The Christian and the Church

The Church is a key part of the life of a Christian. Just because protestant Christianity rejects the doctrine that salvation comes through the Church or that the Church is the ark of salvation, the Church should not be thought of just an addendum to Christian life.

In Ephesians, we read that God has a marvellous plan for and through the Church in the world today and all of us, when we believe and follow Jesus are part of the Church, which is the body of Christ. The Christian life is lived within a local church.

TOPICS FOR 8 SESSIONS

1. The History of the Church by Revd Gary Chng
2. The Nature of the Church by Mr Gabriel Justin Tan
3. The Sacraments & Ordinances of the Church by Revd William Chee
4. The Governance & Ministries of the Church by Revd Thomas J Isaac
5. The Church in the World: Missions & Evangelism by Revd Dr Jeremy-Joe Tan
6. The Church in Society: Church & Culture by Mr Gabriel Justin Tan
7. The Church in Society: Common Good & Social Concerns by Revd Dr Jeremy-Joe Tan
8. The Church & Politics: Modus Vivendi by Revd Dr Jeremy-Joe Tan

INSTRUCTORS

Revd Gary Chng

Revd Gary Chng graduated from Trinity Theological College with a Bachelor in Divinity.  He serves as a Priest at Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

Mr Gabriel Justin Tan

Gabriel Justin Tan graduated from Trinity Theological College with a Master in Divinity and a Master in Theology (Liturgical Spirituality).  He serves at St James’ Church.

Revd Thomas J Isaac

Revd Dr Jeremy-Joe Tan

Revd Dr Jeremy-Joe Tan is an ordained minister with the Anglican Diocese of Singapore. He grew up attending the Chapel of the Resurrection and served there as a youth and chaplaincy staff for nine years.

Jeremy was then sent as a faculty-in-development by Trinity Theological College and the Diocese to study at the University of Edinburgh. His research focused on the philosophical and theological underpinnings of Archbishop William Temple’s social thought.

Jeremy is married to Tricia. They have two children, Joshua-Joe and Anna-Joy. Jeremy and his family continue to worship and serve at the Chapel of the Resurrection.