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27-30 Sep 2023

#TTC2023 #ThinkingTheologicallyConference #MakingMindsBigger #LoveGodDeeper #ServeHisChurchBetter #Man
  • Intro

    What is Man?

    We don't know who we are anymore.

    We create our own purpose.

    We learn to live with ourselves and others - the good, the bad and the ugly. And yet, human beings are remarkable. Full of potential. Talent, productivity and endurance appears once in a while. Even self-sacrifice, worship and love. There is also great potential for selfishness and greed, lust and unending darkness. Are all of us just balancing good and evil?

    This TTC, we will study what engages even those who do not care for God. Themselves. Ourselves. Who even are we? Why are we here in this world? There is so much confusion within ourselves and from the world about crucial questions on identity and purpose.

    To answer these, we must know and love our Maker's point of view. To answer these, we must know a whole host of foundational doctrines such as Christology, the doctrine of sin and eschatology among others. Learn to think theologically and ask the right questions from our Maker and Designer - our great God in His Scripture. Both men and women are made in the image of God. What does it mean to worship as a man and as a woman? The Son of God came and lived for God in his body and raised to life bodily. What does it mean for your body and what you do with it? What perspective of the world has creeped into our hearts and minds, in our churches and ministries? How do we avoid cliche and misunderstood answers of "I need to glorify God"? What does it even mean to be made in the image of God? As always, TTC will be time to make your mind bigger, to love God deeper and serve His church better.

    "What people revere, they resemble, either for ruin or restoration." - Dr G. K. Beale.

    What the intensity at TTC does to you...

  • Speaker

    Rev. Robin Gan

    Robin Gan

    • Founder, Gospel Growth Fellowship (2006)
    • Founding Elder, Christ Evangelical Reformed Church (2008-Present)
    • Deacon, Anglican Diocese of Malaysia (2006-08)
    • Curate, St. Andrew’s Cathedral (2005)
    • Curate, St. Paul’s Kogarah (2004)
    • Curate, FOCUS UNSW (2002-03)
    • Bachelor of Divinity & Diploma of Ministry, Moore Theological College (2002-05)
    • Ministry Training Strategy under Philip Jensen (2000-01)
    • Regional Marketing for Sony Asia Pacific (1997-99)
    • Youth and University Work Leader in Adam Road Presbyterian Singapore (1997-99)
    • Bachelor of Commerce, UNSW Australia (1996)

    Since 1997, Robin Gan has been ministering to students and adults from a wide variety of churches. His concern is for the gospel to grow churches in Malaysia through faithful ministry of the Word of God. To that end, he founded the Gospel Growth Fellowship. He also planted and currently pastors Christ Evangelical Reformed Church with the goal of raising a new generation of Christians who are committed to Jesus' mission.

  • Books
              Recommended by <a href="/about/advisers/stephen-wellum">Dr. Stephen J. Wellum</a>, our Adviser on Growth of Evangelical Theology.
    

    Created in God's Image Created in God's Image
    Anthony Hoekema
    ISBN: 978-0802808509
    Re-enchanting Humanity Re-enchanting Humanity
    Owen Strachan
    ISBN: 978-1527105027
    Reformed Systematic Theology, Volume 2: Man and Christ Reformed Systematic Theology, Volume 2: Man and Christ
    Joel Beeke, Paul M. Smalley
    ISBN: 978-1433559877
  • Electives


    Day 1
    Church History & Religion
    Day 2
    Ministry Skills
    Day 3/4
    Engaging with Culture
    1. Arminianism
    2. Pelagianism
    3. Calvinism
    4. Roman Catholicism
    5. Charismaticism
    6. Christological heresies
    7. Patristics
    8. Reformers on anthropology
    9. Islam
    10. Hinduism
    11. Buddhism & Taoism
    1. Mission
    2. Evangelism
    3. Gen XYZ
    4. Music
    5. Men - their importance
    6. Women
    7. Liberalism
    8. Humanism
    9. Malaysian Christianity
    10. Youth Ministry
    11. Intelligence
    12. Children
    1. Psychology
    2. Archaeology
    3. Sex
    4. Fashion
    5. Performing Arts & the Arts
    6. Sports
    7. Gender
    8. Childhood Development
    9. Medicine, Health, Death
    10. Leadership
    11. Environmentalism/naturalism
    12. Hedonism
    13. Race
    14. Money
    15. Feminism
    16. Technology
  • FAQs

