Arrows College Magazine 2013

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Content -5 Board Messages 6 Acknowledgements 7 Arrows College 2013 Students 8 Lecturer Profiles 9 Arrows College International 10 College Facilities 11 Mission House 12-15 Feature Stories 16-18 Student Testimonies 19-24 Student Life 25-26 Congratulatory Messages & Advertisements

Founder’s Message

Greetings in Jesus' Name!

My heartiest congratulations to all the graduates of Arrows College 2013. Everyone of you has worked hard to finish the course and I trust that you have found the journey enriching. We all know that discipleship is a redemptive journey of

following Christ and going through Arrows College is part of your redemptive journey that will help shape you into the person that God wants you to be.

Throughout the course of this journey, I trust that you have gathered much needed information and impartation that will

equip you not just to be a disciple but also to be a disciple-maker! It is my prayer that all our Arrows graduates will return to their home churches and become the most enthusiastic and equipped servants of God to their pastors and leaders. Take all that you have received from the College and use them to serve your local church with gladness. Make the College proud by bringing delight and refreshment to your Pastor's heart! Remember that the best way to internalize whatever you have

learnt is by passing them on to others. And be sure to come and visit the College whenever you are able to! Greetings in Jesus' Name!

Have a great on-going journey ahead!

Benny Ho Founder

Arrows College

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus

Philippians 3:14

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Contents Board Messages ............................................ 2Acknowledgements ......................................7Arrows College 2013 Students ....................8Lecturer Profiles ...........................................9Student Testimonies ..................................10Feature Stories ...........................................13Arrows College International .....................17College Facilities ........................................18Mission House ............................................19Student Life ................................................20Congratulatory Messages & Advertisements .......................................25

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Content Page 2-5 Board Messages 6 Acknowledgements 7 Arrows College 2013 Students 8 Lecturer Profiles 9 Arrows College International 10 College Facilities 11 Mission House 12-15 Feature Stories 16-18 Student Testimonies 19-24 Student Life 25-26 Congratulatory Messages & Advertisements

Founder’s Message

Greetings in Jesus' Name!

My heartiest congratulations to all the graduates of Arrows College 2013. Everyone of you has worked hard to finish the course and I trust that you have found the journey enriching. We all know that discipleship is a redemptive journey of

following Christ and going through Arrows College is part of your redemptive journey that will help shape you into the person that God wants you to be.

Throughout the course of this journey, I trust that you have gathered much needed information and impartation that will

equip you not just to be a disciple but also to be a disciple-maker! It is my prayer that all our Arrows graduates will return to their home churches and become the most enthusiastic and equipped servants of God to their pastors and leaders. Take all that you have received from the College and use them to serve your local church with gladness. Make the College proud by bringing delight and refreshment to your Pastor's heart! Remember that the best way to internalize whatever you have

learnt is by passing them on to others. And be sure to come and visit the College whenever you are able to! Greetings in Jesus' Name!

Have a great on-going journey ahead!

Benny Ho Founder

Arrows College

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus

Philippians 3:14

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Principal’s Message We praise and thank the LORD for another successful year with students drawn from Malaysia, Singapore, Vanuatu and Australia and we would like to thank them for making time and effort to spend the last ten weeks at Arrows College to study and learn from our first-class lecturers and from one another. It has been our privilege to conduct this year’s programme with a seasoned team of ministry practitioners from different parts of the globe who are ever willing to share their experiences, giftings and anointing with our students. Arrows College is a fulfillment of the vision of all of us on the board of the college and it is my privilege as its Principal to play a small role in the fulfillment of this vision that God has placed on our hearts; to be able to raise another generation of leaders for the Church and the marketplace by preparing pastors, leaders, evangelists and missionaries to serve the LORD in His vineyards all over this universe. It is our continued prayer that God will continue to build upon our foundation years as we seek to serve Him in training and equipping a harvest force for the decades to come. Cheng Lai Lim Principal Arrows College

Dean’s Message

Heartiest congratulations to the graduates of the School of Ministry.

I trust that these ten weeks have been an experience of various aspects of Christian ministry that you can apply to enrich the wider Body of Christ. Thank you for giving me the privilege to journey with you. As I recall the Lord's work in the

pioneering batch of students, I believe His faithfulness will continue to see you through your journey ahead.

“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns” Philippians 1:6.

May you never cease to learn or re-learn from henceforth.

“Leadership always has to be learning”

Jack Hyles

Choy Lee Dean

Arrows College

He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream… it has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.Jeremiah 17: 8


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Treasurer’s Message It has been another good year where we can again see the faithfulness of God in meeting our needs in all aspects and areas. All glory to God as I reflect on Ephesians 3:20 which says, “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us”.

We have always started each term with an expectant heart, knowing that through our God all our needs will be met; in ways that are not limited to our human knowledge or experience. Through the hearts of people who are moved by God to give generously, whether of their time or money, we have been able to provide an avenue for people to attend the Arrows School of Ministry at a low cost. Through these generous contributions too, we were able to provide sponsorship to nominated students who come to the College with a desire to seek direction from God but are unable to afford the full course fees and other related expenses.

It is very encouraging to hear the diverse testimonies from individuals who come from different parts of the world as they share on how they are led to commit these ten weeks to learn from experienced ministry leaders. It’s also an inspiration to watch the changes in their mind-set and attitudes/outlook as they progressed through the course week after week.

And lastly, it will be inconceivable not to commend the numerous selfless helpers and alumni who come regularly to contribute of their time and substance in order to make life at the College a memorable time. Kin Ho Ng Treasurer Arrows College

Acknowledgements

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all volunteers and sponsors who contributed to the college, Mission House, and students. We are grateful and truly blessed by your generous support and encouragement.

Arrows College 2013 would not be possible without you.

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of

the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

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We would also like to thank Pastor Peggy Yow (left) and Sister Serene Tan (right) for availing themselves as our pastoral chaplains. Thank you for lending a listening ear and providing us with your care and guidance.

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LECTURERS PROFILE

PS. RAY BADHAM is a devoted songwriter, musician, music director, worship leader and teacher with both ministry and professional experience. He joined Hillsong Church in 1999 and worked in the Creative Department until becoming Worship Course Development Manager at Hillsong International Leadership College in 2008. Ps. Ray is passionate about the potential and impact of worship music and is devoted to education and learning.

PS. CHRIS HAYWARD is the president of Cleansing Stream Ministries, an organisation dedicated to equipping local churches for biblically balanced, sound and effective healing and deliverance ministry. Ps. Chris has served in pastoral ministry for over 24 years and was the found pastor at Christian Fellowship Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois for 12 years.

PS. BENNY HO is a renowned bible teacher and the Senior Pastor of Faith Community Church in Perth, Western Australia. He is also a consultant to several churches in Asia and in Australia. His twin passion in ministry is expository preaching and mentoring. He founded Arrows Ministry more than 10 years ago to help local churches equip every member to become a minister for Christ.

