We are thrilled to invite you to PACT25, with the theme “STEP FORWARD”. PACT25 is designed to inspire, equip, and uplift you and your core teams. The theme “STEP FORWARD” is more than a call to action—it’s a movement towards our collective future.

In these challenging times, with many pastors feeling the weight of their calling, we aim to renew your spirit, strengthen your resolve, and help you find ways towards building sustainably. This is a moment for renewal, connection, and shared purpose.

Together, let’s embrace Vision 2030 with passion and purpose. Let’s step forward together!

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Inspiration

Engage with visionary leaders who will share insights to fuel your passion and purpose.

Equipping

Gain practical tools and strategies to effectively win souls, make disciples and plant churches in the current landscape in a sustainable manner.

Encouragement

Experience a time of renewal and connection, receiving the support and encouragement you need in these challenging times.

Program Overview

Timing	14 Jan (Tues)	15 Jan (Wed)	16 Jan (Thurs)
Morning	Morning Session (with registration starting at 8:00am)	Morning Session	Morning Session
Afternoon	Lunch (Provided)	Lunch (Provided)	Lunch (Provided)
	Afternoon Session	Afternoon Session	Afternoon Session (ends at 7:30pm)
Evening	Dinner (Provided)	Dinner (Provided)	Free Time to Connect (own Arrangement)
	Evening Session	Evening Session

Healthy Person

In the face of post-pandemic challenges, it’s essential to renew your confidence and gain clarity. We’ll create space so that you have an opportunity to hear from God, find nourishment to for your soul and surrender to His guidance. You'll engage in small group reflections, hear impactful stories, and participate in a dedicated time of hearing from God through various stations designed to meet diverse ways of hearing His voice.

Day 1

Healthy Church

Gain practical strategies for winning souls, making disciples, and planting churches. Through targeted sessions, hear from churches of various sizes and from different regions, showcasing practical strategies that you may adopt and adapt. This will be complemented by forums with seasoned leaders, times to engage in discussions and opportunities to learn from peers. We’ll conclude the day with Encounter Night, an opportunity for worship and prophetic ministry.

Day 2

Healthy HIM Family

We’ll delve into the leadership journey, development, and practical succession planning. Enhance your leadership resolve as we address key topics for achieving long-term impact in ministry. You'll have dedicated time with your core team to discuss future leadership strategies and planning. We’ll wrap up with “We Celebrate You,” to celebrate our journey as a global family of churches where we honour our past, acknowledge the present, and embrace the future together. This celebration includes a scrumptious Malaysian high tea!

Day 3

Registration

RM 450

1 Aug - 30 Sept

Early

RM 650

1 Oct - 31 Dec

Normal

Includes use of venue, 4 Tea breaks, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners, 1 High Tea

Registration will open on 1 August, 2024 and the registration form will be sent to pastors & coordinator. Please download the form, fill it in and submit to Sis Huo Yu. This event is open to Pastors, Coordinators & Church Core Team only. Coordinators include Congregation Service Heads and congregation service core team.

Registration is limited to 300 pax in total. First come, first served. Registration will close when 300 pax is reached or on 31 December, whichever comes first.

Travel & Accommodation

Hope Kuala Lumpur
45, Jalan SS 23/15, Taman Sea, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Travel Advisory

The program starts on 14 January morning and ends on 16 January night time. As such, arrive latest by 13 January and depart earliest on 17 January. For air travellers, please account for the journey time between Hope Kuala Lumpur and the airport, estimated to be between 45 minutes and 1 hour (non-peak hour), when booking your flights.

Accommodation Recommendations

Transportation

Please arrange your own transport to and fro airport and to and fro conference venue. Services like GRAB are easily available.

Attending with Children

This applies to children of any age who are non-conference participants. Please take note that there is no dedicated children’s program and child-minding services during PACT25. If you are attending with your young children, please bring some activities to keep them engaged during PACT25 sessions. There will be a charge for meals. Check out the details in the registration form.

FAQs

Does a coordinator include a service or congregation head?

Yes

Does church core team include service or congregation core team?

Yes.

Is there a special rate for those 25 and under?

There is no official rate for this category. However, if you need assistance in this, please contact Sis Huo Yu at huoyu@byhim.org

How do I register?

The registration form is sent to all churches. Please register through your respective churches.

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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