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In the crèche on Sunday mornings 

As a mother of three young kids, I have come to appreciate how precious, fleeting and challenging the early years of our children’s lives can be. It takes a great physical, mental and emotional toll on a parent to nurture something so tiny and frail – a newborn baby; to

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Posted on 17 Nov 2025

Update after 4 months of full-time ministry!

Dear ministry partners, friends, and family, I hope you’ve been doing well! Thanks to your support, I’ve been in the Church Ministers’ Apprenticeship (CMA) program for 4 months now, and it’s been a humble privilege. A privilege, because I get to devote every hour to directly building up God’s people;

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Posted on 17 Nov 2025

邀请你与我在福音使命上同工 Partner with me in the Gospel Mission

It is with deep thankfulness to our eternal God that I share this ministry prospectus with you. This document recounts the grace of God in my life, outlines the vision and plans God has laid on my heart. I sincerely invite you to prayerfully read it and consider partnering with

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Posted on 4 Nov 2025

Two Years That Changed Everything: Toward a Lifetime of Ministry 

After two years and five months of serving as a Church Ministers’ Apprentice (CMA) in CERC, I’ve officially graduated from the program and have begun my third year of apprenticeship, the transition phase before four years of full-time theological training.  This post is long overdue. I realise it’s been quite

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Posted on 15 Oct 2025

From Hindu gods to the Living God: Divyesh’s Story 

On most Sundays at CERC, if you look carefully, you’ll see a young man with sharp features, quiet eyes, and a ready smile. He slips into his seat with his Bible open before the first song begins. During the sermon, he leans forward, intent on every word, typing away notes

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Posted on 29 Aug 2025

Why I left CERC (and came back) – Nathan’s story

When Nathan left CERC in 2017, it shocked many. Nathan wasn’t just another face in the pews; he had been a committed member since 2014, a leader in the church, and a familiar presence at Growth Groups, church camps, and Christian conferences. His involvement was deep, and his commitment seemingly

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Posted on 13 Feb 2025

I just got commissioned!

Hi everyone, thanks for checking out my very first blog post! I’m Soung Hui (or Soung for short), and I just got commissioned as a Church Ministers’ Apprentice (CMA-er) along with 3 other dear fellow workers – Li Qi, Jia Ying and Lucas! The day of our commissioning was definitely

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Posted on 2 Dec 2024

Dying to self – Reflections after 1 month of CMA 

Dear fellow workers of the gospel – grace and peace to you in our Lord Jesus Christ.  It’s been one month since I started my Church Minister’s Apprenticeship (CMA) in CERC. The desire to be used by God for full-time paid ministry began 5 years ago after a sober realization

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Posted on 2 Dec 2024

Before my ordination as pastor in CERC

I remember those days – I basically gave whatever I was taught. Whether it was teaching kids, youth or university…. It was because of the Word taught to me week in week out, Sundays, TGGs, SoCMs and Membership class. Word in, word out, word in, word out, week in, week

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Posted on 12 Oct 2024