REV. DEREK HONG holds a Bachelor of Divinity from Trinity Theological College in Singapore. He served 30 years in the Anglican denomination, pastoring Church of Our Savior, Singapore. Currently an itinerant preacher, Rev. Derek actively equips churches in Singapore to move in the supernatural gifts of the Spirit. In 2010, Rev. Derek founded the School of Supernatural Ministry Singapore.

REV. PHILIP LYN is a medical doctor and senior pastor of Skyline SIB, Malaysia. His team of pastors, like him, is fully bi-‐vocational, combining ministry in the workplace and the local church as a single call. The church has a disciple-‐making vision, influencing marketplace leaders to live out Kingdom principles for community transformation.

REV. DAWSON ELLIOT is a gifted theologian, preacher and teacher. In pastoral ministry for 20 years, his passion is for Christian education in multi-‐cultural contexts. He has served as the Principal of the Bible College of Western Australia and presently heads up the Cross-‐Cultural Ministries at Carey Community Baptist Church.

REV. RICK SEAWARD is known globally for his vision for world evangelisation. Through his leadership as the founding pastor and Senior Overseer of Victory Family Centre in Singapore, his church innovated the concept of mobilising volunteers to pioneer churches in foreign countries. This initiative has since established and impacted 500 churches in over 60 nations.

DR. AMOS JEYARATNAM was called to the office of a prophet since 1981, and has a Doctorate in Ministry from Vision International University (USA). Dr. Amos has ministered prophetically to churches and in the political, business and financial sectors across the Asia-‐Pacific and the USA. He ministered to Indonesia during the nation’s leadership transitions and currency crisis.

DR. MARGARET SEAWARD is a dynamic teacher of the Word and has been a missionary instructor in Biblical Studies for more than 30 years. She is the wife of Rev. Fred Seaward, founder and former Senior Pastor of Elim Church. They came to Singapore in the 1950s as missionaries from United States under the Assemblies of God. Together, they have planted churches in Singapore and have been actively involved in missions.

REV. IRVIN RUTHERFORD is the founder and director of Asian Ministry Teams, Global Ministry Teams and Association of Global Motivational Training. Serving for 35 years in the field of drug abuse counselling in Asia, he has helped 4000 drug addicts re-‐connect with their families, society and a faith in God. He believes in empowering the next generation, engaging culture and emerging trends in leadership that is intentional and effective.

PS. PEET PALM has served for more than 17 years with a strong word-‐based ministry. Called to serve the wider body of Christ to bring transformation and renewal in cities and the nation, he joined Harvest Evangelism and developed transformation prototypes in Witbank and Middleburg, Mpumalanga. Now in Perth, Australia, he serves the city and nation with the similar principles.

PS. PAUL JEYACHANDRAN is the lead Pastor of Life Church in Sydney, Australia, and has been a preacher of God’s word for nearly two decades. A prolific and powerful communicator of God’s Word, his heart is to see people envisioned with God’s purpose, equipped with God’s word and empowered to champion the cause of Jesus.

Topics we covered: Calling & Destiny Essential Prophetic Foundation Deliverance and Inner Healing Gifts of the Spirit Healing Ministry Today Basic Theology Breaking Bondages Journey to Self-Awareness Effective Preaching & Teaching Marketplace Ministry Worship & Song-writing Christian Leadership Discipleship & Mentoring Global Missions

Matthew 20: 28 “…Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served,

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FREADRIC TAN, 39 COVENANT EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, SINGAPORE I came to Arrows with great expectation and while there is still another 3 weeks to go, I already have a sense that the time here will turn out to be a defining period in my life. This is not a place for someone tired of his current work environment to come for a rest. You don't get to chill. There is much work to be done the moment you step in. But if it is God that you desire, He will honor your seeking after Him. Let's be serious for a moment and look at the list of lecturers -‐ they are all heavy hitters in their area of anointing. All of them are men and women who have devoted their lives to the cause of Christ. Time-‐stretched ministers who saw the importance of training the next generation, thrilled by the idea that there are students who are hungering for God and so they set aside time to teach at Arrows College. We can try to learn as much as possible but there is also something of their spirit to be caught and that is up to your level of hunger and how badly you want God. There is home work to do, tests to study for, theological positions to be challenged, presumptuousness to be dismantled and you will soon find out a thing or two about your stamina and your ability to focus for 10 weeks. Is this for the faint hearted? I'll say we may be when we entered but we train in hope that we won't be after.

ANNA SIM, 23 WHITE FIELDS ASSEMBLY, MALAYSIA At the beginning of the year, I had a thought of joining a short bible course. But I shrugged the thought off, as I knew the timing was not right and I had commitments. Somehow I put in my resignation letter in early June (3 months’ notice) with the thought of furthering my studies. Instead of looking up information for possible courses, somewhere in the month of August my father sent me an email stating that there was a short 3 months bible course in Perth. It was then that I came to know about Arrows College. I had less than a month to prepare, to pick up my bag and fly off to Perth for 10 weeks. The thought of getting everything ready and to shift back from Kuala Lumpur to my hometown was indeed stressful, but God was in control of everything. My application to the college was done so quickly and smoothly that I could only say that it is God’s will for me to be here. Not only so, He provided everything I needed to come here. I am so blessed to be here learning and just soaking in the Word and the teachings from all the amazing “gurus”. They impacted and imparted so much to me, especially in my faith walk with the Lord. For them to take time to teach us and invest energy to grow the next generation of disciples has inspired me more to impact my next generation.

JOANNA CHONG, 25 CALVARY CITY CHURCH, MALAYSIA I first heard about Arrows College from Ps Paul Jeyachandran at a dinner with him in Johor Bahru, Malaysia earlier this year. During that time my walk with God was an unstable journey, abit like a “yo yo”. I used to love God with passion and I delighted in serving Him. Somehow along the way I lost that first love for God and lost my direction in life. Questions like, “What is God’s plan for me in my life? Should I go into full-‐time ministry or continue in market place ministry?” kept troubling me. Wanting the answer to these questions was the reason that bought me to Arrows College. My decision to enroll in the course was one of the defining moments in my life and definitely one that changed my destiny for sure. Not only did I find the answer to my questions, God also miraculously answered the unspoken prayer that I had put before Him a long time ago. The ten weeks I spent in Arrows had taught me to focus on the person of God and to listen to Him closely. I am blessed with all the learning I received from all the anointed speakers that the college has arranged to teach us. Personally, I thoroughly enjoyed learning worship and songwriting under Ps Ray Badham as I can bring some of the skills I learned to my worship ministry back home. I really thank God for this wonderful opportunity to be part of the Arrows family. I am truly blessed!

