An Informal Conversation on the Singapore Church
So my friend who teaches at one of our Bible Colleges and I had a convo about concerns and issues in the SG church and society.
As a city pastor, this is a question I carry around within me as I pray, read, observe, and listen. The conversation is a personal exchange over zoom, but the discussion is worth taking note of. So, here is a sorta record of what we shared:
First, the good stuff:
1. we have more data
We are learning to observe and use our well-schooled skills to churn out information and cultivate exchanges. From the state of the family to the FOPx report and others, we have more information that allows for more thoughtful engagement and nuanced understanding.
2. we are still mostly passionate
O yes. Things are persevering: LoveSingapore for example (thirty years!). New things are sprouting: Antioch 21, movements and causes for families, Men & Fatherhood, Mothering, Homeschooling, and plenty of ground-up initiatives (mostly outside local churches though) such as the Open Home Network, Home for Good, and more…
And when I am tempted to be discouraged, God has whispered: my children work hard.
But are we working wisely and well for a durable and expansive future? To do so, we…