Resident Faculty

President

   
   Rev. Dr. Wilson Teo
 赵克文(牧师) 博士

 President of TCA College
 

Deans

 Dennis Lum
 Dean, School of
 Divinity English
 Dr. Joy Tsai 蔡蕙秋博士
 Dean, School of
 Divinity Chinese
 Paul David
 Acting Dean, School of  Creative Arts
 Rev. Sam Kuna
 Dean, School of  Counselling

Faculty

 Rev. Anita Chia
 Faculty, School of  Counselling
 Rev. Dr. Babu  Immanuel  Venkataraman
 Faculty, School of  Divinity English
 Rev. Dr. Bernard Koh
 高明发 (牧师) 博士

 Dean of Students
 Faculty, School of  Divinity Chinese
 Rev. Dr. Danny Goh
 Faculty, School of  Counselling
       
 Dr. Dylan Potter
 Faculty, School of  Divinity
 Esther Tzer Wong
 Faculty, School of  Counselling
 Joseph Tan
 Field Education  Director
 Faculty, School of  Divinity
 Dr. Kam See, Fung  Cheung 张錦丝博士
 Faculty, School of  Leadership
       
 Lily Lim
 Faculty, School of  Divinity
 Dr. Richard Goetz
 Faculty, School of  Divinity
 Dr. Siang Nuan, Leong
 梁向暖博士

 Faculty, School of  Divinity Chinese

 

Rev. Dr. Wilson Teo 赵克文(牧师) 博士
President of TCA College


Denomination
Assemblies of God

Email: president@tca.edu.sg

Education Qualifications:

Degree University
Doctor of Education
Durham University
Master of Divinity TCA College
Bachelor of Science
(Computer Science)
National University of Singapore

Research Area of Interest:
1) Character Education
2) Leadership Development
3) Discipling and Mentoring
4) Pastoral Ministries

Teaching Interests:
1) Homiletics
2) Leadership Development
3) Pastoral Ministries
4) Discipleship & Mentoring
5) Cell-based Ministries

Administrative Experience:
Vice-President of TCA College (2005-2006)
President of TCA College (2006-current)
Treasurer of ATA (2006-2008)

Professional Activities (Current and Previous):
Pastoral Experiences in Trinity Christian Centre:
Youth Pastor (1996-2001)
Adult Ministry Pastor (2001-2005)
Executive Pastor (2006-current)
Deputy Senior Pastor (2011 - Current)

Memberships:
Ordained minister, Assemblies of God (Singapore)

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Dennis Lum
Dean, School of Divinity English


Denomination
Assemblies of God

Email: dennislum@tca.edu.sg

Education Qualifications:

Degree University
Doctor of Philosophy (studies) University of Wales
Master of Divinity TCA College
Master of Engineering Nanyang Technological University
Bachelor of Engineering
(First Class)
Nanyang Technological University

Research Area of Interest:
Pentecostal studies, spiritual gifts, practical theology

Teaching Interests:
Pentecostal and charismatic studies, practical theology, pastoral ministry

Professional Activities (Current and Previous):
Dean, School of Divinity (English), TCA College
District Pastor, Trinity Christian Centre

Memberships:
Licensed Minister, Assemblies of God (Singapore)

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Dr. Joy Tsai 蔡蕙秋博士
Dean, School of Divinity Chinese 新亞學院神學系中文部教務主任


Denomination:
神召會

Email: joytsai@tca.edu.sg

Education Qualifications:

Degree University
神學學士


亞太神學院 (Asia Pacific Theological Seminary) 1976-1980
道學碩士 中台神學院 (Central Taiwan Theological , Seminary) 1983 -1986
神學碩士 新加坡三一神學院 (Trinity Theological College , Singapore) 1994 -1996
神學博士 新加坡三一神學院 (Trinity Theological College , Singapore) 2003 - 2007

Research Area of Interest:
舊約-詩歌智慧書
新約- 約翰福音
釋經學
講道法

Teaching Interests:
舊約概論、新約概論、智慧文學、約翰福音
釋經學
講道法 I、II

Administrative Experience:
1991-1993: 台灣神召神學院訓育主任。
1999-2006: 亞洲神學中心中文部教務主任。
2007- 至今: 新亞學院神學系中文部教務主任。

Professional Activities (Current and Previous):
講道、教學與學術指導

Publications:
約翰一書中的「世界」(神召院訊),1992.
承先啟後的道觀: 約翰福音1:1-18 (神學碩士畢業論文),1996.
箴言中「婦女的典範」(神學博士畢業論文), 2007.
箴言中「婦女的典範」: 被擄歸回後以民社體的柔性力量 (新亞學院講座), 2007.
詮釋的使命 - 回應梁元生教授的專文-巴別之迴音:基督教對東亞華人社會的挑戰" (三一神學院六十週年慶中文講座回應專文), 2008.
承繼的稱號 -從舊約看當今五旬宗/神召會與靈恩派的先知使命 (中國神召會台灣區議會 第一屆五旬宗大會專文), 2010.

Conferences:
1. “Institute for Excellence in Christian Leadership Development”, Meeting of Overseas Council, Taipei, Taiwan, 2008.
2. 中國神召會台灣區議會第一屆五旬宗大會, 台灣台北, 2010.

Invited Talks:
1. TCA College Symposium, (presenter) 2007.
2. 三一神學院六十週年慶中文講座(回應講員) , 2008.
3. 中國神召會台灣區議會第一屆五旬宗大會 (講員之一), 2010.

Memberships:
三一基督徒中心、SBL.

