Lynn Tan holds an MA in Theology from Vanguard University and a BLL in Law from the National University of Singapore.
She serves in children’s ministry at City Harvest Church as a zone pastor where she is involved in curriculum development, leadership, and pastoral care. She also contributes to various ministry initiatives and outreach efforts within the church.
Lynn also serves in the CityFamilies department which runs programmes for singles, couples, and families. Beyond the church, she serves as vice president of the City Harvest Community Services Association.
Having been involved in various ecumenical dialogues over the past three decades, I have gained some important insights. Much progress has been made, yet the question remains: How can we, despite our diverse histories and identities, live and function as the Church together? Secularising tendencies in our societies that bring about new challenges, especially in the large urban centres. For the sake of a credible Christian witness, we need to be able to address common concerns together. There are fundamental spiritual desires that are not met in a secular context. The Christian churches have the opportunity to respond to these human yearnings, to a void that is felt, and present the Good News of Jesus Christ in relevant ways. Furthermore, as we live in increasingly pluralistic societies, we witness a growing polarisation of attitudes. This is evident in one-sided nationalist agendas and a discourse rooted in fear. The ecumenical work done so far can serve as a bridge for a common Christian witness “so that the world may believe.”
