Our Team

Elders Board

Elder & Chairman
Hin Chong is married to Mui Ling, and they have three children. He came to faith in Junior College in 1982, and joined RiverLife Church in 1991 with his wife. Hin Chong is a professional banker and the couple consider ministry a life-long calling and continuous learning journey.

Elder
Ee Yang is married to Charmaine, and they have two children. He came to faith in Junior College in 1999, but fully gave his life to Jesus only in 2001. Ee Yang came to RiverLife Church in 2002. A lawyer by profession, Ee Yang is excited about bringing revival in the marketplace.

Elder
Bill was born in Hong Kong and came to Singapore after studying overseas in the 90s. He is married to Sarah and have a pair of twin daughters. Saved by grace,he is learning how to love God and people and to rely on Him to navigate life on earth.
He desires that God will continue to raise a new generation of disciples and leaders for every season in RiverLife Church. One that will learn thoroughly the way of the Lord, submit totally to the leading of the Holy Spirit, stay true to the gospel and fulfil the purpose that God has for RiverLife Church.

Elder
Tat Seng is married to Lina, and they have one child. He came to faith in Secondary School, and joined RiverLife Church as one of its founding members in 1991. Tat Seng runs his own business and he believes that he is called to be a watchman to pray for the body of Christ to receive the return of her Bridegroom.

Senior Pastor
Lionel is married to Eunice and they have two children. He came to faith in 1974 when he was an undergraduate in New Zealand. He was a Deacon/Elder of Bartley Christian Church for many years, and was one of the three founding Elders of RiverLife Church in 1991. Lionel was a senior manager with a property developer for 22 years and retired early in 2002 to undergo theological studies at the Bible College of New Zealand. He was a Pastor at Bartley Christian Church before being appointed Lead Pastor of RiverLife Church in 2011.

Sarah is married to Bill, and they have two children. She was brought up in a Christian home in Muar, Malaysia. Sarah personally encountered God at the age of 12. She started her career in the marketplace before joining RiverLife Church as a full-time staff in her 30s. The couple are passionate about spiritual parenting, and preparing the church for end-time revival.

Pastor Betty has faithfully shepherded our Chinese congregation for 17 years since 2008. She strengthens the Senior Leadership Team in the areas of Prayer, Worship & Intercession as well as Christian Education.