Women Arise 2026 – Flourish: Courage to Step Out, Wisdom to Step In.
June 1 to 15 2026Individual: $80 per pax (lunch included)
Sometimes obedience means staying.Sometimes it means surrendering.
Life in the Kingdom demands more than determination. It requires discernment. Many believers quietly wrestle with difficult questions: If I walk away, am I failing God? If I keep pushing, am I striving in the flesh? Is this perseverance or pride?
This workshop addresses the tension between holding on and letting go. With biblical insight and spiritual depth, we will explore how to recognise the difference between courageous endurance and grace-filled release and when God may be inviting a strategic shift into a new season.
Without oversimplifying complex decisions, this session will help you cultivate clarity, confidence, and peace in times of transition. Because spiritual maturity is not measured by how long you endure but by how closely you follow.
Sometimes obedience means staying.Sometimes it means surrendering.And sometimes, it means stepping forward into the next thing God is unfolding.
Speaker: Ms. Ho Wan Leng, Co-Chair, NCW and Founder & CEO, Optimal Consulting Group Pte Ltd
Wan Leng stepped into the role of President of NCW in November 2023 and, as of 9 April 2025, serves as Co-chair. She is a passionate advocate for workplace ministry, committed to equipping believers to live out their faith with clarity, courage, and integrity in their professional lives. Through sermons, workshops, and teaching sessions, she regularly shares biblical insights that inspire practical and meaningful integration of faith at work and in everyday life.
Motivated by a desire for deeper theological grounding, Wan Leng pursued formal theological studies at Fuller Theological Seminary, strengthening the biblical foundations that inform her ministry and leadership.
Beyond ministry, Wan Leng is an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader. She is the Founder and CEO of Optimal Consulting Group, a professional services firm operating across five Asian countries that has served clients in more than 30 countries. With over three decades of work experience, she brings a rare blend of strategic leadership, marketplace wisdom, and biblical perspective bridging faith and work with credibility and conviction.
Have you ever visited a country where no one speaks your language?
Even the simplest conversation becomes exhausting. In our closest relationships, the same disconnect can happen. We may express love sincerely yet the other person feels unseen or unloved because we are not speaking their love language.
Many marriages, parent-child relationships, and friendships struggle not from lack of love, but from misaligned communication. When emotional needs remain unmet, hearts slowly drift apart.
Inspired by “The 5 Love Languages”, this practical and engaging workshop introduces the five core ways people give and receive love. Discover your primary love language, learn to recognise the languages of those around you, and gain simple yet powerful tools to strengthen emotional connection.
Come ready to deepen understanding, cultivate empathy, and build relationships that communicate love clearly so your connections don’t just survive, but truly flourish.
Speaker: Dr. Susan Comiskey, Dean of Students, Asia Theological Centre, Singapore.
Dr. Susan Comiskey is an enthusiastic speaker and teacher. Originally from Sydney Australia, Dr. Comiskey and her family lived all over the world, notably in the Kingdom of Tonga, Uganda, East Africa, Timor Leste, Liverpool, United Kingdom, and Singapore.
Currently residing in Singapore with her family, she has conducted numerous parenting/marriage workshops/lectures in schools and the private sector throughout the Republic. Various presentations have also been given in conjunction with the Singapore Government Family Life Ambassador program, the Singapore Ministry of Defense, Singapore Ministry of Education, Fei Yue Community Services and Focus on the Family Singapore.
Dr. Comiskey holds a master’s degree in Pastoral Leadership and completed her Doctor of Ministry (DMin) from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (AGTS), USA, 2022. She is Resident Faculty and Dean of Students at Asia Theological Center, Singapore.
Menopause is not a decline, it is a sacred invitation to flourish.
This holistic, faith-rooted workshop empowers women to honour their bodies as God’s temple through perimenopause, menopause, and post menopause. Grounded in Scripture and evidence-based nutrition, we reframe this life stage as a season of renewal, resilience, wisdom, and intentional stewardship.
Discover practical, non-hormonal strategies to manage symptoms confidently across every phase. Learn how targeted nutrition strengthens bones, supports hormonal balance, and protects cardiovascular health transforming everyday food choices into purposeful acts of care and worship.
Beyond physical wellbeing, we will explore emotional and mental resilience. Gain practical tools to navigate hot flushes, sleep disruptions, mood shifts, and anxiety with greater calm and clarity.
