• Raymond Fong ON: Discovering Purpose – A Former Lawyer’s Journey to Becoming a Pastor

  • 2024/04/15
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Raymond Fong ON: Discovering Purpose – A Former Lawyer’s Journey to Becoming a Pastor

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  • Would you leave a well-paying legal career to be a pastor? That's what Raymond Fong did.

    An ex-Deputy Public Prosecutor with a career in the Legal Service, he took a different path to be a pastor. He is now a Pastor-in-Charge at Wesley Methodist Church, a role that he holds with a deep sense of purpose.

    In this episode, you will hear about his story: a prosecutor turned pastor. We'll explore the challenges he faced during this career shift, the lessons he learned, and the journey that led him to become a pastor.

    We also discuss:

    • Implications of his transition: significant income loss, working 24/7
    • His leadership and life lessons
    • His experience as a prosecutor

    Join us, whether you are considering shifting careers, embarking on your professional journey, or already experienced in your field, as we uncover the unique story of Pastor Raymond's dual careers and the lessons he has to offer.

    For more about Pastor Ray and his work, check out his newly launched podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wTfH91dRk5bT6VPJ0GuS9?si=c7d7374f8c4e45ae

    Connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shulinlee/

    More on the podcast - https://www.AfterTheBar.com.sg

    What to listen for:


    00:00 Start of Episode
    00:39 Introduction
    01:29 Pastor Raymond’s 2024 So Far
    02:45 Transitioning From Law to Ministry
    03:48 Considerations Through the Different Seasons of Life
    05:26 Shifting Priorities with a Lower Salary
    07:52 Working 24/7 as a Pastor
    09:01 Wrestling with Self-Doubt
    10:20 Advice for Younger Self
    11:20 Setbacks Which Set You Up for Success
    14:47 Moving from a Smaller Church to a Bigger Church
    19:06 Tips on Being a Good Listener
    21:05 Is Leadership an Inborn or Cultivated Skill?
    23:50 The Pressure of Having People Look Up to You
    25:06 How to Comprehend Pain and Struggling on Earth
    27:42 Pastor Raymond’s Experience as a Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP)
    38:56 What Would Pastor Raymond Be If Not a Lawyer or a Pastor?
    39:33 What Are You Most Proud Of?
    41:30 Advice To Those Thinking of Making a Major Career Pivot
    43:10 Rapid Fire Round
    45:29 Outro
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Would you leave a well-paying legal career to be a pastor? That's what Raymond Fong did.

An ex-Deputy Public Prosecutor with a career in the Legal Service, he took a different path to be a pastor. He is now a Pastor-in-Charge at Wesley Methodist Church, a role that he holds with a deep sense of purpose.

In this episode, you will hear about his story: a prosecutor turned pastor. We'll explore the challenges he faced during this career shift, the lessons he learned, and the journey that led him to become a pastor.

We also discuss:

  • Implications of his transition: significant income loss, working 24/7
  • His leadership and life lessons
  • His experience as a prosecutor

Join us, whether you are considering shifting careers, embarking on your professional journey, or already experienced in your field, as we uncover the unique story of Pastor Raymond's dual careers and the lessons he has to offer.

For more about Pastor Ray and his work, check out his newly launched podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wTfH91dRk5bT6VPJ0GuS9?si=c7d7374f8c4e45ae

Connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shulinlee/

More on the podcast - https://www.AfterTheBar.com.sg

What to listen for:


00:00 Start of Episode
00:39 Introduction
01:29 Pastor Raymond’s 2024 So Far
02:45 Transitioning From Law to Ministry
03:48 Considerations Through the Different Seasons of Life
05:26 Shifting Priorities with a Lower Salary
07:52 Working 24/7 as a Pastor
09:01 Wrestling with Self-Doubt
10:20 Advice for Younger Self
11:20 Setbacks Which Set You Up for Success
14:47 Moving from a Smaller Church to a Bigger Church
19:06 Tips on Being a Good Listener
21:05 Is Leadership an Inborn or Cultivated Skill?
23:50 The Pressure of Having People Look Up to You
25:06 How to Comprehend Pain and Struggling on Earth
27:42 Pastor Raymond’s Experience as a Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP)
38:56 What Would Pastor Raymond Be If Not a Lawyer or a Pastor?
39:33 What Are You Most Proud Of?
41:30 Advice To Those Thinking of Making a Major Career Pivot
43:10 Rapid Fire Round
45:29 Outro

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