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Chinese-Indonesian pastor

Stephen Tong

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Tong in 2015

Born (1940-03-22) March 22, 1940 (age 83) [1]

Gulangyu, Xiamen, Fujian, Mainland china

Nationality Indonesian
Education Bachelor of Theology, Southeast Asia Bible Seminary
Occupation(s) Pastor, evangelist, teacher, conductor, composer, architect, writer
Spouse Sulfie Lalujawati (original name) or Alice Tong (married name)[two]
Children Elizabeth Tong
David Tong
Eunice Tong
Rebecca Tong[ii]
Parent(s) Tong Pai Hu (male parent)
Tan Tjien Nio (mother)[iii]
Religion Christian
Church Reformed Evangelical Church of Indonesia
Ordained 1982[4]

Offices held

Head of Synod, Reformed Evangelical Church of Indonesia
President, Stephen Tong Evangelistic Ministries International (STEMI)
Title Doctor (Honorary)[5]
Stephen Tong
Traditional Chinese 唐崇榮

Stephen Tong Tjong Eng (Chinese: 唐崇榮; pinyin: Táng Chóngróng ; Jyutping: tong4 sung4 wing4 , born 1940) is a Chinese Indonesian Reformed pastor, evangelist, teacher and musician. He heads the Reformed Evangelical Church building of Indonesia, which houses the megachurch Messiah Cathedral, and is the largest Christian Church building in Southeast Asia.[6] [seven] He has preached in countries around the world, and guest lectured at theological seminaries and schools.[viii]

Early on life [edit]

Tong was born in 1940 in Xiamen, China,[nine] : eight from Tong Pai Hu, a businessman whose family unit was highly regarded by the Qing authorities,[10] and Tan Tjien Nio (Indonesian: Dorcas Tanjowati).[xi] He is the sixth of ten children,[9] only one of whom was a girl.[note 1] his father died when Stephen was three; his family wealth had eroded during the years of Japanese imperialism.[13] At that time, Tong'south mother fostered their brothers and sister lonely.[14]

In 1949, he with his female parent and siblings migrated to Surabaya, Republic of indonesia, to detect a amend place of living during the Chinese Communist Revolution.[xiii] He completed primary education at Min Guang Chief Schoolhouse and he graduated from Chung Hwa Loftier School ( 中華高中學 ) in 1958. Though he had non graduated yet, he had been instruction as either assistant or formal teacher from 1957 till 1960 at Zhong Guo Nui Xue School and Yi Xing Nighttime School.[9] : 8

When Tong was xv years old, he had strong behavior in communism, which he called "Karl Marx'south dialectical materialism". He ascribed to Charles Darwin's theory of development, and had a deep hatred towards Christianity, which he regarded as "the foolish religion which came from the devilish West and has casuistic teachings".[fifteen] However, he respected that his mother had a devoted spiritual life: "When I was small, the beginning words I'd hear in the morning were those of my mother while she prayed. She prayed for each of u.s.a. children by name, and asked God to guide us.".[16]

In 1957, his mother asked him to nourish a Christian Youth Conference that was conducted past the Southeast Asia Bible Seminary (SEABS) (Indonesian: Madrasah Alkitab Asia Tenggara, now Indonesian: Seminari Alkitab Asia Tenggara, SAAT) in Malang in 1957. On nine January, the last day of the conference, when Andrew Gih gave a revival sermon, Tong became a Christian.[17] He began to share the Gospel, and taught children in Christian schools. In 1960, he enrolled in SEABS,[18] and afterward graduated with a Available of Theology in 1964. He so joined SEABS's faculty, and taught theology and philosophy classes from 1964 to 1988.[9] : eight [19]

Ministry [edit]

While he was a teacher at South East asia Bible Seminary, Tong served as an evangelist at THKTKH (Min Nan: Tiong Hoa Kie Tok Kauw Hwee [中华基督教会]); (Indonesian: Gereja Kristus Tionghua, now GKT (Gereja Kristus Tuhan)), transliterated "Church building of Christ The Lord",[20] and travelled weekly between Malang and Surabaya.[annotation 2] [21]

Around at that time, he had tried leading some Gospel Rallies in various cities in Indonesia. Then since 1969, he received invitations to lead Gospel Rallies in various countries, including Europe, America, Australia, Nihon, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, etc. It is especially for Chinese and Indonesian speakers. In 1974, he started to hold seminars in Surabaya to provide truthful doctrinal understanding for churches in Indonesia.[9] : 9

In 1978, he forth with Jahja Ling established Stephen Tong Evangelistic Ministries International (STEMI).[9] : ix Ane of its goals is to equip people for full-fourth dimension ministry.[22] He preaches at cities across Southeast Asia.

