Trinity’s missions endeavors to demonstrate a Passionate Heartbeat for God’s global agenda by empowering and equipping churches, organizations, ministries, ministers, and communities. This includes the establishment of, and/or support to, charitable and humanitarian works, as well as the equipping of pastors and church leadership.
Every Trinitarian has a part to play when it comes to missions. When Trinity hosted the eighth triennial World Assemblies of God Congress from March 29-31, 362 Trinitarians availed their time and talents to host the nations. During our annual Missions Convention from March 3-5, Trinitarians young and old were challenged to Embrace God’s Passionate Heartbeat for the Nations by praying, giving and going.
MISSIONS IMPACT TEAMSIn 2017, 258 Trinitarians – 85 going for the first time – sacrificed their time, talents, and treasures by going to Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, and Thailand to share and demonstrate God’s love.Closer to home, two mission teams partnered with Care Community Services Society to bless 30 elderly at CareElderly Senior Activities Centre and 46 children at the Eunos Carehut.In addition to participation by Trinitarians from the English adult service, there were missions trips organized and run by our IGNYTE (youth), Campus, Chinese, and Filipino Ministries. Find out more about the different missions trips Trinitarians can embark on by turning to pg 66.TRAINING AND CONSULTATIONTrinity continues to equip churches around the world through training and consultation trips. In 2017, our pastors went on 23 trips to eight nations (China, Indonesia, Japan, Poland, Romania, Spain, Taiwan, and Vietnam), strengthening and empowering churches with the TCC Cell Church Model. Find out how Trinity equips churches to grow numerically and spiritually on pg 82.TRINITY@JAKARTA REGIONAL CENTER PLANT Trinity@Jakarta is our first regional center plant in this Decade of Expansion, established to reach out to the English-speaking community in Jakarta.Reconnecting with Trinitarians who have returned or relocated to Jakarta, this church plant started with a monthly Church Prayer Meeting on August 2, followed by weekly Bible Seminars on August 4. The hunger for God was so strong that we launched Sunday services on September 3. During this period, we have seen many English-speaking Indonesians join us. Some have even made decisions for Christ!Anchored by two local congregation members, Trinity@Jakarta also started a Young Adults Program on September 16. It hosts bi-monthly Care and Connect events that reach the young adults in Jakarta.We were encouraged by the faith of this new center with their participation in its first ever Vision Faith Promise held on the same weekend asTrinity@Paya Lebar (September 24).During the Christmas season, members of Trinity@Jakarta lay hold of a miraculous catch by hosting three evangelistic Christmas parties.Praise God for one oikos who made a decision for Christ during the evangelistic presentation on December 22!As Trinity@Jakarta grows in numbers, we are encouraged to see its members grow in their commitment to God and the church. Read more about how Trinity@Jakarta has been a blessing on pg 84. On December 17, 15 people attended the Introduction to the Trinity Family course, their first step towards water baptism and church membership.The strong foundations that have been laid for Trinity@Jakarta could not have been possible without the 89 Trinitarians who have gone on the eight waves to support this new regional center. Leading many of these waves were members of the Silver Force. Read more about their experience as team leads on pg 86.LANGUAGE MINISTRIES Locally, Trinity continues to be a blessing to the Filipino, Indonesian, Japanese, Spanish, and Thai communities through our language ministries. On September 3, the language ministries, together with Chinese Ministry, staged the first-ever combined evangelistic event, I Am a Star, where they saw 65 decisions made for Christ.
The language ministries continue to be a blessing as they Care and Connect with oikos, enabling another 310 people to make decisions for Christ this year. Read more about what they have done in 2017 on pgs 93-103. SPONSORSHIP OF CHILDREN 1,970 destitute children in five countries (Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand) are supported by the giving of Trinitarians.Through your financial support, these children have opportunities to develop intellectually, spiritually, physically, socially, and emotionally.Read more about the impact your giving has on pg 72.
Besides giving, this year saw four missions teams go to India and Indonesia to bless children’s homes with programs and activities prepared just for them (pg 66). HUMANITARIAN AID Your giving enables Trinity to bless the nations in practical and tangible ways. As part of our commitment to supporting education for underprivileged children, we sponsored the purchase of textbooks for 105 students in Berastagi, Indonesia. When massive flooding devastated 18 districts in Bihar, India this August, Trinity was able to sponsor the purchase of food for 1,000 flood victims. After Mount Sinabung erupted on Sumatra in December, Trinity sent financial aid so that relief work could be carried out on affected residents.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Trinity’s involvement in social justice continues to grow to greater levels of influence. This year, our Senior Pastor Dominic Yeo was elected to chair the newly formed Commission on Sexual Exploitation, Slavery and Trafficking of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship.“We think of missions happening in different areas from where we are. Trafficking is happening right next to everyone. [Through this Commission], we want churches to be aware of what is happening in their own backyard.We want every superintendent to be aware and to be an advocate. We want every pastor to be aware and to mobilize their congregation for engagement. We want every member to be an activist and advocate.”– Senior Pastor Dominic YeoKeeping true to engagement in combating sexual exploitation, Trinity continues to be in active partnership with Project Rescue, an organization that exists to rescue and restore victims of sexual slavery. In addition to contributing specific ministry skills such as Divine Exchange and Wholeness (DEW) ministry, Trinity continues to support Project Rescue by helping to meet its daily needs. On pg 80, Project Rescue Spain shares about the way Trinity has met its need for transportation with the love offering of a vehicle for their daily use.
