I took a sabbatical and enrolled in TLBS to deepen my relationship with God. Immersed in His presence and learning about the Word from various lecturers, God began to renew my mind daily and teach me new principles of leadership and of His kingdom. Just a week into TLBS, my heart was deeply moved by His love. At the beginning of the course, I had been feeling proud of my three-month ‘sacrifice,’ but God showed me that it was He who had been pursuing me all along. I became less self-centred and more grateful after realising this. Indeed, we can never outgive God!

I have heard many life-changing stories from students who attended Tung Ling Bible School. Finally, I am here to experience it for myself. Words seem inadequate to describe my thoughts and feelings, except to say I am deeply impacted and that there has been a paradigm shift to how I approach my service towards the Lord. My days at the School of Leadership have been nothing short of encounters, and I am so filled with the goodness and faithfulness of God just by listening to the powerful, amazing testimonies of my school mates. God has a special assignment for each of us in His Kingdom!

在TLBS的学习过程中，每天都在经历神的同在，也经历了圣灵的充满与医治，在敬拜中享受与神同在，灵里更加敏锐，属灵生命得以更新。课程中的教导也很有吸引力，使我对真理有更深的认识。正如经上所言：“你们亲近神，神就必亲近你们。” 雅各书 4:8（和合本）

Never in my life did I imagine coming to Bible school, but here I am. These past weeks, the classes and extended worship have strengthened my faith and convictions. I have found the courage to do things I would never have imagined: serving on the worship team, volunteering at a Christian home, standing for what is right — even when it is tedious and difficult. The curriculum is prayerfully and well thought through, and I am amazed how timely each module has been for whatever I am going through in this season. If you are considering to attend TLBS, this is your sign!

Worshipping in TLBS has been transformative, bringing me into a profound encounter with Abba Father. This season has led me to a deeper understanding of Father God’s love and purpose for my life. TLBS has brought me to a deeper level of healing of past wounds and spurs me on with a renewed sense of purpose for my life. The lectures empower me to deepen my faith and solidify my faith in Father God. It has brought me to a greater sense of intimacy and closeness to God.

一位牧师在课堂上问道：“当你离开TLBS时，你会带走什么？”在我思考这个问题的时候，神提醒我祂始终与我同在，就如《马太福音》5章14节所说：“你们是世上的光。”无论何时，神的光都照耀在我们身上，使我们可以成为他人的祝福。亲爱的读者，让我们一同迈向命定之路。

As Psalm 23:6 says - God has been amazing to me from day one till now! On 4 January 2021, God gave me a second chance and brought me to TLBS to start an intimate relationship with Him. From 9-22 of January, God spoke to me through John 16:33. He took away my fears and pulled me even closer to him. God healed me internally - He took away 26 years of sorrow and hate and in its place, filled me with His joyous love and Holy Spirit. Now, I am a favoured child of God! Amen.

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” I experienced God’s goodness firsthand when I attended the SOM in 2022. My life changed, and I witnessed similar transformations in my classmates. Now yearning for more of Him, I have joined the SOL. Dedicate just 12 weeks of your life to let God restore and transform you in unimaginable ways. Set aside everything that distracts you from your time with God and let Him take control. Cast your worries onto Him and dwell in His presence.

I come from Nepal while born in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. My heart is to build a community of young creatives in places where the Gospel has not reached them. That led me to join TLBS so I could equip myself more to serve others. In the first week I clearly heard God say that this would be on His terms, and not mine. He then invited me to abide and grow deeper in intimacy with Him before my service, and brought me back to the heart of worship. So here in TLBS, I will rest and seek Him first.

I am a second-generation Christian. While I never strayed too far, I never drew too close either. Born into the goodness of God’s grace, He was always real, but our relationship was one of obedience and gratitude—slave to an awesome Master who withheld nothing from me. Yet, TLBS is showing me every day how much deeper a relationship God is calling us to, that Jesus said “No longer do I call you slaves” (John 15:15 NASB), that I am my Father’s son, and that without a desperate desire for His presence, I would have always missed the entire point.

Coming to the SOL was a divine inspiration because I was initially hesitant about embracing leadership. God met me at TLBS, shifting my mindset from avoiding leadership to asking, “What kind of leader do You want me to be?” I have discovered the essence of spiritual leadership. Over the past months, I have been deeply inspired by the lecturers’ faithfulness and challenged by their teachings. Learning from classmates at various life stages and enjoying fellowship, including durian parties, have been enriching. I feel more convicted and equipped than ever to lead for Christ. Whatever God calls us to do, may we respond, “Here I am, send me, Lord!”

TLBS has changed the course of my Christian faith, and thereby life, forever. Through the SOM modules and the wisdom imparted by our passionate lecturers, I have finally gained a foundational understanding of my faith. Through my brokenness, God met me and showed me His faithfulness. My heart has finally found its way home to Him, and I hope that in the days to come I will continue to pause, ponder, and turn my inward lamentations to praise. Praise be to the God of my forever; my Redeemer and King!