GERHARDINE FOO, 30 WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH, SINGAPORE I first heard of Arrows College when Ps Benny Ho was promoting it when he was the speaker at my Church Camp. When I heard it, I knew it was something that I would love to attend. The time frame of three months sounded just nice for someone like me who is searching for directions and looking to immerse herself in the word of God; but is not too keen on a seminary school. Also the location in Perth sounded like the perfect getaway from the distractions of the world for me! Although it sounded great, taking time off from work for three months was out of the question so I shelved this dream. At the same time, I was looking for a change of job, but God just kept closing that door. It took some courage, but I bit the bullet, quit my job and signed up for Arrow’s barely a month before it was due to start! Coming to Arrows is one of the best decisions I have made in life. All the lessons and training that we have gone through challenged my being and the way I think. By far, I guess the best experience so far for me was how I was given a chance to be an Anointer when the Cleansing Stream Ministry came to Faith Community Church. As unprepared as I felt I was, the entire experience was amazing and I was glad that I stepped out of my comfort zone. I look forward to the remaining modules.

DAVID YOW, 53 (Class Steward) FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH, AUSTRALIA I first heard how God birthed the Arrows College vision in Ps Benny’s heart some years ago. It was my joy to witness how the residential training school finally took place in Perth. I thank God for the privilege to be part of the Arrow’s teaching team in the Philippines and Cambodia over the last two years. I chose to attend the College as a student so that I might truly experience the whole ethos of the College by embracing the student experience. Learning from the “Generals” of the Faith who minister out of their journey of faithfulness and passion was just what I needed to prepare myself for further service unto the Lord. The last 10 weeks have had a big impact on me allowing both an internal calibration and an external alignment from both a practical and theoretical perspective. Learning and rubbing shoulders together with the younger students has been inspirational and truly amazing as many of them excel far beyond their age and experience. The college is truly in the process of churning out the finest “Arrows” for the Father’s quiver ready to launch for His purpose and glory.

JANE TEO/PHOON, 50 BEIJING INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, CHINA I had always been interested in going to Bible College to increase my understanding of the Word of God. However the academic expectation was overwhelming for me thus it became an impossible dream. Thanks to Ps Benny’s vision, I can have the opportunity to spend some extended time with the LORD and His Word in a ‘college’ environment. Arrows College provides the most excellent teachers who are credible practitioners in their ministry gifting, not only teaching biblical truth but also sharing their life experiences with us. To be able to sit under such anointed ‘spiritual giants’ was indeed a great blessing. Besides training of the mind, there were many practical exercises throughout the week. One of my best experiences was the ‘Encounter Weekend’. We were given the opportunity to minister in prayer and deliverance to almost 100 attendees. It was a wonderful experience being used by the Holy Spirit to speak forth healing to His people. Arrows has indeed been an excellent choice for me. I now have a better sense of destiny in my life and am empowered to move in His Spirit for Him. It is not only in the increase of knowledge that is necessary but most importantly the increase in faith in Him “who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us”, Ephesians 3:20. Looking forward to an exciting time as I wait upon my LORD for His direction after Arrows. Amen!

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FREADRIC TAN, 39 COVENANT EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, SINGAPORE I came to Arrows with great expectation and while there is still another 3 weeks to go, I already have a sense that the time here will turn out to be a defining period in my life. This is not a place for someone tired of his current work environment to come for a rest. You don't get to chill. There is much work to be done the moment you step in. But if it is God that you desire, He will honor your seeking after Him. Let's be serious for a moment and look at the list of lecturers -‐ they are all heavy hitters in their area of anointing. All of them are men and women who have devoted their lives to the cause of Christ. Time-‐stretched ministers who saw the importance of training the next generation, thrilled by the idea that there are students who are hungering for God and so they set aside time to teach at Arrows College. We can try to learn as much as possible but there is also something of their spirit to be caught and that is up to your level of hunger and how badly you want God. There is home work to do, tests to study for, theological positions to be challenged, presumptuousness to be dismantled and you will soon find out a thing or two about your stamina and your ability to focus for 10 weeks. Is this for the faint hearted? I'll say we may be when we entered but we train in hope that we won't be after.

ANNA SIM, 23 WHITE FIELDS ASSEMBLY, MALAYSIA At the beginning of the year, I had a thought of joining a short bible course. But I shrugged the thought off, as I knew the timing was not right and I had commitments. Somehow I put in my resignation letter in early June (3 months’ notice) with the thought of furthering my studies. Instead of looking up information for possible courses, somewhere in the month of August my father sent me an email stating that there was a short 3 months bible course in Perth. It was then that I came to know about Arrows College. I had less than a month to prepare, to pick up my bag and fly off to Perth for 10 weeks. The thought of getting everything ready and to shift back from Kuala Lumpur to my hometown was indeed stressful, but God was in control of everything. My application to the college was done so quickly and smoothly that I could only say that it is God’s will for me to be here. Not only so, He provided everything I needed to come here. I am so blessed to be here learning and just soaking in the Word and the teachings from all the amazing “gurus”. They impacted and imparted so much to me, especially in my faith walk with the Lord. For them to take time to teach us and invest energy to grow the next generation of disciples has inspired me more to impact my next generation.

JOANNA CHONG, 25 CALVARY CITY CHURCH, MALAYSIA I first heard about Arrows College from Ps Paul Jeyachandran at a dinner with him in Johor Bahru, Malaysia earlier this year. During that time my walk with God was an unstable journey, abit like a “yo yo”. I used to love God with passion and I delighted in serving Him. Somehow along the way I lost that first love for God and lost my direction in life. Questions like, “What is God’s plan for me in my life? Should I go into full-‐time ministry or continue in market place ministry?” kept troubling me. Wanting the answer to these questions was the reason that bought me to Arrows College. My decision to enroll in the course was one of the defining moments in my life and definitely one that changed my destiny for sure. Not only did I find the answer to my questions, God also miraculously answered the unspoken prayer that I had put before Him a long time ago. The ten weeks I spent in Arrows had taught me to focus on the person of God and to listen to Him closely. I am blessed with all the learning I received from all the anointed speakers that the college has arranged to teach us. Personally, I thoroughly enjoyed learning worship and songwriting under Ps Ray Badham as I can bring some of the skills I learned to my worship ministry back home. I really thank God for this wonderful opportunity to be part of the Arrows family. I am truly blessed!

GERHARDINE FOO, 30 WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH, SINGAPORE I first heard of Arrows College when Ps Benny Ho was promoting it when he was the speaker at my Church Camp. When I heard it, I knew it was something that I would love to attend. The time frame of three months sounded just nice for someone like me who is searching for directions and looking to immerse herself in the word of God; but is not too keen on a seminary school. Also the location in Perth sounded like the perfect getaway from the distractions of the world for me! Although it sounded great, taking time off from work for three months was out of the question so I shelved this dream. At the same time, I was looking for a change of job, but God just kept closing that door. It took some courage, but I bit the bullet, quit my job and signed up for Arrow’s barely a month before it was due to start! Coming to Arrows is one of the best decisions I have made in life. All the lessons and training that we have gone through challenged my being and the way I think. By far, I guess the best experience so far for me was how I was given a chance to be an Anointer when the Cleansing Stream Ministry came to Faith Community Church. As unprepared as I felt I was, the entire experience was amazing and I was glad that I stepped out of my comfort zone. I look forward to the remaining modules.

