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Malaysia Pentecostal Research Centre

Malaysia Pentecostal Research Centre

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Malaysia Pentecostal Research Centre (MPRC) is a research avenue for scholars on Pentecostal theology, education, spirituality, practice, missions, and history in the Malaysian context. The Centre envisions the enrichment of a holistic Pentecostal education and spirituality among current and new generations that will strengthen the God-spirited revival movements and churches in Malaysia in the twenty-first century and beyond.

It seeks to instill and enhance the Pentecostal theology and practice of Pentecostal distinctives and missions in the Spirit-filled movements through research, scholarships, and theological education, as well as the preservation of past and present publications. 

In order to facilitate the vision, the Malaysia Pentecostal Research Centre will promote Pentecostal scholarship through scholarly engagements, theological platforms, networks, research facilities and services. 

MPRC plans include the following:

  • Publish an annual journal on Pentecostal studies in the Malaysian context and beyond;
  • Host an annual 1-2 day Pentecostal conference with key speakers for main sessions and workshops;
  • Network with Pentecostal societies, study/research centres, theological education institutions, and churches.

 

Malaysian Pentecostal Journal

The Malaysian Pentecostal Journal is an annual journal published by MPRC. The inaugural issue of the Malaysian Pentecostal Journal (MPJ) on the theme, “Pentecostal Ecclesiology and Missions” was launched in July 2023 in conjunction with the BCM Pentecostal Conference. 

Read the inaugural issue
Read MPJ, Vol. 2 (2024)

Pentecostal Conference

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Pentecostal Conference 2024 closed with a powerful time spent in God’s presence as ministers, leaders, pastors and scholars left refreshed and renewed to bring Spirit-empowered leadership into their spheres of influence.
 
“The conference provided a rich understanding of the biblical-theological, historical, and practical dynamics of Pentecostal leadership in the past, present, and future. Many were blessed, refreshed, and inspired during the talks and conversations,” shared Rev. Dr Eva Wong Suk Kyun, director of Malaysia Pentecostal Research Centre.
 
Indeed, it was a valuable time of sharing learnings, newfound insights and practical handles for ministry and leadership in the Pentecostal arena. AG Exco Member Rev Wong Yin Ming, who also sits on the BCM Board of Directors, described the conference as uplifting, especially in empowering Spirit-led woman leadership in the Church 🔥
 
Conference keynote speaker, Rev. Dr Wonsuk Ma, who is the Executive Director of Center for Spirit-Empowered Research and Distinguished Professor of Global Christianity at Oral Roberts University, encouraged the Malaysian Christian research space to continue pressing on ⛪
 
“[It was] a fine conference demonstrating the promising contribution of Malaysian Pentecostalism for the future of the Asian and world church,” he said.
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If you’re interested to partner or engage with the ministries of the Malaysia Pentecostal Research Centre, please contact:

Rev. Dr. Eva Wong Suk Kyun
Director of Malaysia Pentecostal Research Centre
Email: mprc.bcm@gmail.com

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03-7956 5529
99, Jalan Gasing, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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the Bible is the inspired Word of God, the infallible rule of faith and conduct for all men.​

there is one God, eternally existent in three persons–Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

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by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin: and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.

the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance and faith in the cleansing power of the blood of Christ.

regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for personal salvation.

by Christ’s atoning death on the Cross, healing for the human body is available in answer to faith and prayer.

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History of Bible College of Malaysia

The Bible College of Malaysia (BCM) traces its humble roots to an American missionary couple, Delmer and Eleanor Guynes, who were sent to Malaysia to serve God in the 1950s. Initially established as the Bible Institute of Malaya, the college officially opened its doors in 1960 and in 1962, the first batch of students consisting of four men and three women became the first graduates.

As an education institution, BCM’s primary mission is to equip and provide holistic training to men and women called by God so that they may advance the gospel of our Lord effectively with their God-given gifts – in Malaysia and beyond.

In 1982, the college was renamed the Bible College of Malaysia with the introduction of the Bachelor of Theology program. Seeing the need for more lay leaders, the Certificate of Biblical Studies was introduced in 1986. As demand grew for higher-tertiary Christian studies, a suite of Master programs was introduced in 2004.

All programs were initially in English. Between 1968 and 1972, under the leadership of Rev David and Alice Nyien, certain programs were made available in Chinese. In 1980, a full-fledged Chinese faculty was established. Today, the Chinese faculty offers a full suite of programs from Bachelor to Master to Counseling programs. 

Strategically located in Malaysia, the paramount focus is to equip more local native speakers. As the need arose, Rev Peter Wong, Rev Ng Kok Kee and Rev Wendy Ching established the Bahasa Malaysia faculty in 2003. The faculty offered a Diploma of Theology and subsequently, a Bachelor of Theology. 

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In the 60 years since its establishment, BCM has trained over 1000 ministers for Christ. Among them are 700 full-time ministers, 200 bi-vocational pastors or lay leaders in the workplace, 14 missionaries, 9 parachurch workers, 31 social concern workers and 5 evangelists. 

Tapping into the robust network and ecosystem at BCM, some alumni are itinerant preachers. Among the people trained at BCM, many of them go forth to fulfill their calling in different parts of the world; Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Cambodia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Japan, China, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Africa, and the United Kingdom.

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