    1. What happens at TTC?

    • Challenging talks on the doctrine of Man
    • Smaller workshop groups to work hard at reading the Bible for ourselves
    • Seminar Electives and Network time to get our minds into gear for ministry
    • Text Time every morning to start our day right
    • Free time and outdoor games for a break with God's people
    • Q & A to wrestle with important questions together with the speaker
    • Prayer in dependence on God's teaching

    2. When can I sign up for the TTC electives I want to go for?

    Registration for electives will be open during the conference itself.

    3. I'm a student without transport, how do I get there?

    Please arrange first amongst your student groups within your schools/universities first. If you still need further help, please indicate if you need a lift when you register and we'll do our best to arrange transportation for you.

    4. What if I can't make it for the full four days?

    In general, we encourage a full conference experience for our participants. You can sign up first and let us know about your situation in the ‘Special Requirements' section (e.g. "I can only come for Day 3-4 due to ______ ") and you will be placed on a waiting list.

    5. Will a virtual option be available for the conference?

    Unfortunately, no, TTC is a fully physical conference. Hope you can do your best to make it!

    6. I have trouble paying the amount in full by the 13th of September. Is there an instalment option available?

    Yes, do WhatsApp our partner Wei Kin at +6016-211 9309 on your financial situation before the due date. You may be required to pay a minimum deposit first (RM50 for Concession & RM100 for Normal/Family Package) to secure your registration.

    7. Do I need to pay in full by 13th September to enjoy the early bird price?

    Yes, unless you have any special financial arrangements with us (refer to #6).

    8. Do I need to pay in full before attending the conference?

    Yes, unless you have any special financial arrangements with us (refer to #6).

What is Man?

We don't know who we are anymore.

We create our own purpose.

We learn to live with ourselves and others - the good, the bad and the ugly. And yet, human beings are remarkable. Full of potential. Talent, productivity and endurance appears once in a while. Even self-sacrifice, worship and love. There is also great potential for selfishness and greed, lust and unending darkness. Are all of us just balancing good and evil?

This TTC, we will study what engages even those who do not care for God. Themselves. Ourselves. Who even are we? Why are we here in this world? There is so much confusion within ourselves and from the world about crucial questions on identity and purpose.

To answer these, we must know and love our Maker's point of view. To answer these, we must know a whole host of foundational doctrines such as Christology, the doctrine of sin and eschatology among others. Learn to think theologically and ask the right questions from our Maker and Designer - our great God in His Scripture. Both men and women are made in the image of God. What does it mean to worship as a man and as a woman? The Son of God came and lived for God in his body and raised to life bodily. What does it mean for your body and what you do with it? What perspective of the world has creeped into our hearts and minds, in our churches and ministries? How do we avoid cliche and misunderstood answers of "I need to glorify God"? What does it even mean to be made in the image of God? As always, TTC will be time to make your mind bigger, to love God deeper and serve His church better.

"What people revere, they resemble, either for ruin or restoration." - Dr G. K. Beale.

What the intensity at TTC does to you...

