

Antioch of Asia
Welcome to Singapore, the Lion City.
We wish all of you a fruitful, enjoyable, and memorable stay in our nation.
“A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation:
I the LORD will hasten it in his time."
Isaiah 60:22
Singapore is one of the smallest nations in the world but it punches far above its weight globally. With a land mass of only 719 sq. km, the city-state is the second-richest country in the world with a GDP per capita of US$72,794 (2021).
It is also the busiest port in the world as well as the top financial center in the Asia Pacific, and the third biggest globally after New York and London. It has been voted by international agencies as the first in the world in political and operational stability; the third most competitive economy in the world; and the second least risky country for investment.
The nation has a multi-racial and multi-religious population of 5.45 million people, of which about 4 million are citizens or permanent residents and the remaining 1.45 million are foreigners.
The local population is made up of:
By race: Chinese 74.3%, Malay 13.5%, Indian 9%, other 3.2%.
By religion: Buddhists 33.9%, Catholics 7.1%, Protestants 11.0%, Taoists 11.3%, Hinduists 5.2%, Muslims 14.3%
Despite being described as one of the most religiously diverse countries in the world by Pew Research Center, the nation has enjoyed religious and racial harmony through the years.
The founding of modern Singapore began with the establishment of a British trading post in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles. It became a British colony in 1824 and since then, the island was governed by the British till 1963 except for the period of the Japanese occupation from 1942 to 1945 during the Second World War.
In 1963, it achieved independence from the British through a merger with Malaysia. However, the merger was short-lived due to political differences between the Singapore and Malaysian governments. In 1965, Singapore was 'forced' out of Malaysia and became an independent nation on its own.
The name, Singapore, is derived from 'Singa Pura' which means "Lion City" in the Malay language. It is no coincidence that the city-state is called the Lion City. Jesus is the Lion of Judah.
In 1978, Billy Graham made a prophetic declaration on Singapore as the Antioch of Asia. Singapore's political, social, and economic developments since attaining independence in 1965 have been inextricably tied to its destiny as the Antioch of Asia.
Program
Day 1: 10th May 2023 (Weds)
Welcome to Singapore
1730: Arrival Changi Airport
1945: Welcome Dinner with Gatekeepers Singapore & Dr Castleberry
2230: Check-in Furama Riverfront
Day 2: 11th May 2023 (Thurs)
City Tour
Furama Riverfront
Mercury 1 Room
0800: Breakfast
0830: Session 1A - Breakfast Session with Andrew Khoo
0900: Session 1B - Singapore: The Untold Story with Georgie Lee
1030: Historical Tour: (Changi Chapel Museum)
1230: Lunch at Chin Chin Eating House
1430: City Tour: (Marina Bay Sands Singapore)
1645: City Tour: (The Padang > Jubilee Bridge > Merlion Park > Fullerton Bay Hotel)
1830: Dinner at Raffles City Singapore (Free & Easy)
2100: Furama Riverfront
Day 3: 12th May 2023 (Fri)
Site Visit
Woodsquare Woodlands
i12 Katong
Village Hotel, Katong (VHK)
0730: Breakfast
0930: Session 2 - Tech & Entertainment with Sherman Ng
1100: Session 3 - The Redemptive Enterprise with Georgie Lee
1230: Lunch by Far East Organization
1400: Panel with Far East Organization
1715: Art Exhibition Tour at i12 Katong
1830: Dinner at VHK
1930: Art Jam with Sound of Art at VHK
2130: Furama Riverfront
Day 4: 13th May 2023 (Sat)
On-site Lectures
National University Singapore, Kent Ridge Campus
0730: Breakfast
0930: Session 4 - Justice Singapore with Gregory Vijayendren
1100: Session 5 - Historical Singapore: From British Colony To Independence. The Antioch Calling with Galven Lee
1230: Lunch (Buffet)
1400: Session 6 - Political Singapore - From Third World to First World: The Making of a Nation with Prof. Lim Siong Guan
1545: Session 7 - Growing Social Capital with Jason Wong
1730: Furama Riverfront (Free & Easy)
Day 5: 14th May 2023 (Sun)
Church Visit
Victory Family Centre
0730: Breakfast
1000: Visit Victory Family Centre
1230: Lunch with Pst. Jeremy Seaward
1500: Furama Riverfront (Free & Easy)
Day 6: 15th May 2023 (Mon)
On-site Lectures
URA Centre
The Pinnacle Duxton
M Hotel, Singapore
Monetary Authory of Singapore (MAS)
0730: Breakfast
0900: Singapore City Gallery Tour at URA Centre
1030: The Pinnacle Duxton Tour
1200: Lunch by The Association of Banks in Singapore
1245: Session 8: Building Singapore - From Village to Global City: The Soul of a Nation; The Greening of Singapore - From Village to Global City: The Soul of a Nation with Khoo Peng Beng.
1345: Session 9: Banking in Singapore with Mrs. Ong Ai Boon
1600: Tea break
1630: MAS Gallery Tour
1730: Furama Riverfront (Free & Easy)
Day 7: 16th May 2023 (Tues)
On-site Lectures
Blk 71 NUS Enterprise
Grab HQ @ One-North
0730: Breakfast
0930: Session 10A: Welcome and Intro To Start-Up Experience with David Pong.
1000: Blk 71 Global Incubation Tour
10:40 Session 10B: History & founding of Blk 71 with Brian Koh
1115: Lunch at Blk 71
1415: Sharing by Dr. Waldemar & Rosemarie Kowalski
1500: Session 11 - Grab Session with HQ Tour with Peter Oey
1730: Furama Riverfront (Free & Easy)
Day 8: 17th May 2023 (Weds)
Free & Easy
Furama Riverfront
Free & Easy Day
1900: Reflection Dinner
Speakers
Welcome to our speaker's section, where you can learn more about the experts and thought leaders who will be sharing their insights and knowledge with you during your visit to Singapore. Discover some of the most inspiring business leaders who share your faith and values.
Our speaker schedule includes entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders who have achieved success in a variety of fields while keeping to Christian values and ideals.
They are not only successful businessmen, but they are also fervent believers who believe their faith and morals have a role in the marketplace.