About us

Who we are

Introduction of

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KIN is a disability mission organisation that enables the Church to welcome and disciple people of all abilities.

Our name, which begins with the Greek word “koinonia” (community/partnership) used in the New Testament, emphasises our ethos of building communities of believers through including people with disabilities.

Our logo, coloured in orange and yellow, represents the passion and dynamism of believers gifted by the Holy Spirit, including those with disabilities. Our acronym, KIN, emphasises how all Christians belong together united in Christ as one family under God.

Vision

The Church enabled to welcome and disciple people of all abilities

Mission

Partnering churches by equipping, resourcing, and connecting them in their inclusion journey

The KIN way

People-First

Prayerful

Purposeful

People-First

People-First

It is not our abilities or our titles that define us, but our identity as a people created and loved by God. KIN is committed to partner with churches in their disability inclusion and discipleship journey in a way that places people before programmes.

Prayerful

Prayerful

Prayer is the expression of our dependence on God. All our endeavours must be covered in prayer. "Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain." Psalms 127:1

Purposeful

Purposeful

Discipleship is journey that every believer embarks on purposefully. KIN is committed to stewarding well the gifts and time of each person and community, so that all may grow together into the body of whom Christ is the head.

About us

What we believe

Statement of Faith

KIN is a Protestant organisation holding to the historical Christian faith reflected in the Apostles’ and Nicene creed.

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Our Statement of Faith is as follows:

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We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God.

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We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

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We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.

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We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful people, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.

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We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.

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We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.

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We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ, which includes all believers with disabilities.

About us

Our people

Board

As a registered charity, KIN is governed by a Board comprising persons with/without disabilities who have substantial experience in the disability sector:

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Leow Wen Pin

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Alister Ong

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Michael Cheah

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Jasmine Teo

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Michelle Wong

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Carina Sim

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Allen Chng

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Advisory Council

Due to the complexity and expertise required for disability ministry, KIN is supported by an international panel of experts:

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Professor Erik Carter

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Mr Bernard Chew

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Professor Benjamin Connor

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Dr Dave Deuel

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Ms Anita Fam

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A/Prof. Wong Meng Ee

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Mr Ronald Wong

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Ms Sherena Loh

Rev. Dr Keith Lai

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Mr Dickson Lim

10_Carol Ma

A/Prof. Carol Ma

11_Rochelle Scheuermann

A/Prof. Rochelle L. Scheuermann

Ps. Edric Sng

14_Eric Tan

Mr Eric Tan

18_Tony Yeo

Rev Tony Yeo

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Professor John Swinton

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A/Prof. Kenny Tan

Staff

KIN’s operations are driven by a passionate team of staff members.

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Jesselyn Ng

Cherie Ng

Nicole Wong

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Joanna Ong

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Teresa Ng

Yap Foon Lyn

Melody Phuan

Amy Teh

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Artist -in-Residence

KIN appoints an Artist-in-Residence which it partners to champion the inclusion of people with special needs in churches through the arts. 

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Aaron James Yap

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Centre for Disability Ministry in Asia

In order to support KIN’s goal of enabling churches to include people with disabilities, KIN produces resources that support churches in disability ministry. The Centre for Disability Ministry in Asia (CDMA) is KIN’s primary vehicle for doing so. The CDMA’s mission is to generate contextually-relevant research and publication in the area of disability ministry to resource Asian churches.

The CDMA is led by a Director and is supported by affiliated Research Fellows and Research Associates. The CDMA also oversees the credit aspects of the Certificate of Christian Disability Ministry, e.g., student supervision and marking of assignments.

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Leow Wen Pin

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About us

Our partners

Partner Churches

KIN believes in cultivating long-term partnership of giving and receiving with churches. Such partner churches receive an exciting bespoke package of services from KIN, even as they support the work of KIN.

Ang Mo Kio Presbyterian Church

Bethany Evangelical Free Church

Biblical Graduate School of Theology alumni

Covenant Presbyterian Church

Emmanuel Assembly of God

Mount Hermon Bible-Presbyterian Church

The Bible Church

Wesley Methodist Church

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Partner Organisations

KIN believes in increasing its impact for God’s kingdom through strategic partnerships with other likeminded organisations.

Bethany Evangelical Free Church

Centre for Autism and Theology, University of Aberdeen

Covenant Presbyterian Church

Western Theological Seminary

St Luke’s Eldercare

Governance

KIN commits itself to a high standard of governance. Through our policies and practices, we aim to establish trust and excellence in our work. Our transparency helps us to be accountable to our stakeholders and partners. By doing so, it will enable us to stay centred to our God-given mission.

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Annual Report

KIN commits itself to a high standard of governance. Through our policies and practices, we aim to establish trust and excellence in our work. Our transparency helps us to be accountable to our stakeholders and partners. By doing so, it will enable us to stay centred to our God-given mission.

Past Annual Reports

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2022-2023

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2021-2022

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Features

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Article: Whither the Church and disability ministries in Singapore?

Have you entered a church where people with and without disabilities worship God in “harmony”? Occasionally, there might be a sudden shout during worship, a person rocking back and forth during prayer, or someone running around the pews during the sermon. No one bats an eyelid. The pastor continues his preaching. There’s an occasional smile and a look of understanding from the congregation…

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Article: Disability ministry: How is the Church enabling this part of the Body?

Is there a special needs or disability ministry in your church? How much is your church engaging with people with special needs?

With the hope of shedding more light on the special needs ministry, we spoke to Koinonia Inclusion Network (KIN), as well as some volunteers from SHINE (special needs ministry from HOPE Singapore).

Read the article here to hear more about their experiences and their dreams for the ministry, and their heart for this important part of the Body!

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