by Soo-Inn Tan | Apr 9, 2007 | 2007, Articles, Life Issues, Work & Vocation
She had a professional qualification in accounting and had worked in one of the Big 4 accounting firms for a while. But deep down she knew she was a teacher with a special love for preschoolers. And so she resigned from her accounting job and became a kindergarten...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Apr 9, 2007 | 2007, Articles, Life Issues, Work & Vocation
When I left dentistry to pursue a vocation in the church, many Christians came up to me and commended me for leaving dentistry to “serve God.” While I appreciated their encouragement I was always disturbed by this statement because it implied that I...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Aug 25, 2006 | 2006, Articles, Church, Community, Work & Vocation
Lately I’ve received a few invitations to return to the pastorate. They are all invitations to join pastoral teams. I wonder if the Lord will allow me to return to the pastorate one more time. But of this I am sure. God has to lead the way. I am not looking for...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Aug 21, 2006 | 2006, Articles, Christian Living, Life Issues, Loving Others, Work & Vocation
Last Sunday night I met up with one of my NextUp cohorts. (NextUp is a small group ministry run by Grace@Work that seeks to help emerging Christian leaders clarify their vocations. ) During the meeting one of the members said that there was a danger that you could be...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jul 21, 2006 | 2006, Articles, Christian Living, Life Issues, Prayer, Work & Vocation
Please pray for my children, pray that they will do well in their exams.” Every year around the times of the major government exams, I will receive many emails/text messages that are variations of the above. Worried parents want divine help for their children,...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jun 23, 2006 | 2006, Articles, Life Issues, Work & Vocation
I just heard that a good friend had received a major promotion. I was glad, proud of him, joyful that a good friend had done well. I was also grateful to the Lord because in this world, good people may not get recognized. No matter how good you are, you take nothing...