to live authentic and holistic lives devoted to the Lord.
The Skilled Helper – Part 1: Foundations & Framework
Would you like to explore the foundational biblical mandate for the “care of souls,” skilled-helper model, and counseling framework for people-helping?
This course explores the intersection of a biblical mandate for “care of souls” with contemporary societal needs, integrating theology and spirituality with psychological counseling frameworks. Students will examine the essential qualities of an effective counselor and the dynamics of the therapeutic relationship. Ultimately, the curriculum equips participants with a practical, skilled-helper model designed for impactful people-helping in today’s world.
- 15, 22, 29 August 2026
- 8.45 am – 12.15 pm
- @East Asia School of Theology (Level 3)
- Instructor: Dr Danny Goh
- Fees: $40 (consists of $10 module registration fee + $30 course fee)*
- This module accrue 0.5 credit (micro-credentials)
Strategic Leadership in Church Operations – Workshops 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 are expected not only to acquire organisational management ability, 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 workshops:
Selected Saturdays, 9.30 AM – 12.30 PM (see dates below).
Calvary Chapel, 432 Balestier Road #02-436, Public Mansion, S(329813).
Instructors: Mr Tan Ban Thong & Mr Edwin Sam
- 11 Jul 2026: Vision & mission alignment; Goal setting.
- 15 Aug 2026: Ministry planning frameworks; Workflow & systems: Resource management.
- 12 Sep 2026: Reporting practices; Budgeting principles; Volunteer management.
- 10 Oct 2026: Mentoring & Discipleship.
- 21 Nov 2026: Team building; Action planning; Commitment & follow-up.
To sign-up for one or more of these free in-person workshops:
Registration closes the day before each workshop. Hurry, limited seats!
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