Wesley Podcast

Success – a pursuit for many, a symbol of significance and importance. But is it truly so?

In this episode of Workplace Conversations, Pastor Ray delves into the inspiring journey of Mr Maurice Tan, who transitioned from corporate success to finding true significance. Maurice shares his unique perspective on balancing ambition with purpose and finding fulfilment beyond traditional measures of success.

Discover how resilience and faith can guide you through life’s challenges, and gain practical advice on staying grounded and finding peace. Whether you’re starting your career, thriving in your role, or contemplating a change, join us for an enlightening conversation that offers wisdom and biblical principles to help you redefine success and set your sights on achieving true significance.

About Our Guest

Maurice most recently served as Senior Consultant at the Ministry of Health Office for Healthcare Transformation, focusing on digital mental health solutions and population health strategies. He also holds advisory and academic roles at NUS, NTU, and SMU, mentoring and directing programs. Previously, he was Deputy CEO of the Health Promotion Board, leading public health services and digital transformations. Maurice has extensive experience in business strategy and operations, including senior roles at Microsoft in Asia. His career spans marketing, sales, and leadership across various industries, emphasising consumer-facing businesses and public service interventions.

About Pastor Ray:

Rev Raymond Fong, known in the church community as Pastor Ray, is the Pastor-in-Charge of ⁠Wesley Methodist Church⁠.

Join us in this insightful podcast, hosted by Pastor Ray, as our guests, Ms Josephine Loo and Mr Nijendra Mahendra (Nij) open up on the highs and lows of living out one’s faith in the building and construction industry.

Discover how professionals navigate ethical dilemmas, manage project changes, and maintain integrity while witnessing the fruits of their labor and divine providence. Hear inspiring stories of God’s provision during challenging times, including navigating the COVID-19 pandemic with faith and resilience. Learn about the spiritual principles that guide them, such as seeking God’s kingdom first and relying on His strength.

This episode offers encouragement and wisdom for industry professionals to focus on God, trust in His guidance, and honor Him in their work.

About Our Guests

Josephine is an architect in the construction industry. She is currently the Chairperson of Wesley Methodist Church’s Property Management Committee (PMC) and is also a Small Group member of HUIOS. Her outlook is to do God's work and seeks more volunteers to join her in the PMC. She is happily married to Terence Wee and share a teenage daughter, Elizabeth.

Nij is a Civil Engineer by training and owns an engineering & construction company. He has served in various leadership roles in ministries within and outside of Wesley Methodist Church. Currently, he is the Chairperson of the Prayer & Praise Ministry in Wesley and is also on the Board of Witness & Evangelism for the Trinity Annual Conference Singapore. Nij is married to Carole and they have 2 teenage daughters, Mikayla & Marissa. He loves playing and watching various sports and is a long suffering fan of Tottenham Hotspurs Football Club.

About Pastor Ray:

Rev Raymond Fong, known in the church community as Pastor Ray, is the Pastor-in-Charge of ⁠Wesley Methodist Church⁠.

• Have you stood up for someone at work?
• How did you pip the competition to that promotion?
• Were your decisions within the compass of propriety?

Step into the realm of workplace ethics with this latest episode of “Workplace Conversations.” Join Pastor Ray, Ms Wong Sook Ling, and Mr Hargaven Gill as they explore the moral maze of professional life in “Ethics, Challenges and Pursuits.”

From standing by a struggling team member to navigating the murky waters of career advancement, our speakers unpack the complexities of making choices that are consistent with professional ethics and Christian values. Tune in to hear their candid confessions and the wisdom gleaned from their experiences, all while striving to align their actions with the compass of integrity and faith in a demanding corporate world.

About our guests:

Sook Ling has been an in-house counsel in financial industry for more than 20 years. She enjoys problem solving, working with stakeholders, and is committed to building nurturing and supportive work environment. Currently she’s on a career break to recharge and explore new interests.

Hargaven is a first generation Wesleyan learning to marry ministry, home and workplace responsibilities. He is also a surgeon in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic surgery.

About Pastor Ray:

Rev Raymond Fong, known in the church community as Pastor Ray, is the Pastor-in-Charge of ⁠Wesley Methodist Church⁠.

In this second episode of our series, “Workplace Conversations”, Pastor Ray, Ms Cheryl Seow, Mr Aw Choon Hui and Mr Andrew Ng delve into the concept of “Work Life Integration”.

• What is “Work Life Integration”? Is it the same as “Work Life Balance”?
• Is there a clear segregation between time spent at work and personal life? What about time for serving in church?
• What are some applicable biblical principles that can be applied as we seek to integrate work and life while staying on course in our discipleship journey?
• Did we mention rest and self-care amidst striving in work, personal commitments and ministry?

Hear the forthright perspectives, personal struggles and outlooks in life from our guests, who are in different seasons of their lives, address these questions.

About our guests:

Cheryl has around 20 years of work experience in the legal industry, and chairs the Women’s Society of Christian Service at Wesley. She is currently on a career break, to spend quality and quantity time with her two teenage daughters.

Choon Hui is a long-time member and currently serves as the Lay Leader and in various mnistries of the church. He works in the finance industry and sees that as part of his ministry. He is married to Meng Yin and is a father of two and a grandfather of one.

Andrew is a young adult who has the privilege of serving his Small Group as an Assistant Small Group Leader. Andrew enjoys brewing coffee and long cycles, and also works in the legal industry.

About Pastor Ray:

Rev Raymond Fong, known in the church community as Pastor Ray, is the Pastor-in-Charge of ⁠Wesley Methodist Church⁠.

Transcript Video:

https://youtu.be/YmgbkMQP1KU

In this enlightening Episode 4 of Workplace Conversations, we delve into the multifaceted world of education in "The Joys and Stresses of Education".

Hosted by Pastor Ray, our guests, Ms Cassie Heng and Ms Jo-Anne Seet, both passionate educators, peel back the layers, revealing the joys, struggles, and transformative moments that define their roles.

They discuss the highs and lows of their work, the role of faith in coping with stress, importance of parent’s role in identity formation and the impact of the education system on mental health. Tune in to discover how they bring hope to young hearts and their advice for the next generation.

About our guests:

Cassie is a young adult who had the privilege of serving as a youth leader in Wesley's Youth Ministry. She works in the Education and Healthcare industry as an Associate Psychologist, supporting preschoolers with special needs, and is passionate about raising up emotionally intelligent children while promoting secure parent-child attachment.

Jo-Anne is an English teacher and has worked in both public and private sectors of education. She is passionate about helping her students realise their hidden potential and working with them to find fulfilment in various areas of their life. She is also currently serving in the worship ministries of the Wesley Traditional and Prayer & Praise Services.

About Pastor Ray:

Rev Raymond Fong, known in the church community as Pastor Ray, is the Pastor-in-Charge of ⁠Wesley Methodist Church⁠.