Dear Fam,
Peace be with you! From September to May 2026, I will be attending Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) in Redding, California, USA, pursuing full-time studies in the second and third years.
I sincerely invite you to pray and intercede for me!
From September last year to May this year, I have completed my first year of full-time online studies in BSSM. Initially, my intention was purely to equip myself with knowledge and broaden my perspective to be a vessel of God's use in the coming days of revival. Little did I know, God truly revealed His attributes to me, building up my life, reminding me of areas where I need growth and breakthrough, and affirming my identity in His kingdom, giving me a mission and empowerment.
I remember the person I was before starting this journey, involved in ministries that had significant scale and prominent impact, influencing many people. However, my own life and relationship with God were not as healthy as they should have been.
Firstly, I have always been a very independent person, relying on my own abilities. I believed that success depended on my own capabilities and attention to detail, and that only then would there be rewards. I took pride in the quality of my work and had a strong sense of responsibility. However, this also meant that I often experienced immense pressure and despair. I didn't know how to trust and rely on God, and prayer seemed to have little effect. I always felt that I had to rely on my own efforts. But He changed me.
Not only did He love me emotionally, but He also reminded me of how He truly saved, blessed and transformed me and my entire family. I truly understood and recognised that He is the Lord of my life, as well as the ruler of the universe and the course of history. He didn't abandon us as orphans; in His hands, He can create and mend all things. He cares about every aspect of my life, loves me for who I am, and doesn't see me as merely a tool for His work. He knows my needs, and desires for me to experience freedom, healing, and more blessings. He created us in His great image and has marvelous plans for our lives. He supports our visions and dreams, and even calls us to change the world and make history.
Before embarking on this journey, I never imagined that He could be so good and love me in such a way, and that He had been carefully nurturing my life. My past experiences and abilities had actually limited His work in my life. I was deeply overwhelmed by His love, realising that compared to Him, I am extremely limited and unable to sustain everything. I need Him!
Secondly, I experienced the power of the Holy Spirit to overcome sin. In the past, I believed that one had to rely on willpower to overcome the temptations of sin, but humans are inherently weak and powerless, constantly struggling in the vortex of sin, and our relationship with God becomes a continuous process of confession and repentance. However, I discovered that it is indeed possible to completely overcome the bondage of sin! The power of the Holy Spirit brings about a complete transformation in one's life, setting them free and no longer trapped.
Thirdly, love and communication. God repeatedly prompted me to reflect on how I treated myself and how I loved others. I realised that I was too task-oriented, constantly pursuing the completion of daily tasks, often treating myself as a tool and not knowing how to take care of myself. And by treating myself in this way, I didn't know how to truly love others and expected them to also be tools for completing tasks. God wanted me to genuinely love others, value their feelings and needs, rather than just fulfilling different roles and responsibilities. He taught me to communicate without preconceived assumptions, being willing to invest time and patience in communication, seeking win-win outcomes rather than seeking to control situations. Speaking truth that brings healing to others. God wanted me to truly understand and love others to the extent that He loves them.
There is so much more that I have learned in this one year, but these three aspects are the most significant. I would be more than willing to share with everyone given the opportunity.
When contemplating whether I should invest such a significant cost to attend school in person, I once had the thought that BSSM doesn't offer degrees and may not receive recognition from the majority of local churches in Hong Kong. However, BSSM focuses on genuine encounters with God, life transformation, living out one's calling, and a life of loving God and loving others. In comparison, I didn't want to pursue knowledge alone; I longed for a deeper intimacy with God, and I desired for my life to touch His heart. I am willing to pay any price, to closely follow Him, to seek His approval rather than the approval of the world, and to walk a different path following His pillar of cloud and pillar of fire.
Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) is dedicated to equipping students from around the world to be modern-day revivalists, bringing the kingdom of God to the earth. The school not only values the students' spiritual gifts but also emphasises their entire lives and lifestyles.