In 1982, he received his ordination every bit pastor. He served at GKT (Indonesian: Gereja Kristus Tuhan, "Church of Christ The Lord"), and then ministered in GKA (Indonesian: Gereja Kristen Abdiel, "Retainer Christian Church building").[23] He has conducted services in Standard mandarin and Indonesian, just some of his speaking engagements have been in Fujian and English.[nineteen]

Since then, he has guest lectured in Theology and delivered sermons in various prominent universities at the Mainland china Graduate Schoolhouse of Theology (Hong Kong), China Evangelical Seminary (Taiwan), Trinity Theological College (Singapore), Regent College (Canada), and universities in the The states, including: Westminster Theological Seminary, Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Yale, University of California Berkeley, University of Maryland, Columbia University, Cornell University, etc.[9] : 9

Since the GRII has establish in 1989, his services have extended to many major cities in Indonesia, including Surabaya, Medan, Malang, Bandung, specially during the Christmas and Easter seasons.[24] [25] To maintain contact with the cities outside Jakarta, he established STEMI branch offices in each of the areas. He added offices in the United States and the European Spousal relationship.[26]

Since 2000, he travels weekly to around five countries (Republic of indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan) to serve for approximately 6000 audiences.[nine] : 9 In 2009, Ric Cannada, Chancellor of Reformed Theological Seminary, noted in his schoolhouse'south newsletter that Tong's weekly preaching schedule included "two Sun services in Jakarta; every Sunday evening at two services in a church in Singapore; every Monday evening at a church building in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; every Tuesday night at a church in Hong Kong; and every Wed nighttime at a church in Taipei, Taiwan."[27]

Reformed Evangelical Movement [edit]

Tong observed that many churches have been influenced by worldly philosophy, and ones that were loyal to the genuine teaching of the Bible were rare. In 1984, he started the Reformed Evangelical Motion with the purpose of restoring the understanding of theology based on God's revelation in the Scripture and igniting people with zeal for evangelism.[ need quotation to verify ] The motility is "aimed at coming together the challenge of the Charismatic motility every bit well as liberalism."[28] He conducted theological seminars such as the Christian Faith Development Seminar (Indonesian: Seminar Pembinaan Iman Kristen, SPIK),[19] to introduce Reformed theology to the people in Jakarta. His first seminar, "Faith and Faith", was attended by about i,200 people.[ citation needed ] He would later conform the seminars into books and multimedia, which he publishes in-firm.[29] The SPIK seminars have become the source material for the Indonesian Reformed Evangelical Establishment (Indonesian: Lembaga Reformed Injili Indonesia, LRII), a seminary which Tong co-founded with pastors Caleb Tong and Yakub Susabda in 1986.[19]

In 1986, Tong started the Evangelical Reformed Theological Schoolhouse Surabaya (Indonesian: Sekolah Teologi Reformed Injili, STRI) for laymen in Surabaya. In 1987, he started a similar theological schoolhouse in Jakarta, and in 1990, he started one in Malang. The goal is to encourage Christian congregations from all denominations to study Reformed theology.[ citation needed ]

Reformed Evangelical Church building of Indonesia [edit]

Messiah Cathedral, captured from Kemayoran Street.

Stephen Tong founded the Reformed Evangelical Church of Republic of indonesia in 1989 to found a church based on Reformed theology and congregations that are committed to evangelism. He is currently the Head of Synod. Although the church subscribes to the Reformed confessions, it likewise has its specific confessions of faith.[28] [ further explanation needed ] In 2004, GRII had congregations in five Indonesian cities and has expanded to branch churches around the world in Asia, Australia, Federal republic of germany, and North America.

