tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2023-04-17T21:03:19+08:00 Peatix Graceworks tag:peatix.com,2023:event-3498013 2023-03-18T19:00:00SGT 2023-03-18T19:00:00SGT

The Generations Project offers churches in Singapore tangible data and an interpretive map of different generations of Christians for navigating congregational life and leadership today. Our hope is that God will use our research to enable more life-giving intergenerational relationships in the gospel community. Will we take Jesus’ command to love one another seriously?This conversation on "Why do different generations interpret church differently?" with our inter-generational panellists is but one step in bridging generational divides in the Singapore Church through empathy and understanding. Join us for dinner at 6 PM.* The Generations Project book is now available at a 10% pre-order discount at the Graceworks eStore.Dr Ernest C.T. Chew  |  Associate Senior Fellow, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak InstituteDr Ernest was on the faculty of the University of Singapore/NUS for 40 years, serving as Head of the History Department (1983-92) and Dean of Arts and Social Sciences (1991-97).  Apart from his research attachment at ISEAS, Dr Chew currently serves as an Advisory Elder of Bethesda (Frankel Estate) Church, Vice-Chairman of the Evangelical Alliance of Singapore, and a Vice-President of the Fellowship of Evangelical Students. He and his wife Aileen have three adult children, and two grandchildren.Dr Calvin Chong  |  Associate Professor (Practical Theology), Singapore Bible College Dr Calvin teaches Bible, missions, and practical ministry courses. He enjoys making music, serving in his church AV team, and leading trips to Bible lands to deepen participants’ understanding of Scripture. Outside church and school, Dr Chong serves on the Boards of the Methodist School of Music as well as the Methodist Trinity Annual Conference Board of Worship and Music.Whitley Sim |  Acting Mobilisation Base Director, Pioneers in AsiaWhitley spent most of his working life in church-related ministries with youth, young adults and missions. He wrestled with what it means to be a pastor for years (while serving as one), and finally found peace through Eugene Peterson’s writings and Tan Soo-Inn’s musings. He currently serves with a missions organisation.Estella Low  |  Asst Ministry Head, Young Adults, Church of Singapore After graduating from NUS Business School and working in Finance for four years, Estella made a decision that changed the course of her life forever. She answered God’s call and completed her Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary in 2017. Estella believes in facilitating safe spaces for others to grow and thrive. She currently serves as a Young Adults Pastor while also managing a Counselling Centre.Thelma Chia  |  Former Vice Chair, Varsity Christian Fellowship (NUS) Thelma is a young, curious individual with a passion for exploring the world around her. As a former Vice Chair of Varsity Christian Fellowship (NUS), Thelma has gained valuable exposure to the diversity of churches and denominations in Singapore through campus ministry. When she's not busy with that, you can find her indulging in her other passions—creating art and spending time with her adorable cat.Soo-Inn Tan  |  Author, The Generations ProjectSoo-Inn has been journeying with people since 1985 through his ministry of preaching, teaching, writing, and mentoring. He is a director of Graceworks, a training and publishing consultancy committed to promoting relational transformation in church and society, which he runs with his wife, Bernice. An author of multiple books including, 3-2-1 Following Jesus in Threes, Soo-Inn’s primary passions include connecting the Word of God to the struggles of daily life, and the promotion of the discipline of spiritual friendship. He has been a supporter of Arsenal Football Club since 1971 and his favourite movie is Star Wars 4.Wei-Hao Ho  |  Author, The Generations ProjectWei-Hao has been involved in Youth and Young Adults ministry since he was a tertiary student. After obtaining his Masters in Divinity from Biblical Graduate School of Theology (BGST), he felt a burden to help bridge the gap between the different generations in the church. The Graceworks’ Generations Project is the outworking of this burden which seeks to increase unity through greater empathy among the generations. Whenever possible, he loves to travel and take photos, and his favourite continent is South America.

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