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President’s Message: Three Tips on Moving Forward in Uncertain Times

Paraphrased from Ps Wilson’s message for August 2025. For more, click the video above to watch him share his heart on our YouTube channel.

It is no secret that we are living in uncertain times, surrounded by wars, economic instability, climate change and so much more. And to top it off, we all have our personal challenges, piling on to an already stressful time. This is why this time, we would like to feature a message from Ps Wilson Lim, our HIM President, to share with us a few tips on how we can move forward in these uncertain times.

Anchor in God’s Love

The first tip that Ps Wilson mentions is that we need to anchor ourselves in God’s love. When life throws challenges at us, it is crucial that we have a solid foundation to hold on to, a solid rock of security. The Bible tells us in Ephesians 3:17-19 of how we can anchor ourselves in the sureness of God’s love for us, in His boundless love.

17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

Ephesians 3:17-19

No matter what happens, remember that God is always there for us. He is always there through thick and thin. And what’s better is that we can be rest assured that God knows what He’s doing in our lives. So let us return to God no matter how dire the situation may seem, building a foundation of conviction based on God’s Word and personally experiencing His love, and anchoring ourselves in it!

Focus on Divine Hope

When we feel uncertain with life, it is important to have hope. Quoting Proverbs 29:18, Ps Wilson mentions how the Bible says that people will perish without hope, which in simpler terms means that without hope, all is lost. This then leads to the question, what can we hope for? Some of us may place our hopes for a better life on our careers, waiting for the financial breakthrough we have been wanting. Some of us may be putting our hopes on our government, for better policies and laws to be put in place for the future. However, none of these things can offer a certain future.

Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.

Proverbs 29:18

God is the only one who can offer a solid, certain future. One that is not dependent on this lost world and the people of this world, but upon God Himself. So, the choice is now in our hands. Do we want to stay focused on a hope that promises uncertainty, or are we going to shift our focus on a divine hope that promises a certain future? Ps Wilson reminds us of God’s many promises, His sure promises to His people. So let’s invest in God’s promises!

Live with Faith in God

The third and final tip that Ps Wilson would like to share with us is about living with faith in God. We spoke about hope earlier, and how it is about looking forward to it’s fulfillment. Faith, however, is needed to live it out in the present. Faith is about trusting God and His promises. Faith is what helps us to move forward persistently.

Ps Wilson encourages us to ask God to help strengthen our faith so that we may face the daily uncertainty and challenges, so that we may look upon God for His guidance. Let’s pray for God’s anointing so that we can do more than just survive in this world, but actually thrive in it! Wouldn’t that be amazing?

This divine peace we’re seeking is not something that the world can give. When we live with such faith in God, when we are anchored in His love, with a strong focus on divine hope, you can see your lives being transformed. You will see opportunities to share your faith opening up around you, as you find yourselves playing your part in transforming lives everywhere, wherever you may go.

For those of us who perhaps are in a leadership role in our households, amongst our relatives, neighborhood or even our workplaces, Ps Wilson encourages us to live these three things out in our lives. For it is through our lives that we can influence others, inspiring them and go about touching their lives. This is the beginning of how we can see a hundred thousand disciples, by living it out. So let that encourage you and may God strengthen of all of us as we move forward together!

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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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