Our Story

Hey there! We’re Paul and Terence, and we’re so glad you’re here!

Plantd was born out of our friendship and our unique journeys of faith. Paul, a pastor and self-proclaimed Bible nerd, found joy in reading Scripture. Terence, however, struggled to engage with the Bible, often finding it boring and challenging.

As good mates do, we often caught up to encourage each other, share laughs, and dive into the tough topics—like why we sometimes find it challenging to read the Bible. During one of these conversations, we realized we could create something to help change the way people approach their Bible reading.

When we shared our idea with friends, we discovered a common struggle: many were not reading the Bible regularly and felt guilty, stagnant, or isolated in their faith. If this resonates with you, rest assured you’re not alone! In fact, over 80% of Christians in Australia say they find it difficult to maintain a daily devotion.

This realization motivated us to develop our first product: a devotional journal designed to be achievable, easy to follow, and action-oriented. Our goal is to help you kick-start your devotional life and establish a consistent rhythm.

We’re passionate about transforming this statistic. Our vision is to see more people engaging with the Bible regularly and experiencing the richness of their faith.

It’s time to stop feeling defeated in your spiritual journey and start enjoying the blessings that come from being planted in God’s Word.

Join us on our mission to transform lives—one devotion at a time!

Meet the team

  • Terence Leong

    Terence Leong

    Co-founder, husband, father, respite carer & serial ice-cream lover

    Terence started Plantd because, honestly, he’s been there. Life gets busy—work, family, and all the commitments—and the excuses kept piling up. He struggled to find time for devotions, and as each day passed, he felt the weight of that guilt. Terence realized he needed a better way to stay connected with God, without the constant pressure. He often put off devotions, thinking, “When life settles down, I’ll have more time to read.” Sound familiar? But as he moved through different life stages, it only became harder to make Bible reading a priority and keep it consistent.

    Plantd was born out of that very struggle. Terence wanted to create a tool that made Bible reading accessible, simple, and guilt-free. Something that fit into his day while juggling it all.

    Outside of Plantd, Terence is a husband and father of two energetic boys. He loves a good gelato ice cream no matter the weather! He and his wife have also been involved in respite care for the last 10 years, helping disadvantaged kids.

    At Plantd, Terence loves powering through a to-do list. His main focus is managing the day-to-day operations, logistics, and finances.

  • Paul Shi

    Paul Shi

    Co-founder, husband, pastor, watch enthusiast

    Paul’s journey of faith began at the age of 12, when he made the life-changing decision to commit to reading the Bible regularly. This passion for understanding God through His Word inspired him to transition from a career as a Management Consultant to attending Bible College and becoming a pastor.

    Throughout his ministry, Paul has served churches in both Australia and Singapore, dedicating himself to fostering intentional discipleship within the church community. He firmly believes that deepening one’s knowledge of Scripture is vital for personal growth and discipleship.

    Currently, Paul is focused on helping various churches enhance their leadership culture and structure, build effective discipleship platforms, and share the teachings of the Bible.

    At Plantd, Paul thrives on creating and envisioning new ideas while engaging with others to share the vision and develop products.

    Outside of Plantd, he is a new father, enjoying family life with his wife, and has a passion for watches.