DAVID YOW, 53 (Class Steward) FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH, AUSTRALIA I first heard how God birthed the Arrows College vision in Ps Benny’s heart some years ago. It was my joy to witness how the residential training school finally took place in Perth. I thank God for the privilege to be part of the Arrow’s teaching team in the Philippines and Cambodia over the last two years. I chose to attend the College as a student so that I might truly experience the whole ethos of the College by embracing the student experience. Learning from the “Generals” of the Faith who minister out of their journey of faithfulness and passion was just what I needed to prepare myself for further service unto the Lord. The last 10 weeks have had a big impact on me allowing both an internal calibration and an external alignment from both a practical and theoretical perspective. Learning and rubbing shoulders together with the younger students has been inspirational and truly amazing as many of them excel far beyond their age and experience. The college is truly in the process of churning out the finest “Arrows” for the Father’s quiver ready to launch for His purpose and glory.

JANE TEO/PHOON, 50 BEIJING INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, CHINA I had always been interested in going to Bible College to increase my understanding of the Word of God. However the academic expectation was overwhelming for me thus it became an impossible dream. Thanks to Ps Benny’s vision, I can have the opportunity to spend some extended time with the LORD and His Word in a ‘college’ environment. Arrows College provides the most excellent teachers who are credible practitioners in their ministry gifting, not only teaching biblical truth but also sharing their life experiences with us. To be able to sit under such anointed ‘spiritual giants’ was indeed a great blessing. Besides training of the mind, there were many practical exercises throughout the week. One of my best experiences was the ‘Encounter Weekend’. We were given the opportunity to minister in prayer and deliverance to almost 100 attendees. It was a wonderful experience being used by the Holy Spirit to speak forth healing to His people. Arrows has indeed been an excellent choice for me. I now have a better sense of destiny in my life and am empowered to move in His Spirit for Him. It is not only in the increase of knowledge that is necessary but most importantly the increase in faith in Him “who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us”, Ephesians 3:20. Looking forward to an exciting time as I wait upon my LORD for His direction after Arrows. Amen!

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LILIAN WONG, 53 FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH, AUSTRALIA My time at Arrows has been an enriching experience in deepening knowledge and reshaping mindsets. The wide-‐ranging curriculum from spiritual gifts and prophecy to self-‐awareness, calling and destiny, theology, preaching and leadership to worship and song writing, has broadened my understanding of ministry. It has been a privilege getting to know my course mates at their cross roads and to be a part of their journey. As we shared and heard each other’s stories, it amplified how unique we each are … on a personal journey working out and unfolding life to discover the design and purpose of our Creator God. I marvel at the grace of God and how special each person is. I have been particularly blessed and ‘wowed!’ by the seasoned teachers of faith walking the corridors of Arrows who delighted to teach and impart their knowledge, experiences and skills in that limited time. These are powerful ministry leaders and statesmen of faith, but are yet so humble to answer the simplest of questions. It is just wonderful to sit under them and receive their impartation.

KWANG TAN, 54 FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH, AUSTRALIA I did not have any expectation when I enrolled into the Arrows course. For me, it was intimidating since I had left school so many years ago, and returning to a discipline of classes, homework, reading, studying, assignments, tests and group work, was the last thing I should attempt. But you are never too old to learn the things and ways of God. The first few weeks were tough and the subjects were heavy. But, I began to realise the privilege of sitting under some of the best practitioners in their respective fields. What spiritual giants they were, imparting their all to us. I found myself wanting more of each one and enjoyed thoroughly their teachings. One big take away for me was the group of strangers from all over, who became the closest people to me over the 10 weeks. We studied, discussed, shared life, laughed, cried, prayed and had lots of fun learning and interacting with each other and with the teachers. Towards the end, I felt that the 10 weeks came and went like a rushing wind and was sad to part with them. If you are looking for direction, development, growth, grounding and preparation for the works of ministry, I strongly recommend the Arrows course -‐ well-‐rounded, well packaged, well run with enough breadth and depth – which has broadened and deepened my spiritual perspective and walk with God. I especially want to thank the friendly, loving and caring staff of Arrows College – Ps Choy, Brother Kin Ho and Sister Alexia Lee, who worked so hard to make it an amazing experience for me.

LESLEY LEONG, 55 CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOR, SINGAPORE I first heard about Arrows School of Ministry when Ps Benny introduced it at one of his speaking engagements in my church in Singapore back in 2012. At the end of the service, I went to pick up a brochure and kept it aside after that. When I was due to take my sabbatical this year, I went to look for all kinds of things to do, like studying Korean, teaching English in Japan and so on. But all fell through. Then, I was reminded to take a look at the brochure I picked up in church on Arrows. I was a little intimidated by modules like, `Effective Preaching and Teaching’, `Healing and Deliverance’, and such! But I braced myself and said, `OK, God! I’ll do it!’ The doors began to open. Firstly, I got my approval for leave without any hitch. Then I had a referral from my current pastor who was my school chaplain – so he knows me well enough to give me a reference. The course was perfectly timed to start at the beginning of my school holiday and stretch throughout the final school term. At the time I was to pay my fees, my friend from Perth was visiting Singapore, so I got him to do that for me – saving me the bank charges! And to top it all, I got my flight ticket on a promotion fare. God is good! Doing the course was the right decision. God has shown Himself to be so real to me. I understand what a loving Father we have and how desirous He is to have that precious relationship with us, His children. Growing closer to God has been the best experience for me at Arrows College. It is here that I went back into the Father’s warm embrace.

NICHOLETTE CHEW, 22 FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH, AUSTRALIA Prior to starting at Arrows, I was at a crossroad – on the brink of a major career change that (at the time) was overwhelming and stressful. I had gotten encouraging words pointing me in this direction over the last few months but I was searching for crystal-‐clear clarity and peace. Within the first week, we studied the topics “Calling and Destiny” by Benny Ho and “Presbytery” by Amos Jeyaratnam. By the end of the first 5 days at Arrows I had cleared up any uncertainty I had, through writing my personal vision statement and other practical handles taught by Ps Benny, as well as a prophetic word of confirmation from Ps Amos. All doubt was now surpassed by complete peace and rested assuredness in God’s plan for me. Since then, I have learned so much – about God, about others and about myself. I have been so blessed by every single lecturer, and have gotten confirmation of what I now know is my calling from each one of them. I never thought I would enjoy topics such as “Inner Healing and Deliverance”, or have fun preparing for and preaching a sermon to a group of people who were all spiritually and physically more mature than I am. I feel like all my spiritual senses have been awakened and I am so much more aware of and in tune with the Holy Spirit’s guidance in my daily life. My walk has been completely revolutionized and I have been truly and greatly blessed!

