Church Staff / Interns Team

Rev. Dr. Philip Huan

Senior Pastor (2024 - Present)

Rev. Dr. Philip Huan has been a pastor since 1997 in the arenas of Worship, Cells Oversight, Family-Life, Leadership Development and as Senior Pastor.

He has also taught on Leadership & Preaching in Singapore Bible College, Trinity Theological College and TCA College. Passionate for preaching from the start of his ministry, Philip has preached in church camps, weekend services, in Mission schools as chaplain, in evangelistic settings, and Marketplace devotions and trainings.

He holds a Masters of Divinity (Trinity Theological College) and a Doctorate of Ministry (Asbury Theological Seminary), and has authored 2 books titled, “Enduring Church Growth—Issues on Discipleship, Leadership & Followership” (Armour Publishing) and “Navigating Pull-Back Effects—leading growing Churches amidst Cultural Resistance” (Word Editions).

His wife, Jenni, previously served as an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church. She currently devotes most of her time to the family while being a published author, and regularly writing for Christian publications and forums. They have 2 children, Abigayle (born 2000) and Keith (born 2005).

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Rev. Paul Tong 董明汉牧师

Chinese Ministry Pastor

Rev Paul Tong accepted Christ in 1980 and completed his Bachelor of Theology at Singapore Bible College in 1990, and Master of Divinity at Biblical Graduate School of Theology in 2002. He continued his study at Singapore Bible College and completed his Master of Theology in 2006.

Rev Paul Tong has served the Lord in different fields for over 30 years: He served as a pastor of Bethany Evangelical Free Church (July, 1990 to Jun, 1992), a staff-worker/the staff-representative of Chinese Department of Fellowship of Evangelical Students (July, 1992 to Jun, 1999), the executive director of Chinese Ministry of Wycliffe Bible Translators (Jan, 2002 to Jun, 2009), a full-time lecturer (July, 2009 to Dec, 2012) and a part-time lecturer (Jan, 2013 to Nov 2013) of Baptist Theological Seminary, and an adjunct lecturer of Theological Centre for Asia (2013-2017) and of Biblical Graduate School of Theology (2014-2019), and a full-time pastor of Evangelize China Fellowship, Holy Word (Nov, 2013 – Jun, 2020).

Rev Paul Tong joined NLBC in July, 2020. The Old Testament is his pet topic and he is passionate about training up disciples with skill and passion of doing evangelism. Rev Paul Tong is happily married to Wan Seng, a fellow pastor of Presbyterian Church, and together they have a grown up daughter. Rev Paul Tong reads, swims and jogs for leisure, so you’re welcomed to challenge him to a 5-km run any day.

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Pastor Roger Ong

Pastoral Staff

Roger Ong is a devoted husband and father of three, whose life and ministry reflect a deep passion for strengthening families, guiding young people, and serving the wider community with compassion and integrity.

He holds a Bachelor of Theology from Trinity Theological College, a Master of Social Science in Counselling from the University of South Australia, and a Master in Non-Profit Management from the Singapore University of Social Sciences—bringing together rich theological insight and hands-on expertise in supporting people through life’s challenges.

Over the years, Roger has served in a variety of ministry and social service roles. His experience includes working as a Registered Counsellor at a Family Service Centre, serving as Assistant Chaplain in a mission school, and dedicating over nine years to the community service arm of a local church. During that time, he pioneered youth development programmes and led a team in delivering social-emotional learning initiatives in more than 15 secondary schools—helping students grow in resilience, character, and purpose.

Since 1992, Roger has also served as a Volunteer Probation Officer with the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), journeying with youth-at-risk through counselling, mentorship, and regular visits to the Singapore Boys’ Home. His steadfast commitment to these young lives reflects his heart for restoration and redemption through Christ.

Roger is a licensed solemniser under MSF and regularly conducts Marriage Preparation Programmes. He continues to walk alongside young couples through ongoing mentoring and coaching—believing firmly in building strong, Christ-centered marriages as a foundation for thriving families.

At our church, Roger oversees Family Life Ministry and Community Outreach, embodying our vision to see marriages strengthened, parenting embraced as ministry, and families renewed with the hope and love of Christ.