[Introduction message by Abp Titus Chung, Vice-President NCCS]
Church leaders visit St Luke’s Hospital (SLH) In a step towards strengthening the partnership between healthcare and the faith community, SLH hosted representatives of NCCS Executive Committee and member churches/organisations on 20 March. The 14-member team was led by Bp Philip Lim for this visit. The team included representatives from City Harvest Church, Community of Praise Baptist Church, King of Glory Church, Koinonia Inclusion Network, Lutheran Church in Singapore, Prison Fellowship Singapore, and St Thomas Orthodox Syrian Cathedral.
The visit began with a warm welcome by St Luke’s CEO A/Prof Tan Boon Yeow and team. The visitors were given a guided tour of the hospital’s facilities. The tour provided a tangible look at the specialised care SLH provides and offered opportunities for informal conversations with staff and therapists. Following the tour, a thorough briefing was given on the evolving role in Singapore’s healthcare landscape. This ecosystem spans inpatient care, outpatient services, home care, and community-based programmes. A key highlight was the health challenges posed by our ageing community. This set the stage for a robust dialogue where church leaders candidly shared the challenges they face in promoting health and active ageing within their own congregations. The session concluded with a fruitful discussion on potential areas for collaboration. The conversation centred on how St Luke’s Hospital can better support churches—particularly those in the western region—in caring for their members. PHOTOS
For more information on St Luke’s Hospital and its community programmes, please visit LINK
Six Principals of Theological Schools in Singapore were hosted to fellowship lunch by the NCCS on 24 March. These theological schools represent a wide spectrum of Christian traditions and they support our churches by training and equipping pastors and ministry staff for Singapore and overseas. We are indeed blessed by the collaboration of their competent faculty members who are a rich resource for our churches. The fellowship lunch was hosted by Bishop Philip Lim, Rt Rev Dr Caleb Soo, Archdeacon Rev Daniel Wee and Rev Dr Ngoei Foong Nghian PHOTO
We share a few words from the principals to Christians in Singapore:
- “Even with advances in digital technology, theological education with pastoral and missiological emphases remain as relevant as ever in the Singapore church today”
Dr Ho Chiao Ek of the BTS (Baptist Theological Seminary) LINK - “Christ has saved us to be His ambassadors wherever He has called us; in church, at homes and in our workplaces. May we fulfil His calling with joy by not only exemplifying His love through mutual Christian love, but also extend Christ’s grace and love to our neighbours around us”
Dr Lai Pak Wah of the BGST (Biblical Graduate School of Theology) LINK - “The Church facing enormous challenges and the need to address current issues including AI, must lead us to be forward thinking in an approach to help Christians remain strong in faith, walking in truth”
Rev Dr Chan Chong Hiok of the EAST (East Asia School of Theology) LINK - “We thank the Lord for NCCS to be the catalyst in enhancing the Bible Colleges in Singapore to serve and partner together for the edification of the church in Singapore”
Dr Patrick Fung, principal-designate of the SBC (Singapore Bible College) LINK - “Psalm 133:1 describes how good and pleasant it is for God’s people to dwell in unity! I pray that we might see this in greater measure in Singapore”
Rev Dr Dennis Lum of TCA College (Theological Centre for Asia) LINK - “May the church in Singapore be a beacon of light in these trying times, shining the light of Christ to a world in need of the Gospel of hope”
Rev Dr Edwin Tay of the TTC (Trinity Theological College) LINK
Annual Church Life Survey We would like to invite your church to participate in a survey on the State of the Church (SOTC) in Singapore. The SOTC studies began in 2022 as a collaboration between Biblical Graduate School of Theology (BGST), Singapore Bible College (SBC), Trinity Theological College (TTC), and Salt&Light. Three other studies on Churches were conducted previously: Attracting Young Adults (2023), The Church and Seniors (2024) and The Church and Children (2025).
- This year’s study is a major effort to conduct longitudinal research. Every church’s senior pastor (or equivalent) is invited to participate on an annual basis. The questions cover a range of indicators of church life (e.g. attendance numbers, age demography, salvation decisions, missions work, giving).
- We welcome your participation at this LINK
Notice Board NCCS would like to share with you the following upcoming events and other matters that may be of interest to members and friends (details are found in the relevant links):
Ethos Seminar 2026 Join Rev Dr Clement Chia as he explores the construction of a post-secular theological space within the context of Singapore’s Smart Nation 2.0 strategy. Drawing on the premise that Singapore is a society that is secular but not irreligious nor anti-religious, this seminar will argue that the Church is not marginalised by technology but is uniquely positioned to offer a prophetic voice through public ethics and spiritual discernment.