JUSTIN TAN, 30 (House Steward) YISHUN METHODIST MISSION, SINGAPORE I chose to come to Arrows College with the aim of getting myself equipped after serving God for a period of time, and also to discern the next step to take. Arrows College was introduced to me by one of my church leaders and after taking a look at the brochure and the modules the college offered, I was quite excited with the opportunity to be able to learn and equip myself in an environment away from home. Personally, I also wanted to be in an environment where I can put aside all ministry concerns and needs and just fully focus on learning and spending time with God. Being here has allowed me time to be quiet as I seek God, without any distractions or worries. My best experience so far was to be able to meet people from different walks of life and to stay together with them in the Mission House. We did many things together like studying, exchanging our thoughts on what we learnt, cooking, having meals, social outings and the most important, sharing of life experiences in our own Christian journey with God. Learning to live together with each one having a different lifestyle and habits could be quite challenging but yet fun at the same time as we learned to move beyond our own comfort zone. The opportunity to dialogue with the various lecturers and to glean from their ministry experience was very enriching.

RENA TAN, 52 FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, MALAYSIA When I first applied to Arrows College back in Alor Star, Malaysia, I had reached a stage in my life where I had a lot of time on my hands. My children are all grown up and living away from home. I felt very blessed that both my children are doing well, and my husband and I have a comfortable life. At that point, I also became aware that there are so many needs out there and I can contribute to God’s kingdom. However, I did not know exactly what I am supposed to do. Back home, I am involved in different types of voluntary work but I am not committed officially to them except for a day in a week at the soup kitchen. I felt there is something I can contribute to in a more focused manner. I decided to come to Arrows College because a friend of mine told me I could learn and receive a lot from this course. I also wanted to discern my calling as well as to know God in a more intimate way. My best experience here has been to really know who I am in God. I used to live in fear, condemnation and guilt, but now I am set free. During the “Breaking Bondages” session by Ps Chris Hayward, I learnt that I do not have to believe and accept the lies that have been spoken over me. That was a real breakthrough for me! It is good to know that though I am in the process of being sanctified, He still loves me unconditionally. I thank God for this opportunity to be a part of this learning journey.

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ENRIKA BOON, 41 (modular student) CHINESE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, AUSTRALIA My cell leader introduced me to Arrows College, and I am joyful for this opportunity to come as a modular student. I want to express my deepest and sincere appreciation to Ps Choy Lee and Arrow College for their dedication in training. I am highly impressed with the chosen expert lecture for each module, the way each module was organized, the pace of the training materials and the depth of knowledge derived from their training modules. The experience was quite refreshing and practical. I would also like to compliment Ps Ray Badham, our instructor for the Worship module. His biblical knowledge and songwriting skills and his practical worship experience brought tremendous value to those of us taking the module. I look forward to participating in next year’s Arrow College modules.

SERENA CHOO, 51 CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOR, SINGAPORE The opportunity to study at Arrows College was God’s fulfillment of my desire to be trained in Christian ministry that has been more than 22 years in the making. As an overseas student, I was to stay at Mission House, a lovely bungalow situated within the College grounds. Arriving at Mission House on a cold rainy afternoon in early September, I experienced an inexplicable sense of déjà vu. Yet, I was positive I had never physically been there before. In the course of the next few days, snatches of a forgotten dream started to surface from my subconscious and it became clear to me that I had been there before … in my dreams. I am overwhelmed by the realization that God must have intended, long before Arrows College came into existence, for me to study here. What’s more, He told me so years ago, in a dream, a dream that I was not then close enough to Him to understand. The best of many incredible experiences at Arrows has got to be the discovery of my calling from the Lord. Happening as it did on just the third day of term, it would have totally eclipsed the other memorable encounters if the Lord had not expanded my capacity to take them all in.

SEREILI WALTER, 38 ELIM SOMANG CHURCH, VANUATU Thank God for this great opportunity, as I always say opportunity never comes twice, once it is in your hands make use of it. I take this time to thank God that I am able to come representing Vanuatu and the Pacific Islands this year. Arrows Bible College has changed my whole life, each new week is something deeper and deeper into God’s word. I had a great time of rest in the Lord as well as deep encounters with the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. It was a long, long journey flying across Port Vila – Brisbane – Perth, but God brought me to Arrows for these 10 weeks to equip, envision, empower, for our nation and the Pacific Islands and beyond, for years to come. I humbly take this time to thank our Dean Ps Choy, our Founder Ps Benny, our principal Ps Cheng Lai and all those of you who have invested in the growth of Arrows College. Lastly, I would like to thank my mentors, Mum Nicky and Dad Fred, for your generous love -‐ treating me as your real daughter. It touches my heart. And also to all my 2013 Mission House and Faith Community Church brothers and sisters-‐in-‐Christ, for your hospitality and generosity in serving us, for opening up your lives and homes. Thank you for being divine connections and I trust that the Lord will bring open doors through you to us for His future work. Love you all. JOANNA HO, 22 (modular student)

FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH, AUSTRALIA Attending Arrows College as a modular student for the Worship and Songwriting module was one of the most spontaneous yet rewarding decisions I had ever made. I had only signed up for the module one day before it started, but this timely opportunity came in a season of my life where I needed guidance in building a worship team. The lessons that Ps Ray Badham taught on building and organising a worship team were relevant to what I was facing in my ministry. During our discussions over teatime and lunch, he also shared many helpful tips and suggestions that were both practical and applicable. I also looked forward to chapel every morning, where we would have a short time of worship followed by a sharing of the Word and prayer. Starting the day praising God was always refreshing and the Word always brought about a new revelation of God. In the short time that we spent praying, God was faithful and we saw many prayers answered that week! The most interesting thing we did during the module was to write a song based on a psalm. We were put into groups of 3-‐5 and tasked to come up with a song complete with both lyrics and melody. It was amazing how in a span of 1 hour, every group managed to produce a wonderful and catchy song. Till now, I still find myself humming to the songs that we wrote!

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LYNETTE TAN, 35 (modular student) COVENANT EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, SINGAPORE When my husband signed up for Arrows College, we decided that it'll be a family affair. Hence, we packed up our kids (my 5 year old son and my 11 month year old baby girl) and came to Perth. I had the hope of somehow attending one or two of the modules but I knew it would be a challenge as there was no one I knew who could take care of my baby (I was nervous about getting a nanny whom I did not know in a foreign land). But our good and faithful God showed up and made a way by providing people from within the Arrows community to take care of my baby. That gave me the peace and freedom to attend not one but 9 out of the 14 modules! I am speechless at how good God is! We came with an expectation to seek and meet with God and we truly did through the teachings, the practical assignments and through many divine appointments! The pastors teaching each module taught us not only head knowledge but left us with many practical applications for ministry and for daily living. The hearts of the teachers are the same, that is, to equip us to be effective for the Lord wherever our journey may be. I am very blessed and grateful to be a part of this.

