NECF appoints new Sec-Gen
The NECF Malaysia Council has appointed Sam Ang as NECF Secretary-General with effect from Nov. 11.
After a diligent search and due process of interviewing various candidates, the Council unanimously agreed that Sam remained the choice candidate for the position, taking into consideration his passion for nation building and years of pastoral experience and leadership at the national level.
Furthermore, the preferred candidate should have been actively involved in the activities of NECF at various levels and one whose heartbeat resonates with NECF's vision and mission. As such, the Council felt that Sam should be empowered so as to be effective to do the ministry.
The Council is appreciative of Sam for his willingness to take up the weighty task of championing NECF's vision and mission, and covets members' prayers and support to help Sam bring NECF's vision to fruition.
Sam has had a long relationship with NECF, beginning in 1990 when he took up the position of Honorary Treasurer. In 2004, he moved on to be the Honorary Secretary until he was invited to be Acting Secretary General in May 2008.
Besides being involved with NECF, Sam is also a member of the executive committee of Christian Federation of Malaysia (CFM) and a co-opted member of The Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBHST). He also serves as Council Member of Scripture Union Peninsular Malaya and was SU's General Secretary from 2000 to 2003. He is also a director with Pustaka SUFES.
Commenting on Sam's appointment, NECF Chairman Rev. Eu Hong Seng said, "Having personally worked with Sam for many years, I believe he is well able to articulate our vision of 'transforming the nation through the local church'. Under his leadership, NECF will continue to be a blessing to the nation."
He thanked all NECF members and partners for their past support and asked for their continued prayers for Sam and NECF "as we labour together for His glory in Malaysia."
Meanwhile, Rev. Wong Kim Kong continues to serve as Executive Advisor.
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From Acting to Actual
Sam Ang shares his transition journey and his heart’s concerns
On why he agreed to take up the Sec-Gen position...
Having conducted two seminars on nation building in JB and Penang, I realised that in some ways, we have lost some contact with the churches in the various states. Both events were well attended and the attendees were very appreciative of our presence and the updates we gave on NECF's work and current issues.
I realise that we must increase our deputation work to the smaller towns to share, not just the vision of NECF, but to keep our members posted on the important issues sweeping our nation that are affecting our faith. Moreover, a national organisation needs stability and as long as the head is just playing the 'Acting' role, it will be more difficult to steer the ship. There is so much that NECF needs to do now to accomplish our mission and we cannot afford to take a stroll in the park. Our country is undergoing so many challenges and we must seize this moment to do as much as we can.
Taking on the SG post will also help NECF to relate more authoritatively and decisively with the government agencies, other NGOs and para-church organisations.
His immediate tasks for NECF...
Firstly, to encourage team effort within the various commissions. We have seen this happening with the Tamil Commission when six of the commission members travelled nationwide on their roadshow to visit 18 pastors fellowship comprising 133 pastors from 150 churches.
We would like to do the same for both the Chinese and Bahasa commissions.
Secondly, we would like to give NECF more visibility through the National Church Conference scheduled next August 25 to 27 at FGA KL. This is a very important event for NECF as it will be a gathering of evangelical leaders of all levels and all forms of ministries from all over Malaysia.
Thirdly, there is an urgent need to stabilise the financial situation of NECF in the midst of the economic meltdown. We already had a deficit in 2007 and it will be the same in 2008. We need to arrest the slide.
His long-term goals for NECF...
Firstly, nation building is the long-term goal. Any evident results from our labour can only be seen two to three years down the road because of the current fluid economic situation. We will constantly need to review and realign our plans to suit the times.
Secondly, we need to consciously, conscientiously and intentionally raise younger leaders in the NECF Council to lead the organisation.
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