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Paul David
Acting Dean, School of Creative Arts


Denomination
Assemblies of God

Email: pauldavid@tca.edu.sg

Education Qualifications:

Degree University
Doctor of Ministry (studies) Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, USA
Master of Divinity TCA College, Singapore
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) Osmania Univeristy, Hyderabad, India

Research Area of Interest:
Creative Arts and the effective use of them in churches today

Teaching Interests:
Biblical Worship
Christian Worship
Introduction to Creative Arts
Pastoring the Artiste
The Heart of an Artist
Worship Leading
Worship Team Dynamics

Administrative Experience:
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, India - System Analyst, Computer Programming
Christian Brodcasting Network, India - Network Administrator, Assistant Manager (IT)

Professional Activities (Current and Previous):

Trinity Christian Centre (2009 till present)
- Worship Leader
- Drummer
- Sectional Leader

Trinity Christian Centre (January 2006 till 2009)
- Ministerial Staff
- Worship Leader
- Drummer
- Choir Member
- Music Trainer - Empowering and equipping new musicians
- Auditioning singers and musicians
- Involved in music arrangements, directing music practices and church musical productions
- Cell Leader
- Sectional Leader
- Counselling / Mentoring

Trinity Christian Centre (January 2003 till December 2005)
- Worship Leader
- Drummer
- Video Crew
- Sound Crew
- Music Trainer - Empowering and equipping new musicians
- Involved in music arrangements and church musical productions
- Cell Leader
- Counselling / Mentoring

New Life Assembly of God Church (May 1992 to December 2002)
- Worship Leader
- Drummer
- Soloist
- Choir Member
- Drama Productions
- Lead Vocalist for the Church Youth Band
- Coordinated Special Youth Events & Concerts
- Preaching / Teaching
- Counselling / Mentoring
- Emcee / Host (Master of Ceremonies)

Gospel Rock Band called ‘N grave N’ (January 1996 to October 2001)
- Drummer
- Backing Vocals

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, India (April 1995 to October 2001)
- Soloist
- Drummer

Worship Seminars / Conferences / Concerts (April 1993 to June 2001)
- Coordinator
- Emcee / Host (Master of Ceremonies)
- Taught topics like Band Dynamics, Worship Leading, Biblical Worship

Discovery Singers (January 1992 - December 1992)
- Soloist
- Choir Member


Invited Talks:
Speaker for Youth Camps, Worship Team Retreats and Worship Conferences
Trainer and Consultant for Worship Teams in Churches

Memberships:
Licensed Minister, Assemblies of God

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Rev. Sam Kuna
Dean, School of Counselling


Denomination
Assemblies of God

Email: samkuna@tca.edu.sg

Education Qualifications:

Degree University
Master of Arts (Marriage, Family & Child Counselling) Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Fresno Pacific College

Research Area of Interest:
Youth and Children; Addictions

Teaching Interests:
Addictions, Marriage & Family Models & Therapy, Youth, Professional Ethics

Administrative Experience:
Executive Director, Teen Challenge (Singapore) 1984-1992; 1998-2009
Executive Director, Care Community Services Society 1996-1998
(Strategic Planning, Policy Development, Programme Development, Financial Controls, Fundraising, Staff management)

Professional Activities (Current and Previous):
External Assessor & Clinical Supervisor: UniSIM(2009)
Clinical Supervisor: ECTA(Current), CCSS(Current), Teen Challenge(Current)
Adjunct Lecturer: CAMP(Previous); ECTA(Current); Promises Pte Ltd(Current); OASIS Family Life Education Centre; Senior Training Consultant, Pastoral Care Network
Advisory Committee & Presenter, Asia Pacific Behavioural & Addiction Medicine Conference

Publications:
About Juvenile Delinquency – Hedges (30th Anniversary) Publication of Care Corner Singapore

Conferences:
Youth Learning Conference 2004 – Presenter on Juvenile Delinquency
Counselling & Care 40th Anniversary Conference 2006 – Youth Addictions
Methodist Welfare Services(2007) – TRAC Conference – Parenting & Youth
TCC Life! Conference 2009 – Parenting Children & Youth Workshops
TCA College Conference 2009 - Catching Up To Keep Up with Youth
Asia Pacific Behavioural & Addiction Medicine Conference(2010) – Presenter/Advisory Committee
International Substance Abuse & Addiction Coalition Conference(2010) – Presenter/Organising Committee Member

Grants and Awards:
NCADA Merit Award (1999)
MHA & CNB Meritorious Service Award (2005)
Outstanding Social Entrepreneurship Award(Finalist), Schwab Foundation & Straits Times(2006)

Memberships:
Clinical Member, Singapore Association of Marital & Family Therapists
Registered Counsellor, Singapore Association for Counselling
Ordained Minister, Assemblies of God of Singapore
EXCO Member, Teen Challenge(Singapore)
Member, Industrial & Services Cooperative Society
Member, Care Community Services Society
Member, Assemblies of God Community Services Society
Member, International Substance Abuse & Addiction Coalition Conference (2009-2010)

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Rev. Anita Chia
Faculty, School of Counselling


Denomination
Assemblies of God

Email: anitachia@tca.edu.sg

Education Qualifications:

Degree University
Master of Arts
(Christian Counselling)
Torch Trinity Graduate School of Theology
Master of Divinity Asia Pacific Graduate School of Theology
Bachelor of Theology AGBC

Research Area of Interest:
Integration of faith/spirituality and psychotherapy
Gerontology – psychological & family issues related to ageing

Teaching Interests:
Culture & Faith;
Relating to People of a different faith;
Single, Successful & Satisfied
Platinum Years as a stage of life;
Working with the Elderly
Pastoral Counselling;
Faith/Spirituality in Counselling
Counselling Foundations;
Counselling Skills

