{"id":49052,"date":"2026-06-09T15:10:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T07:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ttc.edu.sg\/english\/?p=49052"},"modified":"2026-06-15T12:16:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T04:16:31","slug":"spiritual-retreat-john-calvin-on-prayer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ttc.edu.sg\/english\/spiritual-retreat\/spiritual-retreat-john-calvin-on-prayer\/","title":{"rendered":"Spiritual Retreat\u2014John Calvin on Prayer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#eee6d9&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;head&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><strong><span style=\"color: #808080; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">retreats@TTC<\/span><\/strong><br \/><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">John Calvin on Prayer<\/span><\/span><\/strong><br \/><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Spiritual Retreat<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.ttc.edu.sg\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/JC-on-prayer-banner2.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;JC on prayer-banner2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;retreat design&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;body&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>SYNOPSIS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While many regard the Protestant Reformer John Calvin as a great theologian, few know him as a pastor and teacher of prayer. Calvin described prayer as \u201cthe chief exercise of faith\u201d, the practice of which deepens our communion with God. His theology was consistently expressed through his piety. At this retreat, we will explore key features of Calvin\u2019s teaching on prayer\u00a0and also practise them as part our time together.<\/p>\n<p>Calvin\u2019s teaching on prayer will be elaborated through four guided meditations, the practice of which will be supported by spiritual guides. Notes will be provided, along with ample time for meditation and contemplation in prayer.<\/p>\n<p>Come and learn from this prayerful theologian.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Retreat details<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong><br \/>Thu\u2013Sat 20\u201322 Aug 2026 | 3D\/2N<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start time<br \/><\/strong>6.30pm, Thu 20 Aug 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>End time<br \/><\/strong>5pm, Sat 22 Aug 2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue<br \/><\/strong>Trinity Theological College<\/p>\n<p><strong>Retreat director<br \/><\/strong>Rev Dr Jimmy Tan<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost<br \/><\/strong>$360, inclusive of accommodation (single room), meals, materials, and GST<\/p>\n<p><strong>Capacity<br \/><\/strong>16 retreatants<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;RETREAT DETAILS\u2014combined&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; 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font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Starts Thu 6.30pm and ends Sat 5pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><strong>Venue<\/strong><br \/>Trinity Theological College<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><strong>Retreat Director<\/strong><br \/>Rev Dr Jimmy Tan<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><strong><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Spiritual Directors<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Rev Kenny Chee, Elder Sue Kim Lee, Ps Koh Seng Chor<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><br \/>$360, inclusive of accommodation (single room), meals, materials, and GST<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><strong>Capacity<br \/><\/strong><\/span><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MailCompose\">16 retreatants<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><strong>Registration<br \/><\/strong><\/span><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MailCompose\">Click below to register<br \/><\/span><a 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He is an ordained minister in The Presbyterian Church in Singapore, a lecturer in pastoral and practical theology at TTC, and the author of <em>How then shall we guide?: A comparative study of Ignatius of Loyola and John Calvin as spiritual guides<\/em>. He regularly offers pastoral guidance to students and pastors, and assists our college to retrieve spiritual resources from our Reformed and evangelical traditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.ttc.edu.sg\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NKH-portrait2b.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;NKH portrait2b&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Rev Dr Niam Kai Huey&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Rev Dr Niam Kai Huey-bio&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rev Dr Niam Kai Huey\u00a0<\/strong>is an ordained pastor of The Methodist Church in Singapore, currently serving as Director of the Disciple Agency and as a guest lecturer at TTC. With over twenty years of experience in spiritual direction and leading retreats, she now conducts spiritual retreats in both Chinese and English at TTC.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#eee6d9&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;RETREAT DETAILS\u2014combined&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><strong>Registration<br \/><\/strong><\/span><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MailCompose\">Click below to register<\/p>\n<p><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfdbqzPj6r1Jqd2Zor3Urdj0Ye4YdcoXUrP8ypclE7ZcOg74A\/viewform?usp=dialog\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-47718 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ttc.edu.sg\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CLICK-HERE-TO-REGISTER2-300x92.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"92\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ttc.edu.sg\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CLICK-HERE-TO-REGISTER2-300x92.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ttc.edu.sg\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CLICK-HERE-TO-REGISTER2-1024x314.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ttc.edu.sg\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CLICK-HERE-TO-REGISTER2-150x46.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ttc.edu.sg\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CLICK-HERE-TO-REGISTER2-768x235.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ttc.edu.sg\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CLICK-HERE-TO-REGISTER2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><strong>Other retreats in 2026<br \/><\/strong><\/span><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MailCompose\">Check out other TTC spiritual retreats scheduled for 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ttc.edu.sg\/english\/spiritual-retreat\/retreatsttc-2026-\u4e09\u4e00\u7075\u4fee\u8425\/\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;space&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.ttc.edu.sg\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/spiritual-retreats-2026b.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;spiritual retreats 2026b&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.ttc.edu.sg\/english\/spiritual-retreat\/retreatsttc-2026-\u4e09\u4e00\u7075\u4fee\u8425\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;2026 retreat series banner&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;space&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 retreats@TTCJohn Calvin on PrayerSpiritual RetreatSYNOPSIS While many regard the Protestant Reformer John Calvin as a great theologian, few know him as a pastor and teacher of prayer. 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