Tong personally designed the Messiah Cathedral (Indonesian: Katedral Mesias), whose proposal took 15 years to corroborate.[half dozen] [30] Opening ceremonies took identify on xviii–20 September 2008, including a classical music concert and a dedication service.[31] The edifice has 600,000 foursquare feet (56,000 mtwo) of infinite,[6] [seven] and ii auditoriums that seat upwardly to 8,000 people.[30] The building is also dwelling to the Reformed Millennium Center of Republic of indonesia (RMCI), which holds some of Tong's other projects and organizations.

Other institutions [edit]

Tong's (Indonesian: Lembaga Reformed Injili Indonesia, LRII) seminary has since been named Reformed Seminary Indonesia (Indonesian: Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Reformed Indonesia, STTRI). Yakub Susabda serves as its president and a teacher. The seminary offers an undergraduate degree in Theology, and master'south degrees in Christian ministry, divinity, theology, and counseling.[27] [32]

In 1996, he founded the Reformed Institute for Christianity and 21st Century in Washington DC. Its purpose is "to equip Christians for global evangelization in the 21st Century past training them in the areas of reformed theology, apologetics, evangelism, and the critical study of Eastern and Western cultures". Information technology was renamed to the Reformed Found of Due north America (RINA) in 2007, with locations throughout the The states and Canada.[33]

in 1998, he established the Reformed Institute Jakarta (Indonesian: Institut Reformed Jakarta). The school is headed by GRII pastor Benyamin Intan,[34] and offers undergraduate degrees in Theology and Ecclesiastical Music, and master'due south degrees in Divinity, Evangelism, and Christian studies.[35] Its Reformed Ecclesiastical Faculty of Music was established in 2002; its goal is "to return all the celebrity to God through music at its best."[36] In 2008, the constitute, at present named International Reformed Evangelical Seminary (Indonesian: Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Reformed Injili Internasional, STTRII) moved to the Reformed Millennial Center (RMCI) in Dki jakarta. It has signed MoU with Westminster Theological Seminary (2011), Theologische Universiteit Kampen (2014), and Theologische Universiteit Apeldoorn (2017).[37]

In 2000, Tong attended the inaugural coming together of the World Reformed Fellowship, whose purpose is to formalize the Reformed Confession of Faith in the 21st Century. In 2006, they created the statement of faith and appointed members for their Commission of Theology.[38] Tong joined Reformed theologians Gerald Bray, A. T. B. McGowan, Peter Jones, and Samuel Logan equally members.[39] [note 3]

In 2006, Tong and Intan co-founded the think tank group, Reformed Center for Religion and Society (Indonesian: Pusat Pengkajian Reformed bagi Agama dan Masyarakat, RCRS); its purpose is to promote the cultural mandate.[28] [34]

In 2008, Tong founded Sekolah Kristen Calvin (Calvin Christian School).[twoscore] Tong besides founded Calvin Institute of Technology in 2018.[41]

Theology and style [edit]

Co-ordinate to his contour on STEMI, he "emphasizes on the importance of the Bible every bit the sole word of God and actively encourages evangelism", and believes that churches should follow the cultural mandate. His preaching fashion is influenced by Calvinist preachers George Whitfield and Charles Spurgeon.[42]

Music and Arts [edit]

Tong has equanimous music in Indonesian, Mandarin, and English.[43] He occasionally conducts choirs and orchestras, and gives church talks nigh the appreciation of sacred music. He founded the Jakarta Oratorio Society in 1986, a choir that specializes in worship music.[44]

During the development of the Messiah Cathedral, he contributed to the design of the Reformed Millennium Center of Republic of indonesia (RMCI) and helped design some of other church buildings in Indonesia. In 2009, he opened the Aula Simfonia Jakarta concert hall in the RMCI; information technology holds 1,200 seats. He served as the music manager for the Jakarta Simfonia Orchestra, forth with artistic consultant Jahja Ling and Billy Kristanto.[45] In 2011, he opened the Galeria Sophilia in the RMCI to brandish some of his and church members antiques for instruction.[ citation needed ]

Personal life [edit]

Tong married Sulfie Lalujawati.[ when? ] They live in Jakarta, Indonesia. They have 1 son and three daughters. Their son David Tong was an MRII evangelist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, and has been serving at GRII Karawaci, Tangerang since 6 January 2019.[46] Their daughter Eunice works as the music managing director for Aula Simfonia Djakarta. Their youngest daughter Rebecca is a usher and music director for Aula Simfonia Jakarta.[47]

