At Geylang Church of Christ, we strive to live as God's redeemed people, as expressed in the way we worship Him, in the way we love one another, and in the way we reach out to others. Our goal is to make the church where we belong and where the grace of
Megachurches in SingaporeOver the past three years, a major church scandal has unfolded in the island state of Singapore...Jenkins, Philip
This chapter examines the development and character of the prosperity gospels in Singapore. It sets out the historical shifts that have made it possible for the prosperity gospels to take root in Singapore and proceeds to point out that the preaching of prosperity gospels comes with the country's...
doi:10.1080/13617672.2013.759340KayWilliam K.Journal of Beliefs & ValuesKay, William K. 2013. "Empirical and Historical Perspectives on the Growth of Pentecostal-Style Churches in Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong." Journal of Beliefs & Values 34 (1): 14-25....
SingaporeUsing original research data, this paper outlines three characteristics that have contributed to the rapid rise of independent Pentecostal megachurches in Singapore. Firstly, megachurches have been very successful in attracting emergent middle-class Singaporeans. Their appeal to upwardly mobile ...
SINGAPOREMEGACHURCHCHRISTIANITYUsing original research data, this paper outlines three characteristics that have contributed to the rapid rise of independent Pentecostal megachurches in Singapore. Firstly, megachurches have been very successful in attracting emergent middle-class Singaporeans. Their appeal to...
For many churches in Singapore, the desire for greater ownership of their missions program is leading them to choose to work independently, without partnership with mission agencies. This trend, together with a downturn in the availability of people for long-term missions sending, is affecting the...
„Of Riches and Faith: The Prosperity Gospels of Megachurches in Singapore." In: New Religiosities, Modern Capitalism, and Moral Complexities in Southeast Asia, hg. von Juliette KONING und Gwenael NJOTO-FEILLARD. Singapur u.a.: Springer Singapore, S. 147-168. Abrufbar unter: https://...
Religion and business are often seen as inhabiting separate social spheres, yet megachurches combine them in ways that reflect their context. Operating in a country that combines state control and growth-oriented economic pragmatism, New Creation and City Harvest churches in Singapore manage their ...
Chapter 1 defines the problem of Singaporean Baptist youth ministry and argues that current needs could be met by training indigenous youth ministers.; Chapter 2 provides the historical and cultural background of Singapore. The characteristics of the church in general, as well as the Baptist church...