EAST 34th Anniversary & Launch of 4Twelve Academy
Commemorating EAST’s 34th Anniversary and the Launch of 4Twelve Academy
On the morning of 14 March 2026, East Asia School of Theology (EAST) community gathered on campus for a dual celebration: the school’s 34th anniversary and the soft launch of 4Twelve Academy. We are deeply grateful to our invited guests, ministry supporters, alumni, faculty, staff, and students who joined us for this momentous occasion.
The morning commenced with a time of worship led by Henry, Viron and Xinxian (EAST students), acknowledging the Lord’s hand in bringing our community together. Our President, Rev. Chan Chiong Hiok, delivered an encouraging address, revisiting the calling of EAST. He shared several new initiatives spearheaded by both the school and its alumni—graduates who have embraced the vision of developing Christ-centered leaders for the Great Commission. Currently, EAST operates extension centers in Mongolia, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China. As doors continue to open, we look forward to establishing new centers in Myanmar and Kazakhstan. We took time to pray for our school. Dr Tan Hai Meng, chairman of our Board, prayed for our faculty members and staff – that our Lord will continue to fill them with wisdom and encouragement as they teach and serve the students. Mr Patrick Low, an alumni of EAST, prayed for our students – that our Lord will encourage them in their studies and provide for all that they need.
Elijah Jia: Day of Prayer Reflection
EAST held Worldwide Day of Prayer on 24 March 2026, Wednesday. Below is a reflection by Elijah Jia, a graduating student.
Day of Prayer Reflection (Elijah Jia)
This year, I participated in the Day of Prayer, just as I did last year. At the beginning, I was shocked by the videos of war and suffering around the world. I could not hold back my tears. It felt very different from simply reading the news; I felt a deep worry for those suffering and prayed that God would save them.
I have often struggled with the command in 1 Timothy 2:1-2 to pray for all people and those in authority. However, during the event, I felt a powerful desire to pray for the world.
Strategic Leadership in Church Operations – Workshop 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 workshop:
9 May 2026, Saturday, 9.30 AM – 12.30 PM.
East Asia School of Theology, 118 Joo Chiat Road, S 427407.
Instructor: Mr Tan Ban Thong
For more details and to sign-up for this free in-person workshop:
Registration closes on 29 March 2026. Hurry, limited seats!
Inter-College Games 2026
EAST won big at Captain’s Ball this year emerging as champions and came in second for soccer at Inter-Collegiate Games (ICG) 2026. Although EAST is one of the smaller bible colleges in Singapore, we are big on our fighting spirit in sports and more. Below are two reflections by EAST international students Sainaa (Mongolia) and Chanthida (Cambodia). Have a read and be inspired by what they learned from their experiences at the recent ICG 2026.
“Hello, my name is Sainbileg (Sainaa). In June 2025, I moved to Singapore with my wife Tsoomoo, our son Samuel, and our daughter Giikhui to pursue an MA in Leadership (MALD). First and foremost, I am deeply grateful to God for East Asia School of Theology (EAST). It has been a wonderful journey studying alongside students from many different countries and learning so much from our mentors, professors and fellow students.
EAST 34th Anniversary & 4Twelve Academy Soft Launch
By God’s grace, EAST will soon be celebrating God’s faithfulness on our 34th Anniversary together with the soft launch of our 4Twelve Academy, the micro-credential lay institute of EAST.
Over the past three decades, EAST has equipped over 500 ministry practitioners who are currently serving the Lord in mission frontiers, and in marketplaces far and near. Join us in-person for this joyous occasion (lunch is provided) on
- 14 March 2026, Sat,
- 9.30 am – 12.30 pm,
- at EAST Joo Chiat campus.
The Keynote Speaker is Rev Ng Zhiwen, a pastor of Zion Bishan Bible-Presbyterian Church and serves as the Strategic Coordinator of Antioch21 missions mobilization movement. He is a connector and his passion is the church united for God’s global mission.
Please RSVP here for your attendance and catering purposes. See you at EAST campus!
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