Tabitha and Aaron grew up in different parts of the world but were called as a couple to reach populations in China that fewer mission organisations focus on. They used their gifts as educators to help the children and teenagers in the area while sharing the heart of the gospel. Aaron joins in...
Alex first got involved with Hope of the City through a care group and he has been working with the elderly in Shek Kip Mei since. In serving, he has encountered many moments that have touched his heart, especially where Alex and his fellow volunteers are able to make a difference in someone...
Jane was unable to attend church at first because she had to work on Sundays, but on the third renewal of her contract she asked for leave on Sundays. She found Filipino the Ministry to attend and Kids Club to serve at Island ECC, and she has really bonded with the community since. A very...
Alison was not brought up a Christian and held a constant sense of anxiety from a very young age. She went into paediatrics to pursue her heart for children but when her first patient passed away in front of her, she was shaken to the core. She couldn't shake her feelings of sadness and...
Hannah was raised in a Christian family but she didn't really understand some of the fundamentals of the faith. As she grew into her teens, she began to have a lot of insecurities about herself and she had always noted a difference between her friends at church and at school. God spoke to her...
Alan and Chrisie married after two years of dating and were advised by many to 'prepare their marriage'. Unsure of what that meant and looking for resources, Chrisie came across a course at Island ECC that addressed this topic and she signed them up (to Alan's apprehension). The course gave...
Adam was raised a Christian and his perspectives on money did not make him feel good about many aspects of calling. When he noticed the finance course offered at Island ECC, Adam was sceptical about the intentions of the church. Having gone through the course, he noted how practical it was and...
Liwei grew up in Mainland China and came to knew productivity and efficiency as the main indicators of personal worth. God, to Liwei, was a mythical figure in the clouds that held no meaningful relevance to practical living. He led a relatively self-indulgent life after moving to Hong Kong and...
Annabel had a rather smooth childhood and did not look much into issues of faith until she reached university. While in medical school, she began to struggle with her studies and the question of identity as she began to feel things slipping out of her control. As she began to lose faith in...
Karlson and Kristen were looking for ways to grow their faith when they heard about the GROW course. Despite how challenging it initially appeared, they committed to going through it. From the course, they obtained insights into maintaining spiritual discipline and the importance of fellowship...