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LYNN TAN, 22 (modular student) FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH, AUSTRALIA I think I was already keen to join this module (worship & songwriting) last year but was not able to. I decided this year I would. I was all ears when I heard this was a module on worship and songwriting. It was something that I was very excited to experience. My most enjoyable part was very much the songwriting. Yes it was interesting to learn about worship in the Old Testament and New Testament but to actually write a song unto the Lord, that was a different story altogether. I loved how we worked together in groups to bring the song to life as well. It was so cool to listen to all the songs everyone came up with at the end. Aside from waking up early every morning, I loved our fellowship sessions over meals and the practical lessons Ps Ray gave on worship. I've learnt more about the evolution of worship throughout Christian history. Besides all these, I got the chance to be part of the 91ners (comprising of a group of students who were born in 1991) that led worship on the last day. It was a whole new experience that I readily enjoyed.

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COUNTING THE COST OF

COMMITMENT

For Freadric Tan, 39, the decision to set aside 10 weeks of his life to attend Arrows College was not without cost. It has meant taking an unpaid hiatus from work and uprooting his family of four from Singapore to Perth. A deepening hunger

There was a time, however, when setting time aside for God was of lesser importance to Freadric. About four years ago, Freadric had been content to be a nominal Christian. He describes himself then as a “passenger” in church, “flitting in and out on Sundays and contributing in no way”. But things began to change in September 2011, when Freadric was very tired at work and decided to take time off to think about God. It was a struggle initially, “As a backslidden Christian, it can look like a long crawl back initially. You don't know where to start, and every effort seemed so futile because I felt no effect.”

Finally, Freadric told the Lord: “God, please forgive me. It isn't that I don't love you anymore. But I am so poor at keeping your commandments." Freadric believes God began to initiate changes in his life after that prayer. He began to read the Bible, and challenged himself to try reading without missing a day. For the first time in over 20 years as a Christian, he managed to read the Bible daily for a full month, and eventually finished the entire book. “The thing about Bible reading is that you cannot go through the Bible and not have it change you. It is impossible,” Freadric says. “And so, I changed.” A turning point

In June 2012, during a business trip in Bangkok, Freadric had a significant encounter with God. He had risen early for a 7am meeting, and was ready to leave when he was told that the meeting had been postponed. Since he couldn’t go back to bed, he decided to stay in his hotel room to worship God. At that moment, something happened to Freadric. “It hit me. I began to weep and weep, and those were bitter tears. What happened was that I was convicted of the sin of backsliding. Those wasted years of not living in Him, of not living for Him.” From that day, Freadric began hungering more deeply for God than ever before. An invitation from the King

In January this year, as Freadric made his new year’s resolution, he sensed that 2013 would be different. “I had a feeling it will be holy and that it will change

my perspective, my paradigms, my beliefs, my thinking and ultimately, my life,” he says. That was when the notion of taking a sabbatical to attend Arrows College started to figure heavily on his mind. As Freadric committed these plans to the Lord, God began to pave the way for his family to come to Perth. Freadric then raised the possibility of taking a sabbatical with his boss. A devout Christian, his boss was supportive of his decision. Since no one had ever taken a sabbatical in his company before, the matter needed to be brought before the CEO as well as the Sales Director. Both of them supported Freadric’s application. As an insurance broker, Freadric has to shoulder sales responsibilities at work. Since the College opens at Freadric’s busiest period of the year, he was prepared to suffer a dent in his earnings. However, after deciding to come for Arrows, Freadric miraculously managed to clinch two business deals, one of which was a personal record. This, to him, was assurance that God would take care of his needs. Freadric also started to research on the costs of accommodation and car rental in Perth. Within a week, two people unrelated to Arrows College offered the use of their houses and cars free of charge. By then, Freadric felt that the invitation from the King was now “loud and clear”. Freadric faithfully prepared for his sabbatical by carving out time to spend with God. He stopped going out for work lunches to solicit business or network, choosing to spend the time reading his Bible. He also took up guitar lessons to build up his private worship life. Little by little, Freadric started to realise that God was changing his appetites. Jazz music and wine, things that he used to enjoy, had begun to fade in their appeal.

Opposition from the enemy

As with every endeavour for the Lord, opposition from the enemy was to be expected. In June, Freadric started experiencing an excruciating pain in his left arm due to two slipped discs in his neck. However, Freadric held on to the belief that if God had called, He would heal him. Sure enough, Freadric managed to recover sufficiently before coming to Perth. Nearing his departure to Perth, Freadric’s grandmother suddenly became ill due to swelling in her body. His parents had advised him not to come to Perth as her life was in danger. However, Freadric continued to look to God. Two weeks before their departure, his grandmother’s swelling subsided. A changed life

Freadric is glad he accepted God’s invitation and sees his time in Arrows College as a “wonderful privilege”. His story speaks of the Lord’s desire to draw us deeper to Himself. God was the one who prepared for Freadric’s journey way before it was ever conceived in his mind. For Freadric and his family, coming to Arrows College is but a pit stop on the journey toward a

changed life: “A return to normality will be a cruel thing. I desire to be used by God in a fuller and deeper way. I pray that the way we live our lives henceforth brings glory to His name.”

Enjoying the sunshine with wife Lynette, together with two lovely children, Adam and Tabitha, at Orange Grove Citrus Orchard, Perth

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At 1.82m tall, Justin Tan, 30, towers over most with his big build. He

is, however, by no means intimidating. The gentle and affable giant is often seen cradling a course mate’s baby in his arms, playfully lifting her up into the air as she smiles and claps.

Sitting down, he begins to describe his gradual call to full-‐time ministry. Starting off as a small desire, this calling grew stronger, culminating to a crucial juncture in Justin’s life.

It was 2010, at the International House of Prayer (IHOP) Burning Hearts Conference in Singapore that Justin recalled worshipping and talking to God. He heard the word “Obedience” and asked God what it meant. A gentle reply came and it said, “Son, you know what I mean”. At those words, Justin broke down and cried. He knew that it was God’s call to enter full-‐time ministry.

In the following months, the ex-‐senior technician in the Singapore Armed Forces made plans to leave his job. The single young man sold his car, saved more money, preparing himself for a more frugal lifestyle. His bosses were reluctant for him to leave and offered him another job posting to further his career. It was tempting. Justin struggled, but deep in his heart, he knew he had to say yes to God.

By May 2010, Justin left his job, with no idea where he was going next, or what he was to do. His only desire was to draw closer to God. Prior to that period, Justin describes his spiritual life as “empty”. He had spent hours serving God, but not enough time with God. Through prayer and studying God’s word, Justin started building up his inner life.

Nonetheless, Justin still struggled. At times, he questioned why God had led him out of his job, only to face a season of wilderness. Justin recalls nights lying in bed, crying himself to sleep. He was actively serving God, yet feeling lost because he could not discern God’s next step for his life. God was using a time of uncertainty to teach Justin how to trust Him. Justin held on to the Bible verse in Matthew 6:33, “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God”. It was the Word of God that kept him going, “sustaining me more than any encouragement from people”.

