Lead Church Planter
Jamaica New York
Lightcast Church International (Jamaica)
October 12
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About My Family
I have been planting churches in the New York area for about four years now. The first one was with another denomination. Prior to planting churches, I served as an associate pastor and worship minister to two churches here in New York. My wife is a registered nurse in one of the hospitals in Manhattan, and we have one child. I have a background in marketing/management before the Lord called me for full-time ministry. We have been here in New York since 1992.
About My Church Plant
The ministry I have now is mostly Asian (Filipino). We started as a Bible study in our home. Through different contacts and outreach evangelism we are growing in numbers already. Our house is becoming small now for the number of people who are coming in. In a month's time from this writing we are already moving to a new place (building) we found, though it took a while for us to find a place here in Jamaica Queensn New York. The church is now in intentional discipleship training under the mentorship of our Sending Church.
NAMB Church Planting
Demonstrated Christian character is essential for missionaries and chaplains to gain credibility and build community. A missionary is a person who, in response to God's call and gifting, leaves his or her comfort zone and crosses cultural, geographic or other barriers to proclaim the gospel and live out a Christian witness in obedience to the Great Commission. The North American Mission Board supports missionaries serving across the United States, Canada and their territories. Churches are the missionary incubators and sending centers for missionaries through the Southern Baptist Convention. Missionaries serve in a variety of settings and face tremendous challenges. But the rewards are tremendous and life-changing. Missionaries have the privilege to represent their church and their Father in sharing the gospel as the primary focus of their activity. If you are interested in pursuing next steps as a potential missionary or chaplain from your church, explore the possibilities at namb.net/send-me.
