God at Work

SOUTH ASIA, Rev. Shyam

God’s Spirit moves freely, beyond human control or prediction (John 3:18). Like the wind, His presence is invisible yet undeniable, touching lives in unexpected ways. We cannot dictate His work, but we can open our hearts to receive it, trusting His divine wisdom to guide and transform us.

This year, we once again witnessed God’s hand at work. By His grace, we successfully completed the 31st batch of Church Planters’ Training in 2025. Pastor Isaac and Brother James Lee joined us in teaching and mentoring these potential planters and leaders. In addition, 15 pastors and leaders completed their Diploma in Theology Course, equipping them further for ministry. 9 new churches are planted in different regions and many more are on the horizon.

Praise be to God for hundreds of new believers added to the Church in 2025 with many receiving water baptism. Our training programs – diploma courses, regular sessions, and short-term courses – continue both on site and online, ensuring that pastors and leaders are strengthened for the work ahead.

In January, we hosted a one day pro-life seminar for youths, attended by 75 participants. Our team also intervened to rescue an 8-month pregnant teenager, placing her in a safe home. She later gave birth to a baby boy. Through God’s provision, we are able to find a loving family to adopt him. Similarly, we helped secure a home for another abandoned baby girl. Our team is committed to both spiritual and social ministry.

June brought Pastor Dong and his team from Living Sanctuary Brethren Church. Together, we organized a 3-day pastors’ seminar focused on soul care, benefiting 50 pastors and leaders. Pastor Dong returned in October with another team to lead a youth camp attended by 160 young people. The camp was lively and effective in helping youths focus on spiritual growth,

In November, Thomas and his team from Touching Young Lives International came and served in local churches and led a Women’s Leaders Seminar. 60 pastors’ wives and women leaders are encouraged to remain faithful to their calling.

We also held a Vacation Bible School for 90 children at our centre, led by local youths from different churches. It is a blessing to see young leaders imparting knowledge and faith to the next generation.

Harvest Leadership Centre contributed to publishing 6 books this year on leadership, discipleship, Christian living and church management. These resources are designed to equip church planters with knowledge and skills to be more effective and fruitful in their ministries.

We assisted several churches with land purchases, roofing and building construction. Our local church partnership program is progressing steadily. This year we collected about 5,000 SGD from our network – almost 50% of what is needed annually.

The mission field continues to present overwhelming needs. Requests pour in from pastors for land, church buildings and roofing support. Despite these challenges, we remain confident that God is able to meet every need in His timing and according to His will and way.