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Through One Degree Ministries, Bob Harris mentors pastors and churches to further growth and development. Patti Harris teaches and mentors seminary students at Asian Theological Seminary (ATS) and leads the team of Directors of the ATS Special Programs. She also helps Christian Reformed World Missions (CRWM) missionaries in Europe and Asia develop and achieve their learning goals. Becca VanWeerdhuizen, a partner missionary, teaches English and leads the Learning Resource Center at Faith Academy.
Patti Harris helps train seminary students into strong, able church leaders and helps the Directors of the ATS Special Programs develop effective programs.
Bob Harris mentors pastors, encouraging personal transformation that spurs church renewal.
Becca VanWeerdhuizen helps K-12 students develop their skills and assists Faith Academy staff in developing an effective Learning Resource Center.
Learn more about CRWM projects in the Philippines. Not from Canada or the US? Click on either country.
Christian Reformed World Missions began working in the Philippines in 1962 when Vince and Lucy Apostol began developing churches on Negros Island. By 1976, three congregations had been established to form the Philippines Christian Reformed Churches (CRCP). By 1990, the CRCP had grown to 25 fully organized congregations and more than 20 emerging churches on Luzon, Negros, and Panay islands.
These churches were organized into five regional assemblies or classes. In 1997, the CRCP Synod convened for the purpose of identifying their own denominational vision and strategic plan. Since then, CRWM has transitioned to assisting the CRCP in achieving its ministry vision and strategic plans.
- Population: 94 million
- Languages: Tagalog, Cebuano, English, and 120 other distinct languages
- Major Religions: Christianity and Islam
- Date entered by World Missions: 1962
- Number of World Missions workers: 2 career, 1 partner
- Ministry emphasis: Leadership and organizational development; Teaching missionary children
- Location of work: Manila and surrounding Luzon provinces
- Partners: Asian Theological Seminary and Faith Academy Manila
Visit the World Factbook for more information on the Philippines.
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