Constant equipping and training of ministers facilitates church’s growth effectively and efficiently. For this reason, JECPP’s Church Planting Ministry (CPM) in SOCCSKSARGEN Section brought together 20 church workers and CPM volunteers on October 12-13 and 30 church workers from Davao Oriental Section October 18-19.
On September 9, 2018, we gathered as one EFC Candon family and dedicated the new place of worship that God has given us. We stood in the presence of God together with JECPP’s Luzon Regional Director, Rev. Jetro and his wife Rev. Annaliza Novero, whose lives God has used to guide, support, and care for us.
Truly, God never fails. In His appointed time, he sent his servant to personally minister to the brethren in EFC Puerto Princesa together with JECPP’s Spiritual Leaders on September 23, 2018. The visit encouraged the brethren as they have been desiring for a personal acquaintance with the person whose life God has used to plant churches in the Philippines which included them.
On September 16, 2018, EFC Veterans, Quezon City celebrated its 5th Year Milestone as a cell church, it was held at the Covered Court of Barangay Veterans to accommodate more people. Brethren from EFC Taytay, Rizal and EFC Padre Garcia, Batangas were present to show support and encouragement. The event happened during the onslaught of Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut), however it did not deter the group to pursue their celebration.
Evangel Family Church- CDO conducted a Christian Growth Class (CGC) team building activity on August 27, 2018 with the theme “Growth Matters.” More than 100 participants from the host church, outstation church pastors and volunteer church planters enjoyed an afternoon of spiritual enrichment, fellowship, and team building activities.
More than the fellowship and laughter, the Family Day was a life-affirming event for all families present, it strengthened the bond of unity amongst members of FTM and built strong friendships to neighboring EFC churches as well.
“To God be the Glory for a Victorious Prayer Walk”
Evangel Family Church of Davao has marvelously witnessed the wonderful grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the magnificent work of the Holy Spirit since its humble beginnings in 1993 up to the present when the church celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary last August 27, 2018.
This recently concluded event was a gathering of JECPP Church Planters, CPM Graduates and selected Youth Leaders of Evangel Family Churches all over the country. They came from different tribes, tongues and cultures yet they have one mind, one heart and one vision and that is to harvest souls for God’s Kingdom.
This year’s training is the 5th of its kind. Participants of the training attended classes at EFC-Marahan for one whole week, once every month from January to June. The tribal pastors who graduated previously in TWIT courses now facilitated this year’s class. These tribal pastors are being groomed to be trainers by the Tribal Mission Foundation International (TMFI). This endeavor is key to addressing the continuous growth of JECPP’s tribal ministry.