OUR MISSION: To herald the gospel of Jesus Christ
in San Pablo, Bataan; providing a home church where all doctrines and practices are based on the Word of God; and a free Christian Academy for the children of Bataan, Philippines. While growing up on the mission field I had the opportunity firsthand to see all the great things God was doing. It was amazing to see the great work God has accomplish
ed through my father and to watch his dreams and visions come true. My father is one of the great heroes of my faith. The establishment of the Orphanage Home was an amazing work of God. This place was my training ground. I have learned more beside my father doing practical work than in Bible School. I am very thankful for Godly parents who taught me well. I am now married and starting a work of my own in a place called Bataan. This is where the “Great Death March” occurred when the Japanese invaded the Philippines during the war. Every time I think of the death march I feel the pain and suffering of the brutal torture the people endured. But today I see a different death march. That is people who are suffering in superstitions, beating themselves with whips and literally carrying crosses; they believe that by doing this they can earn their way to heaven. They worship countless idols of images and objects made with man’s hands. The Philippines is filled with witchcraft and fast growing cults, such as Inglesia Ni Cristo whose doctrine states that Jesus was only man and that only through membership to their church can salvation be obtained. God put it on my heart to go to Bataan and preach the true gospel. After continual preaching of the gospel, I witnessed souls turning from sin and putting their faith in Jesus Christ. This inspired me and my wife to begin a Bible believing Church where all doctrines and practices are based on the Word of God. In the beginning the ministry experienced persecutions, from rock throwing, written threats, even a demon possessed person we have encountered. It seemed obvious that nobody in the community wanted us to start a church that preaches the gospel. Near to the space we rented for our Church a small liquor store had just opened as well. They constantly blasted loud rock music and sold liquor causing the area to become a haven for drunkards. I began to preach loud and strong on rock music and liquor. Pretty soon the establishment shut down because nobody wanted to drink while a crazy Baptist preacher was preaching against sin. It was an exciting turn for the Church to have a quiet atmosphere where we can worship. But there were other disturbing realties in this community. Often we saw children out of school who were abandoned by their parents, just learning on their own. The neglect was immediately apparent in their solemn looks, hungry faces, lack of shoes and cleanliness. They feel like nobody cares about them. These are the street children of the Philippines. Many of them survive by stealing, selling plastic bags in the market, and doing all kinds of wickedness. Some of them are molested by older kids in the streets and others are being used by drug syndicates for abominable purposes. Our heart’s desire is to reach these children for Christ and to provide them with a home church as well as a good Christian education through our academy.
