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On my desk (the equipment that sustains me in the present)

Below my desk (the lifeforms that keep me in touch with...well...life)

On my wall (the faces that keep me focused on The Kingdom)
*This picture was retaken several hours later*

On my left (the literature that keeps me in touch with my thoughts)

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Remember the cross

Remember the way of the cross

Dominus Vobiscum: The Lord be With You...

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During the conference, participants were asked to congregate in the plaza for a photo-taking session. And so the photographer went "Everyone say 'ES...chatology'!" And snap snap snap!

As all this was going on, I told myself, "I need a camera. Something that is good and small enough for me to want to carry it with me everywhere I go." So yesterday evening, I went to an IT Mall with my buddy, and this was the result:

Konika Minolta Dimage X60
(Click on link to get jealous.)

The financial damage from the "dimage" is depressing. Other than that...oh well...ESchatology!

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I have just completed a round of conference on Church and Society in which a series of academic papers were presented.

...predictable...

...politically correct...

...non-provocative...

...superficial positivism...

...hidden agenda...

...evasive...

Well, what's new. Politics is rampant even in the academia. That about says it all, I guess. So much for the sincere pursuit of knowledge.

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I suppose I said these things more for myself than for anyone else. But I would certainly invite listeners who may deem these murmurs of a novice worth their hearing. Perhaps, in the process, I will myself be confronted with my own ignorance on matters pertaining to the reading of my own culture and context.

One thing that I have hoped to drive across in this brief treatise is the imperative of the Christian responsibility to read our respective cultures and contexts. Whilst it is easy to settle on the merry end of neat categories and secure propositions, such a stand also assumes that we already know the heart and mind of God in whole (or at least, sufficiently). I wouldn't dare assume that myself.

I see myself - like the Buddhist, the Muslim, the Hindu, the Taoist, and even the professing atheist (all of whom co-exist with me in my local context) - as being on a journey towards knowing my Creator. In the midst of this search, Jesus found me, and for that I am eternally grateful. In Christ's confrontation, I have already been confronted by the very Person who is, himself, TRUTH. And beyond all humanly crafted truth propositions (much of which I do embrace), my deepest desire is to know him. I turn to Christ. I confess Christ.

Hence, whilst I do hold on to much of Western propositions in regard to my faith, it is not my intention to confront anyone with these propositions. All I would like for my life to be is an invitation for others to share in my life journey, so that they too may meet with the Christ who came to meet me. If I am able to cultivate an understanding of my life as a sacrament of Christ, then those who meet me meet Christ, and those who touch me touch Christ.

I realise that this approach is a radical adventure, because it is entirely different from the kind of fossilised gospel that has been passed down to me. It presents dangers that go beyond predictable proportions. But to start with, what decision could be more dangerous than that of following Jesus? Since I have made that decision to follow Christ, I might as well persist with utmost integrity in this path that is "paved with good intentions" and maybe "littered with broken dreams" (to quote a song I once heard).

I believe that if I am able to understand the role of the Christian community (the Church) as a traditioning body and a historical entity, my efforts for re-construction will not pander to deviance. These efforts will, rather, refresh the meaning of much of our tradition that has been drowned in the sea of forgetful oblivion.

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I am still on the subject of theological language and categories. Thus far, it should be apparent that my problem-definition has been socio-historical in nature. My reason for this is that postmodernity in the West has been spoken of in like manner, and the starting point of my entire thought process was this very Western discourse at both the theological and the popular levels. Whilst I have demonstrated (perhaps far too inadequately) that postmodernity is not a relevant problem for Asia, colonialism is very much relevant to us, since it is a historical reality in my part of the world.

I cannot emphasise enough the case for which I am arguing above – that our struggle is a post-colonial one, and not a postmodern one. In my mind, even a marginal deviation from this emphasis poses the unfortunate prospect of a digression in my efforts. And because our struggle is not postmodernity but post-colonialism, we are not herein reckoning with the tension between theological liberalism and theological orthodoxy as is the case in the West. In fact, such an insignificantly marginal segment of the Christian community here is theologically unorthodox that their presence poses almost no concern to the rest of the community. Our battle is, however, against the unthinking Evangelical imperialism which suffocates the prospect of authentic expression in our Asian Christianity. It locks theology up within the confines of Western cultural realities. This cultural imperialism, as I have mentioned, has shifted from high-culture imperialism to low-culture imperialism. We are therefore endeavouring to emerge with a “generous orthodoxy” of another kind.