Professional Activities (Current and Previous):
IT - systems operation & program development
Missions - pastored a pioneering church in Vancouver, Canada
Pastoral - District Pastor with Trinity Christian Centre

Memberships:
Ordained Pastor with the Assemblies of God of Singapore
Member of Christian Association for Psychological Studies

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Rev. Dr. Babu Immanuel Venkataraman
Faculty, School of Divinity English


Denomination
Anglican

Email: babuimmanuel@tca.edu.sg

Education Qualifications:

Degree University
Doctor of Philosophy
(Biblical Studies)
University of London
Master of Theology
(New Testament)
United Theological College, India
Bachelor of Divinity Leonard Theological College, India

Research Area of Interest:
1) New Testament
2) Religion and Philosophy
3) Literary studies
Teaching Interests:
1) New Testament in general
2) Luke-Acts
3) Hermeneutics
4) Contextual Theologies

Administrative Experience:
Academic Dean of South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies, Bangalore from 2007-March 2010.

Publications:

MONOGRAPH

1) Repent and Turn to God: Recounting Acts, (Perth, Australia: HIM International Ministries Inc., 2004.)

JOURNAL ARTICLES

1) “Conversion: Some Insights from the Book of Acts,” Theological Book Trust Journal 6.1 (2004): 24-39.

2) “Conversion in the Context of First Century Globalisation: Some Insights from the Graeco-Roman Milieu,” Journal of Asian Evangelical Theology 12 (2004): 35-48.

3) “The Parable of the Good Samaritan!: An Interlocutory Analysis,” in Siga Arles, Ashish Chrispal and Paul Mohan Raj (Eds.), Theology and Missiological Education in Asia: Essays in Honour of the Rev. Dr. Brian C. Wintle, (India: Asia Theological Association/Bangalore: Centre for Contemporary Christianity/Theological Book Trust, 2005), 112-24.

4) “Religio-Theological Issues in the Book of Acts”, Theological Book Trust Journal, 7.2 (2005), 35-43

5) “Jesus’ Cross, Conflicts and the New Testament” in David E. Singh (ed.) Transformation, vol. 23, no. 1, (January 2006), pp. 24-29. (Also in David E. Singh (Ed.) Jesus and the Cross: Reflections by Christians from Islamic Contexts (Oxford: Regnum International, 2008).

6) “The Human Face of Eco-Justice: An Exposition of Romans 8:18-23” in Essays in Honour of the Rt. Rev. Dr. Narendra John, Ed. Dr. Sigamony Arles, (Bangalore: Asia Theological Association, 2007), 329-345..

7) “Scapegoating and Lynching in Luke-Acts: A Mimetic Analysis” (CMS Papers: UBS: Pune/New Delhi: ISPCK, 2010).

Review Article

Reviewed Brian Wintle & Ken Gnanakan, Ephesians (Bangalore: Theological Book Trust, 2004). The Review was published in TBT Journal


Working Papers:
a) Currently I am working on a commentary on the Book of Acts for the South Asia Bible Commentary (SABC) under the aegis of Langham Partnership International.

b) A short paper on Pedagogy and Androgogy for a Festschrift

c) A Book Review for the Evangelical Quarterly

Grants and Awards:
i) Senate of Serampore College Award for Excellence in General Proficiency in BTh (1987)

ii) Professor Moulton Award for Excellence in New Testament Greek in MTh from UTC, Bangalore (1996).


Memberships:
Fellowship of Langham Scholars (FLS)

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Rev. Dr. Bernard Koh Ming Huat 高明发 (牧师) 博士
Dean of Students 训育主任
Faculty, School of Divinity Chinese 神学系中文部高级讲师


Denomination
Anglican 圣公会

Email: bernardkoh@tca.edu.sg

Education Qualifications:

Degree University
Doctor of Ministry
教牧学博士
Alliance Bible Seminary
香港建道神学院
Master of Divinity (Chinese Culture Studies)
道学硕士(中国文化研究)
Alliance Bible Seminary
香港建道神学院
Diploma in Biblical Studies
圣经研究文凭
The University of Sheffield
英国谢斐尔大学
Bachelor of Theology (Honours)
神学学士(荣誉)
Alliance Bible Seminary
香港建道神学院

Research Area of Interest:
Old Testament Study 旧约圣经研究
Chinese Cultural Studies 中国文化研究
Pastoral Leadership 教牧领导学
Theology 神学

Teaching Interests:
Old Testament, Chinese Cultural Studies, Pastoral Leadership
旧约圣经、中国文化研究、教牧领导学

Administrative Experience:
Manager of Publicatio, Tien Dao Publishing House 天道书楼出版部经理
Program Manager / Promotion Manager, Far East Broadcasting Associates 节目部经理 /推广部经理
General Editor, Worldwide Bible Society 环球圣经公会总编辑

Publications:
"Festivals and Faith: The Preliminary Dialogue Proposal Between Chinese Culture and Christianity in Festivals", Pastoral Journal (Hong Kong: Alliance Bible Seminary), No.20, May 2006,165-193.
高明发:<节日与信仰:中国文化与基督教节期的融通刍议>,《教牧期刊》,2006年5月,第20期,165-193.

