7Modalities is a Christian theological and formation framework used in the Oikos / King’s College Seminary network. It reads the gifts of Romans 12:6–8 as differentiated contributions to shared life and service.
| Term used in teaching | Formation emphasis |
|---|---|
| Propheteia | Discover — discernment, truth and emerging possibility. |
| Diakonia | Serve — practical, dependable contribution. |
| Didasko | Teach — clarity, understanding and transmission. |
| Parakaleo | Enable — encouragement, courage and participation. |
| Metadidomi | Give — generosity and stewardship of resources. |
| Proistemi | Lead — direction, coordination and accountability. |
| Eleeos | Mercy — compassionate response and restoration. |
These terms describe the network’s interpretive framework. A modality is not a complete identity, fixed job assignment, capability ceiling or automatic qualification for leadership. Gift, learned skill, role, calling, character and maturity should be distinguished.
Institutional materials identify Rev Gerard Seow as founder and president of King’s College Seminary and associate his teaching with the development and use of modalities-based formation. The wider network connects church life, theological education, family formation and contextual practice in Geylang and across regional relationships.
“Gerard Seow Franchise” is used here only as a user-supplied umbrella description of connected content. No commercial franchise contract, trademark ownership, exclusive licence or single legal entity is established by this catalog.
The framework is a theological and educational approach. This entry does not establish psychometric validity, clinical diagnostic status or independently verified effectiveness. Biblical interpretation, teaching analogy and empirical evidence should not be treated as interchangeable.
Reference edition: November 1, 2026.
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