Empowering Churches

18/07/2026

I had another great opportunity to teach a course on church health. This time at the Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary (Penang). It was an 5-full day intensive course from 13-17 July.

I had 11 students from varying ages and ministry experience. I taught, engaged, and in turn learned from the students. The course was held in a hybrid form with some participants onsite and others online. This was my first time. It was somewhat challenging. Nonetheless, it was a good experience.
Thank you to MBTS for inviting me to teach on a topic I'm passionate about, and to the group of students who signed up to study a subject that's so critical to the church's life & ministry.

29/12/2025

AMAZING is ready to go out to churches, Sunday Schools and other children-related ministries. Here's a one-page blurb you will find useful.
Suet Ling has done a great job. It's excellent material to teach children about the Creator, His creation, and our human responsibility for creation care.
Please message me on FB or email me at [email protected] for further enquiries.

18/12/2025

Suet Ling's Sunday School teaching material "Amazing: Lessons on Creation (and Conservation) is finally here!
The books are in her hands and she's excited!! She says its the best birthday and Christmas present! Ever!
More details coming your way very soon.

31/10/2025

Here's my latest blog post on how to lead a Bible study discussion. In the article I explain the primary role of the Bible study leader and the main tool that he (or she) employs. Click on the link below.

What is the role of a group Bible study leader and what is the main tool that he uses to accomplish his task?

20/10/2025

http://empoweringchurches.my/2025/10/20/different-ways-to-grow-in-the-word-bible/
My latest blog post. A lead post to later articles on Bible study discussion groups.

A failure to distinguish between the goals of a sermon and a small group Bible study is a reason why they don't impact people as much.

04/08/2025

My latest blogpost on my ministry website. It is something on preaching - sermon predictability. Might be a little controversial, but certainly thought-provoking. Have a read and let me have your feedback.

The problem with a predictable sermon is that it takes away the listeners’ sense of anticipation for what the preacher has to say.

02/06/2025

A new blog post in my ministry website, Empowering Churches. This was something I wrote more than ten years ago as part of the introduction for a book that never got published (not yet, anyway). It's about making a difference with our lives. Have a read. You can find the link here.

Making a difference with people who want to make a difference doing things that will make difference at a time that will make a difference.

24/03/2025

My latest blog post on the effects of a church's history and it's health. Have a read and let me know your thoughts.
Go to: https://empoweringchurches.my/2025/03/23/a-churchs-history-and-its-present-health/.

Events in the history of a church can affect its health. Analysing its past experiences is key to understanding their effects on its health.

15/03/2025