Topic : Constructing a Theological Space in the AI Era: The Paradox and Promise of a Smart Nation
Speaker: Rev Dr Clement Chia
Date : Saturday, 28 March 2026; 10am – 11.45am
Venue : Bible House, 7 Armenian St, Singapore 179932
To register, click this LINK
Link to event: https://ethosinstitute.sg/ethossem26/
Threat-Oriented Person Screening Integrated System (TOPSIS) was initially used at border checkpoints to detect criminal activity. Since 2018, TOPSIS has been rolled out across a variety of organisations in Singapore, including religious institutions, to detect people who may have a malicious intent to carry out terrorist or criminal activity.
- TOPSIS works with existing organisational structures. No special technology is required. Several denominations and churches have already implemented it. Skills training is conducted by police specialists with the Centre for Protective Security.
- NCCS is facilitating an introductory session for churches that wish to implement TOPSIS. Please send an email to the NCCS Office to register your interest at [email protected]
Koinonia Inclusion Network (KIN) invites churches to join in the following two programmes:
- KIN Dementia Ministry Conference (30 May). KIN invites churches to greater understanding and inclusion of persons living with dementia. Through real-life examples from local churches and ministries, the conference is designed to encourage and equip participants to cultivate compassionate, hope-filled communities that faithfully remember and walk alongside persons with dementia and their caregivers. Join KIN at the Singapore Bible College (Worship Hall) on 30 May 2026, 9.00am – 5.00pm (SGT). See LINK
- KIN Masterclass: Mental Health in Persons with Disabilities (1 June). As our churches seek to grow in compassion and inclusion, this Masterclass invites participants into a thoughtful, faith-informed exploration of mental health in persons with disabilities. KIN is excited to invite you to this event at the Singapore Bible College (Library) on 1 June 2026, 9.00am – 12.00pm (SGT). See LINK
YMCA is pleased to extend a 12.5%-off special offer to NCCS member churches as a lead-up to YMCA’s 125th anniversary. The special Twin Bundle promotion is valid till 31 March 2026. All member churches of NCCS will receive a special 12.5%-off when they book YMCA’s function room and Choo Catering Services, together. See LINK
The Bioethics Advisory Committee (BAC), Singapore is pleased to share its latest report titled‘Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues Arising from Human Nuclear Genome Editing’. The report examines key ethical considerations arising from the use of Human Nuclear GenomeEditing (HNGE) technologies in biomedical research, clinical research, and healthcare. It reflects theoutcome of extensive study, consultations with local and international experts, and careful deliberationby the committee. The report is available on the BAC website HERE
- NCCS was invited to respond to the report. The Executive Summary of the NCCS Response can be found in pages 168 – 169. Here is the LINK
- The full NCCS Response may be found in pages 170 – 191 of the BAC report
The Chinese Work Committee of the NCCS founder denominations is organizing a play performance at the Capitol Theatre on 17 and 18 April: “越风雨，见证辽阔” (“The Unsent…”). This play tells the true story of a Christian, who overcomes a painful past to help prison inmates, only to discover her own father was among them, ultimately finding strength in faith and family. It is a testament that through life’s storms, love guides one to witness immense hope and healing. More information at this LINK
National Family Festival (NFF) The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) invites churches and Christian organisations to explore partnership opportunities for the 2026 National Family Festival. Co-led by MSF and Families for Life, this month-long national celebration aims to strengthen family bonds across Singapore. The festival will be launched at a flagship event on 30 May 2026 at Singapore EXPO. There are a few ways of collaboration:
- Join the NFF Preview Day on 29 May 2026 together with other Families for Life partners. You and your colleagues/network may enjoy access to the NFF activities before the public access days on 30 May and 31 May 2026.
- Organise family events or initiatives, such as family outings, celebrations or activities during the period of May to July 2026. We invite you to co-brand these family events and initiatives in support of NFF. We can provide you with resources and publicity support from Families for Life.
- More information in this LINK
SGSecure: Playing Our Part SGSecure Programme Office has launched their Play Your Role campaign on 5 March 2026. The campaign encourages all Singaporeans to move from awareness to action by staying vigilant and learning practical skills to respond to terror threats.
Useful materials are available to your congregations, e.g. Campaign Film: Closer Than You Think These resources are useful for helping our community understand how we can each play a role in keeping Singapore safe. More information is available in this Microsite: LINK
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