Most importantly, be reminded that you do not journey alone. This transition is God-sustained and an opportunity to flourish in body, soul, and spirit with renewed strength, confidence, and spiritual assurance.
Speaker: Ms. Jeannette Yeow, Founder of Rapha Health. Nutrition & Wellness
Ms. Jeannette Yeow, founder of Rapha Health, Nutrition & Wellness, is a medical-nutrition trained, Geriatrics Nutrition Specialist, specializing in nutrition for cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular, renal, gynaecology and weight management. In her twenties, she had an episode of breast cancer scare which God showed her ways to eat healthier and live right for her body. The growths gradually reduced in size and disappeared, making her doctor astonished.
This incident increased her faith and the importance to care for God's temple. This year marks her 21st year in the health, nutrition and wellness industry. Currently, she is serving in Bethesda Cancer Care Ministry in Bethesda Bedok-Tampines Church, and is pursuing a Masters of Arts in Counselling in TCA College. She is the founder of Rapha Health, Nutrition & Wellness, a Christian platform to promote holistic health for the spirit, soul and body, and to bridge people to God.
When one woman flourishes, she influences many.
The next generation does not flourish by accident. They flourish because someone more matured choose to see them, believe in them, walk with them and ultimately release them into their calling.
Throughout Scripture, we see this sacred pattern of generational transfer: Paul nurturing Timothy, Barnabas advocating for Paul, Elijah casting his mantle upon Elisha, Moses preparing Joshua to lead beyond him, and Jesus forming twelve ordinary men who would transform history. Flourishing is never automatic. It is intentional, relational, and courageous.
In this inspiring and practical workshop, you will explore biblical foundations for mentoring, empowering, and commissioning the next generation whether as mothers, leaders, pastors, professionals, or spiritual mothers. Gain practical insights from speaker’s own life journey on building confidence, cultivating character, and knowing when to step back so others can step forward.
When she raises the next generation to flourish, she multiplies Kingdom impact for generations to come.
Speaker: Pastor Rachel Ongkili, Bi-vocational Pastor of Skyline SIB, Kota Kinabalu
Pastor Rachel has served as a bi-vocational pastor at Skyline SIB since 2015. She obtained a double degree from Monash University (Melbourne) with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Linguistics and Asian History and a Bachelor of Laws. Sensing God’s call to return home, Ps. Rachel left Melbourne in 2008 and commenced pupillage culminating in being called to the Sabah Bar in 2009.
Since returning to Sabah, Ps. Rachel has gained experience in running businesses in media production, hospitality and agriculture, In this present season of her life, she finds herself responding to God’s call to play her part in the flourishing of generations, both through the church as well as the marketplace. She is currently pursuing her Master in Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary in California, USA but she makes time for what she most enjoys which is spending time with her family which includes 15 dogs and one cat.
You are not alone. Your praise still has power.
A cancer diagnosis can shake even the strongest soul; bringing questions, fear, fatigue, and deep spiritual wrestling. Whether you are in Stage 0 or Stage 4, Still Will I Praise offers a sacred space to process this journey with faith, honesty, and hope.
This workshop invites you to move from diagnosis to declaration, from helplessness to courage, and to choose praise in the midst of pain. Through Scripture reflections, real-life testimonies, and supportive conversations, we explore the tension between surrender and perseverance, believing that ashes can be turned into beauty.
Whether you are newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or in remission, this session will strengthen your spirit and renew your perspective. You are not alone. Your praise still has power.
Caregivers are most welcome.
Moderator: Ms. Wendy Chua-Sullivan, Founder of Wand Inspiration
"When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy." — Psalm 94:19
In a world of uncertainty and relentless demands, anxiety can feel overwhelming. The biblical call to “be anxious for nothing” may seem impossible yet Scripture does not leave us with a command alone; it offers us a Shepherd. God, who designed our minds and bodies, also provides a pathway to the peace that surpasses understanding.
This restorative workshop explores the intersection of biblical truth and emotional wellbeing, guiding you from fear towards a sound and steady mind. Together, we will define anxiety through a compassionate biblical lens, recognising how it affects both heart and body. We will examine the spiritual, environmental, and biological roots of worry, bringing hidden fears into God’s light.
Through Christ-centred spiritual practices and practical calming strategies, you will gain tools to quiet the nervous system, steady your thoughts, and walk confidently in God’s sustaining peace.
