Mission: Back Home
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
In Singapore, we have mega-churches with 30,000 attendees, and sometimes churches on both sides of the street. Our Christian sub-culture is strong. There are national prayer movements, stadium & exhibition events, Christian schools, theological colleges and even CCM artists coming almost every other month!~
You might be surprised to hear that only 14.6% Singapore's population knows Jesus. Only 14.6% knows the love of Christ. Sure, it's an old statistic but very valid in approximation; In 1990, the Christian population in Singapore was 12.7%. In 2000, it was 14.6%. Have we shot up exponentially in the last 10 years? Most unlikely.
What is clear is that advancing the gospel in Singapore is slow work. It may sound old and cliche, but unless we move out of our comfort zone, out of our Christian sub-culture... We are unlikely to make a serious impact.
We have a part to play in making this nation a better place. A part to play in telling Singapore about Jesus. That is our responsibility as Christians. We are called to love our neighbor. That is our responsibility as Christians. To stop talking about love and start loving.
In the video below, Ed Stezer talks with Steve Miller about planning a church in Rome, Italy. He coves many realities that are relevant for use (but are often absent) in our local context. Two needs include 1) raising up indigenous leaders in every harvest field, I would add; And 2) long term vision and great perseverance.
Who is taking a serious look at reaching Singapore for Christ? Please tell me... I'll love to know.
Are you?
Posted by yipeng 9:58 PM
Labels: Evangelism, Interesting Singapore, Missions
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