Trinity Annual ConferenceSpiritual Companions
Christina Teoh
Christina enjoys meeting people and delights in simply listening and providing a loving and hospitable presence without judgment for people to talk about their lives and encourage them in their spiritual journey. Her interest is in looking for how God is revealed in our everyday moments and spiritual practices that help people pay attention and be aware of the Spirit’s movement. She received her training in spiritual companionship from ICM's Co-Sojourners program. She loves seeing God in nature, enjoys long walks with God & a good cup of coffee in a cozy cafe.
Christina enjoys meeting people and delights in simply listening and providing a loving and hospitable presence without judgment for people to talk about their lives and encourage them in their spiritual journey. Her interest is in looking for how God is revealed in our everyday moments and spiritual practices that help people pay attention and be aware of the Spirit’s movement. She received her training in spiritual companionship from ICM's Co-Sojourners program. She loves seeing God in nature, enjoys long walks with God & a good cup of coffee in a cozy cafe.
Dr Gerviene Choo
Gerviene loves meaningful relationships and has often found profound joy in seeing glimpses of God's graces in them. This includes hospitality to strays, 6 of whom she and her husband are currently parents of. As a recipient of hospitality herself, she underwent training with ICM’s Co-Sojourners program and offers this gift of hospitality through spiritual direction, out of a heart that has been deeply loved and welcomed by God and His people. She believes that the journey with God is not meant to be done alone, and desires for people to be able to grow and deepen in their relationship with God. She strives to live as authentically and as "in the present" as possible, has a soft spot for animals, and is enthusiastic about great works of fiction.
Gerviene loves meaningful relationships and has often found profound joy in seeing glimpses of God's graces in them. This includes hospitality to strays, 6 of whom she and her husband are currently parents of. As a recipient of hospitality herself, she underwent training with ICM’s Co-Sojourners program and offers this gift of hospitality through spiritual direction, out of a heart that has been deeply loved and welcomed by God and His people. She believes that the journey with God is not meant to be done alone, and desires for people to be able to grow and deepen in their relationship with God. She strives to live as authentically and as "in the present" as possible, has a soft spot for animals, and is enthusiastic about great works of fiction.
Dr Ho Sui Jade
Before returning to Malaysia in 2017, Sui-Jade was a member of the Ann Arbor Vineyard Church in Michigan, US - a multi-ethnic and multi-generational church since 2011. At her church, she served as a spiritual director and board member. She received her training in spiritual direction in a customized two-year program developed for the evangelical tradition in her church. She underwent the year-long Ignatian spiritual exercises in 2013 and found it to be one of the most meaningful experiences in her prayer journey. During her time in the US, she discovered the joy of ecumenism and was also involved in her local church on issues related to racial reconciliation.
Before returning to Malaysia in 2017, Sui-Jade was a member of the Ann Arbor Vineyard Church in Michigan, US - a multi-ethnic and multi-generational church since 2011. At her church, she served as a spiritual director and board member. She received her training in spiritual direction in a customized two-year program developed for the evangelical tradition in her church. She underwent the year-long Ignatian spiritual exercises in 2013 and found it to be one of the most meaningful experiences in her prayer journey. During her time in the US, she discovered the joy of ecumenism and was also involved in her local church on issues related to racial reconciliation.
Jamie Tan
Jamie Tan pursues simplicity, inspired by Mother Teresa’s quote, “Live simply so others may simply live.” She treasures opportunities to be a spiritual friend and has received spiritual companionship training through ICM's Co-Sojourners program. Jamie loves cycling and enjoying the beauty of nature. She is married to Steve Leong, and they have two wonderful adult sons and a daughter-in-law. As a family, they worship at a Methodist Church.
Jamie Tan pursues simplicity, inspired by Mother Teresa’s quote, “Live simply so others may simply live.” She treasures opportunities to be a spiritual friend and has received spiritual companionship training through ICM's Co-Sojourners program. Jamie loves cycling and enjoying the beauty of nature. She is married to Steve Leong, and they have two wonderful adult sons and a daughter-in-law. As a family, they worship at a Methodist Church.
Kay Lim is grateful to God to have received her training in the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius at Maranatha Kuala Lumpur 3-Year Spiritual Companion Program in 2011; in Manresa Spain, the cradle of Ignatian Spirituality and completed retreat giving course in the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises at the Center of Ignatian Spirituality (CIS) Philippines in 2016. She gives retreats and offers spiritual direction both physical and online. Most recently at CIS she did a Training Program in Supervision in Spiritual Direction.
She was trained as a lay counselor in her home church, Calvary Church and is presently a spiritual director at her church and in its pastoral life group and international group ministry.