However, in proposing this third way beyond the traditional (high-culture imperialism) and the Church Growth Movement (low-culture imperialism), it is not sufficient for me to rest my construction solely on such a socio-historical analysis of the prevalent contemporary culture. My reasons for this argument are as follows:

a. Life consists of multi-factorial considerations. To assume a mono-factorial socio-political consideration is naïve. There are certainly other factors that come into play when attempting to construct a third way. For example, the Asian people – beyond their socio-political consciousness – are primarily and innately religious people. Their senses pertaining to the “transcendental other” is strong. Furthermore, religions in Asia exist not singularly, but plurally; and they co-exist to form a myriad of various worldviews. It is understandable that since secularism proliferated the Western worldview, that innate religious sense has been almost obliterated, although not all together. But this is precisely the reason for Western discussions resting largely on socio-political concerns. We in Asia cannot afford to dwell on that level alone, for even our socio-political agenda is most often driven by religious sensibilities.

b. Western theology is not entirely undesirable. To rest my critique solely on Western theological “failure” is to be terribly disrespectful and ungrateful of the positive contributions of the Western Church to the Church Universal. The Western Church is not to be blamed for speaking in theological categories and approaching their God-talk from a rationalistic approach (which arose from their own historical realities). This is only being human! Perhaps one day, we in Asia may also emerge with similar categories! Hence, I will go only as far as acknowledging the historical error of having imposed this language upon the Asian people.

c. Christianity is a historical faith, and Western theology is part of this historical reality. In other words, what is done is done. If we had been conquered by Russia in the course of history, we would similarly be struggling with Eastern Orthodox theology. And human history has evolved such that the most vibrant period of Christian vitality occurred in the Western context during the medieval days. We cannot go about constructing our theological language as if theology did not arise out of a historical period; no theology exists in a vacuum, and all theology is contextual. Since Christianity is a historical faith, it develops. Similarly, the Church’s talk about God must develop and evolve as well.

Therefore, I am suggesting that our construction of an Asian theological language must take in account various other considerations. Very briefly, they are:

i. Asian religious traditions. This means that we must somehow embrace a mechanism that enables us to examine the various worldviews co-existing with Asian Christianity. Examples of this are the Muslim concept of monotheism, the Hindu concept of karma, the Buddhist concept of enlightenment, the Taoist concept of the yin and yang, and the Confucian concept of social order and communal obligation. Fundamental to any socio-political and historical realities such as colonialism, the primary characteristic of Asians is our religious inclination. Perhaps, our inquiry may consequently yield more points of resonance with these religious worldviews that we have thus far cared to discover.

ii. The Great Tradition. May we not forget that Western Protestant theology constitutes a mere segment of the theology of the Church Universal. Other theological languages and categories are to be found in the traditions of the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church. Whilst acknowledging the weaknesses of Protestant theology, we have a wider and longer heritage upon which to fall back to derive a richer Asian theological language. To conjure an Asian theological language that demonstrates no continuity from our faith in ages past is at best a dangerous enterprise, and at worst, potentially heretical. The element of "connectivity" and "rootedness" cannot be compromised. All these various streams of theological language and categories need to be examined and embraced to form what some scholars have come to know as The Great Tradition. It is herein that a generous orthodoxy possesses the potential to be embodied at its best.

These are just two major building blocks that will probably take us another several decades (or even centuries!) to handle proficiently before emerging with an authentic Asian theology. This process of mastery will undoubtedly involve arduous deconstructions and constructions at various levels.

It is true that all theology is contextual and that all these theologies arose from various socio-historical contexts. However, to fail to (at least attempt to) understand how our predecessors have interacted in their peculiar contexts – and thereby learning from their interactions – is to divorce ourselves from the historicity of the Christian faith. If this historical reality is the story of God and his people, can we afford to isolate ourselves from this story? It is for this reason that despite my often disillusioned sentiment with the way things are, I refuse to take leave from my faith community in search of something less rooted. I believe with all my heart that if I am ever going to revive a meaning in an Asian type of “generous orthodoxy”, I must learn from my spiritual parents of generations past.