In addition to enjoying classical music from the Bizarre menstruation,[ citation needed ] Tong enjoys collecting watches and antiques.[ commendation needed ]

Honors and awards [edit]

In 1985, Tong was awarded an honorary Doctor of Leadership in Christian Evangelism (DLCE) degree from the La Madrid International University of Leadership in Manila, Philippines[9] : 9

In 1992, pastor Philip Teng chosen him the "Billy Graham of the Eastward" for his big-scale ministries in Southeast Asia.[48]

In 2007, STEMI published the book God's Peppery Challenge for Our Time: Festschrift in Honor of Stephen Tong, the Founder and the Master Planner of Reformed Evangelical Movement: 50 Year Preaching the Word of God to regard him as "the True Evangelist of this Historic period" (ISBN 978-9791620314).

In May 2008, he received an honorary Dr. of Divinity (DD) degree from the Westminster Theological Seminary in Glenside, Pennsylvania.[26] [49]

In 2011, Westminster Theological Seminary created an endowment for the Stephen Tong Chair of Reformed Theology. The professorship was given to Jeffry One thousand. Jue, an associate professor in church history.[23] [29]

Bibliography [edit]

Tong has written books based on his sermons and teachings. Most of the books are published in-house by Momentum Publisher[50] and are generally available in Indonesian language. They are grouped past topic below.

SPIK

Tong's books from the Christian Religion Evolution Seminar (Indonesian: Seminar Pembinaan Iman Kristen, SPIK); the number denotes SPIK conducted in Jakarta:

# Title First conducted Book published ISBN
1 Iman dan Agama (Faith and Religion) 1984 1989 ISBN 979-8307-27-v
2 Iman dan Wahyu (Religion and Revelation) 1984 Due north/A
iii Wahyu dan Pewahyu (Revelation and Revelator) 1985 Northward/A
4 Wahyu dan Alkitab (Revelation and The Bible) 1986 N/A
five Allah Tritunggal (The Triune God) 1987 1990 ISBN 979-8307-07-0
6 Iman, Rasio, dan Kebenaran (Organized religion, Reason, and Truth) 1988 1995 ISBN 979-8307-38-0
7 Iman Kristen dan Liberalisme (Christian Faith and Liberalism) 1989 North/A
8 Peta dan Teladan Allah (God's Epitome and Likeness) 1990 1990 ISBN 979-8307-26-7
nine Siapakah Kristus? (Who is Christ?) 1991 1991 ISBN 979-8307-06-2
10 Dosa, Keadilan, dan Penghakiman (Sin, Justice, and Judgment) 1992 1993 ISBN 979-8307-06-2
eleven Roh Kudus, Doa, dan Kebangunan (The Holy Spirit, Prayer, and Revival) 1993 1995 ISBN 978-979-8307-37-9
12 Dinamika Hidup dalam Pimpinan Roh Kudus (Dynamic of Life in the Holy Spirit's Guidance) 1994 1995 ISBN 979-8307-38-0
13 Baptisan dan Karunia Roh Kudus (The Baptism and the Gift of the Holy Spirit) 1995 1996 ISBN 979-8307-41-0
14 Roh Kudus, Hati Nurani, dan Setan (The Holy Spirit, Censor, and Satan) 1996 1997 ISBN 979-8307-44-5
fifteen Ujian, Percobaan, dan Kemenangan (Trials, Temptations, and Victory) 1997 1998 ISBN 979-8307-49-half-dozen
16 Iman, Penderitaan, Hak Asasi Manusia (Faith, Suffering, and Human Rights) 1998 1999 ISBN 979-8307-61-5
17 Kedaulatan Allah dan Kuasa Pemerintahan (Sovereignty of God and Authorities's Power) 1999 Due north/A
18 Kerajaan Allah, Gereja, dan Pelayanan (The Kingdom of God, the Church building, and Ministry) 2000 2000 ISBN 979-3292-00-8
Seri Mimbar

Tong's books for the Reformed Evangelical Pulpit Series (Indonesian: Seri Mimbar Reformed Injili Indonesia) include:

