Derek Atkins: Reflections on US Presidential Election Outcome
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Here is a short reflection by an American EAST resident faculty, Rev Derek Atkins on his personal response to the recent US Presidential Election outcome. May it cause us to pray diligently for our political and governmental leaders–local or global–as instructed by Paul in 1 Timothy 2:1-3.
Dear fellow Americans, good morning from Singapore.
I have been watching the election results throughout the day. Given that recent headlines were predicting this race would be a “coin toss,” I am surprised to see that Donald Trump won the race. I know many of you are happy at this result, and many of you are saddened by this outcome. For the record, I did not vote for either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump–I casted a write-in ballot for Condolezza Rice as President and Kay Bailey Hutchinson as Vice President.
Giving to EAST – Thanksgiving Season
Hear from the EAST President, Rev Dr Chan Chong Hiok as he recaps the blessings of God-given students and equipping opportunities through EAST over the past year. We thank God for ministry partners who stood with us in praying and giving this past year.
Do prayerfully respond to the challenge of supporting EAST for the coming year in this Thanksgiving season as we seek to fulfill her God-given mission in “developing Christ-centred servant leaders for the Great Commission in Asia and beyond.”
To give to EAST, visit our giving page. Shalom.
EQUIP 8 EAST Promotion
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Enjoy the promotional rate of $80 for each EAST course taken for audit held during July 2024 to May 2025. Usually up to $285 school fees for an audit course. Join a course or two to be equipped and transformed in your life and ministry.
EAST mission is in “developing servant leaders for the Great Commission.” We seek to equip the spiritual leaders and laity “for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ” (Ephesians 4:12, ESV).
Exposition of Hebrews (Onsite) – November 2024 Intensive Course
Exposition of Hebrews (Onsite)
NT551, 3 Credits
20 – 29 November, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
(from Wednesday to the following Friday, excluding Saturday and Sunday)
An expositional study of the book of Hebrews. The course will give attention to the genre and structure, historical setting, purpose, biblical theology and major themes of the book, and relevance for life and ministry.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, 12 November 2024.
Intercultural Communications (Onsite) – November 2024 Intensive Course
Intercultural Communications (Onsite)
IS521, 3 Credits
20 – 29 November, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
(from Wednesday to the following Friday, excluding Saturday and Sunday)
Study of the basic principles of and key issues in intercultural communication. Students will learn the complexity of communicating the Gospel cross-culturally through experiential learning activities. They will acquire tools for studying a host culture and learn how to communicate the Gospel in a culturally relevant manner.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, 12 November 2024.
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