More to come…

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So there is much conversation taking place in matters pertaining to postmodernity and its host of variant expressions. But what does this mean for us, people of Asia? Do we have a postmodernity of which to speak? My take on this issue is that we have no postmodernity.

In the first place, we possess no firsthand historical reality of the Enlightenment, and therefore, no modernity. The modernity we do have is that which has been swept onto our shores as a result of the colonial era. What we have is, as it were, the debris of modernity. And even so, this debris has mutated over the past decades as it took root in the local context. And yes, the onus is upon Asian Christians to delineate our own understanding of our local modernities.

In the second place, whilst postmodernity is a reality, it feeds on the creeds of modernity. Perhaps Anthony Giddens is right to contend that postmodernity is simply an extension of and an extreme reaction towards modernity. It is an expression of disillusionment towards modern assumptions that were previously held to be almost a priori truth. To be more defamatory about it, postmodernity is a parasitic existence. There would not be a postmodernity without modernity itself. But of course, this does not mean that postmodernity is anything less than a social reality. All said, this assessment is true probably only insofar as concerns the West.

I am increasingly beginning to notice that when people in Asia refer to “postmodernity”, they are invariantly referring to relativism or subjectivism (perhaps a self-validating observation that Asia has no understanding of what it means to be postmodern!). It may perhaps be beneficial to momentarily pause to find the source from whence comes our relativism or subjectivism. Relativism and subjectivism are perhaps the results of the permeation of a host of philosophical and religious ideas in society. Whilst pluralism is a relatively new phenomenon in the West (probably having emerged only after the era of Christendom), when has Asia not been pluralistic? So perhaps, Asian relativism and subjectivism have nothing to do with postmodernity; it is probably just the way we have been all along. Perhaps on things pertaining to how pluralism is to be dealt with, the West needs to learn from Asia (?)

But one thing that has been carved in our historical consciousness is the era of colonialism. And maybe our challenge lies in interacting with post-colonialism rather than post-modernity itself. My immediate response to post-colonialism in relation to local Christianity is this: the major struggle for the Asian Church is that of critiquing the impact of the imperialistic gospel we have received from the colonial era.

Wait a moment; let me switch modes. **Greek mode off, English mode on** All right...here we go...

I think it is time we undress the packaging of the Western Christianity we have inherited. For every Asian person that has happily embraced the gospel in Western garb, many others have probably been turned away by the “we-know-better-so-you-better-listen-to-us-or-else-you’ll-burn-in-hell” approach. In my assessment, the local Christians are not to be blamed for propagating the gospel in this manner. Because this is the only gospel we have received, and we evangelise the way we have been evangelised. But we have attained a certain level of maturity now, so we can look back to our colonial parents and say “Thank you dad and mum, but we don’t think we want to do it the way you did (although we truly do appreciate you)”.

Christianity has been taking root in Asia for many decades now. Thus we must have sufficiently matured to arrive at this point of self-critique.

Or haven’t we?

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My books range across various genres and categories. Offhand, I see books on theology, secular philosophy, eastern philosophy, eastern religions, reference tools (encyclopedias, dictionaries, concordances), music, sociology, history, stories, novels, dogs, and uncategorised books. Have I mentioned theology?

2) The Last Book You've Bought:
"Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Sherman. I am a bibliophile. I have never been clean; not even for a day." And everyone in the circle says "Welcome Sherman". And everyone claps. If I consistently tried to keep track of the last book I bought, I probably would have much less time to read the books on my shelf. I think about one fifth of my room space is occupied by books, and another two fifths by a desk, a cabinet, and a chair. The other two fifths is play space for my dogs. Since there is no more room for a bed, I sleep on the floor. You get the idea.

All said, I think the last book I bought was:
[Note: Click on the books for further information.]

3) The Last Book You've Read:
The last book I have read was:

This book was a gift from someone I deeply honour. Among the many things that I would like to think he means to me (role model, example, etc), I know that he is most honoured to simply be called my friend...thank you, friend.

And it goes without saying, any book he puts in your hands is a must-read, so it gets to jump the queue.

4) Five Books that Mean a Lot to You:

Daniel Ng

Doulos Paul Lee

Sivin Kit

Err...okay, I don't have many friends who blog.

