Who We Are
Circa 1996. Care Leader (now Pastor) Christie was in the midst of leading a group of young professionals from Singapore and Malaysia when she heeded God’s call to pioneer a Filipino group within Hope Church Singapore. At a time when Chinese and Filipinos had very little in common, Christie, together with a handful of caregroup regulars – Esther Eng, Siah Kai Ming, Janet Abiog, Gina Gantala, and Rowena dela Puerta – challenged the norm and asked God to use their lives in a greater measure.
“I wanted to grow together with my leader… whether Filipino or Chinese, as long as I am serving God and fulfilling the Great Commission.”
Esther Eng | Regional Leader, Central Group
“At that time, I saw the need for Filipinos to be changed and to be transformed. They really need God in their lives.” Janet Abiog | Subdistrict Leader, Central Family Subdistrict
From the day that the Filipino Church started – as a Caregroup in November 1996, to its first service with 32 people in 1997, to 2,263 and still growing, God’s hands have continually led this family from breakthrough to breakthrough. Just like Paul and the other early Christians, the early Filipino Church was encouraged by victories not just in the ministry, but in the lives of the “flocks” that they were leading, in the society and most importantly, in their personal walk with God.
“I saw God opened doors to change the quality of life of Filipinos… the introduction of budget and cheaper airfares, regulation allowing them to apply for Permanent Residency… and now, they can already bring their families here.” Esther Eng | Regional Leader, Central Group
“Personally, the major breakthrough was in me, my inner beliefs and mentality. It was not easy, but God broke through us.”
Siah Kai Ming | Subdistrict Leader, Yahweh Family Subdistrict
Today, we see Hope Filipino Church with a strong leadership, an efficient mentorship approach, and a vibrant and growing membership. Nonetheless, let us take time to remember and live by what enabled Hope Filipino Church to grow: A sacrificial spirit that cries out to God in prayer and puts His will above our own, diligence and perseverance to continue doing what God has called us to do, humility to listen to our leaders and learn from our mistakes, and ultimately, a total dependence on what God has promised.
“I wanted to grow together with my leader… whether Filipino or Chinese, as long as I am serving God and fulfilling the Great Commission.”
Esther Eng | Regional Leader, Central Group
“At that time, I saw the need for Filipinos to be changed and to be transformed. They really need God in their lives.” Janet Abiog | Subdistrict Leader, Central Family Subdistrict
From the day that the Filipino Church started – as a Caregroup in November 1996, to its first service with 32 people in 1997, to 2,263 and still growing, God’s hands have continually led this family from breakthrough to breakthrough. Just like Paul and the other early Christians, the early Filipino Church was encouraged by victories not just in the ministry, but in the lives of the “flocks” that they were leading, in the society and most importantly, in their personal walk with God.
“I saw God opened doors to change the quality of life of Filipinos… the introduction of budget and cheaper airfares, regulation allowing them to apply for Permanent Residency… and now, they can already bring their families here.” Esther Eng | Regional Leader, Central Group
“Personally, the major breakthrough was in me, my inner beliefs and mentality. It was not easy, but God broke through us.”
Siah Kai Ming | Subdistrict Leader, Yahweh Family Subdistrict
Today, we see Hope Filipino Church with a strong leadership, an efficient mentorship approach, and a vibrant and growing membership. Nonetheless, let us take time to remember and live by what enabled Hope Filipino Church to grow: A sacrificial spirit that cries out to God in prayer and puts His will above our own, diligence and perseverance to continue doing what God has called us to do, humility to listen to our leaders and learn from our mistakes, and ultimately, a total dependence on what God has promised.