Rev. Robin Gan

Robin Gan

  • Founder, Gospel Growth Fellowship (2006)
  • Founding Elder, Christ Evangelical Reformed Church (2008-Present)
  • Deacon, Anglican Diocese of Malaysia (2006-08)
  • Curate, St. Andrew’s Cathedral (2005)
  • Curate, St. Paul’s Kogarah (2004)
  • Curate, FOCUS UNSW (2002-03)
  • Bachelor of Divinity & Diploma of Ministry, Moore Theological College (2002-05)
  • Ministry Training Strategy under Philip Jensen (2000-01)
  • Regional Marketing for Sony Asia Pacific (1997-99)
  • Youth and University Work Leader in Adam Road Presbyterian Singapore (1997-99)
  • Bachelor of Commerce, UNSW Australia (1996)

Since 1997, Robin Gan has been ministering to students and adults from a wide variety of churches. His concern is for the gospel to grow churches in Malaysia through faithful ministry of the Word of God. To that end, he founded the Gospel Growth Fellowship. He also planted and currently pastors Christ Evangelical Reformed Church with the goal of raising a new generation of Christians who are committed to Jesus' mission.

        Recommended by <a href="/about/advisers/stephen-wellum">Dr. Stephen J. Wellum</a>, our Adviser on Growth of Evangelical Theology.

Created in God's Image Created in God's Image
Anthony Hoekema
ISBN: 978-0802808509
Re-enchanting Humanity Re-enchanting Humanity
Owen Strachan
ISBN: 978-1527105027
Reformed Systematic Theology, Volume 2: Man and Christ Reformed Systematic Theology, Volume 2: Man and Christ
Joel Beeke, Paul M. Smalley
ISBN: 978-1433559877


Day 1
Church History & Religion
Day 2
Ministry Skills
Day 3/4
Engaging with Culture
  1. Arminianism
  2. Pelagianism
  3. Calvinism
  4. Roman Catholicism
  5. Charismaticism
  6. Christological heresies
  7. Patristics
  8. Reformers on anthropology
  9. Islam
  10. Hinduism
  11. Buddhism & Taoism
  1. Mission
  2. Evangelism
  3. Gen XYZ
  4. Music
  5. Men - their importance
  6. Women
  7. Liberalism
  8. Humanism
  9. Malaysian Christianity
  10. Youth Ministry
  11. Intelligence
  12. Children
  1. Psychology
  2. Archaeology
  3. Sex
  4. Fashion
  5. Performing Arts & the Arts
  6. Sports
  7. Gender
  8. Childhood Development
  9. Medicine, Health, Death
  10. Leadership
  11. Environmentalism/naturalism
  12. Hedonism
  13. Race
  14. Money
  15. Feminism
  16. Technology

1. What happens at TTC?

  • Challenging talks on the doctrine of Man
  • Smaller workshop groups to work hard at reading the Bible for ourselves
  • Seminar Electives and Network time to get our minds into gear for ministry
  • Text Time every morning to start our day right
  • Free time and outdoor games for a break with God's people
  • Q & A to wrestle with important questions together with the speaker
  • Prayer in dependence on God's teaching

2. When can I sign up for the TTC electives I want to go for?

Registration for electives will be open during the conference itself.

3. I'm a student without transport, how do I get there?

Please arrange first amongst your student groups within your schools/universities first. If you still need further help, please indicate if you need a lift when you register and we'll do our best to arrange transportation for you.

4. What if I can't make it for the full four days?

In general, we encourage a full conference experience for our participants. You can sign up first and let us know about your situation in the ‘Special Requirements' section (e.g. "I can only come for Day 3-4 due to ______ ") and you will be placed on a waiting list.

5. Will a virtual option be available for the conference?

Unfortunately, no, TTC is a fully physical conference. Hope you can do your best to make it!

6. I have trouble paying the amount in full by the 13th of September. Is there an instalment option available?

Yes, do WhatsApp our partner Wei Kin at +6016-211 9309 on your financial situation before the due date. You may be required to pay a minimum deposit first (RM50 for Concession & RM100 for Normal/Family Package) to secure your registration.

7. Do I need to pay in full by 13th September to enjoy the early bird price?

Yes, unless you have any special financial arrangements with us (refer to #6).

8. Do I need to pay in full before attending the conference?

Yes, unless you have any special financial arrangements with us (refer to #6).