She enjoys beading, slow walks, taking pictures with her handphone of flowers, sceneries or anything that catches her attention and collaging them or putting them into reels. She is also drawn to mandalas and colouring works.
Lee Ang believes many treasures can be discovered and God's work in our lives uncovered when we stop, look around, choose to engage and not rush through life. Trained as a spiritual director with Spiritual Growth Ministries (SGM) New Zealand, she finds listening to others and giving them the space of being listened to as both life-giving and meaningful. She enjoys home improvement projects, listening to dreams and cycling. Sighting animals-at-leisure and feeling the caressing of the wind never fails to remind her that God is present and at work around her.
Dr Lilian Koh
Lilian Koh is a retired medical practitioner. She has a background in lay counseling and has been trained in spiritual direction with further formation in the Ignatian tradition, and more recently trained to give the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. She has a Masters in Christian Studies from STM. She offers spiritual direction, retreats and formation by holding a compassionate, contemplative space for those seeking to deepen their relationship with God. She has an interest in accompanying those facing life transitions and discernment. She is also interested in weaving spirituality with creativity. She worships at Trinity Methodist Church PJ. A quieter life helps her to notice God even in the ordinary. She has two adult children.
Lilian Koh is a retired medical practitioner. She has a background in lay counseling and has been trained in spiritual direction with further formation in the Ignatian tradition, and more recently trained to give the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. She has a Masters in Christian Studies from STM. She offers spiritual direction, retreats and formation by holding a compassionate, contemplative space for those seeking to deepen their relationship with God. She has an interest in accompanying those facing life transitions and discernment. She is also interested in weaving spirituality with creativity. She worships at Trinity Methodist Church PJ. A quieter life helps her to notice God even in the ordinary. She has two adult children.
Lim Siew Lan
Siew Lan is grateful to God and to mentors who have helped her attend to her inner life. She desires to encourage others to know God beyond intellectual awareness and to become more integrated and discerning as they journey in Christ. She received her training in Spiritual Companionship with Maranatha Retreat House (2009-2011) and graduated with a Masters in Christian Studies from Seminari Theoloji Malaysia. She currently serves in the Equipping Department in a Methodist church. She seeks to provide a safe space for others to savor their journey and grow in their relationship with God. She is interested in spirituality, discernment , and sports.
Siew Lan is grateful to God and to mentors who have helped her attend to her inner life. She desires to encourage others to know God beyond intellectual awareness and to become more integrated and discerning as they journey in Christ. She received her training in Spiritual Companionship with Maranatha Retreat House (2009-2011) and graduated with a Masters in Christian Studies from Seminari Theoloji Malaysia. She currently serves in the Equipping Department in a Methodist church. She seeks to provide a safe space for others to savor their journey and grow in their relationship with God. She is interested in spirituality, discernment , and sports.
Mak Lin Yin
Mak Lin Yin is a retired Consulting Program Manager in the Telecommunication Industry and currently serves on the leadership of Grace Methodist Church, Sentul. He received his spiritual companionship training through ICM’s Co-Sojourner’s program and has been journeying alongside others at many ICM programs and retreats. He counts it a privilege to offer safe spaces where meaningful and honest conversations about life are welcomed and valued. He is also passionate about spiritual leadership and seeks to engage with like-minded Christians to learn and live out spiritual leadership qualities.
Mak Lin Yin is a retired Consulting Program Manager in the Telecommunication Industry and currently serves on the leadership of Grace Methodist Church, Sentul. He received his spiritual companionship training through ICM’s Co-Sojourner’s program and has been journeying alongside others at many ICM programs and retreats. He counts it a privilege to offer safe spaces where meaningful and honest conversations about life are welcomed and valued. He is also passionate about spiritual leadership and seeks to engage with like-minded Christians to learn and live out spiritual leadership qualities.
Ng Wai Ling
Wai Ling is deeply convicted that much of her vocational steps and life have been ordered by the Lord and shaped by her community. Hence, she cherishes opportunities to accompany groups in listening conversations and discerning God in community. She has a MA in Counselling and a Certificate in Training & Development (CITD) before embarking on the spiritual direction track. She received her MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care in 2007 with a training in spiritual direction from Talbot School of Theology, California. She recently completed her Doctor of Ministry (with a research focus on communal discernment) under the Asia Graduate School of Theology (AGST Alliance). Wai-Ling serves as the Director of TRAC Institute for Christian Ministry (ICM) and worships in Taman Ujong Methodist Church, Seremban.
