Archdeacon Lidis Singkung
Wanted to be a politician but later chose priesthood ministry; ordained deacon in 1987 here in St. Michael’s and All Angels Church Sandakan and priested in his home church, Holy Cross Mission Kuala Sapi, a year later. He is married to Grace and they are blessed with three daughters Gabrielle, Amanda, and Clare. Apart from being Rector of St. Michael’s and All Angels Sandakan, he is also the Archdeacon of the East Coast Archdeaconry of Sabah Diocese, and Chaplain of St. Michael’s Secondary School Board of Management. He earned his Bachelor of Theology at Trinity Theological College Singapore. He is also one of the tutors at the Sabah Diocese Anglican Training Institute (ATI). He speaks English, Malay, and several other local ethnic dialects.
Revd. James Yap Ket Vui
At the age of 13, he accepted Jesus as his personal Saviour and Lord of his life. He is passionate in Boy’s Brigade, Choir as well as Worship Ministry. During his Form 4 studies, he heard God’s calling and sought confirmation from his priest and the church. Then, in 2006-2009 he was sent by Bishop Datuk Yong Ping Chung to Malaysia Theological Seminary (STM) in Seremban to study Bachelor of Theology.
On April 1st, 2010, he was transferred by the Late Bishop Datuk Albert Vun Cheong Fui to St. Peter’s Church, Tenom to minister as the first resident priest. With the support of his wife, Archbishop Datuk Melter Jiki Tais, and the leadership of the church, he completed his Master of Ministry at Sabah Theological Seminary (STS) in 2018. He served in St. Peter’s Church Tenom for 12 years (2010-2022).
He is married to Florence Liau, and they are blessed with a daughter, Jayne Yap. As a homeboy of the Church of St. Michael and All Angels, he returned to his home church to serve as a curate under the leadership of Archdeacon Lidis on August 1st, 2022. He understood his calling and purpose in pastoral ministry which is to love God and love people.
Pastor Margaret Chong
Pastor Margaret grew up with 11 siblings under very godly and dedicated parents. Her dad was a Principal and non-stipendiary Priest. She responded to God’s call to full-time ministry in 1977 at the Diocesan Youth Camp. She received her training at Singapore Bible College and graduated in 1984. In 1996, she went to Children’s Bible Ministries, New Zealand for children’s ministries training. She is passionate in teaching children and training teachers and in visitation. Currently, she is serving in Seguntor ministries, Senior Citizens, Choir, and pastoral ministries.
Revd. Stefanus Miskinan
Revd. Stefanus has served in full-time ministry for 14 years in St. Michael’s and All Angels Church. He received training and graduated with a Bachelor of Theology from the Anglican Training Institute (ATI) in 2020. He is involved in the Worship Team and also Pastoral Ministry as an evangelist and now he has been licensed by the Diocesan Bishop as a Diocesan Pastor on the 23rd of January 2022. Besides in church, he is also involved in the Outreach Ministry in Seguntor as a teacher at Seguntor Alternative Learning Centre (SALC). He is married to Jenny and they are blessed with two sons Jordan and Jaiden.