Invited Talks:
"Reading, Interpretation, Hermeneutics", Biblical Interpretation by Worldwide Bible Society, Hong Kong, 21-23 November 2008
《读经•解经•释经》,香港环球圣经公会,二零零八年十一月二十一日至二十三日

“Unmask the Veil of Gods: Interpretation of Babylonian Myth”, TCA College SODC, Singapore, 1 April 2011
《揭开神明的面纱:释义巴比伦的神话》,新亚学院,二零一一年四月一日

Pneumatology, Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Bandung, Indonesia, 22-24 August 2011
《圣灵论》,印尼万隆福音神学院密集课程,二零一一年八月二十二日至二十四日

"Tension and Leadership", TCA College SODC, Singapore, 15 November 2011
《领导的张力》,新亚学院,二零一一年十一月十五日

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Rev. Dr. Danny Goh
Faculty, School of Counselling


Denomination
Bible-Presbyterian

Email: dannygoh@tca.edu.sg

Education Qualifications:

Degree University
Doctor of Philosophy (Marriage & Family)
Fuller Theological Seminary, Sch of Psy
Master of Arts (Marriage & Family Therapy) Fuller Theological Seminary, Sch of Psy
Master of Arts
(Biblical Studies)
Singapore Bible College
Bachelor of Theology (Honours) Singapore Bible College

Research Area of Interest:
Parent/Family Life Education
Marital Conflicts & Conflict Styles
Gender Roles & Differences
Integration of Psychology, Theology & Spirituality

Teaching Interests:
Building Strong Families (Family Life Education)
Marriage & Family Therapy
Pastoral Counselling
Counselling Skills
Counselling Issues
Personality & Psychological Assessments
Gender Differences & Issues
Integration of Psychology & Theology, Psychology & Spirituality
Christian Spirituality, Spiritual Direction
The Emotional Health of the Leader/Pastor/Missionary

Professional Activities (Current and Previous):

Founding Dean, School of Counselling, Singapore Bible College
Assoc Dean, School of Theology (English), Singapore Bible College
Vice-chairman, Fellowship of Christian Care Professionals
Adjunct Lecturer, Haggai Institute
Adjunct Lecturer, Lee Community College
Adjunct Lecturer, Biblical Graduate School of Theology
Adjunct Lecturer, Lanka Bible College

Publications:
Chap 23, Pastoral Counselling: An Interdisciplinary Approach in the Care & Cure of Souls, in Hedges & Edges, 2002
Three Chapters in Corinthian Controversies, Singapore Style, 1993

Conferences:
Plenary Speaker for Counselling Conference in Indonesia (2008)
Co-organizer & Workshop Speaker, Wholistic Christian Counselling Asia [WCCA] Conference, (2004, 2006, 2008)

Invited Talks:
Speaker for Church Camps
Speaker for Parenting & Marriage Enrichment Seminars in Schools and Churches

Grants and Awards:
Jeff Balswick Memorial Award, 1992

Memberships:
Founding Member, Association of Marriage & Family Therapy, Singapore
Assoc Member, Singapore Association for Counselling

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Dr. Dylan Potter
Faculty, School of Divinity


Denomination

Methodist-Anglican

Email: dylanpotter@tca.edu.sg


Education Qualifications:

Degree University
Doctor of Philosophy (Systematic Theology)
University of St. Andrews, UK
Master of Divinity Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Diploma of Christian Ministry Trinity School for Ministry
Masters of Business Administration (Finance) Youngstown State University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Honours, (Finance, Economics) Youngstown State University

Research Area of Interest:
Systematic, philosophical, pastoral and historical theology, theological use of archetypes in sacred literature, the role of phenomena in divine providence.

Teaching Interests:
Theology
Leadership
Ethics

Professional Activities (Current and Previous):

Postgraduate Tutor: Divinity
University of St. Andrews, UK

Instructor: Finance and Accounting
Basil Paterson College, UK

Senior Pastor: Western Pennsylvania United Methodist Church
Whitaker UMC

Founder: Cheap-Hotels-Comparison.com

Chaplain Candidate (1LT) US Army
West Point / Fort Jackson

Instructor: Finance, Statistics, Management, Business Law
Butler County Community College

Financial Consultant (PDP)
Merrill Lynch

Publications:
Selected publications:
• Dylan D. Potter, Angelology Revisited: higher-order beings as emblems of transcendence, immanence and imagination.  (Eugene, OR. Pickwick Publications: Princeton Theological Monograph Series. Forthcoming, 2012)
• Dylan D. Potter, ‘Ministry as leisure: rediscovering the concept of rest,’ in Comfortable Words: Essays in honor of Paul F.M Zahl, ed. Jady Koch and Todd Brewer (Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock.  Forthcoming, 2012)
• Dylan D. Potter, “Misinterpreted Theology: Reassessing pseudo-Dionysius’ Celestial Hierarchy,” in Voices: Postgraduate Perspectives on Inter-disciplinarity, ed. Kathryn Vincent and Juan Fernando Botero-Garcia (Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Press, 2011)
• “Does the doctrine of election make God unloving?” Testamentum Imperium 2, (2009)
• Book Review: Judgment and Love, ed. Sean Norris. Trinity Journal. (2008)
• Book Review: The Thirty-Nine Articles: Their Place and use Today, James I. Packer. Trinity Journal. (2007)

Conferences:
Selected Presentations:
• Uni of Manchester, Society for the Study of Theology Annual Conference: Theology and the Arts “Angels and the church: reconsidering the aesthetics of worship in the writings of pseudo-Dionysius”
• Uni of Aberdeen, Moving Forward “Pseudo-Dionysius’ Concept of Celestial Hierarchy”
• Uni of St. Andrews, St. Andrews Conference on Scripture and Theology: Genesis and Christian Theology “The angelic subtext of Genesis 3:24”
• Uni of Stirling, Textual Revolutions “Forbidden Theology: Calvin, Luther, and Pseudo-Dionysius”

Memberships:
Society of Biblical Literature (tbr)
American Academy of Religion (tbr)