Title Book published ISBN
Waktu Dan Hikmat (Time and Wisdom) 1990 ISBN 979-8307-32-i
Keluarga Bahagia (Happy Family) 1991 Run across talk page
Membesarkan Anak Dalam Tuhan (Fostering Kid in God) 1991 ISBN 979-8307-24-0
Hidup Kristen yang Berbuah (Fruitful Christian Life) 1992 ISBN 979-8307-01-1
Iman, Pengharapan, dan Kasih dalam Krisis (Organized religion, Hope, and Love in Crunch) 1998 ISBN 979-8307-52-6
Mengetahui Kehendak Allah (Knowing God's Will) 1999 ISBN 979-8307-57-seven
Special Courses

Additional instruction topics authored by Tong:

Title Volume published ISBN
Teologi Penginjilan (The Theology of Evangelism) 1988 ISBN 979-8307-63-1
Arsitek Jiwa (Architect of the Soul) 1991 ISBN 979-8307-08-9
Reformasi dan Teologi Reformed (Reformation and Reformed Theology) 1992 ISBN 979-8307-23-2
vii Perkataan Salib (The Seven Sayings on the Cross) 1992 ISBN 979-8307-03-8
Arsitek Jiwa II (Architect of the Soul II) 1993 ISBN 979-3292-02-4
Pemuda dan Krisis Zaman (Youth and the Age'due south Crunch) 1996 ISBN 979-8307-43-seven
Dosa dan Kebudayaan (Sin and Culture) 1997 ISBN 979-8307-45-3
Pengudusan Emosi (The Sanctification of Emotion) 2007 ISBN 979-3292-58-10
Gospel Rallies

Tong wrote these books for the STEMI rallies.

Title First conducted Book published ISBN
Yesus Kristus Juruselamat Dunia (Jesus Christ, The Savior of the World) 2003 2004 ISBN 979-8131-83-5
Dari Iman kepada Iman (From Faith to Faith) 2004 2004 ISBN 979-8131-90-viii
Devotionals, adopted from Momentum Fellowship in booklet size (no ISBN)
Title Fellowship # Book published
Pelayan Yang Beriman (The True-blue Servant) 60 1993
Cara Pandang Seorang Pelayan (A Servant'southward Worldview) 57 1993
Pelayan Yang Melarikan Diri (The Running Away Servant) 51 1993
Pelayan Yang Berdukacita (The Grieving Servant) 53 1995
Pelayan Yang Mengasihani Diri Sendiri (The Retainer Who Pitied Himself) 54 1996
Jerih Payah Seorang Pelayan (A Servant'south Inheritance) 8 1996
Harta Seorang Pelayan (A Servant's Wealth) 25 1996
Pelayan Yang Berkorban (The Servant Who Sacrifices) 52 1996
Kebahagiaan Yudas (Judas'due south Joy) 70 1997
Pelayan Yang Memberitakan Injil (The Servant Who Proclaims The Gospel) 100 1997
Pembentukan Seorang Hamba (Shaping A Retainer) 58 1998
Pergumulan Seorang Pelayan (A Retainer's Struggle) 48 1998
Others
Title Book published ISBN
Seni Membentuk Karakter Kristen (The Art of Molding Christian's Grapheme) – a seminary volume with some other speaker 1995 ISBN 978-979-8307-40-9
Gerakan Reformed Injili: Apa dan Mengapa? (Evangelical Reformed Motility: What and Why?) 2005 ISBN 979-8131-93-2

Discography [edit]

Tong has written songs for his worship services and STEMI gospel rallies. The songs are listed with the year and location when they were first performed: [note 4]

