Course Description

Christians are saved not just for eternal life (John 3:16). We are to become effective ambassadors of Christ (2 Cor 5:20) who can participate in God’s creative and redemptive purposes in our workplaces, churches, and societies. Our roles in this mission are bound up with how Christ has shaped our lives, training, experiences and even transitions. It is also informed by the talents he has called us stewards. This takes much discernment of the Spirit’s guidance.

Discerning your Life facilitates this process by providing biblical insights to how our work and lives matter for God’s mission of transforming the world. It will also provide analytical frameworks, tools, and spiritual mentoring to aid our discernment of how we can how we fulfil our ambassadorial role.

++ Note: The course fees are higher to cover the cost of a one-to-one personal coaching session and a one-to-one spiritual direction session.


[1.5 credits, GC Core Course]



Registration closing date:
22 Feb 2025

  • Dates : 2025

    (Tuesdays)

    Feb:
    25
    Mar: 11, 25
    Apr: 8, 22
    May: 6

  • Time

    7:15pm –10:00pm

  • Location

    Online via Zoom (with Blended Learning)

    On-site (Spiritual Direction session)

    On-site Address: BGST, 50, Kallang Pudding Road, #07-01
    AMA Building, Singapore 349326

Instructor(s)

Dr Tan Seng Kong

Lecturer in Systematic and Spiritual Theology

Dr Tan Seng Kong is BGST's Head for Technology and Resources, and a Lecturer in Systematic and Spiritual Theology. A graduate from Regent College, Vancouver (MA, Spiritual Theology). Seng Kong completed his PhD in Systematic Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary, where he focused his research on Jonathan Edwards' Doctrine of Salvation. Seng Kong was formerly an architect. He currently serves at Bethel Assembly of God. When he isn’t preoccupied with theological materials, he dabbles with indoor gardening, watches Korean media with his wife and eats Indian food with his son.
Melanie has diverse experience in supporting ministries, start-ups, and training organizations in operations, finance, administration, teaching, worship, and communications. She holds a Master of Theology from AGST Alliance as well as an accounting degree. She is currently working with Oaktree Impact as the Chief of Staff and invests herself in several reimagining church initiatives. She enjoys a good laugh and finds pleasure in the simple things of life.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    General

    • Course Syllabus

    • Orientation Course & Library Access

  • 2

    Introduction to Discerning Your Life Module Live (Zoom)

    • Introduction to Discerning Your Life Module

  • 3

    Four Foundations for Discernment Live (Zoom)

    • Four Foundations for Discernment

  • 4

    Our Frameworks in Discernment Live (Zoom)

    • Our Frameworks in Discernment Live (Zoom)

  • 5

    Our Stories in Discernment Live (Zoom)

    • Our Stories in Discernment

  • 6

    Our Habits for Discernment Live (Zoom)

    • Our Habits for Discernment

  • 7

    Discernment in Transitions Live (Zoom)

    • Discernment in Transitions

  • 8

    One-to-one Spiritual Direction

    • To synthesise your learning and bring your decisions into co-discernment

  • 9

    Course Evaluation

    • Course Evaluation Form