Post-event: Straight Talk About Homosexuality

In a period of six hours, Shawn Tay and Sandra Moo imparted their knowledge and experiences on this much-talked about topic. Over 460 leaders attended this seminar on 2nd and 3rd March. It was a great time of learning where topics such as biblical view of homosexuality and factors contributing to male and female homosexuality were covered. Participants had a chance to clarify their understanding through a time of questions and answers.

Calendar for 2010

Welcome to 2010!
We look forward to a greater year of learning and growing.
Here are highlights of the year.

Note: dates are subjected to change
Straight Talk about Homosexuality (for care leaders and above)
2 & 3 March
Nexus Auditorium

Interpersonal Skills (for all)
3 or 10 May and 7 June (for Youth only)
Nexus Auditorium

Impacting Marketplace (for all)
29 & 30 June
Nexus Auditorium

Men’s Conference (for all men)
9 August
Venue TBA

Tough Love & Heart Talk (for shepherds and above)
20 Sep
Nexus Auditorium

Breaking Through Depression (for care leaders and above)
11 & 18 Oct
Venue TBA

Please refer to http://www.hopesem.blogspot.com/ for HopeSem classes.

Post-event: Marketplace Ministry: Theology and Ministry Made Purposeful in Marketplace

These were nights to remember as the speaker, Benjamin Pwee brought about many paradigm-shifting moments to the crowd of 350 people. He challenged us to rethink some of the beliefs and attitudes we hold on to that are narrow, self-centered, biased, prejudiced, self-defeating, unbiblical and worldly. We were also “provoked” to reflect on how we determine worth and value in the marketplace. Here are some pondering questions:

· What is our core belief and identity?
· How do we build relationships of meaning, value and communication?
· How do we find opportunities to create value in the workplace?
· How do we avoid marginalizing and insulating ourselves and thus making ourselves relevant to the world?
· Have our views been neutralized or neutered by the postmodernism culture such that everything becomes relative?
· How can we live out our vocational calling?
· How can we use all resources given to me to create value in our work?

If you come up with some ideas on how to add value or create opportunities for value in your workplace (e.g. I’d look out for new staff and help them to feel welcome) and would like to share them, please blog them here. This forum to exchange ideas is open from now till 31 Oct.

Post-event: Life of Christ Seminar

The response to this seminar was overwhelming, with more than 300 people attending and being blessed by the teaching. It was conducted over a period of 15 hours and topics covered included the chronological order of events that took place in the life of Christ, focusing on His final week on earth, as well as some of His key teachings. Through the teaching and question-and-answer session, participants were able to view what the four gospels said about the same thing, and also clarifications to differing gospel accounts. The participants have a firmer grasp and heart reckoning of who Christ is and who they are in Christ.

Train the Trainers – Uniquely You & Style Matters Tools

27 & 28 July 2009

36 leaders came together to learn how to train others to increase personal and ministry effectiveness through discovery of personality, spiritual gifts and conflict management profiles. They were certified by Dr Evelyn Biles, a trainer certified in basic mediation, advanced conflict resolution, MBTI and Human Behavior Consulting (Uniquely You). She is the founder of Global Mosaic International, a non-profit organization involved in equipping future leaders.

Preparation for Toddler Years (Toddler Way)

16 October – 20 November 2009

Course Description:
What behaviour can and should you expect from your pretoddler? Preparation for the Toddler Years builds on the success achieved through the Preparation for Parenting program. It is designed to assist parents in establishing the right patterns of learning. The knowledge gained from the material will give you confidence and a sense of direction as you study the topics and implement the strategies suggested. If you have kids aged 6 months to 3 years, this is for you!

Dates & Time:
6 Fridays, 8-10pm

Venue:
America Room in Nexus

Closing date:
4 October 2009 (limited to 20 couples)

Instructors:
Andj and Dorcas Li, Growing Families International
(http://www.gfi-singapore.org/webapp/gfisg.htm)

Cost:
$200 per couple including course materials

Registration at:
http://www.gfi-singapore.org/webapp/smarty_forwarder_viewcourse.php

Hope Church (S) is partnering Growing Families International (GFI) in organising this seminar.

Marketplace Ministry: Theology and Ministry Made Purposeful in Marketplace

24-25 September 2009, Thursday & Friday

Program:

Session 1: A Theology for the Marketplace
Understanding challenges in the marketplace in the light of our Christian faith and the Bible, and what stand we should take with regard to issues like globalisation, market capitalism, the Asian financial crisis, etc. This session looks at forming a coherent theology for daily living in the marketplace.

Session 2: A Ministry in the Marketplace
Understanding our roles and calling before God in the marketplace, and what ministry opportunities present themselves to us, and how we can participate actively in ministry in the marketplace. This session looks at forming a practical ministry for daily service in the marketplace.

Seminar Speaker:

Benjamin Pwee is an experienced business consultant, coach and trainer with over fifteen years of working with various organizations such as Philips, Victorinox, Bank of East Asia, Epson, Canon, AIG, Ericsson, the Hong Kong Government’s Social Work Department and Labour Department, Singapore Heart Foundation, Singapore Scout Association and Health Services Authority. He graduated with a BA and MA from Cambridge University, UK, and has done further executive training at Harvard Business School in the USA. His recent other appointments and involvements include being a Director for Development Projects for China Graduate School of Theology, Special Assistant to the Anglican Archbishop of Southeast Asia, lecturer at Biblical Graduate School of Theology (Singapore) and Researcher at the Ichthus Research Center in Singapore. He worships at St. James’ Church, is married with three children and is presently based in Singapore.

Time:
7:45pm-10:15pm

Venue:
The Nexus Auditorium, #05-07 Cuppage Plaza, 5 Koek Road, Singapore 228796

Closing date:
20 September 2009, Sunday

Cost:
$15

How to make your payment:

By NETS/Cash (preferred)

(1) Go to the payment counter at Nexus Reception. Obtain the NETS payment card from the counter and fill in your particulars. If you are paying on someone else's behalf, please write the particulars of that person.

(2) Write down 'Marketplace Ministry Seminar' under the 'Others' on the NETS payment card.

(3) Upon payment and receiving your receipt, jot down the receipt number so that you can complete the online form below. Incompleted form will not be processed. The receipt number is the 'slip' or the 'reference' number found on the top right corner of the receipt.

(4) Staple the receipt with the NETS payment card and drop them into the white drop-in box at the NETS counter. DO NOT drop only your receipt or NETS payment card.

(5) Complete the online registration form found below.

By Cheque

(1) Make the cheque payment to 'Hope Church (S)'. Write your name, contact number & course/seminar you are registering at the back of the cheque.

(2) Put the cheque in an envelope (attention it to 'Education Department') and either drop it into the white drop-in box at the NETS counter at Nexus Reception or mail it to 'Hope Seminary, 412 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427637'.

(3) Lastly fill up the online registration form found below. Please remember to fill in your cheque number as incomplete registration form will not be processed.