The spread of pandemic fear and social unrest cannot prevent the spread of God’s Good News. In spite of the sharp economic downturn that has caused many people to lose their jobs, God has provided thousands of dollars in relief for us to send to churches in the Philippines. As shelter-in-place orders prevent Filipino believers … More God’s News is Good News
It has been three years this month that Joy’s grandmother, “Mom” Sutton, passed on to glory. Just as she wove together multi-colored scraps of cloth to make lovely rag rugs, we are watching God’s Spirit gather a variety of souls to Jesus through the love and witness of Filipino believers. … More Rag Rug Revival
Last Sunday in Mangaldan, unbelievers accounted for nearly half of those attending the church service. … More Philippines Update
When the monsoon rains come as they should, Filipino farmers can plant for a second harvest of rice. We have been experiencing our own monsoon of blessings this summer, as we traveled to see supporters through thirteen states. On our way, we received word from our Philippine ministry team of an evangelistic outreach among teens … More Rain for Harvest
Good Growth A healthy church is a growing church. This is what we were teaching a supporting Filipino/American church at a retreat in May. We had no idea that God was about to give the church an unforgettable object lesson. We were explaining how church leaders must train others to do everything they do, if … More Growing Things
Thank you for praying for this training trip in the Philippines. Thank God for safe travels, and stamina teaching all day in 106 degree heat index. Three dozen workers from seven churches here this time. Many workers have never had formal training until now. Pray God will bless their faithfulness and ground them in His … More Prayer update from David