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Stephen Fogarty holds a PhD in organisational leadership from Regent University, where his research focused on transformational and servant leadership, and the connection between leadership behaviour and volunteer motivation. He also earned his MA in theology from Australian College of Theology.
Dr Stephen serves as president of Alphacrucis University College, the national training college of the Australian Christian Churches, since 1999. He provides leadership to the academic and administrative staff and students, while representing the college to its various constituencies. Before his presidency at Alphacrucis, he pioneered three churches and has extensive experience in pastoral ministry.
Dr Stephen’s notable publication, Light a Fire: How to Effectively Motivate Volunteers in Your Church (2016), has been translated into Spanish and Finnish. He also chairs the Asia Pacific Theological Association and Alphacrucis College in New Zealand. He also serves on the executive committees of the World Alliance for Pentecostal Theological Education.
Singapore is emerging as what might be termed “the Antioch of Pentecostalism” in the East. Its geographical advantage, stability and multiculturalism is establishing it as a Pentecostal epicentre. Its thriving Pentecostal community, comprising churches and educational institutions, is a launching pad for Pentecostal missions to neighbouring regions. However, several challenges loom. Singapore’s laws to maintain social harmony necessitates the rethinking of Pentecostal worship and evangelism. Pentecostalism faces resistance and competition from established Asian religious traditions, necessitating interfaith dialogue and cooperation. Maintaining the movement’s authenticity is challenging in the cosmopolitan and commercialised city-state, with its global connectivity and openness to all ideas.
Singapore is emerging as what might be termed “the Antioch of Pentecostalism” in the East. Its geographical advantage, stability and multiculturalism is establishing it as a Pentecostal epicentre. Its thriving Pentecostal community, comprising churches and educational institutions, is a launching pad for Pentecostal missions to neighbouring regions. However, several challenges loom. Singapore’s laws to maintain social harmony necessitates the rethinking of Pentecostal worship and evangelism. Pentecostalism faces resistance and competition from established Asian religious traditions, necessitating interfaith dialogue and cooperation. Maintaining the movement’s authenticity is challenging in the cosmopolitan and commercialised city-state, with its global connectivity and openness to all ideas.
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