100 Days of Discovery: A Call to Shared Mission and Unity
1st October 2025 marks 100 days since my installation as Bishop. This period has been an intense, eye-opening time of learning and finding my footing in this tremendous responsibility.
My thanks to every LCS member for your candid questions and support. I have appreciated everything from your concerns about my sleep to vital queries about the Christ-centeredness of our vision of five congregations and three outreach arms.
Indeed, the 100-day mark has passed in the twinkling of an eye. But the real, hard work is right before us!
I humbly urge all of us to step up. The future of LCS depends on every member’s devoted participation in the essential work ahead.
What I Have Learned: Surprises and Challenges
My greatest joy has come from my “roadshows” — visiting congregations, sharing coffee with council members, and joining prayer gatherings. These interactions have deepened my understanding of our community.
My biggest positive surprise is the sheer volume of talented and dedicated people God has placed within LCS. Many are influential professionals who humbly serve, often juggling multiple ministry roles. I am continually inspired by the passion of everyone, from retirees to young adults, striving to play their part.
However, we face an ongoing challenge: the spiritual temperature of prayer and the momentum of outreach. While prayer is simple, sustaining it in our fast-paced society is difficult. I am encouraged that some of our leaders are already working to strengthen our focus on evangelism and prayer life — the two vital areas for 2025. This includes fostering an intergenerational partnership, where our seniors mentor younger adults to ensure the church’s continued vitality.
The Weight of Leadership
The reality of the Bishop’s role is complex. It means moving from being the pastor of one church to be the “pastor of pastors,” overseeing five congregations and three outreach arms — a task that felt nearly impossible at first.
A key challenge has been building stability, dealing with processes and structural gaps that are being strengthened. I am glad to inherit the vital committees (such as the HR, Finance, and Development Committees) established by my predecessor, Ex-Bishop Lu; so we can spend less time on administration and more time on our main mission: fulfilling the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.
This mission demands unity and collaboration. We must encourage greater collaboration in outreach. If one congregation holds an event, others should actively help invite people who live nearby. This shared effort ensures more people hear the Gospel.
Signs of Growth and My Priorities
I have been heartened to note that the unity among leaders has grown stronger. Our mission-arm staff have also been particularly inspiring — from the unity and teamwork of LCCS staff to the humble commitment of ILSM staff who climb ships to reach seafarers with the Good News.
The biggest personal challenge has been guarding my spiritual time — my daily time of prayer and worship. I’ve learned that intentionality is key: setting aside time for God’s Word before the demands of the day start. My approach to ministry challenges is to address issues early, through honest dialogue, prayer, and humility.
My priorities moving forward are clear:
- Strengthening the Leadership Pipeline: We must support our current pastors and intentionally raise and equip young leaders (Youth and Young Adults) who may one day step into full-time ministry.
- Embracing Evangelism as a Lifestyle: Evangelism is not a program; it is the natural expression of a heart transformed by Christ — lived out through our words, actions, and relationships.
My Message to You
Dear brothers and sisters, let us be a praying and unifying people.
Intentionally lift up our leaders, knowing that when they walk in step with the Spirit, God’s work advances mightily. Let us also learn to forgive; for in forgiveness, we are set free.
Focus on Christ. When our focus is rightly placed on Him, moments of crisis can become opportunities for ministry.
The future of LCS depends on all of us. Let’s seek to leave behind a biblical legacy for the next generation. As Paul said, “Imitate me, as I imitate Christ.”
Have we begun to imitate Christ? Let us do so together! It is our profound privilege to serve God and represent Him to the world today. Are you ready to join this shared mission?
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