Why go for Theological Studies? Why consider EAST?
Why EAST?
When considering formal theological education, a couple of important questions need to be answered. First, should I even go in the first place? If so, then the next question becomes, where should I go?
Regarding the first concern, it should be asked, are there other and better ways to be trained and developed or is getting a formal degree the best course to take? It is also good to ask, what is my motivation? Do I want this degree for the status and respect it will afford, or do I see it as a genuine opportunity for growth and development that will open new doors of Christian service and a deeper level of love for and knowledge of God?
Prayer Pointers 25 January 2024
How can you lay hold of peace and of good and pleasant things in life?
“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity”. Psalms 133:1 – ESV
Avoid strife, let God’s love and grace flow in and through you, that you may
live with others in unity, worshipping God together. Read more
Growing as a Married Couple at EAST
How would you like both your spouse and yourself to be growing together as you undergo theological education?
Hear from Rev Liong Kwok Wai and his wife Agnes Liong, as they have experienced much holistic growth as they studied at EAST. Kwok Wai is the EAST Dean of Academics and Agnes directs the EAST Partners in Ministry (Chinese) program.
If you are a married couple, do consider studying at EAST because the school greatly value the development of the spouse and that of the family. Click on the video here to hear from them. Then do consider going to the EAST Open House 2024 and learn more. Remember to visit the Partners in Ministry (PIM) portion of the Open House and learn how can the wives of husbands who are seminary students or Christian ministers benefit from the PIM program.
Come for the EASTperience when you join the EAST Open House 2024 either online on 3 February, 9:30 am, or onsite on 7 February, 10:30 am.
Clare Chen: God of Possibilities
A slice of Japanese life – mother with daughter. Photo credit: Clare Chen
Ms Clare Chen, a final year MA in Intercultural Studies student, recently went for a mission trip to Kyoto, Japan, a most unlikely place for her. Clare’s initiative to spend her term break for missions resulted in a mindset-changing missional experience for her. Read her reflection from the trip – why not Japan, what she had learned more about God, the Japanese people and herself.
“I would go anywhere for missions, but Japan” was the mentality I held for many years because it is a place of hard soil. But we all know too well what typically happens when you claim a “never” statement such as this: God laughs, and things happen. This December, I was led to go on a mission trip to Japan with a few schoolmates. Despite the challenges, God reminded me of his sovereignty. God is a big God and is there anything impossible with Him (Luke 1:37)?
Prayer Pointers 18 January 2024
How may you start the new year afresh and anew while balancing your to do list with caring for your wellbeing?
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight,
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer” Psalms 19:14 -ESV
Start the year right with securing acceptance of God, not yourself nor others. Read more
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