New MOTs of 2021
The Chinese Annual Conference (CAC) is delighted to welcome 5 new Members-on-Trial in 2021. We give thanks to God who has called them into the pastoral ministry and pray that their families will continue to be a good support to them in their journey of full-time service to God.
Name: Pr Joseph Chen Yong Chang
Past Ministry Involvements: Sunday School, Choir, Youth Fellowship
Brief Introduction:
Pr Joseph received his initial calling around the age of 17. Through a time of seeking the Lord, multiple experiences, and serving in Toa Payoh Chinese Methodist Church as a Lay Ministry Staff, he affirmed his calling from God.
Name: Pr Teh You Siong
Past Ministry Involvements: Sunday School, Cell Group Ministry, PPRSC, Discipleship & Nurture Committee
Brief Introduction:
A Stephen Tong gospel rally sparked in Pr You Siong the idea of full-time service to the Lord; the thought never left his mind as he continued serving in the church in the few years that followed. With the support of his wife, he eventually took the step towards full-time ministry during a church gospel rally.
Name: Pr Gareth Yeo Yong Tai
Past Ministry Involvements: Sunday School, Worship Team, Young Adults Ministry
Brief Introduction:
Through past ministry involvements, Pr Gareth sees a greater need in the Chinese speaking churches of the Methodist body in Singapore. He believes that he has been divinely placed by God to be in a Chinese church and to serve a Chinese-speaking congregation.
Name: Pr Sharon Lee Li Ping
Past Ministry Involvements: Christian Education, Family Ministry, Cell Group Ministry
Brief Introduction:
Pr Sharon grew up in a Christian family. Since receiving her confirmation at 15 years old, she has had the opportunity to serve in different church ministries. The many years of serving in church grew and spurred her spiritually. Eventually leaving her HR profession in 2002, Pr Sharon enrolled into Trinity Theological College and began her journey to full-time ministry.
Name: Pr Michael Lee Swee Yan
Past Ministry Involvements: Pastoral Care, Cell Group Ministry
Brief Introduction:
Pr Michael received God’s calling to enter pastoral ministry when he was a youth. Despite being fearful and reluctant, he shares that God did not give up on him. Through years of preparation and equipping, God enabled him to obey Him and learn to trust Him in the journey of discipleship.