289 Fellowship of the Manger
Missions to the disadvantaged and marginalised in Batam
Cathedral ministers to the community in the slums of Batam through the 289 Fellowship of the Manger (289 FOTM) ministry which started in 2009, with a children’s ministry and food distribution for the poor. Since then, the ministry has grown steadily, serving the community through food pack distributions, children’s programmes, home visitations, and the implementation of a clean water project in several villages.
Starting in 2025, the Cathedral introduced a different track, with a more intentional discipleship and leadership formation programme, particularly within our deanery churches. In collaboration with the Deanery of Indonesia, we aim to encourage spiritual growth and support the development of Batam’s Anglican congregations toward full parish status. Additional initiatives include strengthening church ministries, expanding outreach to the Chinese-Hokkien community, and establishing a children and youth development and education centre.
2 Corinthians 8:9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.
Prayer Points
- Adults to find employment and children to receive good education.
- More volunteers to support the ministry to the increasing number of families across Batam.
- Volunteers’ safety when they regularly visit these families in Batam.
TRIPPERS’ SUPPORT
- Quarterly Trippers for FP distribution and Befriending Families
- Children/Youth Education and Creative Development Teachers & Assistants – to work with local Children/Youth leaders and also to set up a tuition centre
- Discipleship / Leadership (Adults) Teachers & Facilitators – to train and build up a strong leadership base in churches
- Office Administration / Management Teachers and Facilitators – to strengthen the churches’ administrative operations
- Home based Support Team – Intercessors, Financial Giver & Admin
TRIPPER REQUIREMENTS / CRITERIA
- Be self-financing for all Mission trips
- Be able to attend SAC Mission IMPACT trainings (1ST time trippers must attend a minimum of 3 training sessions)
- Be fairly fit physically (expect some hilly walks during home visits and carrying of food packs)
- Be spiritually and mentally stable (must be sensitive to people’s needs and conditions and be able to provide godly counsel)
- For TRACK 2 Trippers – must be able to teach/train; the Bible and/or church growth related subjects and stay over for at least one night in Batam.
Contact Us
For all enquiries, please email us missions@cathedral.org.sg or WhatsApp/Call at +65 8824 2660.
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