"The Transforming Leadership Conference has been refreshing and beneficial. The presenters were able to speak about the issues in which many in the audience can identify with. One youth leader remarked that it was a motivating talk that had spurred him to grow in Christ. New perspectives were shown while the fundamentals were not neglected. It was a great experience." Pastor Tan Kim San, Church of Singapore (Marine Parade), Singapore Leader Transformation in Penang See photos and read report from our latest TLC in Penang. Roll over thumbnail images to change main image. Four hundred and fifty church pastors and lay leaders in Penang and surrounding towns came for the Eagles Transforming Leadership Conference from April 11 - 12, 2008. Organized by Edmund Chan who is a well respected church leader as well as chair of the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship in the city, more than 100 churches were involved. The conference featured Peter Chao, John Ng and Michael Tan dealing with issues and concerns of church leadership. The National President of Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship of Malaysia, Lee Gee Koon came with a team of leaders. He remarked, "All leaders should be encouraged to attend this conference as it provides continuous learning for us to be more effective in leadership." Rev Koe Choon Huan, Senior Pastor of the Reservoir Garden Baptist Church, Penang, also commented, "There is not enough of such quality leadership training in our city. The conference is relevant to leaders from various denominations. The teaching is really excellent!" A strategic partnership with the church leaders in Penang will result in a evangelistic banquet in November 2008 to reach the business and professional community there. Leader Transformation in Ipoh Read comments from participants and view photos below from the TLC held in Ipoh on February 1, 2007: Roll over thumbnail images to change main image. "The whole seminar was excellent. It has given me a clearer vision to be a useful worker of God and a businessman in the marketplace. You have done a good job!" Ricky Lee, Canning Garden Baptist Church, Ipoh "(This conference helped me) understand my role as a leader in my workplace as well as in church, presently in a 'conflict situation'. Thank you for helping me refocus on Christ and learn from my present situation and prayerfully grow to be a more effecitive leader in my church." Wong Lai Yin, Canning Garden Baptist Church, Ipoh "Excellent conference, very clear and very practical. Thank you very much! Do organise more conferences of similar type for the benefit of Ipoh folks! Praise the Lord!" Julie Lim, Ipoh "This conference has been altogether an enjoyable learning experience. Presentation is clear and well prepared. Time keeping is good, not a dull moment. Thank you." Lily Chen, Wesley Methodist Church, Ipoh "Your honesty in your sharing and your personal journey and experiences have benefited us so much. Thank you." Rachel Leong, Full Gospel Assembly, Penang TLC @Bethesda Catheral View photos and read comments from the TLC held at Bethesda Cathedral on August 8-9, 2006. Roll over thumbnail images to change main image. "I learned a lot, I am going to think a lot about what I am going to do, there are certainly quite a number of things on mind I wish to learn, relearn, and unlearn. Praise God! I am very thankful to be in this conference. The passion every speaker has for Christ really moves me and every session is totally great!" Chung Sze Ting, Bethesda Cathedral "The materials are very enriching and really helped me to gain a better insight on leadership." Clarence Low, Bethesda Cathedral "I have a better understanding of the basic prinicples of leadership relating to Church environment and I hope to use them and apply them in the various ministries that I am involved in." Peter Lim, Bethesda Cathedral "This conference has impacted my life on how to be effective as a leader both in church and my job and how to earn respect and allegiance." Ho See Chek, Bethesda Cathedral Transforming Leaders in Malaysia Over 230 church workers and lay leaders from different parts of Malaysia gathered together from May 11-12, 2006 at Kuala Lumpur for the Transforming Leadership Conference entitled "Setting the Pace, Running the Race". Speakers Peter Chao, John Ng and Michael Tan led the conference, which was hosted and co-sponsored by First Assembly of God Church, Kuala Lumpur, and organized by National Evangelical Christian Fellowship. Drawing from the analogy of the apostle Paul, who described life and ministry as "finishing the race", the program included five plenary sessions that started with "Making of a Great Runner" and concluded with "Finishing Strong." With some participants hailing from various churches in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Ipoh, Kuantan, Terengganu, Muar and even Sarawak in East Malaysia, it was indeed a heartwarming gathering. Read below for some insights from the participants: "Having to lead the church as Senior Pastor next year, key lessons from 'Marks of an Effective Leader' became my focal point of learning. It boils down to who I am and what I am called to do. Thanks Peter!" - Daniel Yew, Grace Church, Bukit Mertajam "A note to thank FAOG for sponsoring this conference, if not, I would not be able to attend this session. The speakers are very good, very professional and they spoke to my heart. I really hope I can attend their future conference." - Susan Boey, First Assembly of God, Kelantan  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8 Roll over numbers to see different images. "Good principles and values learnt. Organize more sessions in KL!" - Steve Lam and Grace Lee, First AOG, KL "Inspired to pass down core values to employees, colleagues. Build people, build relationships, and impact family, friends, colleagues, society and nation! Keep the passion going!" - Joe Chin, Air Itam Baptist Church "Being a leader really needs hard work and perseverance in carrying out duties. A very good approach in managing leaders' roles." - Cornelius Tan, First AOG, KL Our generation, like every generation in the history of the church, faces great needs and challenges. In the face of these unprecedented opportunities, we need competent God-fearing men and women who will step forward and take the lead. More than just running a race; it is about finishing the race and finishing well, despite the seemingly insurmountable odds along the way. Provide biblically informed perspectives on Christian leadership. Help participants understand what’s involved in the exercise of leadership, and to facilitate the enhancement of some key leadership skills, particularly in the area of working with, and developing people. Inspire lay leaders to excel in their roles, as well as to challenge them to greater commitment so that the ministry of the local church can be taken to greater heights. Motivate leaders to give greater priority to sharpening their leadership edge as well as nurturing new leaders. Pastors Church Ministry and Lay Leaders. Transforming Leadership Conferences are held in partnership with churches. Each host church will provide the venue and supporting facilities. Over a period of no more than two days at least five topics will be covered. Some of the past conference topics are: Marks of a Great Runner: Spirituality, Character and Authority Running the Race: Impacting the World Keeping Pace: Following Leaders, Leading Followers When Runners Clash: Managing Conflicts in the Race Leading Like Jesus: Power of the Last Place Finishing Strong: Mindset of a Winner