During the short-term mission in mid-March, I was constantly encouraged by my team fellows to study on campus and fully immerse myself in campus community life for a year, completely transformed by God's touch. One particular sister from Australia challenged me by asking what fears lay deep inside me. At that moment, I responded with the rationality of a Hong Kong person: "I should save at least two years' worth of emergency funds", "Letting go of family is considered irresponsible and unfilial in Chinese culture," "Hong Kong people are different from people around the world; they have to use their lifetime savings to buy property", and "I should wait until I achieve financial independence before responding to God".
She didn't directly respond but asked me a question: "Who is truly the master of your life?" At that moment, I was rendered speechless because deep down, I knew the real answer, and I realised I lacked the courage to fully rely on God.
Many others also challenged me. Countless interesting responses provided by me: "My current ministry in the workplace is impressive; others can't do it, so I should continue to invest in it", "Perhaps in the future, there will be restrictions on religious environments in Hong Kong, and workplace evangelism can conceal my identity and do greater gospel work"...
I rejected them numerous times. However, during the final sharing session of the short-term mission, something unexpected happened. I found myself uttering these words: "Team, the world truly needs each and every one of you!" I was moved to tears, shocked by my own words. I have experienced an environment without God, and it can be incredibly absurd. I have also experienced the incredible power of God's work through faithful followers, releasing the kingdom, changing lives, cultures and generations. The world needs people like them, and it needs me and them!
The short-term mission journey left me deeply shaken. I encountered revivalists from around the world who were just like me, and every day I lived there felt like a dream. This is the kind of life I yearn for. Deep down, I know that accepting the invitation to study in person in the States means I have to let go of my previous life plans and career prospects. It signifies God's calling for me to serve full-time. All along, I have longed for God to call me with greatly and involve me in wonderful things. Now that He has called me, what am I waiting for? Why am I afraid to respond to Him?
While leaving the airport in Redding, California, God revealed His covenant rainbow (the cover photo of this webpage), and I couldn't help but cry. Back in Hong Kong, one morning, I was watching to a sermon video that spoke directly to my heart. (This continued for several days through multiple sermons.) I cried again.
Lord! I am now so close to the destiny You have planned for me in eternity. However, I am in the prime of my youth, my career has just begun, and my future looks promising. Should I give up everything to study? Am I courageous, capable and willing enough to rely completely on You and live by faith? My family has not yet accepted Christ, and my grandmother is growing older. How should I handle leaving them? I still have debts from last year's car accident, and I don't have enough money. How can I respond to Your call?
I keep crying, crying incessantly.
In early May, with the little money I had left, I visited the school once again to attend the first-year graduation ceremony. I also wanted to verify the authenticity of the calling and witness the experiences of students with God and the quality of their lives.
While praying in the Prayer Chapel on Bethel's campus, I followed my usual Bible reading plan, and unexpectedly, I came across Genesis 17:3-8, where Abram fell facedown and received God's calling. In that moment, I knew that God was calling me during this period, and I knew He was speaking to me once again.
Later, I discussed my thoughts with the third-year leader of my small group. He reminded me that God doesn't force people to do what they don't want to do. He asked me, "If He hadn't called you, would you be willing to physically study for a year?" Just as I was about to answer that I wouldn't want to, memories of my long-standing desire and response to the calling flooded my mind. I truly knew the answer. Lord, I respond to Your invitation!
In the coming year, I will actively engage in school community life, growing and pursuing the Lord alongside revivalist schoolmates from around the world. I desire for my life to be moulded and influenced even more. I long to discover the next stage of my destiny, actively participate in the work of the end-time revival, and find the place where God wants me to serve and devote myself. I also yearn to find the key partners who will walk with me according to God's plan, entering into a covenant relationship of mutual support as we advance into our destinies.
One of the things I plan to do in the coming year is to create a series of YouTube videos titled "Heroes of the Kingdom". I hope to engage young Chinese believers in a light-hearted and dynamic manner by sharing stories of great revivalists throughout church history that I am most familiar with. I want more people to know that those who desire to know Him can witness His manifest presence. When ordinary people encounter an extraordinary God, they can become extraordinary themselves and change the world! What has happened in history can happen again, and even greater things can occur!
I responded to the call of full-time ministry when I was in the camps held by Cru in both 2017 and 2019, during my first and second years of university. However, due to depression and a lack of clarity regarding God's specific calling for me, I didn't immediately dedicate myself and equip for it.