Song Title Twelvemonth First Performed
Bila Kaupernah Cinta Yesus (If You Once Loved Jesus) 1961 Semarang, Indonesia
Sebagai Keledai (Like a Donkey) 1965 Malang, Indonesia
Api Zaman (Fire of the Ages)[note 5] 1969 Malang, Republic of indonesia
Tuhan Ampuni Dosaku (Forgive My Sin, Lord) 1975 Surabaya, Indonesia
Kidung Agung (My Hymn) 1975 Manila, Philippines
Aku Sedang Berjalan (I am Walking) 1977 Serawak, Malaysia
Kemana Saja (Wherever I Become) 1977 Serawak, Malaysia
Utus Aku Dalam Misimu (Send Me into Your Mission) 1981 Singapore
Hanya Bagimu (Only For Thee) 1982 Taipei, Taiwan
Korban Hidup (Living Offering) 1985 Malang, Indonesia
Bangkit Bagi Kristus (Stand up for Christ) 1986 Jakarta, Indonesia
Belum Pernah Ku Rendah Hati (Never Take I Been Apprehensive) 1995 Forthhope, Canada
Sukacita Tuhan Penuhiku (Lord's Joy Fulfills Me) 1998 Hong Kong
Siapakah Juruselamat Dunia (Who is the Savior of the World?) 2003 Jakarta, Indonesia
Kupegang Tangan-Mu (I hold Your Hand) 2013 Jakarta, Indonesia
B'ritakan Injil Selamanya (Proclaim the Gospel Forever) 2013[note 6] Jakarta, Indonesia
Ikut Tuhanku (Follow My Lord) 2014[note 7] Jakarta, Republic of indonesia
Kucinta Firman Tuhan (I Love the Give-and-take of God) 2020[note eight] Jakarta, Indonesia
Benar! Berani! Setia! 2020[note 9] Jakarta, Indonesia
Aku Cinta Gereja Tuhan 2021[note ten] Dki jakarta, Indonesia
Tuhan Panggil, 'Ku Dengar 2021[note 11] Jakarta, Indonesia
Besar Anugerah-Nya 2021[note 12] Dki jakarta, Indonesia
Kita Bersekutu Dalam Tuhan 2021[annotation 13] Jakarta, Indonesia
'Ku Suka Kabar Injil (I'd Like to Preach the Gospel) 2022[notation 14] Jakarta, Republic of indonesia
Aku Jadi Remaja 2022[note 15] Jakarta, Indonesia

Notes [edit]

  1. ^ The Tong family consisted of vii sons: Tony (Tong Tjong Po), Peter (Tong Tjong Ping), John (Tong Tjong Tjoe), Caleb (Tong Tjong Ming), Solomon (Tong Tjong An), Stephen (Tong Tjong Eng) and Joseph (Tong Tjong Hway). They likewise had one daughter, Mary Tong Tjong Hwa (the eldest sister died at young age). V of the sons, including Stephen, became Christian ministers.[12]
  2. ^ The distance between Malang and Surabaya is 200 km (120 mi). Tong made weekly trips from 1964 to 1979.
  3. ^ GRII pastor Benyamin Intan likewise serves on the Board of Directors for the World Reformed Fellowship.
  4. ^ Kidung Persekutuan Reformed Injili (songbook) (Jakarta: Sinode GRII, 2001), source can be downloaded at http://world wide web.bibleforandroid.com/KPRI
  5. ^ The song Api Zaman was co-written with C. Yu.
  6. ^ at Konvensi Injil National 2013 (KIN) consequence.
  7. ^ at Konvensi Injil National 2014 (KIN) event.
  8. ^ at Bible Camp Nasional 2020 (BCN) result.
  9. ^ at National Reformed Evangelical Teen Convention 2020 (NRETC) upshot.
  10. ^ at Bible Camp Nasional 2021 (BCN) consequence.
  11. ^ at Bible Camp Nasional 2021 (BCN) outcome.
  12. ^ at Bible Camp Nasional 2021 (BCN) outcome.
  13. ^ at National Reformed Evangelical Convention Youth & Workers 2021 (NREC) event.
  14. ^ at Bible Camp Nasional 2022 (BCN) event.
  15. ^ at National Reformed Evangelical Teen Convention 2022 (NRETC) outcome.

