WD-40 is sprayed on rusted bolts and moving parts to loosen, lubricate and make tools like new again. On a spiritual level, the Holy Spirit is doing all of this and more in His churches in the Philippines. … More God’s WD-40
Good News! Angels announced the good news of Christ’s birth to shepherds. The shepherds then ran from the country into town to tell everyone that Jesus was born. Filipino believers outside Malasiqui want to move into town to bring the good news to as many people as they can, by moving to the center of … More GOOD NEWS! GREAT JOY! FOR ALL PEOPLE!
God’s faithfulness to our church planting ministry in the Philippines can be seen through the life of a simple van. Twelve years ago, God gave CPI a 22 passenger Isuzu van. We painted “Church Planting Institute” on the side, and immediately started hauling. … More God’s Van: A Short History
Daniel, and his fiancée, Miriam Morris, both took a big step on stage to graduate from Cedarville University on May 5. Daniel received a Computer Science degree (Daniel has two last courses to take online this summer for his degree to be official). Miriam received a nursing degree, and then passed her RN certification exam … More Stepping Up
“I long… that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.”
Romans 1:11-12 … More Encouraged Together
When God opens doors of opportunity for us, it always leads to hearts opening up to Christ. After over twenty years of praying for a place where we can have a camping ministry for our Filipino churches, a door just may be cracking open. Each year, we hold a summer camp to train believers, and … More Open Doors, Open Hearts
The wise men started their journey to see Jesus when his star appeared, at the time of his birth in Bethlehem. When they arrived in Israel, the star led them to the house where Jesus had been moved, after his birth. The church in Malasiqui (Mah-LA-see-KEE) reminds us of Bethlehem. During church services, dogs and … More Wise Men Still Seek Him
Running alone can be tedious, but running with friends can be pure joy! We have been running this race with Jesus, and with you, for 26 years in the Philippines. We are ready to keep running, especially when we experience what we saw and did in September. … More Running the Race With Joy
As God writes this tale of two faithful churches (and many more!), thank you for all the support and encouragement you give us to fulfill our role in His story. Your prayers are the key to everything working out as God has planned. … More Tale of Two Churches
We prayed that God would time the arrival of our first grandbaby so we could all be in Birmingham when he/she is born. However, God has a different plan. David left for the Philippines on April 18, as scheduled. … More Arrivals, Departures