Come Visit EAST at Antioch Summit 2026!

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Come Visit EAST Booth!

Come Visit EAST at Antioch Summit 2026!

1–3 October 2026 | Paya Lebar Methodist Church

What does it mean for the Church in Singapore to have a “sacred ambition” to see Christ made known among the nations?

This October, Christians from across Singapore will gather for Antioch Summit 2026, the fourth Antioch Summit in the Decade of Missions (2023–2033). Organised by Antioch21, the Summit brings together people from across the Church around a shared vision of seeing the Gospel reach every nation.

Anchored in Romans 15, this year’s theme is “Sacred Ambition.” The Summit invites participants to worship and pray together, seek God’s heart for the nations, and consider the part He may be calling each person to play in His global mission.

EAST will be there — come and say hello!

We are delighted that East Asia School of Theology (EAST) will have a booth at Antioch Summit 2026 on the first two days, 1 and 2 October.

If you are attending the Summit, do drop by the EAST booth and meet us!

Whether you are exploring God’s call to missions, considering theological education or ministry preparation, or simply wondering how you can be better equipped to serve Christ in Asia and beyond, we would love the opportunity to connect with you.

The Main Conference itself will include an exhibition showcasing what God is doing across Asia and beyond, together with opportunities for participants to discover missions training pathways and connect with experienced practitioners as they discern their next steps.

That makes Antioch Summit a particularly meaningful setting for EAST to be present. As a theological school committed to developing Christian leaders for the multiplication of spiritually mature disciples of Jesus Christ in East Asia and around the world, we look forward to conversations with those asking, “Lord, how might You prepare and use me?”

What to expect at Antioch Summit 2026

The Summit features a Leaders’ Track on 1 October for pastors, missions leaders and those serving in churches, parachurch organisations and the marketplace, followed by the Main Conference, which is open to everyone exploring God’s call to missions. Participants can expect extended times of worship and prayer, missions exhibitions, opportunities to explore training pathways, and an invitation to respond to Jesus’ call to reach the nations.

Antioch21 itself is a national missions movement seeking during the Decade of Missions to raise, launch and reach—mobilising churches and raising missionaries to serve in gateway cities and among least-reached peoples in Asia and beyond.

Save the dates

Antioch Summit 2026
Dates: 1–3 October 2026
Venue: Paya Lebar Methodist Church, 5 Boundary Road, Singapore 549954
EAST Booth: 1–2 October 2026

The Leaders’ Track runs on 1 October from 9:30am–5:30pm, with the Main Summit opening that evening at 7:15pm. The Main Summit continues on 2 October from 9am–9:30pm and concludes on 3 October at 12:30pm.

Already registered? Come find the EAST booth on 1 or 2 October and say hello. We would love to meet you!

And if you have not yet registered, find out more about Antioch Summit 2026 and registration at the Antioch21 Summit 2026 website.

“And thus I make it my ambition to preach the gospel, not where Christ has already been named…” — Romans 15:20

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EAST Alumni Reunion Lunch at ASF’26

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EAST Alumni Reunion Lunch 2026

EAST Alumni Reunion Lunch at ASF ’26

Cru East Asia staff will gather in Bangkok for the East Asia All Staff Festival 2026 (ASF26) in November. As part of this special occasion, join the EAST faculty and staff and Dr Chan Chong Hiok, EAST President, who is hosting the EAST Alumni Reunion Lunch there.

Date: Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Time: 12.00–2.00 pm
Venue: Bangkok
Attendance: By invitation only to all alumni attending the ASF26

The lunch will be a meaningful opportunity for EAST alumni attending ASF26 to reconnect with one another, renew friendships and fellowship, and catch up on what God has been doing in their lives and ministries.

A number of alumni have already registered, and we look forward to seeing you there. If you are an EAST alum attending ASF26 and would like to join the lunch, please submit your response by 12 September 2026. Your timely response will help us better coordinate the food and logistics.

Register here by 12 Sep 2026:

If you know other EAST alumni who will be attending ASF26, please invite them to the reunion lunch and share the registration link with them.

We look forward to a warm and memorable time of fellowship with the EAST alumni community in Bangkok!

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Happy Teacher’s Day 2026!

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Happy Teacher’s Day 2026! We Appreciate You!

 

As Singapore celebrates Teachers’ Day on 4 September 2026, we at East Asia School of Theology (EAST) give thanks for the teachers who faithfully invest in the lives of our students. At EAST, teaching goes beyond imparting knowledge. It is about forming the whole person—Head, Heart and Hands—equipping men and women to think biblically, grow in Christlike character, and serve faithfully wherever God calls them. But what does a good teacher look like through the eyes of a student? Three current EAST students—Joel De Vera from the Philippines, Candy from Indochina, and Themreiso Lamlang Awungshi from Manipur, India—share how their teachers have shaped not only what they know, but also how they live, serve, lead and follow Christ.

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Alumna Pang Xin Xian: Joy of Seeing God’s Fingerprints

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Pang Xin Xian (Singapore), MDiv ICS On September 25, 2025, the Field Education class went for a wheel-throwing formation workshop. Here is Xin Xian’s reflection.

We felt very excited as it was the first time to the pottery for everyone. Many lessons stood out for me. The first was that wheel-throwing is a slow and repetitive process, which requires many rounds of spinning. A few times, I exerted too much or too little pressure and my clay went wobbly. Thank God that the instructor was always on hand to re-center my clay. This spoke to me of God’s work in my life, and how He is always there even though it feels like I am just going around in circles.

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The Skilled Helper – Part 1: Foundations & Framework

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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)
*Module registration fees are non-refundable. Course fees are usually $60/course but there is a 50% discount for all 4Twelve Academy modular courses in 2026.
Registration deadline: 12 Aug 2026. To register, click here or the button below.

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