References [edit]

Citations [edit]

  1. ^ Tong (2010), p. 8
  2. ^ a b Tong (2010), pp. 57–58 with pictorial scene
  3. ^ Tong, Freda Hatfield (2001), Sons for the Master, Singapore: Path Seeker, kickoff of the book, pictorial scenes .
  4. ^ Tong (2010), pp. 62 with pictorial scene
  5. ^ Tong (2010), pp. 86 with pictorial scene
  6. ^ a b c Chua, Edmund (eight September 2008). "Largest Chinese Church Overseas to Open in Djakarta". The Christian Post. Singapore. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 31 Oct 2008.
  7. ^ a b Wright, Tom (4 September 2008). "Improbable Houses of Worship". The Wall Street Journal . Retrieved 31 October 2008. (subscription required)
  8. ^ Dr. Stephen Tong – In Step with The Holy Spirit, express edition (Jakarta: STEMI)
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h i Tong, Stephen (2010). Dr. Stephen Tong: Life and Ministries in Pictures – lxx Years of Approving 1940–2010, ltd. ed. Surabaya: Momentum Christian Literature.
  10. ^ Tong, Memoar Solomon (2009), Usher SSO, Surabaya: Jaring Pena, pp. 9–13 .
  11. ^ Freda Hatfield Tong Sons for the Chief, 65–67
  12. ^ Kwantes 2005, p. 247.
  13. ^ a b Freda Hatfield Tong 2001 Sons for the Master Singapore: Path Seeker.
  14. ^ Tong 2009, pp. 18–24.
  15. ^ Dr. Stephen Tong & co, Serving My Times: Pictorial Story & Ministries, ltd. ed., p. 13
  16. ^ Kwantes (2005), p. 245
  17. ^ Kwantes (2005), pp. 245–46
  18. ^ Dr. Stephen Tong, In Step with The Holy Spirit ltd. ed., p. 5
  19. ^ a b c d "Stephen Tong – Gospel Preacher". TokohIndonesia.com . Retrieved xv Nov 2012.
  20. ^ de Kuiper, Arie (1996), Mulai Dari Musa Dan Segala Nabi, Jakarta: BPK Gunung Mulia, p. 82 .
  21. ^ "Pdt. DR. Stephen Tong". GKT, Jemaat Hosana Bumi Permai Surabaya. Rumahdosegalabangsa. 2007. Retrieved twenty November 2012.
  22. ^ Dr. Stephen Tong, In Step with The Holy Spirit, limited edition (Djakarta: STEMI, 2007), pp. 4–vi.
  23. ^ a b "Gereja Reformed Injili Indonesia". Reformed Online. 27 February 2004. Retrieved xv November 2012.
  24. ^ Cheng, Joshua (sixteen Dec 2010). "Stephen Tong Gospel Rallies in Indonesia, Singapore Conclude in Grace". The Gospel Herald . Retrieved 15 November 2012.
  25. ^ Tim Literatur Sekilas Gerakan Reformed Injili di Indonesia (Surabaya: Momentum, 2014), pp. ii–4.
  26. ^ a b "Honorary Caste to Rev. Dr. Stephen Tong". Stay Informed – Westminster Theological Seminary. 4 June 2008. Archived from the original on i Baronial 2009. Retrieved 15 Nov 2012.
  27. ^ a b "Ministry building & Leadership" (PDF). Reformed Theological Seminary. Autumn 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on ii June 2010. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
  28. ^ a b c "Sekilas Visi". grii.org. Archived from the original on 4 August 2008. Retrieved 8 August 2008.
  29. ^ a b Leung, Luke (3 Nov 2011). "Westminster Theological Seminary Inaugurates The Stephen Tong Chair of Reformed Theology". The Gospel Herald . Retrieved xv Nov 2012.
  30. ^ a b Hamann, Katie (iv Dec 2008). "Big evangelical church opens in Djakarta". Radio Australia. Commonwealth of australia: Australia Broadcasting Network. Retrieved fifteen November 2012.
  31. ^ "The Cathedral of Messiah of Dki jakarta Reformed Evangelical Church". Mriila.org (Mimbar Reformed Injili Indonesia Los Angeles (MRIILA). Archived from the original on 10 Nov 2013. Retrieved xv November 2012.
  32. ^ "Almost STTRII". Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Reformed Injili Indonesia . Retrieved fifteen November 2012.
  33. ^ "Reformed Institute of North America" (in Chinese). Retrieved 15 November 2012.
  34. ^ a b "The World Reformed Fellowship – The Board of Directors". Earth Reformed Fellowship. Archived from the original on fifteen November 2009. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
  35. ^ "Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Reformed Injili International". Retrieved eight October 2013.
  36. ^ "Reformed Institute Jakarta Ecclesiastical Faculty of Music". Retrieved 29 November 2012.
  37. ^ "Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Reformed Injili Internasional". Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  38. ^ "The Commission of Theology". World Reformed Fellowship. Archived from the original on 20 November 2012. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
  39. ^ "The World Reformed Fellowship – Membership List". Wrfnet.org. 2 November 2012. Archived from the original on 30 July 2012. Retrieved xiv November 2012.
  40. ^ "Pendiri". Sekolah Kristen Calvin (in Indonesian). Retrieved six December 2021.
  41. ^ "What and Why Calvin – Calvin Institute of Engineering science". Archived from the original on ane December 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  42. ^ "Speakers". Malaysia STEMI Express (in Chinese and English). Retrieved fourteen November 2012.
  43. ^ Kidung Pujian Gereja Reformed Injili Indonesia (Surabaya: Momentum, 2000)
  44. ^ "Conductors – Jakarta Simfonia Orchestra". Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  45. ^ "Aula Simfonia Djakarta". Aula Simfonia Djakarta. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
  46. ^ "Tentang GRII Karawaci". GRII Karawaci. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  47. ^ "The Best Place To Find Stephen Tong". Stephen Tong. Archived from the original on 3 April 2012. Retrieved xiv November 2012.
  48. ^ Tong, Stephen; et al. (2007) [1992 limited ed], In Step with The Holy Spirit: Pictoral Story & Ministries, Jakarta: STEMI, p. 4 .
  49. ^ Leung, Luke (3 June 2008). "Stephen Tong Awarded Honorary Doctors Caste at Westminster Theological Seminary". The Gospel Herald . Retrieved 8 August 2008.
  50. ^ Momentum, ID .