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Dell Inspiron 700M

This piece of equipment will be invariantly responsible for ensuring my consistency in blogging when I am on the move. But still, I must clarify that the primary motivation for this acquisition is not blogging. You see, more than half of my "official" work is almost entirely dependent upon the computer, undesirably but realistically so.

Therefore, for those who may be misperceived by virtue of the proximity of time between the commencement of my weblog and the purchase of this equipment, I unmistakably declare thus: my new Dell Inspiron 700M is born out of weblog.

And one most important thing: it is a gift. Thank you so much, sis. Beyond what you never fail to do, you are deeply loved and appreciated simply for who you are.

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Oh...is this where I should say something? All right then...

Maltese: His name is Chayim, affectionately known as "Yim Boy" or just "Boy". Weighs around 3.3kg (he's a lapdog; short of being called a laptop). He is one and a half years' old. Tends to be rather defensive when confronted with strangers, as are most small breed dogs. His ambition is to be feared as anyone would fear a rottweiler.

Cocker Spaniel: Her name is Carissa Charis, affectionately known as "Rissa" or just "Girl". Weighs over 6kg and still growing; will probably weigh around 10kg when fully grown. She is just past six months old. Very perky and merry, and will follow any stranger home. Her ambition is to become a lapdog, which is a daunting challenge by virtue of her weight.

As you might have noticed by now, they are both inseparable. Both are rather proficient in performing tricks. But I guess that's more a reflection of an intelligent master than an intelligent dog.

Wait...there's someone else we must not forget here...

Maltese x Shih Tzu: In loving memory of Charis (July 2003-May 2005). Died of congenital kidney failure not too long ago. She had a short but meaningful and happy life. She was loved until her last breath. And still is.

Lower life forms, yes. Nevertheless, their undivided loyalty, innocent trust, and fragile abandonment into their master's hands keep me in touch with the imperative of vulnerability in my own life.

You mean dogs don't go to heaven? There are mountains, streams, and streets in heaven...but no dogs?

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About Sherman YL Kuek, OSL
Sherman is an itinerant minister and an Adjunct Lecturer in Christian Theology at Seminary Theoloji Malaysia (STM). He spends much of his time journeying with his friends in reflecting on faith, life, and culture in a profoundly theological and yet simple way. Sherman is presently writing a doctoral thesis on Contextual Theology with Trinity Theological College Singapore. He blogs on www.ShermanKuek.net.

Schedule Last Updated: 10 February 2007

FEBRUARY 2007
Writing of Doctoral Thesis (Chapter 6)
To be submitted to Trinity Theological College Singapore

04 (Sunday)
Preaching at Sunday Worship Service
Christian Life Gospel Centre, Petaling Jaya - Malaysia

15 - 25 (Thursday - Sunday)
Trip to Kuching - Malaysia

27 (Tuesday)
Academic Research & Personal Consultation
Singapore

MARCH 2007
Writing of Doctoral Thesis (Chapter 6)
To be submitted to Trinity Theological College Singapore

Writing of article for publication
Asian Beacon (Christian Magazine), April 2007 issue

03 - 04 (Saturday - Sunday)
Conversation Partner for "Friends in Conversation: A Quiet Revolution of Hope"
Organised by Emergent Malaysia
Christian Life Gospel Centre, Petaling Jaya - Malaysia

05 (Monday)
Conversation Partner for a public lecture by Brian McLaren
Organised by Emergent Malaysia
Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban

17 (Saturday)
Academic Research & Personal Consultation
Singapore

24 (Saturday)
Engagement Gathering for Sherman & Emmy
Seremban - Malaysia

25 (Sunday)
Preaching at Sunday Worship Service
Taman Ujong Methodist Church, Seremban - Malaysia

APRIL 2007
Preparation for Lectures in Ecclesiology & Eschatology
Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban

15 (Sunday)
Speaking at Sunday Worship Service
Hebron Presbyterian Church - Johor Bahru, Malaysia

21 (Saturday)
Academic Research & Personal Consultation
Singapore

MAY 2007
06 (Sunday)
Preaching at Sunday Worship Service
Taman Ujong Methodist Church, Seremban - Malaysia

# 14 (Monday)
Academic Research & Personal Consultation
Singapore

22 - 26 (Tuesday - Saturday)
Speaking at Camp Cameron
Fellowship of Evangelical Students
Cameron Highlands - Malaysia