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Esther Tzer Wong
Faculty, School of Counselling


Denomination
Anglican

Email: esthertzerwong@tca.edu.sg

Education Qualifications:

Degree University
Master of Social Sciences




National University of Singapore
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) University of Singapore
Bachelor of Arts (Social Work) University of Singapore

Research Area of Interest:
Divorce and Marital Breakdown
Domestic Violence or Family Abuse
Spirituality and Spiritual Resources
InterFaith Relations and Dialogue

Teaching Interests:
Spiritual Formation of the Counsellor/Minister
Counselling Skills
Marital and Family Life Education (includes: marriage preparation, marital enhancement)
Parenting Skills and Problem-Solving with your Child
Theory based Planning for Case Formulation and Treatment
Theories and Approaches in Marital and Family Counselling

Administrative Experience:
Executive Director, St. Andrew’s lifestreams (Nov 1998 to Dec 2005)
Founder-President, Society Against Family Violence (1992 to 1996)
Staff-in-charge, Counselling and Care Centre (1986)
Editor-in-chief, Becoming Magazine, a family life publication of the Counselling and Care Centre (1981 to 1989)

Professional Activities (Current and Previous):
As Exec. Director at SAL was involved in counselling, training, networking and consulting services with community based and church based organisations (from 1998 to 2005)
Also provided Spiritual Guidance Services such as one-to -one spiritual direction and semi-guided silent retreats for groups/churches and individuals since 2001
Supervisor for MA (Applied Psychology) programme by NIE/NTU (1998)
Supervisor for Dip. Counselling Programme for NIE/NTU (2007)
Senior Tutor, Department of Sociology (from 1985-1987)
Senior Therapist , Counselling and Care Centre (from 1981 to 1989)
Consultant Trainer and Counsellor, Faith Community Baptist Church (from 1988 to 1998)

Publications:
Esther Tzer Wong (1985) Falling in Love , (144pp) published by Times Books International
Indonesian Translation (1987) JATUH CINTA YAYASAN (160pp) published by Cipta Loka Caraka

"Understanding the Dynamics of Grief - An Overview" in Working Paper No.1 Dealing with Loss and Grief published by the Counselling and Care Centre (June 1986) pp.1-6
"The Emotional Problems of Persons being Divorced" in Practice Law Manual Vol.6 Family Law and Probate published by Centre for Professional Legal Education (May 1987) pp.180-183

"Family Violence" in Psychiatry for Doctors (Kua, Ko and Lim et al) published by the NUH Department of Psychological Medicine (1995) pp.290 - 304

"Making Your Marriage Strong" in Helping you in your Marriage published by the Singapore Council of Women's Organisations and Ministry of Community Development
Singapore Family Values Promotion Committee (1996) pp.5-11

"What you need to know: Spousal Violence (II)" in Singapore Medical Journal Vol.38 (7) published by Singapore Medical Association (1997) pp.306-309

"Working with Couples undergoing the Passage of Divorce and Single Parenthood" in Hedges and Edges: A Compendium for Social Workers, Counsellors and Family Therapists published by Care Corner Singapore (2002) pp.105-112

Conferences:
"Marriage and Stress: Trends in Asia and its effect on traditional values and behaviour" (1986) 6th Biennial Conference of the Association of Psychological and Educational Counsellors of Asia", 18pp

"Private violence and public policy: Where to go from here?" Forum on stop violence against women, pp.141-150

"A life cycle approach to understanding families forum entitled towards enhancement of family life organised by the Ministry of Community Development and Singapore Council of Women's Organisations, held in conjunction with National Family Week (June 1987) and published in Social Dimension (April 1988)

Grants and Awards:
English Book Prize (1977) University of Singapore
Sasw Gold Medal (1979) Awarded by Singapore Association of Social Workers

Memberships:
Registered social worker, life member, Singapore Association of Social Workers
Life Member, Counselling and Care Centre
Member, Association for Marital and Family Therapy (Singapore)

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Joseph Tan
Field Education Director
Faculty, School of Divinity


Denomination
Assemblies of God

Email: josephtan@tca.edu.sg

Education Qualifications:

Degree University
Doctor of Philosophy (studies)
Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
Master of Theology (Old Testament)




Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Master of Divinity TCA College
Bachelor of Arts (Intercultural Studies) Bethany International University

Research Area of Interest:
1) Historical Books
2) Biblical Archaeology
3) Biblical Hebrew
4) Old Testament Hermeneutics and Exegesis

Teaching Interests:
1) Old Testament Books
2) Hermeneutics
3) Biblical Hebrew

Administrative Experience :
Technical Manager

Professional Activities (Current and Previous):
1) Zone Pastor, Trinity Christian Centre
2) Assistant Pastor, Church of Praise

Awards
Selected in “Who’s who among students in American Universities and Colleges” (2011).