Sources [edit]

Works cited
  • Tong, Stephen (2010). Dr. Stephen Tong: Life and Ministries in Pictures – lxx Years of Blessing 1940–2010, limited edition. Surabaya: Momentum Christian Literature. 104pp. ISBN978-602-8165-40-2.
  • Tong, Stephen (2007). In Step with The Holy Spirit - Pictoral Story of Dr. Stephen Tong & His Ministries, limited edition. Jakarta: STEMI. 48pp.
  • Tong, Stephen (2007). Stephen Tong: The Man Who Squeezes His Life - Reflections of the Founder of the Reformed Evangelical Movement and fifty Years of Preaching the Word of God. Surabaya: STEMI and Momentum Christian Literature. 208pp. ISBN978-979-3292-lx-1. Archived from the original on 8 October 2013.
  • Kwantes, Anne C. (2005). She has Done a Beautiful Thing for Me: Portraits of Christian Women in Asia. Manila: OMF literature. 375pp. ISBN9789715118941.
  • Tong, Freda Hatfield (2001). Sons for the Master. Singapore: Path Seeker Ltd. 357pp.

External links [edit]

  • (in English) Stephen Tong Evangelistic Ministries International (STEMI) in United states
  • (in Indonesian) Momentum Christian Literature – Tong'due south publisher
  • (in Indonesian) Stephen Tong Evangelistic Ministries International (STEMI) in Jakarta, Indonesia [ dead link ]
  • (in Chinese) Stephen Tong Evangelistic Ministries International (STEMI) in Hongkong
  • (in Chinese) Stephen Tong Evangelistic Ministries International (STEMI) in Taiwan
  • (in Indonesian) Konvensi Injil Nasional (KIN) 2015: Remaja dan Pemuda [ dead link ]
  • (in Indonesian) KPIN (Kebaktian Pembaruan Iman Nasional) – National Renewal Faith Crusade
  • (in Indonesian) Indonesian Evangelical Reformed Church (GRII)
  • (in Indonesian) Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Reformed Injili International (STTRII) , recent Seminary, official Tong's Seminary.
  • (in Indonesian) Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Reformed Indonesia (STTRI) , former Seminary, now held past Rev. Yakub B. Susabda, PhD, was Tong'south former co-worker.
  • (in Indonesian) Sekolah Kristen Calvin, main school and secondary school founded past Stephen Tong.
  • (in Indonesian) Calvin Institute of Technology, private university founded by Stephen Tong.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Tong

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