Graduate Henry Aung: Do Fewer Things With More Love
Learning to slow down, know God, and embrace His heart for the world
In a culture that often equates busyness with faithfulness, slowing down can feel counter-intuitive. For Henry Aung from Myanmar, an MDiv Teaching & Exposition graduate at East Asia School of Theology (EAST), learning to slow down became an important part of his theological formation. Henry, 29, moved to Singapore with his mother when he was nine years old. During his studies at EAST, one of his steepest learning curves was discovering how “not to rush about with busyness, accept my limits, and do fewer things with more love.”
Happy Teacher’s Day 2026!
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 India—share how their teachers have shaped not only what they know, but also how they live, serve, lead and follow Christ.
Come Visit EAST at Antioch Summit 2026!
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!
EAST Alumni Reunion Lunch at ASF’26
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.
Registration closed.
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!
Alumna Pang Xin Xian: Joy of Seeing God’s Fingerprints
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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