Pastor Steven Teo

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Call to minister to this wonderful country

I believe God placed us in Melbourne. This is our adopted home. This country has been most generous to us. Yet this lovely country needs the Lord Jesus more than ever in its history. Hence I was most pleased to minister in four churches and at the South West AOG District meeting in Geelong in the first half of the month of March. Praise God.

The Promise Church

This is home church. Ps Tom Koh is a good friend. We were classmate at Bible College. My wife and I attend and support this church. We are co-labourers with this church.

Ministry in the Promise Church is always unique. God moved uniquely each time I ministered here. Sunday the 6th March was no exception. Many were touched by the Lord, and as Jesus said, He came "to release the opressed"

Ps Tom leading his Sunday service

Wonderful worship of God

Strategy Review - Promise Church

Part of co-labouring with Ps Tom is my assistance to the church in the area of strategy review. This is a team effort to bring absolute clarity in the church's strategic focus and sense of missions.

It was Labour Day holidays but we were working - the whole day! The leadership team had a great time - both in terms of fellowship, building rapport but more importantly there is now a new level of unity and cohesion arising from the clarity of focus. We are now positioned and prepared for the next level of success.

Or as author John Maxwell puts it, "If you are proactive, you focus on preparing. If you are reactive, you end up focusing on repairing."

Strategy Workshop in progress

Lunch and great fellowship

AOG South West District Meeting, Geelong

It was a privilege to speak at the pastors night. The message was timely and many ministry couples were at the altar. One pastor was so touched by the anointing of God that he could not get up for a while. A pastor felt like the message was "something he had to hear". It was an awesome night.

The pastoral crowd - front view

The pastoral crowd - back view

Ps Steven being introduced to the pastors/leaders in the District Meeting

Ownership Workshop in Hamilton

Hamilton is about 4 hours drive from Melbourne. It is a country town of some 16,000 people. I had a Saturday morning workshop with the Southern Grampians Life Centre. Holy Spirit was there to inspire people. The feedback was very positive and burdens were lifted that day during ministry time.

The McMullans were gracious hosts. I stayed in their lovely home on Friday night.

Ps John and Dorne McMullan with Ps Steven

Southern Grampians Life Centre, Hamilton

Sunday Services at Box Hill and Geelong

It was a busy Sunday 13th March. I ministered at the Evangelical Community Church, Box Hill North in two services. Praise God for the two salvations. Many hearts were touched by the Lord and many responded to God's word by standing up for prayers.

Congregation getting ready for service in ECC

Sunday night saw me and Dorothy in Gateway CC in Geelong. This is a great church, full of potential and the Holy Ghost! We had an awesome time in the presence of God. The Holy Spirit was there to touch and lift people up.

My wife and I received a welcome fit for royalty. Thanks Ps Phil and company!

Ps Phil & Glenys Ward with Ps Steven and Dorothy Teo

The Worship Team at Gateway CC

Various Melbourne Ministries

Evangelical Community Church, Blackburn

I ministered in a combined service for the ECC on the 20th March 05. Thank God for a wonderful response among the people of God. I spoke on Lasting Relationships. The lunch treat by Rev. Dr. Ang Woo York and his leaders was simply great. Thanks Dr. Ang.

Good Friday

What a privilege to minister on a Good Friday - the day our Lord gave His life for each of us! Calvary Tamil Church was my host. My wife and I had a great time at the church. The Lord met the specific needs of at least seven individuals at the altar. Praise God.

Ps BG Thomas praying for the church

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday saw us at a Sunrise Service with All For Jesus Fellowship in Reservoir. This is almost an hour trip for us as the church is located in the northern suburb of Melbourne. We had a wonderful time and the word of God was powerful - it was inpsirational and we are just glad that so many were lifted and encouraged by the preaching of His Word.

Member of the AFJ congregation

Elder Oscar closing the service