Memberships:
Licensed Minister, Assemblies of God (Singapore)

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Dr. Kam See, Fung Cheung 张錦丝博士
Faculty, School of Leadership 领袖学系讲师


Denomination 宗派:
Evangelical Free & Baptist
播道会、浸信会

Email Address邮址: kamsee_cheung@tca.edu.sg

Education Qualifications 学历资格:

Degree 学位 University 大学
Doctor of Philosophy (Christian Education and Leadership)
哲学博士(基督教教育,领袖学)
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY, USA
南方浸信会神学院 (肯塔基州,美国)
Certificate of Recognition
(Christian Education)
基督教教育课程证书
Research Institute for Christian Education
(Hong Kong, in collaboration with BIOLA University)
香港兴学证基协会(美国拜欧拉大学合办)
Master of Arts (Linguistics -- TESOL)
文学硕士(语言系—英语教育)
Northeastern Illinois University
(Chicago, IL, USA)
东北伊利诺斯大学(美国,芝加哥)
Master of Arts (Religion -- Biblical emphasis)
文学硕士 (宗教--圣经)
Westminster Theological Seminary
(Philadelphia, PA, USA)
威斯敏斯特神学院(美国,费城)
Bachelor of Arts (English Language and Literature)
文学学士(英语并文学)
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
(Shatin, Hong Kong)
香港中文大学

Research Area of Interest 研究兴趣:
Christian Education 基督教教育
Christian Leadership 基督教領袖學
Family and youth 青少年與家庭
Ministers and their families 教牧領袖與家庭

Teaching Interests 教学兴趣:
Christian Education 基督教教育
Christian Leadership 基督教領袖學
Age Specific Ministries (Children, Youths & Adults) 分齡教育(兒童、青少年、成人)
Christian Family Life Education and Family Ministry 基督化家庭生活教育與家庭事工
Youth Education 青少年教育
Education Psychology 教育心理學

Administrative Experience 行政经验:
Coordinator for Admissions
新生入学申请统筹
Committee leader for Christian conferences
研讨会/讲座大会筹备委员并工作小组组长
Task force leader for Christian community building initiative
社群营建工作筹备组组长
Leader for youth ministry projects
青少年事工工作计划统筹

Professional Activities 专业活动:
Teaching 教学经验:
Associate professor ( School of Theology, Chinese, Christian Education),
Singapore Bible College
新加坡神学院,华文神学系,副教授 (基督教教育)
English Language and Bible teacher, Hong Kong
香港,英语并圣经科老师
Youth worker, Hong Kong
香港,青少年工作者


Publications 出版:
DISSERTATION: Social Ecological Factors in Shaping the Attitudes and Responses of Ministers’ Children toward Full-time Christian Ministry.
博士论文(英语):塑造牧师子女对全时间事奉的态度与回应的社会生态因素

Contribution in English(英语著作):
2010. Psalm 38:1-8. In Women at Southern: A walk through Psalms. Louisville, KY: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (A 366-day devotional for women)
〈诗篇38:1-8〉,于《南方的妇女:诗篇走览 》,美国:南方浸信会神学院出版, 2010。

Contributions in Chinese(华语著作):
2009. Christian Parenting: Life impacting life. Pray for Us, Singapore Bible College.
2009. 〈父母之道﹕以生命影响生命!〉《通讯与代祷》, 新加坡神学院。

2006. “Strong Leadership Styles,” Pastoral Sharing, September (2006). Hong Kong: Chinese Coordination Centre of World Evangelism (CCCOWE).
2006. 〈强势领袖的风格〉,《教牧分享》双月刊二00六年九月号。香港: 世界华人福音事工联络中心出版。

2005. “Pastoral Leadership and Parenting,” Pray for Us, Singapore Bible College.
2005. 〈教牧生涯与儿女的培育〉, 《通讯与代祷》, 新加坡神学院。

Conferences 大会讲座:
Plenary and Workshop Speaker on Family and Youth Ministries (Chinese, Yap Un Han Conference) Singapore, 2007.
2007 年叶恩汉讲座工作坊并座谈会讲员〈家庭与青少年事工〉。

Speaker on Models of Youth Ministries for Youth Ministries among the Chinese Churches in Singapore (Chinese), 2006.
2006年新加坡华语青少年事工大会讲员 ,〈青少年事工模式〉。

Invited Talks 应邀的讲题类别:
Church educational leadership training 基督教教育領袖培訓
Sunday School teachers’ training 主日學老師培訓
Family life education and spirituality 基督化家庭生活教育
Topics on adult life development 成人發展階段講座
Topics on youth青少年教育講座
Topics on being godly women 婦女講座

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Lily Lim
Faculty, School of Divinity


Denomination
Assemblies of God

Email: lilylim@tca.edu.sg

Education Qualifications:

Degree University
Doctor of Missiology (Studies)
Fuller Theological Seminary, USA
Master of Theology Trinity Theological College, Singapore
Master of Divinity TCA College, Singapore

Research Area of Interest:
Observations of religious interactions in a pluralistic society, especially in our Asian context.

Teaching Interests:
Missions, Religions and Church History

Memberships:
Licensed Minister, Assemblies of God, Singapore
Member, National Health Group Domain-Specific Review Board B, Singapore

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Dr. Richard Goetz
Faculty, School of Divinity


Denomination
Baptist – Assemblies of God

Email: richardgoetz@tca.edu.sg

Education Qualifications:

Degree University
Doctor of Philosophy (Systematic Theology)

Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI USA
Master of Arts
(Historical Theology)
Wheaton College Graduate School, Wheaton, IL USA
Bachelor of Science (Pastoral Studies) North Central University, Minneapolis, Minnesota USA

Research Area of Interest:
1)The intersection of theology and culture
2)Philosophical worldviews and their implications
3)Ethical systems and their application to contemporary issues
4)The historical development of ideas in theology and philosophy

Teaching Interests:
I enjoy teaching in systematic theology, ethics, apologetics, philosophy, and church history

Administrative Experience :
Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Small Groups, Lakeland Community Church, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, USA, 2009-2010.
Church Plant Lead Pastor, The Journey Church, Oak Creek, Wisconsin, USA, 2003-2007.

Associate Pastor of Small Groups and Adult Education, Harvest Community Church, Oak Creek, Wisconsin, USA, Development and leadership of small group discipleship ministry, 1999-2003

Professional Activities (Current and Previous) :
Adjunct Professor, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois, USA, 1995-2010. Teaching graduate courses in Systematic Theology, Apologetics, Ethics, and Church History.

