“I finally get it! It’s not my faith that saves me; it’s God who saves!” This was the excited testimony of one of the tertiary students during the final group reflection at the Fellow Workers’ Conference (FWC) as he explained what he had come to see from Ephesians 2.8-9 during
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3 Feb 2015
Hello, everyone! I’m the new MTS-er. 🙂 Wow, I’m in the third week of MTS already? When I see my Whatsapp group chats of my ex-colleagues at my previous workplace, I am reminded of the days that I used to sit in the office wishing fervently that I was outside
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7 Oct 2014
CERC’s first Ministry Training Strategy (MTS) apprentice Jerome Leng has graduated from his apprenticeship and is now pursuing his theological education through Boyce College, the undergraduate school of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. In this interview, he shares with us his experience as an apprentice.
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10 Jun 2014
(Breathes in deeply and exhales) “Finally…!” Yes, I feel more relieved than excited about my wedding. I guess that happens when you’re engaged for more than 4 years! I am so glad that Robyn and I can finally get married. The wedding will be happening next year, 7 February
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1 Jun 2014
Dear friends and supporters, It’s been awhile since my last post, so here’s an update on how I’m doing and how the ministry is progressing. Fellow Workers’ Conference 2014 Earlier this year, I ran Fellow Workers’ Conference on the topic “The Gospel, the Reformation and the Reformed”. 118 participants, mostly
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10 Apr 2014
For almost 3 years, I was hoping to go to Moore College but I am officially a student of Boyce College. Well, God is sovereign and “many are the plans in a man’s heart but the Lord’s purpose shall prevail.” In simple fashion, this was why I chose Boyce in
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10 Jan 2014
3 years seemed like a really short time. But much has changed in my disposition. Many lessons were learnt and gifts developed. My greatest fear is that I will forget all the important things that God has taught me because I believe the experience in MTS is formative for seminary
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1 Dec 2013
I did MTS because I could not bring myself to do any other thing but serve the Lord for the rest of my life. Couldn’t I do that whilst studying a secular degree and holding a job? No, not until my conscience was clear and I was certain that my
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26 Sep 2013
Grace and peace to you! This is the first of five posts. MTS is a pastoral apprenticeship program. Under the guidance of the Elder of CERC, you learn the demands and expectations of full time paid ministry (FTPM), the nuts and bolts of various ministries and your suitability to do
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27 Aug 2013