Category: Life and Ministry
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Final Month at GracePoint
Dear church and friends, it’s hard to believe that it is August already. We’re closer to the start of 2025 than we are to the beginning of 2024. And it is my final month at GracePoint. There are so many mixed feelings. But one of the dominant emotions is gratitude. I’m grateful for the past…
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The Well Church
Dear friends, I wrote a post last month about our departure from GracePoint. I’d love to thank so many of you for your well wishes and warm encouragement – both from within and outside of the church. Those of you who’ve had to change churches understand the tension of grief and excitement well. There is…
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Life and Ministry Update, Transition from GracePoint
Dear friends, on April 28 of 2024, I announced to the combined congregations of GracePoint Presbyterian Church that I will be finishing up my time here after 9 years of ministry. This announcement comes after a long period of prayer, discernment, conversations, and reflections on where God may be leading our family to serve. It…
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One of the “secrets” to ministry joy
I’ve recently been involved in a lot of conversations about resilience in ministry. I need all the help I can get. And they’ve all been really helpful. But one area that I think is insufficiently discussed is the importance of the pastor’s spouse. It almost feels taboo – as if the pastor’s spouse is inconsequential…
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An opportunity to serve in Malaysia
Hi friends, I think most of you know that I was born and raised in Malaysia. Some of my most formative years were spent there. And I love the country. Since 2011, I’ve been praying and asking that the Lord would be so gracious as to allow me to serve Malaysia in some shape or…
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30 years. An incredible feat.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary celebrated Dr Al Mohler’s 30th year as president this week. Now, the Southern Baptists have come under fire recently. And a lot of people have strong opinions about Al Mohler. But putting all of that aside, I just think it’s worth pausing and recognising what an incredible feat it is…
Elliot Ku 