After graduating from university, I worked for a year. In November 2022, on a stormy night during a typhoon, I went alone to the a sports field near my home to worship. During the worship, I reaffirmed the call I had previously responded to and fasted for five days as a sign of dedication.
In 2023, while working full-time, I also engaged in workplace ministry. I organised two Alpha Course for young professionals, hoping that people of my generation could find hope and transformation through the Lord and the Gospel in the midst of rapid societal changes. My colleague Gary also came to believe in Christ. In the same year, I participated in organising the Alpha Workplace SPARK Conference. This conference aimed to mobilise Christian believers in various professions, rekindling their mission and ministry to passionately spread the Gospel in the workplace after the pandemic.
In the first half of 2023, I continuously prayed for guidance in selecting a seminary school. Finally, in September, I began my first year of full-time study in the BSSM Online programme. In May of the same year, along with a large group of young people from mainland China and Hong Kong, I responded to the call once again, dedicating myself to the kingdom of God, aspiring to contribute to the revival of Greater China and the Asia region.
Five years ago, in April 2019, when I was struggling with depression, a brother accompanied me on a trip to Taiwan to relax and take a break. In Taipei's Ximending, we coincidentally came across an Easter public gathering organised by Bread of Life Christian Church in Taipei. At one of the booths, I bought my first book from Bethel Church, titled "Experience the Impossible." It allowed me to see God's goodness and affirmation in the midst of despair and hopelessness, and it sparked my belief in God's ability to save and transform the most impossible situations.
After experiencing physical healing and encountering the power of the Holy Spirit, I developed a deep longing for the Lord. In 2020, I purchased the book "Divining Moments" and was deeply moved by the testimonies within. It revealed how God has worked in great revivals and awakenings throughout different eras. I longed to encounter God, knowing that those who hunger for the Lord can experience a deeper level of His presence. Countless great revivalists, such as John Wesley, Charles Finney and D.L. Moody, had life-changing experiences that propelled them into their destinies. I took extensive notes, documenting their experiences and actions at different ages of their lives, and I discovered that many of these great individuals had encountered God and started working for Him in their early twenties. At that time, I was in my early twenties as a university student, and I had a strong desire to be part of such a movement. Though the times have changed, I believe in the same God who can still manifest His power and be involved in transforming the world in this era.
In May 2023, I attended a global evangelistic strategy gathering, Leadership Conference, organised by Alpha in London. I was praying, seeking God's guidance on where to receive further equipping. It was there that I met a brother from Hong Kong who had newly embraced Christianity but exhibited an exceptional level of maturity in his faith. After getting to know him, I discovered that he was studying at BSSM and had recently participated in a short-term mission trip in Kenya, Africa in March, where he prayed for a blind person. Through his prayer, God miraculously healed the blind person's eyes and restored his sight. I was deeply moved by this miracle and his life, and I began to explore more about BSSM. After praying and understanding the mission of the school, I made the decision to enroll last year.
1. May my whole family received the Lord and serve God together.
My family members (grandmother and father) have not yet believed in the Lord. May the Lord break all idolatrous influences in our family and remove any barriers that prevent them from truly knowing God.
Years ago, I had a vision of my entire family serving God overseas. This vision has always encouraged me to lead my family to believe in the Lord. I have seen God working in my family, leading one person after another to salvation.
My grandmother is getting old. May the Lord grant her good health and longevity. I also hope to continue maintaining close contact with her through video calls during my abroad days. I deeply desire to remain connected with her. May the Lord protect her while we are apart and make our time together more meaningful and fulfilling when we reunite.
2. May the Lord reveal visions to me and guide me to encounter the people destined for my life and enter my destined path.
May the Lord reveal to me the direction after two years in BSSM. I can't imagine what the future holds. I don't know if I will participate in revival work in different nations, in a specific country or region, or if I will return to Hong Kong or re-engage in ministry in the workplace.
I long to meet fellow companions who will inspire me with more confidence, love and other qualities of life.
I desire to see God's work in different nations through revivalists and fellow revivalist schoolmates from around the world. I desire a broader international ministry perspective and to further develop my apostolic gift.