27 (Sunday)
Preaching at Sunday Worship Service
Christian Life Gospel Centre, Petaling Jaya - Malaysia

30 - [02 Jun] (Wednesday - Saturday)
Lectures in Christian Theology I
Theological Education by Extension
Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban

JUNE 2007
Writing of article for publication
Asian Beacon (Christian Magazine), August 2007 issue

(30 May) - 02 (Wednesday - Saturday)
Lectures in Christian Theology I
Theological Education by Extension
Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban

24 (Sunday)
Preaching at Sunday Worship Service
Grace Presbyterian Church Batu Pahat, Johor - Malaysia

30 (Saturday)
Academic Research & Personal Consultation
Singapore

JULY 2007
01 (Sunday)
Preaching at Sunday Worship Service
Taman Ujong Methodist Church, Seremban - Malaysia

# 02 (Monday)
Academic Research & Personal Consultation
Singapore

08 (Sunday)
Preaching at Sunday Worship Service
Christian Life Gospel Centre, Petaling Jaya - Malaysia

AUGUST 2007
05 (Sunday)
Facilitating a Course on Authentic Spirituality (Session 1)
Klang Wesley Methodist Church - Selangor, Malaysia

# 07 (Monday)
Academic Research & Personal Consultation
Singapore

12 (Sunday)
Facilitating a Course on Authentic Spirituality (Session 2)
Klang Wesley Methodist Church - Selangor, Malaysia

19 (Sunday)
Facilitating a Course on Authentic Spirituality (Session 3)
Klang Wesley Methodist Church - Selangor, Malaysia

26 (Sunday)
Facilitating a Course on Authentic Spirituality (Session 4)
Klang Wesley Methodist Church - Selangor, Malaysia

SEPTEMBER 2007
# 04 (Tuesday)
Academic Research & Personal Consultation
Singapore

09 (Sunday)
Facilitating a Course on Authentic Spirituality (Session 5)
Klang Wesley Methodist Church - Selangor, Malaysia

16 (Sunday)
Facilitating a Course on Authentic Spirituality (Session 6)
Klang Wesley Methodist Church - Selangor, Malaysia

23 (Sunday)
Facilitating a Course on Authentic Spirituality (Session 7)
Klang Wesley Methodist Church - Selangor, Malaysia

30 (Sunday)
Facilitating a Course on Authentic Spirituality (Session 8)
Klang Wesley Methodist Church - Selangor, Malaysia

OCTOBER 2007
Preparation for Lectures in Christian Doctrines
Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban

Writing of article for publication
Asian Beacon (Christian Magazine), December 2007 issue

07 (Sunday)
Facilitating a Course on Authentic Spirituality (Session 9)
Klang Wesley Methodist Church - Selangor, Malaysia

# 15 (Tuesday)
Academic Research & Personal Consultation
Singapore

20 (Saturday)
Graduation Service
Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban

21 (Sunday)
Facilitating a Course on Authentic Spirituality (Session 10)
Klang Wesley Methodist Church - Selangor, Malaysia

24 - 27 (Wednesday - Saturday)
Lectures in Christian Doctrines
Theological Education by Extension
Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban
Venue: Malaysian Care - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

28 (Sunday)
Facilitating a Course on Authentic Spirituality (Session 11)
Klang Wesley Methodist Church - Selangor, Malaysia

NOVEMBER 2007
03 (Saturday)
Holy Matrimony of Sherman & Emmy
Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban

04 (Sunday)
Facilitating a Course on Authentic Spirituality (Session 12)
Klang Wesley Methodist Church - Selangor, Malaysia

11 (Sunday)
Preaching at Sunday Worship Service
Christian Life Gospel Centre, Petaling Jaya - Malaysia

18 (Sunday)
Preaching at Sunday Worship Service
Taman Ujong Methodist Church, Seremban - Malaysia

# 19 (Monday)
Academic Research & Personal Consultation
Singapore

DECEMBER 2007
17 - 19 (Monday - Wednesday)
Speaking at Youth Camp
Jubilee Presbyterian Church - Singapore

REGULAR LECTURES AT SEMINARI THEOLOJI MALAYSIA 2007
January - May
Fridays 0900 - 1215 hours
Christian Anthropology & Pneumatology

