In 1997, Ps Sam pioneered Excel Point Community Church (EPCC) while still a lecturer in Kolej Damansara Utama (Penang), growing it from 3 members to over 1300 members, serving in youth, worship, BM, and pastoral leadership positions. In full-time Christian ministry for 29 years, he holds a Bachelor of Science from Southwestern Assemblies of God University (Texas), a Practical Theology Diploma and Advanced Diploma from Christ For the Nations Institute (Texas), and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Leadership Studies from Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary (Penang). He authored “Found in Christ”, as well as 9 Bible-based devotional books and 2 discipleship manuals.
Married to Susie Tan, they are blessed with two children.