Adjunct Professor, American Public University System, Charlestown, West Virginia, USA, 2007-2010. Taught on-line courses in Ethics, Philosophy, and Comparative Religions.

Adjunct Professor, Edgewood College, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, 1995-2000. Taught a variety of ethics courses including medical ethics, business ethics, and social ethics to graduate and undergraduate students.

Publications:
“Pastoral Search: A view from the other side.” Building Church Leaders, 2008, an on-line publication of Christianity Today, focusing on practical ministry skills.

Conferences:
“The Shack, The Trinity, and The Grace of God.” Class and conference through Trinity Evangelical Divinity School at Elmbrook Church, Brookfield, Wisconsin, July 2009. Graduate class with “The Shack” author Paul Young on a theological understanding of the trinity and the problem of evil and suffering.

Invited Talks:
“The Problem of Evil and Suffering” talk and question and answer session at Janesville Community Church, Janesville, Wisconsin, March 2009, for one of their regular Tough Questions and Issues series.

Breakout session/workshop presenter on the topic of “Christian Apologetics,” for the statewide men’s conference, “No Regrets,” Elmbrook Church, Brookfield, Wisconsin. February 2005

Apologetics presenter for the Christian faith during an interfaith dialogue in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Positively presenting the Evangelical Christian faith to an inter-faith audience and to leaders of Muslim, Jewish, and Roman Catholic faith traditions. October 2002

Memberships:
Evangelical Theological Society (to be renewed)
Evangelical Philosophical Society (to be renewed)

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Dr. Siang Nuan, Leong 梁向暖博士
Faculty, School of Divinity Chinese 神学系中文部讲师


Denomination宗派
Brethren弟兄会

Email Address 邮址: siangnuan_leong@tca.edu.sg

Education Qualifications 学历资格:

Degree 学位 University 大学
Doctor of Philosophy (New Testament)
博士(新约)
University of Edinburgh
英国爱丁堡大学
Master of Theology
神学硕士
Singapore Bible College
新加坡神学院
Master of Divinity
道学硕士
Singapore Bible College
新加坡神学院
Postgraduate Diploma in Education
教师学位教育文凭
National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University
南洋理工大学国立教育学院
Bachelor of Arts
文学学士
National University of Singapore
新加坡国立大学

Research Area of Interest 研究兴趣:
Book of Revelation, Gospel of Mark, Polemic in the New Testament, social-historical background to the Bible, literary study of biblical narratives, discourse and structural analyses, the Greek historic present in the gospel narrative
圣经启示录、马可福音、新约书卷中的论战文学、圣经社会历史背景、圣经叙事文学研究、语篇和结构研究、福音书希腊文的历史现在时态的结构和语义功用

Teaching Interests教学兴趣:
The Book of Revelation, the Gospel of Mark, and more generally, biblical books both in the New and Old Testaments, the social-historical background to the Bible, survey of the Bible, and Koine Greek
启示录、马可福音、新旧约书卷、圣经社会历史背景、圣经概览、通用希腊文

Administrative Experience行政经验:
Administrative matters in research centre and school environments
圣经研究中心和学府的行政工作

Professional Activities 专业活动:
Teaching教学经验:
Part-time tutor in biblical studies in University of Edinburgh, 2007-2008.
Part-time lecturer at Singapore Bible College, 2005.
Taught short-term intensive course on Apocalyptic Literature, Myanmar Christian Preachers Training Centre, May, 2005.
Secondary school teacher, Ministry of Education, Singapore, 1995-1998
爱丁堡大学导师(圣经研究科目,2007-2008年,部分时间)
新加坡神学院讲师 (2005年,部分时间)
缅甸基督教传道人训练中心, 密集课程讲师 (2005年)
新加坡中学老师(1995-1998年)

Editorial and translation work审核和翻译工作:
Editorial review of Chinese translation of the commentary on ‘Book of Ruth’, NIV Spirit of the Reformation Study Bible. Worldwide Bible Society, 2008. (Chinese)
Editorial review of the translation of the ‘Book of Titus’, New Chinese Version Bible. Worldwide Bible Society, 2006. (Chinese)
『路德记』。《研读版圣经──新译本》。香港:环球圣经公会,2008年。
『提多书』。新译本。香港:环球圣经公会,[2006年]。

Translated articles for Institute of Sino-Christian Studies (2006-2007), e.g. in Pan-chiu Lai / Jason Lam (eds.), Sino-Christian Theology: A Theological Qua Cultural Movement in Contemporary China (Studies in the Intercultural History of Christianity 152; Frankfurt: Peter Lang, 2010), 101-122.
参与『汉语基督教文化研究所』翻译出版(2006-2007年)。

Engaged in translation and reviewing work for Worldwide Bible Society, eg. The translation notes of New English Translation (2010).
参与『环球圣经公会』的圣经及注释的翻译/审核工作。其中有New English Translation圣经注释的翻译 [2010年]。

Pastoral牧会经验:
Pastor (part-time), Chinese Evangelical Church in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 2007-2008.
英国『爱丁堡华人福音教会』传道人(2007-2008年,部分时间)

Publications出版:
Theses论文:
‘Windows to the Polemics against the So-Called Jews and Jezebel in Revelation: Insights from Historical and Co(n)textual Analysis’. PhD Thesis. University of Edinburgh, 2009.
Online: http://www.era.lib.ed.ac.uk/bitstream/1842/4453/2/Leong2010.pdf
『启示录中对犹太分子和耶洗别的论战:历史和处境窗户所提供的研究心得』。博士论文。爱丁堡大学,2009年 [英文]。

