Stepping Out With God - Pasir Panjang Church of Christ Singapore

4. Nourishment from the Word
When I graduated from Bible college in 1964, the president Dr. Pence Dacus
presented me with a hardcover Thompson Chain Reference Bible which I
still use. His words to me which I followed to the letter were to "read firsthand
for yourself first before seeking other references."
This habit, cultivated over the years helped me to uncover insights from the
word of God which I have thought through and claimed for my own. This
has helped build PP in an exciting, unique and scriptural way with many
innovative programmes.
5. People-building business
It is amazing to me as I reflect on the manner I associate with the congregation,
through the years. In the foundational years, I was eating "ice kachang"
with the members after every worship. As the congregation grew, we took
them home for lunch on Sundays.
Now as the number increases, I still enjoyed being involved in every sector
of the congregation (as well as the Chinese and Hearing impaired) as with
the Thai and Filipino ministries. I thrive on their feedback, care and
encouragement. Unlike the average member who receives feedback from
peers, this wide-range of contacts has kept me close to the pulse of the
people I serve.
6. A sense of mission
Long before we adopted the Vision 2000 goal, there has always been a sense
of mission in my ministry. Instead of running after every new trend, blown by
every wind of doctrine, PP has been pretty focused. This was impressed to
me in a strong way (before I realised I was doing it) at Oklahoma Christian
University in 1982 when I was introduced as a person with a sense of mission.
More than just the recognition received over the years is the knowledge that
as a minister, each day I touch lives and make a difference that no other
vocation offers. It is an awesome responsiblity that I do not take lightly.
7. Mentors
From my early introduction to Christianity I was fortunate to have known
several godly couples which have been my mentors until this day. These
examples and voices of experience have been a source of comfort and role
models all my life. People like the Howard Hortons, Eddie Couches, Robert
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