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83 Reformation Study Bibles from Ligonier Ministries to ELI Asia!
It’s truly a blessed day when ELI Asia receives Reformation Study Bibles from Ligonier Ministries. 83 copies of the Reformation Study Bible Compact Edition were entrusted to us to be distributed to pastors and workers of the different campuses of ELI Asia. Praise the Lord! We cannot even begin to describe how important this is to the work ELI Asia is doing here in the Philippines. These Bibles will become tools in teaching pastors and faculty how to be equipped biblically thus helping them to oversee and teach the local churches entrusted to them. Evangelical Leadership Institute Asia seeks to enable Christian leaders to acquire theological and ministerial education equivalent…
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Shepherding the Church by Caring for Pastors
The role of the pastor and his family in the church is important in shaping the church’s spiritual, emotional, and social health. The pastor is the spiritual leader responsible for preaching, teaching, shepherding, and guiding members in their faith journey. He provides pastoral care through counseling, prayer, and encouragement, ensuring that the church remains spiritually nourished and biblically sound. He offers pastoral care through counseling, prayer, and encouragement, ensuring that the church remains spiritually nourished and biblically sound. The pastor does not serve alone; his family also plays a significant role in the church’s ministry. The pastor’s spouse frequently offers emotional support and participates in ministry activities. Additionally, the pastor’s…
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ELI Asia’s Partnership with the Local Church of Siniloan, Laguna
Pastor Joel Calzar is the Senior Pastor of Siniloan Baptist Church, the President of Siniloan Bible Training Institute, and the former Chairman of the Siniloan Ministerial fellowship with 16 churches in Siniloan, Laguna. As there are four districts in CBAP Laguna, he is also a district elder in 26 churches there for more than 20 years. Pastor Joel met Reverend Nicky Joya, the founder of ELI Asia, at a training course he was teaching at in Calamba, Laguna. During their meeting, Pastor Nicky shared his insights on the pressing need for additional training for pastors in the region. However, the distance of 60 kilometers from Calamba to Siniloan posed a…
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Contributing to the Ministry According to God’s Riches in You
All We Have Belongs To The Lord As we approach the end of the year 2024, I have come to reflect on many things that affect the life of ELI Asia as an organization. You see, to be able to continue doing this ministry, we, at ELI Asia need all the help and support we can get. The past couple of years have been challenging but God is always faithful to sustain us through the challenges and continues to provide for the needs of ELI Asia. So as we look forward to the coming year 2025, I encourage you to support the ministry in providing affordable theological education to pastors…
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100 Reformation Study Bibles Gifted to ELI Asia Students!
by Reena Mendoza It is through God’s grace and provisions that one hundred Reformation Study Bibles for pastors and church workers that are studying under ELI Asia. This is a significant moment within the organization and the students of ELI Asia alike as this exemplifies the commitment to advancing gospel-centered ministry. This new provision is the third batch of Reformation Study Bibles that have been generously donated by Ligonier Ministries. This donation further strengthens the partnership between ELI Asia and Ligonier Ministries as they both continue to work together to equip these leaders. These bibles will provide valuable theological resources to the dedicated individuals who have committed to continue their…
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ELI Asia & Community Bible Church of Marikina: The Fruitful Partnership
by Reena Mendoza Pastor Raul Caguin is the Senior Pastor of Community Bible Church of Marikina (CBCM). He is an ordained minister duly licensed by the Republic of the Philippines. Pastor Raul’s exposure to ELI Asia was through its Founder President Dr. Nicky Joya, who is a good friend and mentor of his. When Pastor Raul established CBCM in 2015, from then until 2020, he was the only pastor of that church. His goal was always to equip homegrown members in CBCM for the next generation of leaders. With this in mind, it is important that the next leaders would have theological and doctrinal beliefs based on sound Biblical truths.…
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ELI Asia Newsletter Q3 2024
Last 29 June 2024, a new ELI Asia campus was established: the GCF School of Ministry in San Fernando, Pampanga. With God’s grace, this school is the 10th campus of ELI Asia. The establishment of this new campus was spearheaded by Reverend Gerry F. Oarde, Senior Pastor of GCF Pampanga. The newly appointed principal of this school is Reverend Raymond Co, Pastor at GCF North Pampanga, Angeles City. During the inauguration of this school last June 29, Pastor Gerry stated that the main objective in putting up this campus is to train more leaders in Christ who would be qualified to lead various ministries. We praise God for the initiative…
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ELI Asia Newsletter Q2 2024
The recent donation of 46 copies of Wayne Grudem’s “Systematic Theology” and 9 copies of “The Law and the Gospel” to ELI Asia marks a significant contribution to theological education and resources within the organization. Known for its thorough examination of Christian concepts, Wayne Grudem’s “Systematic Theology” is a priceless tool for pastors and students looking to gain a better grasp of their faith. This will surely expand ELI Asia’s academic and spiritual resources, leading to a more comprehensive theological program and ultimately benefiting the broader Christian community. The inclusion of “The Law and the Gospel” will offer important insights on how the gospel message and biblical law interact. These…
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ELI Asia Newsletter Q1 2024
“The training of a local church leader involves various elements to equip individuals for their role. This includes engaging in in-depth biblical studies to gain a strong foundation in scriptures. Leaders also delve into theological principles and beliefs through the study of doctrine. Skills such as hermeneutics and exegesis enable leaders to accurately interpret and understand the Bible. Local church leader training also includes learning the principles of Christian ministry, including pastoral care, church administration, leadership, discipleship, evangelism, worship, and practical aspects of serving a congregation effectively.” – Pastor Nicky Joya Are You Looking for Biblical Equipping? Evangelical Leadership Institute Asia seeks to enable Christian leaders to acquire theological and…
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ELI Asia Newsletter Yearend 2023
Dr. Hans F. Bayer, Professor of New Testament at Thirdmill talked about how the Holy Spirit empowered the ministry of the Gospel. He said: “As the apostles advanced the mission of the church, their work on the frontiers of the kingdom was consistently confirmed by dramatic outpourings of the Holy Spirit. Through the Spirit’s power, the Gospel spread unhindered from Jerusalem to Judea, and Samaria and to the ends of the earth. Even today, the power of the Holy Spirit is the only means by which the church can be transformed and effectively spread the Gospel, we too must seek to depend on the Spirit’s power if we are to…
