“Andover Newton provided me with a solid seminary education that prepared me to serve God in the local church and in denominational ministries. I learned to be a critical thinker and a more faithful disciple to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world.” ~ Rev. Don Ng (ANTS MDiv ‘75 and Current Advisory Council Member)
About Don Eng
The Rev. Don Ng grew up in Boston, born between his two brothers Philip and Steven. They were members of the First Baptist Church of Boston (the very same church that helped found Newton Theological Institute in 1825), where they attended Sunday school and became active in the high school youth group. Don and his brothers were the first generation of his family to attend college. Philip and Steven were pursuing higher education when each of them died suddenly in their twenties.
Don experienced his initial call to ministry at First Baptist, but it was at Andover Newton Theological School that he acquired his theological education. After graduating from Andover Newton in 1975, Don ministered to Chinese-American Baptists in San Francisco. His ministry to build communities where all can worship in the fullness of their identity reflects Andover Newton’s core values and commitment to developing Christian ministries of justice and beloved community.
In 1978, Don was called to American Baptist Educational Ministries in Valley Forge in the areas of youth ministry, Christian education, leadership development, planning and curriculum development. After 20 years, he was called back to San Francisco to be the senior pastor of the First Chinese Baptist where after 17 years, he retired and is now continuing to serve as a volunteer in denominational life and ministries.
Honoring the Ng Brothers
This scholarship will honor the work of Reverend Ng, minister, national leader, and former President of the
American Baptist Churches, USA, and to continue to memorialize his three brothers Philip, Steven and Richard Ng. It will recognize the alumni/ae of our past, sustain the students of our present, and inspire the ministers of our future.
With this scholarship, Andover Newton also hopes to honor the extraordinary work of our Asian American and Pacific Islander graduates and to support the work of incoming AAPI students.
Rev. Ng’s ministry and legacy have been formed by the lives of all his brothers. Philip, Steven and Don were born and raised in Boston after their parents, Joseph Ng and Lee Ng immigrated from China with their oldest son, Richard Ng. Don and his brothers were the first generation of their family to have the opportunity to go to college. Philip was studying political science at American University, and Steven, after graduating from New York University, was studying law at Fordham University.
Don’s oldest brother, Richard, worked to support the family, always wishing he had the opportunity to complete his education in America. Richard was a proud brother and loving husband, father, and uncle, who encouraged his family in the importance of education. Rev. Ng received his Master of Divinity at Andover Newton with the financial support from the school that gave him space for his leadership to thrive.
The Ng Brothers Scholarship
In 1967, First Baptist Church of Boston began a scholarship fund in memory of Steven and Philip and their experiences growing up within the congregation. The fund previously contributed to seminarians in Boston, but will now be rooted at Andover Newton Seminary at YDS. The move of this fund recognizes Reverend Ng’s love for Andover Newton, our commitment in developing excellent ministers, and the opportunity to grow our scholarships for incoming students. We thank First Baptist Church of Boston, who gave the lead gift that makes fundraising for this scholarship possible.
The lives of all four Ng brothers echo the mission of Andover Newton Seminary to educate inspiring leaders for faith communities. Deeply rooted in Christian faith and radically open to what God is doing now, an endowed scholarship in the name of the Ng Brothers will allow our seminary to deepen the impact of our partnership with Yale Divinity School.
Join us in honoring the lives, work, and faith of Don Ng and his brothers, and the extraordinary work of our Asian American and Pacific Islander graduates. Your gift will contribute to seminarians who seek the rigor and excellence of the Yale classroom, and hunger for the congregational and ministerial fellowship formed in the Andover Newton community.
Giving
Please also note in addtion to making a gift today via the link below, check donations can also be sent to “Andover Newton Seminary,” with “The Ng Brothers Scholarship” on the memo line to Andover Newton Seminary; 409 Prospect Street; New Haven, CT 06511. If you have any additional questions, then please contact David C. Smith, Ph.D., Director of Institutional Advancement, at either (203) 436-9947 or email david.c.smith@yale.edu.
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