Field Strategy Coordinator
Church of the Nazarene in Cabanatuan, the first stablished church in the Philippines.
The first church was the Guam Church of the Nazarene, which was officially organized as the Micronesia Church of the Nazarene.
Our ministry is not only in the Philippines, but Micronesia is also a significant part of us. The first district assembly for the Micronesia District. Prior to that, the work in Micronesia was part of the Hawaii Pacific District.
Micronesia District continues to expand in four churches, which are located on the islands of Chuuk.
There were 156 members reported in Saipan Church of the Nazarene and Pohnpei Church of the Nazarene in 2021.
The Philippines has a population of 110 million at present. According to the statistical report, the Church of the Nazarene Philippines has 401 churches and a total of 26,000 members in the year 2021.
We witnessed and celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Church of the Nazarene in Cabanatuan. It was an amazing experience for us to witness the celebration since it was during the pandemic, and yet God gave His favor for the church to celebrate the Jubilee of His faithfulness and grace in the Philippine churches. Our thoughts went back to our forefathers with gratefulness for giving their lives to God and His work. Their commitment and labor brought us to this moment of reminiscing about the past and looking forward to what God has planned for our church.
With the theme “Rise Up and Go” of the field, we see the needs of every district and pastor to move forward. In line with this theme, the field has a program for pastors and workers on enhancing their proficiency in preaching, planting churches, and providing financial assistance.
PREACHING ACADEMY
A preaching academy was conducted. It was led by Rev. Hyo Kyung Kim, who connected us to a renowned Korean pastor.
TRAINING
We also organized and led a dynamic church planting essentials training with Rev. Oni Plantilla, who is presently ministering in the USA.
JESUS FILM MINISTRY
Just recently, we started the Jesus Film Ministry in the Philippines as a tool to reach the lost.
CHAPLAINCY MINISTRY
Another significant ministry in the field is the Chaplaincy Ministry, which provides moral and spiritual enhancement and training for our military men.
Even during the pandemic, God gives us an amazing opportunity to witness how His church is moving in reaching the lost and establishing His churches around the Philippines. This year, 22 churches were organized. Even though COVID-19 hampers us, many churches and pastors were affected and suffered the loss of some of their members due to the virus; we still praise and honor God. He is still moving mightily in our midst. Praise be to His Name.
Not only did COVID-19 become a huge mountain to cross, but we were also troubled by Typhoon Odette last December 2021, which ravaged the Visayas and Mindanao areas. Many of our churches and people were affected. Many churches and houses were smashed, and properties were damaged. For more than a month, the Central Visayas area did not have water and electricity. Yet we again witness the works of the Lord through NCM that mobilized our churches and people for immediate response to the needs of our churches and the communities affected as well. God touched many churches, districts, private entities, individuals, and the field office to support and give financial assistance to our affected brethren and churches. FSC Rev. Arnel Piliin, with his wife, visited the area and provided moral support, a message of hope, and encouragement by giving some food for the body and soul for the community.
CHUUK
has been reaching out to other islands with evangelistic ministries. They are building a second floor to their education building using Alabaster funds.
GUAM
has emerging youth leaders involved in leading worship and leading youth Bible studies.
POHNPEI
has Church development and growth of local leaders.
SAIPAN
a family of five who were with us a few years ago has returned to Saipan.
The Lord has amazing plans for our churches and people here in the Philippines and Micronesia Field. We rejoice at what He has done for the ministry and enthusiastically anticipate more of His wondrous works in the Philippines and Micronesia!
