Having won many awards by governments in China and Singapore, Dr Tan, a medical doctor from Singapore continues to bring inspiration to many Christians both at home and abroad. This article, called "Most Christians Called to Social Action: Award-Winning Doctor," was published by Christian Post on May 4th, 2010. With a calling that is in line with the ethos of Regent-College, Dr Tan argues compellingly that the default position for 'most Christians' is toward the poor and the needy. Here's a short quote:
"Speaking to some 140 Christians from over 70 churches and organisations at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Dr Tan urged skilled Christians to enter the overseas mission field. It is not to become fulltime missionaries, but to use their skills to help the poor and needy. This is God’s calling for most of them, he said.
Addressing a concern of many Christians, the 49-year-old doctor likened cross-cultural mission work to driving. Most people do not have a calling to be a driver. Still they get a driving license.
This is because they regard it as a necessity and skill, he pointed out. Churches need to help people understand that overseas mission work “is like driving,” Dr Tan added. “You got to pick it up.”
You can read the article in its entirety here.
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