Eugene Guzon, national director of GCI Philippines recently led a meeting of the advisory council at the national office. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss concerns related to the national church in the Philippines.
The meeting began with a devotional from Pastor Mario Natividad, which focused on 1 Peter 5:7, emphasizing casting our cares on the Lord. Eugene then gave an update on progress related to GCI Philippines’ four strategic goals:
- Concerning members rooted, Eugene noted the importance of continued discipleship in local churches. A “discipleship pathway” is being designed as a tool to help the local churches. Eugene also reported that there were several national and regional conferences held last year to address Trinitarian theology. The conferences were conducted by denominational leaders from the US.
- Concerning leaders raised, Eugene expressed the need for a continuing leadership development program to address the growing need for more leaders for the various national and local church needs and ministries.
- Concerning communities rejoice, Eugene reported that GCI Philippines sponsored a series of medical missions and other bridge building events in the past year.
- Concerning nations reached, Eugene reported that missions training sessions were conducted in different parts of the country. Our missionaries have had mission trips to Korea and China. Our Thailand missions team is doing well in Thailand. We also have received good news from the Tabin family that they are settling well in the US where they have moved to start a new GCI church in the Los Angeles area.
Debbie Orogo of Financial Services reported that the overall financial status of GCI Philippines is positive. In the afternoon, Pastor Audie Santibanez facilitated the discussions as the council deliberated on various concerns related to the national church.