Wai Ling is deeply convicted that much of her vocational steps and life have been ordered by the Lord and shaped by her community. Hence, she cherishes opportunities to accompany groups in listening conversations and discerning God in community. She has a MA in Counselling and a Certificate in Training & Development (CITD) before embarking on the spiritual direction track. She received her MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care in 2007 with a training in spiritual direction from Talbot School of Theology, California. She recently completed her Doctor of Ministry (with a research focus on communal discernment) under the Asia Graduate School of Theology (AGST Alliance). Wai-Ling serves as the Director of TRAC Institute for Christian Ministry (ICM) and worships in Taman Ujong Methodist Church, Seremban.
Rachel Chng
“Together in God’s love, we celebrate our belovedness.” Rachel firmly believes that life is a precious and beautiful gift from God. She is passionate about listening to others and sharing her life's journey. She is convinced that the greatest gift she can share is to create a safe and welcoming space, making room for attention to and engagement with God for those whom she journeys with. Rachel has a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies and is a trained Spiritual Director under CQ Asia School of Spiritual Direction. In her free time, she enjoys painting, spending time in nature, and savoring the presence of God in the natural world.
“Together in God’s love, we celebrate our belovedness.” Rachel firmly believes that life is a precious and beautiful gift from God. She is passionate about listening to others and sharing her life's journey. She is convinced that the greatest gift she can share is to create a safe and welcoming space, making room for attention to and engagement with God for those whom she journeys with. Rachel has a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies and is a trained Spiritual Director under CQ Asia School of Spiritual Direction. In her free time, she enjoys painting, spending time in nature, and savoring the presence of God in the natural world.
Sara Oh
Sara Oh was born in Korea, grew up in the United States, and has lived in Asia for over 20 years. She has experience working cross-culturally and helping people through transitions. She received her certificate in spiritual direction and coaching from Soul Shepherding in the United States. She is passionate about helping people thrive with Jesus.
Sara Oh was born in Korea, grew up in the United States, and has lived in Asia for over 20 years. She has experience working cross-culturally and helping people through transitions. She received her certificate in spiritual direction and coaching from Soul Shepherding in the United States. She is passionate about helping people thrive with Jesus.
Tang Swee Kit
Swee Kit is passionate about her calling to help people grow and deepen their relationship with God. Her involvement in student ministry and the desire to understand the process of spiritual transformation led her to Talbot School of Theology, where she completed her MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care and received her training as a spiritual director in 2017. She enjoys creating safe and hospitable spaces for others to encounter God, whether at retreats or in spiritual direction. Swee Kit completed her Advance Certificate in Supervision at Fordham University and offers supervision to spiritual directors.
Swee Kit is passionate about her calling to help people grow and deepen their relationship with God. Her involvement in student ministry and the desire to understand the process of spiritual transformation led her to Talbot School of Theology, where she completed her MA in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care and received her training as a spiritual director in 2017. She enjoys creating safe and hospitable spaces for others to encounter God, whether at retreats or in spiritual direction. Swee Kit completed her Advance Certificate in Supervision at Fordham University and offers supervision to spiritual directors.
Wong Hui Min
Hui Min’s spiritual journey has been deepened by a way of being that attends to God’s movements and actions in everyday life. Her valley experiences led her to uncover the treasures of ancient spiritual practices and listening to others’ life stories. She desires to share this gift with others through spiritual conversations. She received spiritual companionship training from ICM’s Co-Sojourners program. Hui Min works amongst children with delays and disabilities and their families.
Hui Min’s spiritual journey has been deepened by a way of being that attends to God’s movements and actions in everyday life. Her valley experiences led her to uncover the treasures of ancient spiritual practices and listening to others’ life stories. She desires to share this gift with others through spiritual conversations. She received spiritual companionship training from ICM’s Co-Sojourners program. Hui Min works amongst children with delays and disabilities and their families.
Wong Woay Ern
Woay Ern’s passion is to come alongside others to see them grow and thrive in Christ’s love. He is a leader with OMF’s Diaspora Returnee Ministry Field and has served in East Asia and Africa for the past twenty years. Woay Ern completed a Bachelor of Communication with USM, and MDiv and D.Miss with Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary. He is trained as a Spiritual Director with Sent Well’s Deepen and is a member of the Evangelical Spiritual Director Association. He is married to Woon Ai and has a son Kairos who is college-going.
Woay Ern’s passion is to come alongside others to see them grow and thrive in Christ’s love. He is a leader with OMF’s Diaspora Returnee Ministry Field and has served in East Asia and Africa for the past twenty years. Woay Ern completed a Bachelor of Communication with USM, and MDiv and D.Miss with Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary. He is trained as a Spiritual Director with Sent Well’s Deepen and is a member of the Evangelical Spiritual Director Association. He is married to Woon Ai and has a son Kairos who is college-going.