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Pastor Allan L. Espacio
Sandoval, Bataraza, Palawan
Pastor Allan Espacio was saved at age 10 during a Christian medical mission and later surrendered to full-time ministry at a youth camp in Iloilo. He graduated from Iloilo Baptist College in 2017 and served for several years in Negros, where he planted a church and trained young leaders. In 2023, God burdened his heart for the people of Palawan, especially the Katutubo tribal communities and the local Muslim population. He began a pioneering work in Sandoval, Bataraza, where he now ministers through children’s classes, adult Bible studies, discipleship, prayer meetings, and Sunday services. Pastor Allan is praying for wisdom, open hearts, and support as he reaches this diverse and spiritually sensitive region with the Gospel.
Pastor Ariel De Asis
Guimaras
Saved in 2019 after a life of addiction and hardship, Pastor Ariel De Asis surrendered to God’s call and trained at Iloilo Baptist College, graduating in 2023. He then launched a church plant in Guimaras, beginning with Bible stories for children, believing their changed lives would draw the attention of parents. His ministry quickly expanded to include street preaching, soul winning, and youth-led outreach efforts. Through faithful home Bible studies, the group grew to 24 adults and launched its first church service with great excitement. Despite financial hardships and personal sacrifice, Pastor Ariel continues to lead a vibrant and growing ministry, praying for more souls to be saved and for partners to help sustain the work.
Pastor Danilo D. Meñosa Jr.
Kapudlosan, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental
Saved at the age of 9 through the witness of his mother, Pastor Danilo Meñosa Jr. surrendered to God’s call and graduated from Iloilo Baptist College after leaving behind his construction job to study full-time. In 2024, he began a pioneering work in the remote and mountainous area of Kapudlosan—a region with no electricity, little access, and risk of communist rebel activity. Despite these dangers, he faithfully leads Bible studies and worship services in the home of the Marco family, where over 25 people now attend. With musically gifted members joining in worship and outreach, the ministry is growing steadily. Pastor Danilo is praying for continued safety, support, and resources to construct a church building and reach more families in this isolated region.
Pastor Donrey Berba
Batiti, Concepcion
Pastor Donrey Berba was saved as a young boy in 2001 after hearing the Gospel from his mother, who served as a staff member at Iloilo Baptist Church. After years of spiritual growth and training, he surrendered to full-time ministry and graduated from Iloilo Baptist College in 2023. He assisted in a local church before God burdened his heart to start a new work in Barangay Batiti, Concepcion. In July 2024, Posadas Fundamental Baptist Church was born through Bible studies and children’s extension classes. The church has since grown through school outreach and home Bible studies, seeing souls saved from various backgrounds—including devout Catholics. Pastor Donrey is seeking prayer and support as he labors to build a strong, soul-winning church in a spiritually hungry area.
Pastor Eric John Cino
Janiuay, Iloilo
After receiving Christ as his Savior in 2020 upon arriving at Iloilo Baptist College, Pastor Eric John Cino answered God’s call to church planting. Graduating in 2024, he launched a pioneering work in Barangay Dagami, Maasin — a spiritually resistant area where the previous church planter from Iloilo Baptist College was martyred for the faith in 2020. Undeterred, Pastor Eric began soul-winning and Bible studies that have grown into a small but faithful congregation, including children's ministry and regular services. He is now expanding into prison outreach and training men to serve alongside him. Pastor Eric needs prayer and support as he continues to build a gospel-preaching church in a difficult and dangerous field.
Pastor Erwin K. Wali
Maitum, Sarangani Province
Pastor Erwin Wali was saved in 2015 after his mother shared the truth of Heaven and Hell with him. He later enrolled at Iloilo Baptist College, where he trained for the ministry and surrendered to reach the tribal people of Mindanao. After graduating, he moved to Maitum, Sarangani Province to begin a pioneering work among the T’Boli and Manubo tribes. Through home visitations, children’s classes, and consistent Bible studies five nights a week, he saw souls saved and a church formed—built by the hands of new believers. Despite facing resistance, Pastor Erwin has won even his critics to Christ. He now leads a growing congregation and prays for continued support as he reaches deeper into unreached tribal communities.
Pastor Floredth Busio
Laua-an, Antique
Though he grew up attending the extension classes taught by students from Iloilo Baptist College, Pastor Busio resisted the conviction of the Holy Ghost Saved, choosing instead to follow his own path to failure and vice. However, at the age of 23, a staff member from IBC reached out once more, and Pastor Busio accepted Christ. Soon, he surrendered to full-time ministry and enrolled at Iloilo Baptist College, graduating in 2023. Not long after, God burdened his heart to plant a church in the challenging rural area of Laua-an, Antique. Despite initial ridicule and opposition from locals who labeled the work a cult, Pastor Floredth remained steadfast. Since launching Hillside Baptist Church in September 2024, he has faithfully led weekly home church services, four Saturday children’s classes, and multiple Bible studies. He is praying for spiritual growth, open hearts, and continued support as he builds a faithful gospel witness in this resistant community.
