President’s Message: An Impactful Christmas & New Year

By Ps Wilson Lim

Hi HIM Family. We are coming to Christmas again! So let us remember what the significance of this whole season is about. The Bible tells us in Isaiah 9:6, it says, “For unto us a child is born. His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

So let us remember why Jesus came to us. He came to set the people free, from bondage to sin and death. So let’s really celebrate in joy and with good cheer. And at the same time as we remember the significance, let us continue to uphold the intent of Christmas, which is really about helping people encounter the Saviour, to truly find true, deep freedom in Christ. Wherever we are, let us be reminded once again that we are all about Transforming Lives Everywhere in this decade.

So, can I remind us and encourage us, let’s pray for the lost. Pray for our family and friends, our colleagues, our neighbors and even beyond. Let’s pray for our churches, that they will continue to impact the community. Let’s pray for our church planters, our missionaries who are continuing to reach out into new groups of people. So, let’s really take this opportunity that’s been created by this festive season to really bring about and share the true purpose of Christmas to those around us. Why don’t we invite our friends and colleagues and family to church, to our small groups, to our life groups? Let’s bring them closer to discovering the Good News of this wonderful period. So let’s pray for an impacting Christmas season.

And also, as we are concluding the year 2022, let’s remember again the message that we have been bringing forth, and that is the power of mentoring. That we can truly impact lives one-to-one. You can make a difference by being a mentor to others, sharing your faith and your journey with God with them. Let’s also thank every mentor, let’s pray for them, that God can continue to use them even as they have been investing their lives into making a difference in other people’s lives.

So let’s look forward also to a new year, the year 2023. Can we believe God, that we will then begin to build upon our small groups, because that will be our focus in 2023. We’re going to talk about the importance, the impact and its role in building the church of Jesus Christ. So your part is to invest of yourself to contribute to the life and the health of the small groups. So, we’re going to talk about that more in the coming Global Sermon.

Let me just outline very quickly, we have some exciting events for 2023. Firstly, in January, we’re going to have our Global Family Week from 9-15 January. So put that week aside. Also, we will continue to have our HIM House of Prayer, every last Wednesday of every month. Check it out, join us, pray together with our friends across the many nations of the world. We are continuing to also run our Leadership Development Programme (LDP). Many new courses are coming out in 2023. Look out for it, don’t miss it, make sure you sign up, because there are powerful courses with wonderful teachers and it is all free.

Also don’t forget, we’re going to have our Global Leadership Conference (GLC23) in Kuching, Malaysia. Yes! After more than 3 years, we are going to gather again. It is going to be a wonderful time. So many people have already signed up. We’re going to believe God that we’re going to see 500 delegates gathered together in Kuching. So set the dates, 4-6 July (main conference), make sure you visit us, join us and have a grand time together with us.

So can I take this opportunity to wish you a wonderful, blessed Christmas and may you have a restful New Year and may you have an impactful coming year. May God bless everyone of you!

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Ps Brendan Kirby

Brendan and Helen Kirby are the founding pastors of Hope Church in Adelaide. Brendan became a Christian in 1984, and joined Hope Melbourne in 1991. In the 80’s Brendan trained in physics at The University Of Melbourne, and graduated with a PhD in 1989. Since then he has worked as a post doctoral fellow and research scientist for about 23 years in various government research organizations. He married Helen in 1994, and in early 1998 they moved to Adelaide plant the Hope Church together while they both were working. He resigned his job as a research scientist for the Australian Defence in 2012 to work full time as a pastor.  Brendan is passionate about building and planting churches, and oversees churches in Perth, West Africa, Central Africa and India.

Ps Lance Wolter

Ps Lance & Belle were married in 2006 while pioneering Hope Church Gold Coast. As time went on they began to also become more and more involved helping with other churches in Australia and missional work (especially in Africa). In late 2018, they both took a leap of faith and relocated to Southern Africa to help churches in that region to become more fruitful in discipleship and the multiplication of churches. They are currently serving over 180 churches in Southern and Eastern Africa as well as churches in Gold Coast, New South Wales and ACT (Australia). Lance and Belle are passionate about pioneering community empowerment and social justice projects for the poorest of the poor. The family is also blessed with two beautiful children, Michael and Hadessah.

Ps Chaiyapruck Pewruangnont

Pastor Chaiyapruck Pewruangnont came to know Jesus Christ in 1988 at Hope of Bangkok church when he was a high school student. After he graduated with a Bachelor Degree of Architechure from KMITL Bangkok, he was trained and sent out to be the pastor of Hope of Hatyai church in 1996. He then moved to be a regional pastor at Hope Nakornrachasima and oversaw the North East region of Thailand. In 2000, he moved to Hope Bangkok church to join the pastoral team and oversaw the North region of Bangkok. In 2002, he moved back to Hatyai again and oversaw the Southern and North East of Thailand. He is currently the Vice President of HIM Thailand. Pastor Chaiyapruck is married to Pastor Patcharee. They have 2 daughters.

