Art has long been recognised as a universal language that can inspire, heal, and connect people to deeper truths. This transformative quality was on full display at the Colour Along With Me – The Lion of Breakthrough workshop, a faith-based enrichment session organised under the Colours of the Bible engagement programme. The workshop invited participants to explore their creativity while meditating on Scripture, offering a unique avenue to experience God’s Word in a fresh and personal way.

The session was led by Audrey Lee, a passionate artist with extensive experience in painting and creative expression. Having conducted live workshops for corporate events, schools, and charities, Audrey has made it her mission to guide people in expressing the Word of God through colours and art. During this workshop, she encouraged attendees to use creativity as a form of worship, translating their reflections into vibrant works of art. Inspired by Isaiah 61:1, which proclaims, “He sets the captives free,” participants each created their own interpretation of the theme, producing artworks that symbolised freedom, restoration, and breakthrough in their spiritual journeys.

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Beyond painting, the workshop served as a sacred space for reflection and renewal. Participants were able to slow down, immerse themselves in Scripture, and connect with God on a deeper level. The act of blending colour with the truths of the Bible became an avenue for prayer and meditation, helping individuals discover new ways to internalise and express Biblical teachings. Through initiatives like this, the Colours of the Bible programme continues to bridge the gap between faith and creativity, encouraging believers to embrace fresh, meaningful ways of engaging with God’s Word. Ultimately, the workshop highlighted how art can not only beautify, but also edify and strengthen faith communities.

The Sower Institute for Biblical Discipleship (SIBD), a ministry of The Bible Society of Singapore, recently held Better Together: Intergenerational Collaboration – Global and Local Perspectives and Practices, a four-session workshop designed to help leaders, church members, and professionals embrace the value of working across generations. Facilitated by Dr Asia Williamson and Dr Allen Yeh, both highly respected international leaders and educators, the programme addressed how organisations and faith communities can foster collaboration by recognising the unique strengths that each generation contributes.

The workshop sessions covered key themes essential for thriving multigenerational communities. Beginning with a Biblical foundation for intergenerational collaboration, participants reflected on how Scripture calls believers to honour one another across age divides. Subsequent sessions explored the barriers that often hinder cooperation, such as communication gaps, generational stereotypes, or differing priorities. Practical strategies were also shared on how to build trust, foster mutual respect, and establish inclusive practices that empower all generations to contribute meaningfully. The final discussion and Q&A provided an opportunity for participants to raise real-world challenges and explore context-specific applications in both workplace and church settings.

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Participants left the event with renewed conviction and practical insights to create environments where intergenerational teams can flourish. Many noted that the workshop broadened their understanding of how global perspectives on collaboration can be applied locally, especially within Singapore’s diverse church and organisational contexts. By recognising potential pitfalls and intentionally practicing respect and inclusivity, attendees were encouraged to lead initiatives that promote unity while harnessing the diverse skills of every age group. As SIBD continues its Better Together series, the hope is that more individuals and communities will be equipped to build bridges across generations, modelling collaboration that reflects the richness of God’s design for His people.

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From 5 to 6 December 2024, the Sower Institute for Biblical Discipleship (SIBD), a ministry of The Bible Society of Singapore, held a thought-provoking seminar on the future of global missions and the Church’s response to today’s rapidly changing world. The two-day event brought together Christian leaders, ministry workers, and believers from various denominations to reflect deeply on how the Church can remain faithful to its mission while navigating the complexities of the 21st century.

The seminar featured renowned missiologist Dr Todd Johnson, who has dedicated his life to the study of global Christianity and missions. Through a series of insightful lectures and interactive discussions, Dr Johnson explored key themes such as the changing demographics of the global Church, the role of leadership in a fragmented world, and the importance of strategic faith-based engagement in both local and global contexts. Participants were challenged to rethink traditional models of missions and consider how the Church can be more effective in bearing witness to the Gospel in an increasingly secular and pluralistic society.

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This event reflects the heart of SIBD’s mission—to equip the Body of Christ in the areas of discipleship, leadership, literacy, and missions. As a teaching and training arm of The Bible Society of Singapore, SIBD offers a wide range of educational programmes and Biblical resources to support believers and church leaders in their spiritual growth and ministry. By hosting seminars like this, SIBD seeks to encourage the Church to be rooted in Scripture, strengthened in leadership, and ready to fulfil the Great Commission in every generation. Through continued partnerships and Spirit-led teaching, SIBD remains committed to empowering the Church for faithful and fruitful service in today’s world.