After serving as a church volunteer for two years, Justin was offered a job as a church intern. About a year later, a church leader sponsored him to attend Arrows College. Justin admits that when he came to Arrows College, he did not know what to expect initially, but has since been deeply encouraged and affirmed on his calling in life.

During the course, Justin received a prophetic word by Pastor Amos Jeyaratnam about mission work and equipping others, which he felt was “exactly what God was telling me”. His main desire is to “build people up”, and is open to whatever lies ahead, whether going to a bible school or building ministry skills.

This season is one for equipping. Justin is preparing himself for the

future, so that: “The day when He gives me a bigger assignment, I am ready”.

OBEYING THE CALL

Photos from top to bottom: Sharing devotion at chapel; playing with Freadric’s daughter, Tabitha

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FROM DARKNESS INTO WONDERFUL LIGHT Photos from left to right: A blessed time with Arrows Lecturer Pastor Chris Hayward from Cleansing Stream Ministries; Serena enjoying herself at Hillary’s Beach

“Ask the Lord to show you what to draw. You are to draw for a special person”. These were the words of Serena Choo’s instructor during a prophetic art-‐making session in mid-‐2013. As Serena inquired of the Lord, she used a black crayon to shade the left side of her drawing block. She paused, and later added bright yellow splotches next to the black markings. She continued to wait upon the Lord, but received no further impression of what to draw, leaving a significant portion of blank white space on the piece of A4-‐sized paper. Serena stared at her half-‐completed work, not knowing how to make sense of it. As the instructor came along to help participants with their work, he paused at Serena’s work and remarked, “You have been in a dark cave for a long time, and are just starting to emerge into the light at the cave’s entrance. The blank portion represents partnership with the Lord”. As Serena heard these words, she was amazed. This metaphor of her emerging out of a dark cave into light was a powerful portrayal of her personal journey thus far. Reflecting on the instructor’s words about partnership with the Lord, she gained a sudden epiphany about the blank portion of her drawing. She realised that the bulk of the canvas that had been left blank, she would get to paint together with the Lord. It then became clear to her that the “special person” the instructor had been referring to, was none other than herself. Redemptive journey Serena’s journey with Christ began at the tender age of 14. As a young Christian she soon became aware that there were two things she really wanted. The first was for God to become real to her; the second was for her to fully realise and fulfill God’s purposes and plans for her life. In her twenties, Serena had such a strong desire to serve God that she wanted very much to quit her job to enter Bible school and full-‐time ministry. However, she sensed that God wanted her to stay in the private sector. Serena continued to work as a lawyer for more than 22 years, even though it placed her under a lot of stress. “It was a very long 22 years because although I knew that the Lord

had His reasons for wanting me there, I did not know what those reasons were.” Five years ago, Serena suffered from a nervous breakdown and was unable to work. This condition rendered her not only unfit to work but also unable to function as a normal person. “Emotionally, I was nervous, jumpy and extremely fragile. My body, mind and emotions were so dysfunctional that they no longer did what I told them to do and it was like I no longer had control over them. It was quite a terrifying experience,” she says. Although she received treatment from psychiatrists who were able to reduce the severity of the symptoms, she had a silent conviction that her healing would come from the Lord. Season of recovery The process of recovery spanned a period of three and a half years. During that time, the Lord performed a deep work of inner healing, deliverance and physical healing in Serena’s life. “Among other things, He deepened my dependence on Him, healed my damaged ability to feel, enabled me to receive and to feel His Fatherly love, delivered me from religious spirit and other mental strongholds”, she recounts. During this period of rest and recovery, the Lord assured Serena with words of affirmation, prophecy and promise. In particular, she was anchored by a deep belief that she was the Heavenly Father’s beloved child. This kept Serena confident in the fact that she has an intrinsic value not dependent on her achievements or how good she is as a person. If not for this knowledge, she is convinced that she would have been devastated beyond repair during her time of illness. “Every time I felt like a nobody, I would make it a point to remind myself of this”, Serena says. At a conference in March 2012, Serena heard Bill Johnson, Senior Pastor of

Bethel Church, California, say, “when you teach out of your head, you release ideas and information but when you teach out of the experience of your heart, you release grace (divine empowerment) for transformation”. This encouraged Serena to believe that all she had experienced of the Lord’s salvation, healing and deliverance would be released through her when she prayed or ministered to people. She started to believe that perhaps her long held dream of making God real to people and seeing them fulfill God’s purpose for their lives -‐ were not so impossible after all.

Discovery of calling

Before coming to Arrows College in September 2013, Serena had tried for years to identify her calling, but without success. During the Arrows module on “Calling and Destiny”, Pastor Benny Ho taught the class about hearing from God. When he shared about listening to God through the needs of others and through one’s own pain, it dawned on Serena that these were the keys to discovering her calling. “Through a combination of input from the Holy Spirit and my own thoughts, I amazed myself by coming up with a far more articulate Personal Calling Statement than I had dared to hope for,” she says.

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At 1.82m tall, Justin Tan, 30, towers over most with his big build. He

is, however, by no means intimidating. The gentle and affable giant is often seen cradling a course mate’s baby in his arms, playfully lifting her up into the air as she smiles and claps.

Sitting down, he begins to describe his gradual call to full-‐time ministry. Starting off as a small desire, this calling grew stronger, culminating to a crucial juncture in Justin’s life.

It was 2010, at the International House of Prayer (IHOP) Burning Hearts Conference in Singapore that Justin recalled worshipping and talking to God. He heard the word “Obedience” and asked God what it meant. A gentle reply came and it said, “Son, you know what I mean”. At those words, Justin broke down and cried. He knew that it was God’s call to enter full-‐time ministry.

In the following months, the ex-‐senior technician in the Singapore Armed Forces made plans to leave his job. The single young man sold his car, saved more money, preparing himself for a more frugal lifestyle. His bosses were reluctant for him to leave and offered him another job posting to further his career. It was tempting. Justin struggled, but deep in his heart, he knew he had to say yes to God.

By May 2010, Justin left his job, with no idea where he was going next, or what he was to do. His only desire was to draw closer to God. Prior to that period, Justin describes his spiritual life as “empty”. He had spent hours serving God, but not enough time with God. Through prayer and studying God’s word, Justin started building up his inner life.

Nonetheless, Justin still struggled. At times, he questioned why God had led him out of his job, only to face a season of wilderness. Justin recalls nights lying in bed, crying himself to sleep. He was actively serving God, yet feeling lost because he could not discern God’s next step for his life. God was using a time of uncertainty to teach Justin how to trust Him. Justin held on to the Bible verse in Matthew 6:33, “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God”. It was the Word of God that kept him going, “sustaining me more than any encouragement from people”.

After serving as a church volunteer for two years, Justin was offered a job as a church intern. About a year later, a church leader sponsored him to attend Arrows College. Justin admits that when he came to Arrows College, he did not know what to expect initially, but has since been deeply encouraged and affirmed on his calling in life.