Ps Chuchat Chaisombat

Pastor Chuchat Chaisombat grew up in Payao, Northern Thailand.  After graduating in Economics, he started to serve God as a full-time pastoral staff.  He now lives with his wife Siriphorn in Chiangmai. He graduated in Master of Ministry from Bangkok Bible Seminary (BBS). He is currently the President of HIM Thailand, and leads the HIM churches in Thailand. Chuchat enjoys pioneering churches and discipleship.  He has a deep desire to inspire and help Christ-followers to be passionate for God and to serve Him until their last breath.

Ps James Loke

James Loke graduated in economics and worked in the central bank in Singapore. He then received a sovereign call to serve God in the mission field whence he travelled widely to preach and teach the Word of God. He is based in Singapore, where he serves God with his wife Christine. He oversees HIM churches in Thailand and the Philippines.  James believes that God wants His people to know Him well and to have a close relationship with Him and with fellow believers.  James desires Christ-followers to be passionate for God, mature in Christ and live pragmatic lives honouring Him.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

Ps Prakich Treetasayuth

Pastor Prakich Treetasayuth received a Bachelor’s Degree of Science, majoring in Biochemistry, from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. He was awarded a Master’s Degree of Philosophy in Theology from the Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society. After receiving Christ in Hope of Bangkok Church in 1988, he was committed to the church and its ministry in many areas including biblical studies. In 1995, he became a regional pastor and the Head of Publication, in charge of the church’s teaching materials. He was appointed as the Pastor over Student Ministry in 1999 until he relocated to Europe in 2004 in his new role as the Regional Pastor over Hope Europe. God called him back to Thailand in 2021 for an additional role as the General Secretary for Thailand Bible Society. Pastor Prakich is gifted in leadership, word of encouragement and as a shepherd and a teacher.

Ps Kwong Lie Ong

Pastor Ong Kwong Lie pioneered Hope Johor Bahru (in Malaysia) in the year 1993. With a humble beginning of 1 person, today the church consists of more than 200 members and is still growing. Besides pastoring Hope Johor Bahru, he also oversees daughter churches in the state of Johor and Malacca. God has also entrusted him to oversee churches in Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia and India. Pastor Kwong Lie graduated from Harvest Bible College in Melbourne with Diploma in Christian Ministry in 1991. He is married to Pastor Swee Min and they have 2 sons. Pastor Swee Min supports him in his pastoral role locally and internationally.

Ps Denis Lu

Pastor Denis Lu was one of the pioneering members of Hope Kuching with Pastor Simon, in 1992. He is currently the Senior Pastor of Hope Kuching. He oversees HIM churches in Malaysia. Denis graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1991 from University Newcastle, Australia in 1991. He returned to Kuching, lectured at Stamford College and later became the College’s principal in 1995. He moved on to be an education counselor for Taylor’s College before entering full-time ministry in September 2001. Denis is married to Pastor Chong Hai Eng, who is also the Senior Manager in the HIM Elders’ Office. They have a son.

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Ps Simon Eng

Pastor Simon Eng is a Civil Engineer by training. He has been ministering for over 30 years. His experiences include pioneering Hope Kuching, mentoring leaders and pastors, and ministering in cross-cultural Regional Conferences. Pastor Simon is married to Pastor Lai Eng and they have 3 wonderful children, who are active in their faith as well. Pastor Simon is currently serving as the Senior Pastor of Hope Kuala Lumpur and an Elder in Hope International Ministries. He loves to build God’s people and travels extensively to minister and care for God’s churches.

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Ps Wilson Lim

Wilson and Lai Ling are founding pastors of Hope Church, a thriving multi-site church with its headquarters in Brisbane. Wilson is currently serving as President of HIM and oversees Hope churches in Oceania and North America.  Wilson is known for his lively, engaging expositional preaching, theological and leadership insights as well as apostolic father’s heart.  His passion is teaching, equipping leaders and building the church.  Wilson holds a PhD in Civil Engineering (Monash University) and a MTh (The University of Manchester). He was a research scientist with CSIRO. He also formerly served as a Bible College director and is currently the chairman of Australian Care & Trauma Services.  Lai Ling complements him in ministry with her passion in the areas of prophetic, intercession, pastoral care and counselling.  Together, they minister widely around the world today and founded a ministry equipping website wilsonlailing.com.  They have three adult children and 1 daughter-in-law.

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