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

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
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What to listen for:
00:00 Start of Episode00:39 Introduction 01:29 Pastor Raymond’s 2024 So Far 02:45 Transitioning From Law to Ministry03:48 Considerations Through the Different Seasons of Life 05:26 Shifting Priorities with a Lower Salary 07:52 Working 24/7 as a Pastor09:01 Wrestling with Self-Doubt10:20 Advice for Younger Self11:20 Setbacks Which Set You Up for Success14:47 Moving from a Smaller Church to a Bigger Church19:06 Tips on Being a Good Listener21:05 Is Leadership an Inborn or Cultivated Skill?23:50 The Pressure of Having People Look Up to You25:06 How to Comprehend Pain and Struggling on Earth27:42 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 Pivot43:10 Rapid Fire Round45:29 Outro