AI and marketplace


Can Talk Meh? – 25 January 2025

Engaging in conversations about sexuality with children can present challenges for many Christian parents, such as discussing the birds and bees and addressing risks like internet pornography. This workshop provides participants with insights to address and understand children’s inquiries and anxieties regarding sex and gender.

Attendees will acquire practical strategies for initiating and sustaining open discussions that are in harmony with Christian values. This includes an examination of how developmental stages, media, and cultural influences shape children’s perspectives. Join us to enhance confidence in navigating these crucial conversations within the context of Christian parenting.

Learning Objectives:
-  Adapt conversations about sexuality that is age appropriate
-  Understand Biblical perspectives to sex and sexuality issues and parents’ roles in this conversation
-  Discuss the impact of media and peers on children’s understanding of sexuality
-  Develop open and honest communication about sexuality within the context of Christian values
-  Explore common questions and concerns that children may have about sexualit

Who should attend:
-  Christian parents of children and adolescents
-  Youth group leaders, advisors, and mentors
-  Sunday school teachers and Christian educators
-  Pastors and religious leaders involved in family ministry
-  Professionals interested in integrating faithbased approaches in counselling

 

Trainer Biographies

Mr. David Ho
MA (Counselling & Community Work), MA (Pastoral Studies)

David is a volunteer counsellor with several Family Service Centres, and has counselled youths, adults, and married couples on family issues. He is also volunteered at half-way houses for drug offenders seeking to transit back to society. David was a civil engineer and worked in the Oil and Gas Industry. He serves as a church elder and supervises house groups and chairs the Facilities & Assets Management of his church. He is also kept busy as a father of 4 children.

Ms. Jacinda Tan
MA (Applied Psychology), BA Hons (Social Science) in Social Work

Jacinda has worked in the social service sector for more than 15 years and has been engaged in both children, youth and family work. Her rehabilitation and protection work has covered youth-at-risk, protection of children, offending youths and adults. Adopting a systems perspective, she also works with stakeholders including parents, extended family and schools. She currently leads a team at work and is also a serving children’s church teacher in her local church.

 

Can Talk Meh? Talking Sex and Gender with Children

DATE: Saturday, 25 January 2025
TIME: 9.30am–12.30pm
VENUE: Asian Pastoral Institute, 20 Aljunied Road, Singapore 389805

FEE: SGD 50 PER PAX

SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook, Instagram, and Telegram @sowerinstitute

WEBSITE
sowerinstitute.sg

For enquiries, please contact Sam Leow at 6304 3782 or email sowerinstitute@biblesociety.sg


Money-Worry-Free


Wea International Delegation Visits China

世界福音联盟（WEA）代表团访问中国基督教两会 

 2024年7月20日至24日，来自世界福音联盟（WEA）以及世界华人基督教联盟（WCA）的代表们访问了中国，并与中国基督教两会的领导层进行了深入友好的交流。中国基督教两会是指中国三自爱国运动委员会（TSPM）及中国基督教协会（CCC）。这次访问让世界福音联盟的领袖们对中国基督教的现状有了更深入的了解，也加强了与中国基督教两会的连接。 

此次代表团由世界福音联盟中国特使、国际理事会成员陈业伟牧师组织，世界福音联盟国际理事会副主席弗兰克·辛克尔曼牧师带领。其他代表团成员包括亚洲福音联盟主席和世界福音联盟国际理事会成员戈弗雷·约格拉贾牧师，非洲福音联盟主席及世界福音联盟国际理事会成员马里奥·李兴博士，欧洲福音联盟总干事及世界福音联盟国际理事会成员康妮·梅因杜阿尔特，世界福音联盟全球大使布赖恩·斯蒂勒博士，世界福音联盟事工副秘书长蒋崇恩牧师，世界福音联盟运营副秘书长林佩荣博士，以及世界华人基督教联盟秘书处执行主任张益民牧师。  

7月21日，在中国基督教两会海外联络部同工的陪同下，代表团开始了为期四天的访问。首日，代表团受到了北京市基督教两会领导的热忱接待，并与北京市三自爱国运动委员会主席吴伟庆牧师、北京市基督教教务委员会副会长兼总干事李华牧师进行了友好会谈，双方除了对各自工作重点交换了意见外，也都表达了要加强合作的愿望。代表团在当天上午参加了北京崇文门教会的主日礼拜。 

7月22日，代表团访问了中国国家宗教事务局。局长吴国胜牧师与代表团交流了中国宗教自由的现状，并介绍了中国的五大宗教：道教、佛教、伊斯兰教、基督教和天主教在中国的发展状况。吴局长欢迎世界福音联盟的到访，并表示在宗教自由的原则下，愿意进一步加强合作。 

7月23日，代表团访问了南京金陵协和神学院和南京爱德圣经印刷厂。南京金陵协和神学院是中国主要的神学培训机构之一，提供本科、硕士及博士学位课程。代表团对神学院在培养牧师和神学研究等方面所作出的努力表示赞赏，同时也与神学院领导们探讨了基督教中国本土化的一些相关议题。代表团随后来到南京爱德圣经印刷厂，了解到该厂自成立以来已印刷发行超过2.64亿本圣经，并积极参与了中国及国际的灾后救援和公共福利工作，对此深感敬佩。 

7月24日，最后一天代表团访问了位于上海的中国基督教两会总部，受到了基督教协会副会长兼总干事林曼红牧师，副总干事耿卫忠牧师，中国基督教三自爱国运动委员会秘书长顾梦飞的热情接待。林曼红牧师回顾了双方友好交往的历史。访问团的戈弗雷·约格拉贾牧师介绍了世界福音派联盟在全球6.5亿信徒中有143个国家联盟和9个区域联盟，事工包括了宣教、福音、社会关怀等。双方还讨论了全球基督徒数量减少和基督教发展不均等问题。会后，访问团参观了圣三一堂和“书说恩典”书坊。也就圣经翻译及神学教育和未来交流合作的可能性交换了意见。 

本次交流访问，为中国基督教与世界基督教架起了一座桥梁，不仅让世界更深入地了解中国教会的现状，也让中国基督教的声音传向世界。 


Beyond Success – 4 November 2024

Created by the world’s most influential leadership expert
Dr. John C. Maxwell

The "Beyond Success" event focuses on personal development and leadership growth through a structured, roundtable format. Over seven lessons, participants will explore key topics that contribute to a successful and meaningful life, such as integrity, priorities, attitude, and relationships. The lessons are designed to help individuals add value to themselves and others, moving from success to significance.

7 LESSONS
1. Attitude
2. Personal Growth
3. Priorities
4. Relationship
5. My Most Important Relationship
6. Intentions to Actions
7. Success to Significance

All sessions will be facilitated by qualified Beyond Success mentors

Beyond Success

SCHEDULE: Monday, 4 November 2024, 8-10pm (1st session)
The seven lessons will be conducted in 4 sessions (4, 11, 18, and 25 Nov 2024)

Participants must attend whole sessions in order to get a Certificate of Completion

VENUE:
via ZOOM

FEE:
Free Admission

SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook, Instagram, and Telegram @sowerinstitute

WEBSITE
sowerinstitute.sg

For enquiries, please contact Sam Leow at 6304 3782 or email sowerinstitute@biblesociety.sg