Pastor Jerald Rapista
Laua-an, Antique
Saved at a youth camp in 2010, Pastor Jerald Rapista answered God’s call after growing up in a conflict-heavy majority Muslim region of Mindanao. He completed his training at Iloilo Baptist College with a burden to return to Mindanao, but the Lord first prepared him through service in Antique. In 2024, Pastor Jerald planted a church in Barangay Oloc, Laua-an, starting with a single Bible study and eventually relocating his family to minister full-time. Today, the church gathers around 40 people weekly and reaches the community through school ministry, soul-winning, and Bible studies. Pastor Jerald and his family are praying for continued support and provision as they labor to establish a strong, gospel-centered church in this rural community.
Pastor John Rey Adey
Nomoh, Maasim, Sarangani Province
Saved while out fishing with a Baptist pastor, Pastor John Rey Adey surrendered to full-time ministry and enrolled at Iloilo Baptist College in 2019. Despite receiving no support from his family, he remained faithful and graduated in 2024. Soon after, he began a pioneering work in Barangay Nomoh, Maasim, Sarangani Province. Starting with children’s Bible stories and outreach to relatives, the ministry has grown into weekly worship services in homes with 30–40 in attendance and over 80 children involved in Sunday School. He also leads discipleship programs for young people and trains them to teach in village extension classes. Pastor John Rey is praying for continued growth and support as he reaches this underserved area for Christ.
Pastor Leonard A. Amante
Agnaga, Concepcion
After being saved at a youth camp in 2008, Pastor Leonard Amante surrendered to full-time ministry and graduated from Iloilo Baptist College in 2012. He served for ten years in Barangay Tamis’ak, where he built a growing church despite serious challenges—including the loss of their church property. In 2024, God gave him a renewed burden to reach the remote village of Agnaga. Beginning with children’s extension classes and home Bible studies, the work blossomed into Agnaga Baptist Church by November 2024. The ministry now includes street preaching, visitations, cottage prayer meetings, and vibrant outreach to families and children. Pastor Leonard is committed to discipling new believers and asks for continued support as he labors to establish a strong gospel witness in Agnaga.
Pastor Mark Steve Sugagil
Sitio Sipiling, Kiamba, Sarangani Province
Pastor Mark Steve Sugagil was saved in 2019 at a youth Bible school at Iloilo Baptist College, where he would attend and graduate from in 2024 with a burden to reach the unreached. He returned to pioneer a church in the remote area of Sitio Sipiling, Kiamba, Sarangani Province. Despite the 7-kilometer trek and early discouragement when no one accepted Bible studies, he persisted through soul-winning and building relationships. On January 1, 2025, Rock Baptist Church held its first service, and the work continues to grow with new believers eager to serve. Pastor Mark Steve is praying for strength, provision, and partners as he continues this vital mission in a difficult field.
Pastor Michael De La Cruz
Concepcion, Iloilo
After being saved in 2000 and miraculously surviving bone cancer, Pastor Michael De La Cruz committed his life to full-time ministry. A graduate of Iloilo Baptist College, he spent seven years church planting in Muslim-majority Palawan before returning to Iloilo for health reasons. In 2024, God led him to begin a new church in Barangay Bakawan Sur, Concepcion. What started as house-to-house soul winning has grown into Abundant Life Baptist Church, now ministering to over 20 families through Bible studies, prayer meetings, and children’s classes. Pastor Michael continues to train converts and expand the work, praying for strength and support as the church grows and reaches nearby barangays.
Pastor Ramonette Articulo
Sitio Nangka, Calamigan
Saved during a life-changing youth camp, Pastor Ramonette Articulo committed to full-time ministry in 2007 and graduated from Iloilo Baptist College in 2010. After serving as a junior pastor in his home church, he stepped into the senior pastor role following the death of his mentor. In 2023, God opened the door for him to plant a new church in Sitio Nangka, Calamigan, starting with Bible studies and home church gatherings. That work has since grown into the Fundamental Christian Baptist Church Extension, now holding regular Sunday services, youth fellowship, and a variety of outreach events including ministries for children, couples, new mothers, and the disabled. Pastor Ramonette is praying for continued provision as this young church expands its impact and discipleship in the community.