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On 13 November 2024, Haggai Institute Asia celebrated the official opening of its new office in Singapore, a significant milestone in the organisation’s ongoing development in the region. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by key leaders from Haggai International, including Dr Bev Williams, Chief Executive Officer; Dr Staci Thomas, Chief Operating Officer; and Rev Ezekiel Tan, Vice President of Haggai Institute Asia Ltd. Their presence underscored the importance of this occasion, which marked not only the establishment of a physical hub in Singapore but also the strengthening of the organisation’s commitment to advancing its mission in Asia.

The event highlighted Haggai Institute International’s core vision of ending Gospel poverty by equipping and inspiring Christian leaders to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ within their own cultural contexts. Dr Williams spoke about the organisation’s deep conviction that “the most effective evangelists for any community are its own leaders,” emphasising that Haggai’s role is to provide these leaders with the Biblical training, resources, and encouragement they need to disciple others. Dr Thomas added that the Singapore office would play a key role in fostering partnerships across the region and in supporting the next generation of leaders who are eager to integrate faith into their spheres of influence.

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Rev Tan, who will be spearheading Haggai Institute Asia’s initiatives, reflected on the timeliness of this expansion. With Asia being home to diverse cultures, faiths, and growing urban populations, the need for leaders equipped with both spiritual depth and practical wisdom has never been greater. The opening of the Singapore office positions Haggai to be a vital resource and catalyst for regional impact, enabling more leaders to be trained and released for the work of the Gospel. The event concluded with prayer and thanksgiving, as attendees committed the new office to God’s purposes and looked forward to the fruit it would bear in the years ahead.

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On 13 November 2024, the Centre for Advocacy, Relations and Engagement(CARE) which is a ministry of The Bible Society of Singapore, and D6 Family Ministries, organised the D6 Family Night. Conducted over Zoom, the seminar drew families, educators, and ministry leaders together for an evening of learning and reflection on a timely theme—how cultural myths shape, and often distort, the values and practices within our homes. The event sought to equip parents and caregivers with Biblical insights to discern the messages that modern culture promotes and to counter them with God’s timeless truths.

The session featured two engaging speakers: Elvin Foong, co-founder of The Treasure Box Singapore, and Carol Loi, Singapore director of Generations of Virtue. Both brought rich experiences in family discipleship and intergenerational ministry. Elvin spoke candidly about the subtle but pervasive myths that society presents as norms—for instance, that busyness equates to success, or that children must excel academically at all costs. He emphasised the importance of parents reclaiming intentional time with their children, modelling spiritual rhythms of prayer, Scripture reading, and rest. Carol built on this by addressing myths surrounding identity and relationships, noting how digital media often influences children’s self-worth and worldview. She challenged families to cultivate open communication at home and to create safe spaces where difficult conversations can be anchored in Biblical truth.

The seminar concluded with a lively Q&A, where participants shared their struggles in navigating cultural pressures and received practical advice from the speakers. Many expressed appreciation for the reminder that while cultural myths may change with time, God’s Word provides a steady foundation for family life. The event encouraged attendees not only to guard their households against harmful narratives but also to actively nurture faith that will endure through generations.

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On 20 October 2024, the ETHOS Institute for Public Christianity held its annual ETHOS Lecture at Bible House. This year’s theme, Christianity and Wokeism, drew a strong audience keen to engage with one of the most pressing cultural issues of our time. The speaker, Dr Suzanne Choo, Head of Research at the Singapore Centre for Character and Citizenship Education and Associate Professor in the English Language and Literature Department at the National Institute of Education (NTU), offered a thoughtful examination of the origins of the modern “woke” movement and its implications for Christian witness in society.

Dr Choo began by tracing the intellectual and historical roots of wokeism, situating it within the broader contexts of critical theory and social justice movements. While acknowledging the movement’s positive concerns for marginalised voices and systemic inequalities, she cautioned that wokeism often takes on a militant and absolutist stance. As she noted in her lecture, “Wokeism has become more than a set of ideas; it has become an ideology that seeks to police thought and speech.” This, she explained, creates a polarising culture where dissenting views are quickly labelled oppressive or harmful. For Christians, this presents a challenge: how do we uphold Biblical truth while engaging compassionately with those who hold differing worldviews?

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In addressing this tension, Dr Choo encouraged believers to respond with both conviction and grace. She highlighted the importance of discernment, recognising where the values of wokeism align with Biblical calls to justice, while also resisting narratives that undermine Biblical teaching on identity, morality, and truth. “Our response must not mirror the aggression of the woke movement,” she remarked. “Instead, Christians are called to embody Christ’s example: speaking truth in love, showing humility, and bearing witness to a greater hope.” The lecture concluded with a lively Q&A session, during which participants reflected on practical applications in education, Church, and public life. Attendees left with a deeper understanding of the complexities of wokeism and a renewed commitment to engage culture as faithful disciples of Christ.