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In Trinity, we want to help each person grow in their walk with God and develop their potential as a Strategic Leader through a culture of Evangelism, Nurturing, Leadership Development and Pastoral Care. By introducing the Cell Church model, Trinity has equipped churches to fulfill the Great Commission. This model has transformed churches in many countries, including Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and the United States.
Read more about Trinity’s Cell Church Model:
A. A culture of Evangelism – resulting in multiplication of carecells and church growth
B. A culture of Nurturing, resulting in spiritual growth and fruitfulness.
C. A culture of Leadership Development – resulting in an ever increasing leadership base that enables
D. A culture of Pastoral Care – resulting in quality care for every person
Altogether, Trinity’s Cell Church model is a biblical model that:
The result is a church that is aligned to God’s divine order given in Ephesians 4:11-16.
Hear from Senior Pastors around the world:
“30,000 cared and connected for” - Rev Dr David Mohan, NLAG, India
“Phenomenal church growth” - Pastor Lin Chin-Tai, Bread of Life Church, Taiwan
“New Levels of Commitment” - Pastor Peter Loo, Emmanuel Evangelical Church, United Kingdom
“Revival among elderly and youth” - Pastor Fumio and Satomi Terada, Nanki Riverside Church, Japan
“I’m thankful to God for the lives that were touched during our missions trip. I became bolder in praying for others and I’m now ready to step out in faith to do more for those in need.” - Cindy Ng, teacher
Every year, Trinitarians teams go to various countries to impact and encourage churches. We partner with the local churches to:
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“I had a vision to plant churches, but I needed to be trained first. God opened doors at TCA College and now I train church planters and have planted 71 churches!” - Jagadeesan Kalyanakumar, Senior Pastor, Harvest Christian Assembly, India
“I studied in TCA College and upon graduation, started my own Bible School. So far, over 70 graduates have been sent out into the missions field!” - Jacub Suria, Pastor, Alpha Omega Church Jakata, Indonesia
TCA College is an accredited multi-disciplinary Christian college founded by Trinity Christian Centre in 1979. The College trains and releases well-rounded leaders to make a fresh impact in the church and marketplace.
We are very grateful to Trinity for your timely help to the flood victims of Kurnool. People felt so happy receiving the stoves, woolen blankets, mats and cooking vessels.”
- Pastor from Kurnool
With disasters happening increasingly around the world, Trinity partners with trusted churches and missions agencies to bring humanitarian aid such as medical supplies and necessities. Trinity has also sent teams to sites of natural disaster to rebuild houses.
“Previously we had to walk more than 5km to fetch clean drinking water, and at times we even had to drink polluted water from nearby ponds. Now, we have access to plenty of pure drinking water right at our doorstep.”
- A villager from Ulchala, India
“After the earthquake many of the villagers took the risk of staying in their partially-damaged houses. Thank you for sending your team to build houses for our people.”
- A villager from Padang, Indonesia
Trinity also helps improve standards of living in communities by building houses, sanitation facilities and bore-wells, distributing food supplies and necessities, and helping out at medical camps.
“My mother and I were thrown out onto the streets and had to beg to survive. In June 2010, I was enrolled by a pastor into Home of the Champions. Now we have Jesus in our lives and a shelter.'”
- A sponsored child from India, 6 years old
Trinity sponsors a total of 1,052 children from Homes in Cambodia, India and Thailand, until they reach 18 years of age or grade 12. The children have a safe haven where they are cared for, receive food and clothes and have the opportunity to go to school.
“The staff at CareHuts believed in me. I've learnt how to manage my anger and keep the use of inappropriate words in check.'”
- Boy B*, 13 years old
“I live alone as I could not get along well with my daughter-in-law. The staff and volunteers of CCSS visited me and invited me to the Seniors Activity Centre where I found many friends. I do not have any worries now and I am really happy.'”
- Mdm P*, 80 years old
*Names have been removed to protect our beneficiaries.
Founded by Trinity Christian Centre in 1996 as an expression of its Local Missions, CCSS is a non-profit charitable organization affiliated with the National Council of Social Services. Find out more about CCSS here
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God cares for you. Whether it's a helping hand, a listening ear, or practical support in times of crisis and challenge, Trinity’s pastors and volunteers are here to stand by you and your loved ones. We are ready to support you in times of need.
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Hospitalization
If you, or a loved one, are hospitalized, our pastors would love to minister to you and your loved ones. Let us know the patient’s name, hospital, and ward details, and we will connect with you. Email or call us at 6468 4444.
Bereavement
If a loved one has passed away, we are here to give comfort and support to you and your family. For practical assistance with the funeral, and for pastoral ministry, please contact us
Counseling
Facing a struggle you can’t resolve? Trinity’s and CCSS’ trained counsellors are here to provide a listening ear, and professional help and advice.
Please email us to request an appointment with a counselor
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