Pastor Reynel T. Catequista
Posadas, Concepcion
Though raised in church, Pastor Reynel Catequista did not come to a true saving knowledge of Christ until 2019, when he was convicted during a gospel message at an Easter service in Iloilo. He surrendered to full-time ministry that same night and went on to graduate from Iloilo Baptist College in 2023. After briefly assisting another church, Pastor Reynel felt led to pioneer a new work in Barangay Posadas, a remote area with no Bible-believing church. He and his wife began with children's classes and youth outreach through sports, eventually starting Fundamental Baptist Church in December 2024, with more than thirty visitors in the first meeting. The ministry now includes regular services, cottage prayer meetings, and soul-winning outreach. Pastor Reynel is praying for strength and support as the work continues to grow and reach more families for Christ.
Pastor Rex Tejada
Mindanao (Manubo Tribe Ministry)
Saved in 1999 at a youth camp in Mindanao, Pastor Rex Tejada surrendered to God’s call and later graduated from Iloilo Baptist College in 2011. Due to family hardship, he spent years assisting a nearby church before launching a pioneering work among the Manubo tribe. Ministering through house visits, soul-winning, and Bible studies, he faced deep cultural challenges as the tribe held to many conflicting beliefs. In October 2023, he held his first church service in an old store. Though a simple bamboo church was later built, it was tragically burned down. Undeterred, Pastor Rex and his members rebuilt and continue to meet, raising funds for a more permanent structure. He remains committed to reaching the Manubo people with the Gospel and asks for prayer and support in this important work.
Pastor Reymar M. Castillo
Negros Occidental
Once a devoted Catholic seeking truth, Bro. Reymar Castillo was saved after a Baptist pastor shared the clear Gospel with him in 2020. Burdened for souls during the pandemic, he surrendered to God’s call and graduated from Iloilo Baptist College. In November 2024, he began a church plant in Negros Occidental, starting with Bible studies and children’s extension classes. The work grew quickly, with many coming to Christ and following in baptism. Their first church service was held in December, with 11 first-time visitors saved. Though the congregation meets in an old house, members are now raising materials to build a proper church. Bro. Reymar continues to serve faithfully, trusting God to grow the work and praying for support to expand the ministry.
Pastor Rolly Borda Jr.
Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental
Pastor Rolly Borda Jr. was saved and surrendered to full-time ministry in 2013 during a youth conference at Iloilo Baptist Church. He graduated from Bible school in 2016 and began a pioneering work in Don Salvador Benedicto after a previous land conflict halted his first church plant. With no financial support, Pastor Rolly walked nearly five hours to reach the remote mountain village where he now serves. He began by soul winning and holding Bible studies, eventually launching Mountain View Baptist Church under a tree with just six people. Today, the church meets in a humble bamboo building and continues to grow through children’s ministries, home Bible studies, and evangelism. Pastor Rolly is praying for continued support to reach more souls in the mountains with the Gospel.
Pastor Ruel Cuevas
San Dionisio, San Rafael, Iloilo
Pastor Ruel Cuevas was saved in 2020 while attending Iloilo Baptist College, where he remained despite many challenges and graduated in 2024. Shortly after, he began a pioneering work in the remote village of San Dionisio, San Rafael, Iloilo. Facing rejection and spiritual apathy, Pastor Ruel pressed on through house-to-house soul winning and discovered a deep spiritual hunger among residents. He now leads four weekly children’s classes across scattered barangay areas and is preparing to launch regular church services in a home where believers already gather. Pastor Ruel is praying for spiritual growth, open doors, and faithful support as he lays the foundation for a new church in this rural and underserved community.
Pastor Rumel Cuevas
Talisay, Negros Occidental
Pastor Rumel Cuevas was saved in 2020 at Bakyas Fundamental Baptist Church and soon after surrendered to full-time ministry, enrolling at Iloilo Baptist College. He graduated in 2024 and immediately began a pioneering work in Talisay, Negros Occidental. Through house-to-house evangelism, children's Bible classes, and home Bible studies, he saw many come to Christ—including 13 first-time visitors at the church’s very first service. With no land of their own, one member offered a lot where they built a small bamboo structure to meet for worship. Pastor Rumel now continues to reach nearby barangays with the Gospel and prays for strength, provision, and support to expand this young but growing ministry.
Pastor Jackie Lou Arim
Calamigan, Concepcion
Pastor Jackie Lou Arim was saved in 2020 during a youth camp after watching a gospel film that stirred his heart about eternity. He enrolled at Iloilo Baptist College and graduated in 2024 with a calling to plant a church in his home province. Shortly after, he began holding Bible studies and children’s classes in Barangay Calamigan, leading to the birth of Calamigan Fundamental Baptist Church in January 2024. Since then, the work has grown through house-to-house soul winning, community outreach, and preaching opportunities in the barangay council. Pastor Jackie Lou now ministers to families, children, and new believers, and is praying for continued support as he builds a thriving church in this spiritually needy area.
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