* Believers who possess the apostolic gift are particularly focused on receiving the Kingdom and manifesting the presence of God, replicating the blueprint of the Kingdom on earth.
3. May my life in the coming year be relaxed so that I can fully devoted to experiencing God and personal growth.
In the past year, I had to manage full-time online courses after working full-time during the day while also juggling different ministries. The multitude of responsibilities and the desire to accomplish various tasks have made it incredibly challenging and exhausting. Studying in person provides me with the opportunity to forgo the burden of full-time work and allows me to prioritise my health, maintain consistency, and fully concentrate on my studies.
As an M-1 student visa holder, I cannot work in US, and livelihood becomes an issue. May the Lord provide enough support for my study life through offerings.
May I be able to focus on my studies without other worries or responsibilities.
4. May the Lord help me overcome language and cultural barriers so that I can communicate fluently in my studies, ministry and relationships.
I hope to preach and spread the Gospel fluently and passionately in English.
I desire to establish close and meaningful relationships with classmates from over 70 countries around the world.
5. May I fast more and rely on prayer, looking up to Him for spiritual growth.
I need to surrender myself and no longer rely on my own strength to face things.
Only by completely relying on God and being obedient can I be entrusted with great responsibilities and overcome all challenges.
May the Lord grant me a greater desire to enjoy the sweetness of being in the presence of the Lord.
6. May I have more love to love myself and others.
May I learn to treat myself well and not see myself as a mere tool.
May I experience love and have more love to give to others.
I once took a spiritual gifts test and scored high in various gifts, except for love (serving and mercy), which ranked the lowest. I truly need a breakthrough in this area!
For this upcoming period of study, I am expecting to raise a minimum of HK$280,000 (US$35,668, calculated at an exchange rate of HK$7.85 = US$1, excluding bank charges and cross-border fees) for my second-year academic expenses. Any surplus funds will be saved and reserved for the third year's programme.
HK$(12,500 × 12 months + 46,000 + 20,000 + 20,000 + 44,000) = Total of $280,000
Monthly expenses: HK$12,500
(Accommodation: HK$6,000, Meals: HK$5,000, Miscellaneous and Ministry expenses: HK$1,500)
(I have referred to the expenses of other classmates. This amount is also equivalent to 1.5 times the financial proof amount required in the I-20 certificate for qualifying for my US student visa.)
Annual tuition fee: HK$46,000
Short-term mission cost: HK$20,000
(The school holds a spring mission in March each year, which is an essential part of the curriculum)
Flight tickets and passport: HK$20,000.
Transportation: HK$44,000
Emergency reserve and insurance costs are not included
I commit to using the funds responsibly in the coming year and will strive to share my learning experiences and ministry updates monthly.
Financial Need
I experienced a major car accident last year, resulting in significant financial losses, and I personally paid for the first-year tuition fee. I have now settled all the payments, but I do not have sufficient savings to cover the aforementioned expenses.
My church does not have a fund set up to support equipment expenses.
Relying completely on God's provision for my studies
I no longer rely on my own abilities but trust in God's guidance and preparation.
I believe that money cannot hinder my response to His calling. Since God is calling me at this moment, He will make the necessary provisions.
Enjoying the love of brothers and sisters
I desire to learn to be loved and build relationships with donors. I aim to share what I have learned and witnessed with more people, making known the miraculous works of God in my life and around me.
Following biblical teachings
Those who work in the ministry deserve reasonable wages (Luke 10:7), and those who leave everything for the Lord will receive a hundredfold in this present age (Mark 10:30).
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In the coming one to two years, I will also share my experiences and testimonies from BSSM on this webpage with everyone.
The world situation is severe in the end times, and there is an urgent need for Christians to engage in releasing the Kingdom and overcoming the powers of darkness in various fields. I believe that each of us, as God's devoted followers, can rise and shine in different positions. God has a unique and wonderful plan for each of our lives, and no one else can take our individual place. I hope you will also be moved by God and respond to His call at every step.
May God bless you abundantly!
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受造之物切望等候神的眾子顯出來。
羅馬書 8:19
“For the creation waits in eager expectation for
the children of God to be revealed.
Romans 8:19