Speaker: Dr. Yvonne Lek, Co-founder of the Centre of Social Emotional Learning
Yvonne, co-founder of The Centre of Social Emotional Learning in Singapore, is a highly skilled and experienced psychotherapist who has made a significant impact in the lives of numerous students facing emotional and behavioural challenges.
With her background in education, Yvonne possesses a deep understanding of the school environment and the specific support required for students grappling with mental health issues.
Her unique combination of therapeutic expertise and educational insight enables her to provide comprehensive and effective support to students, empowering them to overcome obstacles and thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
Faith was never meant to be confined to Sundays.
It shapes how we live from Monday through Saturday. In this honest and inspiring panel discussion, women from diverse seasons and spheres of influence share how they integrate faith into everyday realities: at home, at work, in leadership, in relationships, and in times of uncertainty.
Moving beyond theory, this conversation explores what it truly means to walk by faith amid family decisions, financial pressures, disappointments, and personal growth. Through authentic stories of struggle, obedience, courage, and quiet perseverance, our panelists reveal how faith anchors identity, informs choices, and steadies the heart in changing circumstances.
This session is not about perfection, but about the rhythm of daily surrender, daily trust, and daily obedience.
Come be encouraged and equipped to live your faith boldly and consistently discovering that walking by faith is not extraordinary, but a faithful choice to follow God, one day at a time.
Moderator: Dr. Tsao I-ting, Clinical Director of Redwood Psychology
Every life is precious, every struggle is seen by God.
This powerful and timely workshop equips Christian women with deeper understanding and practical tools for suicide awareness and prevention. Led by a psychiatrist with extensive clinical experience and grounded in biblical truth, this session offers a compassionate, faith-centred response to one of the most painful realities facing individuals and families today.
Participants will gain insight into the emotional, psychological, and spiritual factors that can contribute to suicidal thoughts. Learn to recognise early warning signs, understand risk factors, and respond with wisdom, sensitivity, and hope.
Through Scripture, clinical guidance, and thoughtful reflection, this workshop also explores how the church can become a safe refuge where honest conversations are welcomed, burdens are shared, and healing begins.
Not Alone is a reminder that every life is precious, every struggle is seen by God, and no one has to face their darkest moments without compassionate support and Christ-centred hope.
Speaker: Dr. Cheang Ka Man, Psychiatrist
Dr. Cheang Ka Man is a psychiatrist in the public sector with over a decade of clinical experience. She contributes actively to suicide awareness and management efforts within her organization and represents her hospital on the MOH National Suicide Screening Workgroup (2024–2025).
Passionate about education, she has served as Associate Program Director for the National Psychiatry Residency Programme since 2023. Her teaching contributions were recognized with the NUS Junior Doctor Teaching Award (2016) and the NHG Senior Doctor Teaching Award (2021). In 2019, she completed subspecialty training in systemic family therapy at the Calgary Family Therapy Centre in Canada under MOH sponsorship.
We have all whispered the words, “I’m sorry.”
Yet sometimes apology alone cannot mend what has been broken within relationships, within trust, or within our own hearts. Regret can linger like a shadow, quietly shaping our identity, draining our confidence, and holding us captive to the past.
This deeply restorative workshop explores the journey beyond remorse into true repentance, reconciliation, and renewal. What does biblical restoration really look like? How do we face guilt without being defined by it? And how can God transform our deepest failures into places of growth and grace?
Through Scripture, guided reflection, and practical tools, you will learn how to process regret honestly, seek forgiveness courageously, and rebuild wisely. Discover how God’s redemptive love does more than cover mistakes—it restores dignity, renews purpose, and empowers flourishing.
Because in Christ, your story is not anchored in failure—but rewritten through restoration and hope.
Speaker: Pastor Lim Yeen Fun, Community Services Overseer, Victory Family Centre
Pastor Yeen Fun has served in full-time ministry for over 30 years, faithfully leading in diverse roles including Youth Pastor, Regional Pastor, and Executive Pastor. Her ministry journey has also taken her across cultures as a missionary in East and West Malaysia, as well as Uganda, where she gained rich cross-cultural experience and a heart for the nations.
She currently oversees Community Services at Victory Family Centre and serves as President of Hope Community Services, the church’s registered charity arm. In addition, she is Vice Chairman of Asia Theological Centre, the church’s Bible School, where she contributes to theological training and leadership development.
Ps. Yeen Fun holds a Master’s degree in Pastoral Leadership from Asia Theological Centre. She is deeply passionate about equipping both the young and the elderly to impact their generation, embrace their God-given purpose, and step confidently into their calling.
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