Singapore story
Situated just north of the equator on a continent which now boasts nearly 60% of the world’s population, Singapore’s four to five million inhabitants (who live on an island uncannily the same shape and size of the Isle of Wight) punch well above their weight in both the regional and global economies.
The current Singapore Church Directory (2001-02) lists nearly 370 churches, but what is striking is the breadth of ministry. Many provide special language ministries for Indonesian, Filipinos, Tamil (S. Indian), Cantonese and Hokkien (both Chinese), and others too, including more discreet ministries in the Muslim community. Some Sunday ministries begin as early as 7.30 am and continue with their multi-lingual services through to early evening.