June - October
To be informed
Ecclesiology & Eschatology

# Appointment / Engagement to be finalised

2006 Schedule
JANUARY 2006
Writing of Doctoral Thesis (Chapter 4)
To be submitted to Trinity Theological College Singapore

Writing Lent Meditations
Board of Worship and Music (Trinity Annual Conference)
The Methodist Church of Malaysia

20
Commencement of Lectures in
Theological Prolegomena & Theology Proper
Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban

FEBRUARY 2006
Writing of Doctoral Thesis (Chapter 4)
To be submitted to Trinity Theological College Singapore

Writing Lent Meditations
Board of Worship and Music (Trinity Annual Conference)
The Methodist Church of Malaysia

08 - 11
Lectures in Christian Theology II
Theological Education by Extension
Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban

MARCH 2006
Writing of Doctoral Thesis (Chapter 4)
To be submitted to Trinity Theological College Singapore

Preparation for Guest Lectures in Theological Reflections on Youth Ministry
Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban

Preparation for Guest Lectures in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship
Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban

06
Academic Research & Personal Consultation
Singapore

22
Academic Research & Personal Consultation
Singapore

APRIL 2006
Writing of Doctoral Thesis (Chapter 4)
To be submitted to Trinity Theological College Singapore

03
Academic Research & Personal Consultation
Singapore

09
Preaching at Sunday Worship Service
Christian Life Gospel Centre, Petaling Jaya - Malaysia

16
Confirmation in the Local Conference at Easter Service
Taman Ujong Methodist Church, Seremban - Malaysia

17
Academic Research & Personal Consultation
Singapore

20 - 25
Entertaining a guest at home
Seremban - Malaysia

28 - (01 May)
TUMC Family Camp
Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan - Malaysia

MAY 2006
Writing of Doctoral Thesis (Chapter 4)
To be submitted to Trinity Theological College Singapore

Preparation for Lectures in Christology
Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban

(28 April) - 01
TUMC Family Camp
Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan - Malaysia

02
Academic Research & Personal Consultation
Singapore

07
Preaching at Sunday Worship Service
Taman Ujong Methodist Church, Seremban - Malaysia

08
Guest Lecture in Theological Reflections on Youth Ministry (Recording)
Theological Education by Extension
Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban

14
Preaching at Sunday Worship Service
Grace Presbyterian Church, Batu Pahat, Johor - Malaysia

15
Academic Research & Personal Consultation
Singapore

21
Preaching at Sunday Worship Service
Hebron Presbyterian Church, Johor Bahru - Malaysia

22 - 26
Sixth Asia Lausanne Conference on Evangelism (ALCOE VI)
Caliraya Re-creation Center, Lumban, Laguna - Philippines

28
Preaching at Sunday Worship Service
Bangsar Lutheran Church, Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
[thereafter meeting with Cross Generation Camp (PJEFC) organisers]

29 & 30
Guest Lecture in Spiritual Formation & Discipleship
Theological Education by Extension
Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban

JUNE 2006
Writing of Doctoral Thesis (Chapter 4)
To be submitted to Trinity Theological College Singapore

Preparation for Lectures in Christology
Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban

04 - 09
Speaking in Youth Discipleship School
English Speaking Presbytery
The Presbyterian Church of Malaysia

09 - 13
Vacational Retreat with Friends
Cameron Highlands - Malaysia

11
Preaching at Sunday Worship Service
All Souls Church (Anglican), Cameron Highlands - Malaysia

18
Preaching at Sunday Worship Service
Taman Ujong Methodist Church, Seremban - Malaysia

22
Academic Research & Personal Consultation
Singapore

24
Speaking on Postcolonial Orthodoxy
Emergent Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

28
Commencement of Lectures in Christology
Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban

JULY 2006
Writing of Doctoral Thesis (Chapter 4)
To be submitted to Trinity Theological College Singapore

10
Academic Research & Personal Consultation
Singapore

20
Speaking at Holy Communion Service
Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban

28 - 30
Speaking at Cross Generation Camp
Petaling Jaya Evangelical Free Church
Port Dickson - Malaysia

AUGUST 2006
Writing of Doctoral Thesis (Chapter 4)
To be submitted to Trinity Theological College Singapore

