05/09/2026
We have completed the work for our Philippines trip for 2026 and start the return trip tomorrow! It was a great pleasure to have Ivan Spencer from Fox Creek Christian Church in Lawrenceburg, KY join me on the trip and help with the college courses.
We left Lexington on April 21st and will return home on May 13th. We arrived in Ormoc City on Friday evening April 24th. We were blessed to be able to rest on Saturday and attend Ormoc City Christian Church. One of our students preached a great message on Epaphroditus from the book of Philippians.
On Monday, April 27th we started our first class on Church Leadership. We had 15 students attend the class. An Elder led leadership model was stressed over a Pastor led model. This has been a focus of my teaching here for several years to move them toward an Elder led Biblical model.
On Sunday May 3rd Ivan and I had the privilege to preach in different churches. Ivan gave a message on spiritual growth at Gabus Church of Christ. This is the new church plant Mission Journeys help by providing financial support.
I had the opportunity to speak at Sta. Rosa Church of Christ. We helped financially with the building of their new building. In the fall of 2025, their previous building was condemned after hard rains eroded the foundation to the point the building was not safe to use any longer. I preached on the greatness of the Church.
On Monday May 4th we started on second week of classes with a class on Church Administration. We focused on strategic planning and elements of Church administration. We had 16 students attend the class.
During each day of class, Ivan led a 15-20 session on healthy leadership. The students were very receptive and great discussion occurred.
Your prayers and support for this trip and the work of Mission Journeys is so very appreciated.