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On 16 October 2024, The Bible Society of Singapore, together with its ministry, the Centre for Advocacy, Relationships, and Engagement (CARE), organised a workshop titled How God Uses Everyday Work for Timeless Purposes in This Ever-Changing World. The session was led by Robert Banks, a renowned Biblical and practical theologian with extensive teaching experience in universities and theological colleges worldwide, including Singapore. The workshop brought together professionals, church leaders, and lay Christians eager to explore how their daily work, in its many forms, is woven into God’s greater purposes.

Drawing from Scripture, Dr Banks highlighted the remarkable diversity of workers mentioned in the Bible, from shepherds, farmers, and builders to artisans, tentmakers, and rulers. He emphasised that God not only calls individuals into His mission through ministry but also works through ordinary vocations to bless communities, cultivate justice, and reflect His character. Participants were reminded that God Himself is portrayed as a worker—creating, sustaining, and redeeming. In light of this, every task, whether seemingly mundane or highly visible, carries significance when offered to Him. “There is no divide between sacred and secular work,” Dr Banks noted. “God is present in our professions, using them to shape us and to serve His kingdom.”

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The workshop also encouraged participants to reflect on how their current roles could be lived out with a renewed sense of purpose. Through interactive discussions, attendees considered practical ways to integrate faith with their professional lives, from approaching colleagues with Christ-like compassion to making ethical decisions that honour God. The session helped participants realise that their daily labour, whether in offices, homes, or public service, is not wasted but part of God’s timeless design. The event affirmed that in an ever-changing world, Christians are called to witness through their work, demonstrating that all of life can glorify God.

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From 14 September to 12 October 2024, the Sower Institute for Biblical Discipleship (SIBD) conducted its Transformational Coaching programme, designed to equip Christians with the skills to guide and mentor the next generation. Spread across two sessions, the programme aimed to build the capacity of participants not only as coaches but also as intentional disciplers, who could draw from their own life experiences to encourage, challenge, and inspire young people in today’s fast-changing world. The sessions were facilitated by Dr Asia Williamson, co-founder of One Rock International, an organisation dedicated to training and mentoring emerging leaders globally.

The programme highlighted the distinctive nature of transformational coaching, which goes beyond offering advice or problem-solving. Instead, it focuses on cultivating deep listening, asking powerful questions, and creating a safe space where mentees can reflect, grow, and take ownership of their decisions. Dr Williamson emphasised that true coaching is not about providing all the answers, but about guiding individuals to discover God’s purposes in their own lives. Participants were encouraged to reflect on their personal stories of faith, struggles, and resilience, and to consider how these could be meaningfully shared with youths who often wrestle with questions of identity, purpose, and belonging.

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Through a mix of teaching, role-play exercises, and small group discussions, participants gained practical tools that could be immediately applied in mentoring contexts within their churches, workplaces, and communities. Many found the sessions to be both challenging and empowering, as they were reminded that coaching is ultimately a ministry of presence, walking alongside others with humility, compassion, and faith. As the programme concluded, attendees expressed a renewed sense of calling to invest in the next generation, not merely as advisers, but as Christ-centred mentors who point others towards transformation in Him.

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From 5 September to 3 October 2024, the Sower Institute for Biblical Discipleship (SIBD) organised a seminar series on the Gospel of Luke. Over the course of five weekly sessions, participants were led by Rev Dr Malcolm TH Tan, a seasoned teacher of the Word with almost 40 years of pastoral and preaching experience. Each session invited attendees to dive deeper into the unique perspective of Luke, the physician-evangelist, whose Gospel presents a carefully ordered and reliable account of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.

Rev Dr Tan guided participants through key themes of Luke’s Gospel, highlighting its emphasis on the compassion of Christ, His concern for the poor and marginalised, and His call to repentance and discipleship. Special attention was given to Luke’s distinctive narratives—the parables of the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son, the accounts of Jesus’ birth, and His encounters with tax collectors, women, and sinners. These passages not only revealed the inclusive nature of the Gospel but also testified to Luke’s historical care and theological depth. Participants were encouraged to reflect on how Luke’s Gospel speaks to the challenges of today’s world, where questions of justice, mercy, and truth remain as relevant as ever.

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One of the central insights of the seminar was Luke’s determination to present a faithful record of Jesus’ life, teachings, death, and resurrection. Rev Dr Tan underscored that Luke wrote so that “you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught” (Luke 1:4). In doing so, Luke anchors Christian faith not in myth or speculation but in verifiable history, reminding us that the existence of Jesus cannot be denied. Many participants left the seminar series enriched in their faith, strengthened in their discipleship, and more deeply assured of the truth of the Gospel they believe and proclaim.

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