06
Preaching at Sunday Worship Service
Taman Ujong Methodist Church, Seremban - Malaysia

07
Academic Research & Personal Consultation
Singapore

18 - 20
Speaking at the National Youth Counselors' Retreat
The Methodist Church of Malaysia
The Pines Resort, Fraser's Hill - Malaysia

28
Academic Research & Personal Consultation
Singapore

SEPTEMBER 2006
Writing of Doctoral Thesis (Chapter 5)
To be submitted to Trinity Theological College Singapore

03 (Sunday)
Preaching at Sunday Worship Service
Emmanuel Church (Presbyterian), Muar, Johor - Malaysia

11 (Monday)
Academic Research & Personal Consultation
Singapore

24 (Sunday)
Preaching at Sunday Worship Service
Hebron Presbyterian Church, Johor Bahru - Malaysia

25 (Monday)
Academic Research & Personal Consultation
Singapore

OCTOBER 2006
Writing of Doctoral Thesis (Chapter 5)
To be submitted to Trinity Theological College Singapore

09 (Monday)
Academic Research & Personal Consultation
Singapore

15 (Sunday)
Preaching at Sunday Worship Service
Christian Life Gospel Centre, Petaling Jaya - Malaysia

18 (Wednesday)
Academic Research & Personal Consultation
Singapore

20 (Friday)
Graduation Dinner
Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban

21 (Saturday)
Graduation Day
Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban

22 (Sunday)
Preaching at Sunday Worship Service
Taman Ujong Methodist Church, Seremban - Malaysia

NOVEMBER 2006
Writing of Doctoral Thesis (Chapter 6)
To be submitted to Trinity Theological College Singapore

Preparation for Lectures in Christian Anthropology & Pneumatology
Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban

Preparation for Lectures in Christian Theology I
Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban

06 (Monday)
Academic Research & Personal Consultation
Singapore

08 (Wednesday)
Speaking on the Doctrine of God I
Student Christian Fellowship
International Medical University - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

15 (Wednesday)
Speaking on the Doctrine of God II
Student Christian Fellowship
International Medical University - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

20 (Monday)
Academic Research & Personal Consultation
Singapore

28 - 30 (Tuesday - Thursday)
Family Vacation
Cameron Highlands, Malaysia

DECEMBER 2006
Writing of Doctoral Thesis (Chapter 6)
To be submitted to Trinity Theological College Singapore

02 - 03 (Saturday - Sunday)
Family Vacation
Genting Highlands, Malaysia

07 - 10 (Thursday - Sunday)
Speaking at YouthQuake IV
The National Youth Conference of the Trinity Annual Conference
The Methodist Church of Malaysia
Kuala Kubu Baru, Malaysia

15 - [02 Jan] (Friday - Tuesday)
Vacational Visitation
Yangon - Myanmar

REGULAR LECTURES AT SEMINARI THEOLOJI MALAYSIA 2006
January - May 2006
Fridays 0900 - 1215 hours
TH1A Theological Prolegomena & Theology Proper

June - October 2006
Wednesdays 0900 - 1215 hours
TH1B Christology

2007 Schedule
JANUARY 2007
Writing of Doctoral Thesis (Chapter 5)
To be submitted to Trinity Theological College Singapore

Writing of article for publication
Asian Beacon (Christian Magazine), February 2007 issue

[15 Dec] - 02 (Friday - Tuesday)
Vacational Visitation
Yangon - Myanmar

05 - 08 (Friday - Monday)
Community Reunion / Gathering
Cameron Highlands, Malaysia

13 - 15 (Saturday - Monday)
Lectures in Christian Theology I (Part One)
Theological Education by Extension
Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban
Venue: PJEFC - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

19 (Friday)
Commencement of Lectures in
Christian Anthropology & Pneumatology
Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban

19 (Friday)
Speaking at Jeremiah School
The National Youth Discipleship School of the Trinity Annual Conference
The Methodist Church of Malaysia
Methodist Centre, Port Dickson - Malaysia

20 - 22 (Saturday - Monday)
Lectures in Christian Theology I (Part Two)
Theological Education by Extension
Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban
Venue: PJEFC - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

28 (Sunday)
Preaching at Sunday Worship Service
Taman Ujong Methodist Church, Seremban - Malaysia

29 (Monday)
Academic Research & Personal Consultation
Singapore

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