‘The Structure of Mark in Light of the Historic Present and Other Structural Indicators’. MTh. Dissertation, Singapore Bible College, 2004.
『历史现在时态和其他结构指标所呈现的马可福音结构』。神学硕士论文。新加坡神学院,2004年 [英文]。

Articles文章:
‘Death of a Queen or Goddess? Overtones to Jezebel’s Vilification
at her Death Scene in the Hebrew Bible’. Pages 173-189. In Voices: Postgraduate Perspectives on Inter-disciplinarity. Kathryn Vincent, and Juan Fernando Botero-Garcia. Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2011.
『皇后抑或女神的死?临终一幕诋毁耶洗别之暗语(王下九30-37)』[英文]。

‘Assurance of Final Redemption as Motivation for Perseverance in the Johannine Apocalypse’. Testamentum Imperium. (Online, forthcoming, 2012)
『末后得赎的确据作为启示录中信徒坚守信仰的动力』于Testamentum Imperium网上期刊。

Book Reviews书评:
‘Have No Fear of Metaphors in the Apocalypse’. Review of Lynn R. Huber, Like a Bride Adorned: Reading Metaphor in John's Apocalypse. Expository Times 120 (2009): 412.

‘Imaginations of Ecclesial Realities’. Review of Felise Tavo, Woman, Mother and Bride: An Exegetical Investigation into the `Ecclesial' Notions of the Apocalypse. Expository Times 120 (2009): 202

‘The Apocalypse at the Rhetorical Frontier’. Review of David L Barr (ed.), The Reality of Apocalypse. Expository Times 119 (2008): 537.

‘The Spirit Emerges from the Apocalypse’. Review of Robby Waddell, The Spirit of the Book of Revelation. Expository Times 118 (2007): 517-18.

数篇于Expository Times期刊关于启示录著作的书评。

Conferences学术会议:
Papers read发表专文:

‘Conflict in the Early Church through the Lens of Galatians 2 and Acts 15’. (in Chinese) Paper presented at TCA College Academic Seminar, Singapore, 15 August 2011.
『初代教会冲突现象: 透视加拉太书二章和使徒行传十五章』。发表于新亚学院学术讲座。2011年11月15日。

‘Titus, not Domitian, as the Beast from the Sea-Abyss in Revelation’. Paper presented at Ichthus Centre Seminar, Singapore Bible College, 22 August 2011.
『提图斯而非图密善是启示录从海和无底坑上来的兽』。[英文] 发表于新加坡神学院益道研究中心,2011年8月22日。

‘Pagan and Queenly Innuendos in the Faces of the Great Harlot Babylon (Rev 17-18): their Significance for interpretation.’ (in Chinese) Paper presented at TCA College academic seminar, Singapore, 1 April 2011.
『释经与希罗异教·皇后色彩:启示录17-18章中大淫妇巴比伦的隐射』。发表于新亚学院学术讲座。2011年4月1日。

‘One Other Candidate for the “Beast from the Abyss” in Revelation?’ Paper presented at British New Testament Conference, Aberdeen, 3 - 5 September 2009.
『启示录无底坑上来的兽的另一身份的诠释』[英文]。发表于阿伯丁大学举行的『英国新约圣经会议』。2009年9月 3 - 5 日。

‘Death of a Queen or Goddess? Overtones to Jezebel’s Vilification at her Death Scene in the Hebrew Bible (2 Kings 9:30-37)’. Paper read at Moving Forward Postgraduate Conference, Aberdeen, 21-22 July 2009.
『皇后抑或女神的死?临终一幕诋毁耶洗别之暗语(王下九30-37)』[英文]。发表于英国阿伯丁大学『迈进研究生会议』。2009年7月21-22日。

‘Does Revelation Play Games as Context?’ Paper read at British New Testament Conference 2008. Durham, September 5, 2008; also read at Postgraduate Conference on Hebrew & Old Testament Studies and New Testament Language, Literature and Theology. University of Edinburgh. 30 January, 2009.
『启示录是否使用希罗竞技赛为背景?』[英文]发表于:達勒姆市大学举办的『英国新约圣经会议』,2008年9月4-6日; 『爱丁堡大学旧约和新约研究生会议』,2009年1月30日。

‘Rethinking the Historic Present: Phenomenal Support for its Structural and Ultimate Semantic Function in the Gospel of Mark'. Paper read variously at British New Testament Conference 2007. Exeter, September 7, 2007; Society of Biblical Literature International Meeting 2006, Edinburgh, 2-6 July 2006; and Society of Biblical Literature International Meeting 2005, Singapore, 26 June-1 July 2005.
『再思历史现在时态于马可福音中结构和语义功用』[英文]。发表于:埃克塞特大学举行的『英国新约圣经会议』,2007年9月6-8日;爱丁堡大学举办的『圣经文学国际会议』,2006年7月2-6日;新加坡三一神学院举办的『圣经文学国际会议』,2005年6月26日至7月1日。

Grants and Awards奖状和奖金:
Scholarship TCA College, Singapore, 2008/2009
Travel Grant, Society of Biblical Literature Committee on the Status of Women in the Profession, to attend the SBL Annual Meeting in San Diego, 17-20 November 2007.
‘Best work in Biblical Greek’ and ‘Best Work in Biblical Hebrew’ awarded 2002 for Master of Divinity Course, Singapore Bible College.
新亚学院博士奖学金(2008/9年)
『职业妇女地位委员会』的『年度圣经文学会议』旅金 (2007年11月17-20日,圣地亚哥)
新加坡神学院道学硕士最佳圣经希腊文和希伯来文年度奖状(2002年)

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