It can be difficult to steer a ship when the captain seems to have fallen… but fear not! This is a sign for us to recalibrate, to take a moment to anchor ourselves in God. This week, Ps Wilson and Ps Lai Ling would like to share with us four keys on staying anchored when leaders fall, out now on YouTube and our socials.
It was just the beginning, for there are extraordinary things yet to come.
Strengthen to Saturate is not just our theme for GLC26, but also theme of our movement for 2026. Let’s hear from our HIM President, Ps Wilson, as he shares the vision God has put in his heart for all of us, starting with the pursue of balance in our lives, out now on YouTube and Facebook!
Gather around everyone, for it’s the time to listen to our President’s Message for Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026! Let’s tune into be reminded of the greatest Gift, as we look at 2025 with thanksgiving, and at 2026 with a greater hope, out now on YouTube and our socials!
It starts with one moment… All you need to do is refocus it to reflect Jesus.
This week, Ps Denis and Ps Hai Eng would like to share with you three simple ways to turn your everyday moments into Jesus moments, out now on YouTube and our socials.
Are you feeling down with life recently? Does the future seem uncertain? We bring you Ps Wilson’s message, with three tips on how you can move forward in these times, out now on YouTube and our socials!
Do you find yourself buried under the pressures of daily life?
What if you can change all of that, with a simple shift in perspective? Tune in to Ps Wilson and Ps Lai Ling find out what the key to living with peace instead of pressure is, out now on YouTube and our socials.
If there is a lesson you could share with your younger self, what would it be? Hear what lessons Ps Simon would share with his younger self in this Elder’s Message, out now on YouTube and our socials.
This year is all about enlarging our tents. Watch Ps Wilson, our HIM President’s message on Saturate the Nation, out now on YouTube and our socials.
The journey begins with you and I. Tune into Advance this week to hear what Ps Wilson has to share about going the distance.
When we are transformed by the Gospel, it naturally compels us to help others take one step closer to Jesus. Tune into what Ps Denis and Ps Hai Eng have to say about the impact of internal transformation to those around us.
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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 & 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.
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 Architecture 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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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.