During the course, Justin received a prophetic word by Pastor Amos Jeyaratnam about mission work and equipping others, which he felt was “exactly what God was telling me”. His main desire is to “build people up”, and is open to whatever lies ahead, whether going to a bible school or building ministry skills.

This season is one for equipping. Justin is preparing himself for the

future, so that: “The day when He gives me a bigger assignment, I am ready”.

OBEYING THE CALL

Photos from top to bottom: Sharing devotion at chapel; playing with Freadric’s daughter, Tabitha

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It became clear to Serena that she was to be an agent of change and empower others to be secure in their identity in Jesus. God was calling her to take the very things that had harmed her and damaged her self-‐worth and reverse them in others. As depicted in the prophetic drawing, the Lord has not only completely healed Serena and delivered her from the dark cave that her life used to be – He now wants her to partner Him in leading others out of their darkness, into His wonderful light.

LOOKING UNTO

JESUS

THE AUTHOR AND

FINISHER OF OUR FAITH

HEBREWS 12:2

BLESSED

TO BLESS A NATION

When asked what she would like to tell readers about herself, the soft-‐spoken Sereili Walters threw her head back and exclaimed with a wave of her hand, “No, tell them about Jesus!” before breaking into a broad smile. It is difficult to get Sereili, 38, to talk only about herself because she is convinced that her time in Arrows College is not just for her own benefit, “In the first week I came here, I thought, maybe it’s about me. Then later, I realised, it’s all about my nation, Vanuatu.” Grateful for the opportunity to come to the College through the invitation and encouragement of a friend, she knows she has not come just to be blessed, but to be a blessing to her nation. “I believe He brought me here," she says. Sereili feels as if God handpicked her from among the many others in her nation to come to Perth to receive from Him. Sereili’s heart for Vanuatu, a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean, shines through in her daily conversations. Usually unassuming and low-‐key, her face

lights up when talking about her homeland. She speaks enthusiastically of her plans to give back to Vanuatu whatever she has received through the 10 weeks at Arrows College School of Ministry . With each new topic she learns, ranging from basic theology to inner healing and deliverance, she is eager to see how they can apply to her people back home. A Christian Religious Studies teacher in Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila, Sereili is already forming plans to engage the education ministry and suggest changes to the bible-‐study curriculum in schools. She is also eager to share what she has learnt with the local church pastors. When asked why she has such a great passion for Vanuatu, the fourth-‐generation Christian believes that this love for her nation is part of a generational blessing she has received. Her great great-‐grandparents were one of the first islanders to receive Christ when missionaries arrived on Vanuatu’s shores. The increasing number of Christians has meant a decline in the practice of cannibalism, a tradition once common among natives. Today, the vast majority of Vanuatu’s 250,000 islanders are professing Christians. However, Sereili still carries a burden for those who have yet to place their faith in Jesus. Apart from her full-‐time job as a teacher, Sereili is passionate about reaching out to the natives on the Vanuatu islands. She often travels by boat from Port Vila to other islands to share the gospel and visit the churches, spending a few days camping out in the open. Her local church in Port Vila also focuses on equipping city dwellers to reach out and strengthen churches on the other islands. When her father, a prominent pastor in Vanuatu, passed away four years ago, the burden of the church’s ministry fell upon the shoulders of Sereili and her mother. With five other siblings who are married, Sereili views her singleness as a blessing because it has allowed her to be fully devoted to the demands of the ministry. Given her heavy schedule, there is not much time for rest back in Vanuatu. Sereili is thankful that her time in Perth has allowed her to rest, learn and receive. Within her quiet exterior lies a deep hunger and thirst to learn more, and to seek out others who can teach and impart life into her beloved nation.

“Please come to Vanuatu,” she says, with a twinkle in her

eye. “Next time you come, you preach here.”

Photos from left to right: Sereili posing with Arrows Lecturer Pastor Ray Badham from Hillsong Church, together with his new CD featuring worship songs in the Papuan national language; Vanuatu outreach rally organised by Sereili

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ARROWS COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL

Besides Perth, Arrows College School of Ministry has been running in Cambodia, China, and the Philippines.

Our Vision

To ENVISION, EMPOWER and EQUIP a new harvest force of SEEKERS, SERVANTS and SOLDIERS who can impact their CHURCHES, COMMUNITIES and COUNTRIES; ultimately lighting up mega-cities and the 10-40 Window.

Our Mission

We seek to DESIGN, DEVELOP and DELIVER a cutting-edge training curriculum tailored for local churches to equip every member to become servant leaders rooted in biblical literacy, strong spiritual orientation and contemporary relevance.

Arrows College Cambodia

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Isaiah 49:1-3 Listen to me, you islands; hear this, you distant nations: Before I was born the Lord called me; from my mother’s womb he has spoken my name. He made my mouth like a sharpened sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me into a polished arrow and concealed me in his quiver. He said to me, “You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will display my splendor.”

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COLLEGE FACILITIES

The Arrows College Building is basic but meets the needs of students. It is equipped with a chapel, classroom, dining hall, library and recreational space

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COLLEGE FACILITIES

The Arrows College Building is basic but meets the needs of students. It is equipped with a chapel, classroom, dining hall, library and recreational space

MISSION HOUSE

This red brick bungalow was built in the 1950s, serving as a hostel for the Bible College of Western Australia. In 2012, it was refurbished and renovated to prepare for our inaugural Arrows College batch. Today, it is known as the Mission House, a home away from home for international students and lecturers during the 10-week Arrows program. The cosy six-bedroom house allows students to exercise

a spirit of unity and love by living together. In this communal living space, students rest, cook, clean, laugh and pray together.

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STUDENT LIFE

Beginning each new day singing and praising God at chapel sessions was cherished by students. Each one was presented opportunities to share the Word and lead in worship. Oftentimes, chapel sessions would also end with a time of corporate prayer and thanksgiving.

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STUDENT LIFE

While there were tests to study for, assignments to complete, and much information to digest, each day in the lecture room was a time of impartation and equipping for practical ministry. Students participated in debates, prayed for healing and even tried their hand at songwriting.

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STUDENT LIFE

Be it enjoying the vineyards and farms in Swan Valley, strolling through lush spring blooms in King’s Park, or having fun on a tractor ride in a citrus orchard, students thoroughly enjoyed each other’s company, whilst taking in the sights and sounds of the relaxing Perth city.

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STUDENT LIFE

Much to the dismay of those who came with diet plans, students quickly learned that they were in Arrows not just to be spiritually nourished, but physically fed as well. Mouthwatering home-cooked food was a common feature at student birthdays and gatherings, thanks to the hospitality of the college and the local church community.

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STUDENT LIFE

Psalm 66:1 Shout for joy to God, all the earth!

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Serena, Five years ago, with sadness in my heart for a beloved friend, I sought to comfort you by saying that it is always darkest just before the dawn. Today, I think the dawn has well and truly broken, and the light has come. I am so happy for you. Ruby

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES & ADVERTISEMENTS

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CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES & ADVERTISEMENTS

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