Elder Recommendation - Caleb Yap
February 6, 2019
Last Sunday, Pastor Ian interviewed Caleb Yap for the church to find out more about him as we prepare to affirm our elders on 17 Feb. Here, Caleb shares with us how God has been working in his life.
Posts tagged with elders
Affirming Elders
January 31, 2019
Pastor Eugene explains what we are asked to do at the upcoming election of elders on 17 February.
Elder Recommendation - Beh Soo Hee
January 30, 2019
At the upcoming EC Meeting on 17 Feb, we will be asking the church to renew Beh Soo Hee's term as an elder. Beh shares with us why he agreed to continue serving GBC as an elder.
Elder Recommendation - Mok Chuan-Xin
January 29, 2019
At the upcoming EC Meeting on 17 Feb, we will be asking the church to affirm Mok Chuan-Xin as an elder. Chuan-Xin shares with us why he felt compelled to serve in this capacity.
Why Do Baptists "Vote"?
July 13, 2018
On 22 July, members will be asked to affirm the leaders' recommendation of Lam Lup Meng and Ngo Thian Chye as elders and Samuel Beh as associate pastor. Pastor Ian explains to us what the leadership is asking us to affirm.
Quarterly Congregational Meeting (1 July 2018)
July 4, 2018
Every quarter, the English Congregational Leadership holds a Congregational Meeting for members to hear and stay in touch with what's going in the body. Here's a brief summary of what happened at the recent meeting, which was very well-attended
Nurturing Elders and Pastors (Part 2)
June 29, 2018
Pastor Ian explains to us the elders and pastoral staff's recommendation of Samuel Beh – a ministry staff and elder associate – to join the pastoral team as an Associate Pastor. There will be a Q&A session during this Sunday's QCM should you have any questions regarding the elder recommendations.
Nurturing Elders and Pastors
June 22, 2018
We will be voting for new elders on 22 July during a special congregational meeting. Pastor Ian shares with us the pastoral team's elder recommendations and the process that will take place.
Obey and Submit to our Elders
June 14, 2018
To help prepare us to recognise new elders, our pastors have been considering what the Bible says about the roles, qualifications and spiritual gifting of an elder. But what about the role of the church? This week, Pastor Oliver reveals what God has to say about our role and disposition towards our elders.
A Shepherd’s Gifting
June 8, 2018
To help prepare us to recognise new elders, we have been considering what the Bible says about the roles and qualifications of an elder. This week's article focuses on an elder’s spiritual gifting.
A Shepherd's Character
May 30, 2018
Following from last week's article by Pastor Ian on the roles of an elder, this week Pastor Eugene deliberates on the character that an elder should have.
A Shepherd’s Resume
May 25, 2018
What is the role of an elder? Pastor Ian highlights the roles of those who are called to shepherd the flock of God.
Know Your Leaders - Elder Associate Mok Chuan-Xin
May 10, 2018
Elder associate Mok Chuan-Xin, who also leads the Children Ministry, speaks candidly about his personal struggles as a Christian and ways that we can pray for him.
Know Your Leaders - Elder Associate Samuel Beh
April 25, 2018
Elder Associate Samuel Beh gives us a peek into his personal and ministry life while sharing the challenges that he faces.
Know Your Leaders - Elder Associate Tan Yee Kiat
April 17, 2018
Elder associate Tan Yee Kiat shares with us how God sovereignly brought various people into his life to help him know God and Christ; and divulges his heartfelt prayer for unity in GBC.
Know Your Leaders - Elder Associate Lam Lup Meng
March 21, 2018
Lam Lup Meng shares how his role as an elder associate has helped him see that shepherding God's people is more important than accomplishing tasks – even tasks related to church ministry needs.
Know Your Leaders - Elder Associate Caleb Yap
March 13, 2018
Elder associate Caleb Yap shares with us his journey into personal faith, and reflects on the importance of unity, trust and openness in our relationships with fellow believers in GBC.
Know Your Leaders - Elder Associate Ngo Thian Chye
March 7, 2018
Ngo Thian Chye sheds light on his role as an elder associate, and emphasises the importance that the Care Group Ministry has played in his walk as a sincere disciple of Christ.
Know Your Leaders - Elder Beh Soo Hee
February 21, 2018
Elder Beh Soo Hee reveals to Jonathan Yao what he considers to be the most important aspect of an elder’s role, and what it means to him to be part of the body of Christ.
Know Your Leaders: Elder Lim Song Huat
February 8, 2018
Freshly Brewed: Lim Song Huat chats with Li Shiwei on his role as the newest elder of GBC.
Know Your Leaders: Elder Wee Thiem Heng
January 31, 2018
In the second instalment of our series called 'Know Your Leaders', Elder Wee Thiem Heng shares with us how he came to GBC and the joys and challenges of being a spiritual leader of the church.
Know Your Leaders: Elder Eddie Tan
January 17, 2018
Our elder, Eddie Tan, shares with us some thoughts and reflections on his faith and his role in the church.
New Ministry Support Staff
July 28, 2017
Pastor Ian shares with us the wonderful news of Samuel Beh joining GBC as a ministry support staff.
How Should We Do Church?
July 27, 2017
As Tan Yee Kiat reflects on the "What is a Healthy Church?" conference, he invites us to examine what the Bible says about how we should do church.
The Joy of Mutual Ministry
July 13, 2017
Church leaders have an important responsibility towards the members of the church: they are to keep watch over our souls. How, then can we, as church members, make our leaders’ work a joy and not a burden?
Pastors & Elders Devotional Reflections - 19 Feb 2014
February 20, 2014
Each Wednesday Pastors and Elders Prayer Meeting begins with devotional sharing. This is an inaugura...
Know Your Leaders: Elder Tan Chong Tien
November 7, 2013
Do you know your church leaders? In this post, Elder Tan Chong Tien shares more about himself in preparation for the upcoming English Congregation EGM.