In memoriam: Elder Leong Fai Chong (1957-2022)
This memorial article by Russell Dykstra honors Elder Leong Fai Chong (1957-2022), a founding elder of the Covenant Evangelical Reformed Church in Singapore who served faithfully for 34 years. Through biographical narrative, the article illustrates the character of a Reformed church leader devoted to Christ and committed to shepherding God's people with wisdom, patience, and sacrificial love. The piece serves as both a tribute to Elder Leong's legacy in Singapore's Reformed witness and an edifying portrait of faithful church leadership in practice.
When the Lord determined to establish a Reformed church in Singapore, He chose the men and women who would be members in that church. And in His wisdom, He determined wise and gifted men to lead and guide the church. None have been more instrumental in God's work in the Covenant Evangelical Reformed Church than Leong Fai Chong. The First Evangelical Reformed Church of Singapore was organized in 1982. In 1987, a daughter congregation was organized and adopted the name Covenant Evangelical...
Full article available on sb.rfpa.org