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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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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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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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ELI Asia’s 10th Anniversary
10 years is an achievement, a milestone indeed but one that is not possible without the grace of God. Developing biblical leaders for the local church is far from a simple walk in the park. Challenges are found at every corner but in every situation, we face, God has always been there to meet us. To provide for our needs, to strengthen our leaders, to equip our growing faculty and to bring us students who will also teach what they learned to their local congregations. We have been blessed in numbers as we continue to grow but the biggest blessing is the privilege of bringing the gospel to the local…
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ELI Asia Newsletter | May-August 2022 | Issue 02
ELI Asia cannot fully equip a local church if its leaders are not supportive of what it does, “to develop biblical leaders for the local church.” That’s why we are truly blessed that God has added another to our growing family. Community Bible Church of Marikina is a church that desires for their members’ true spiritual growth, one that can be achieved by providing them with biblical equipping. We praise the Lord for the privilege to partner with them. As its initial offering, the campus will conduct Hermeneutics. Our ministry of providing affordable ministerial and theological training to pastors and lay leaders are made possible by the financial support of…
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ELI Asia San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan Campus Has Reopened!
Praise God our ELI Asia campus in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan has officially reopened last June 17th! After two years of hiatus, the campus returned with the course, Spiritual Leadership in the Local Church– a subject designed to equip present and potential church leaders on the biblical basis leadership in the local church. What a delight it was to see pastors and alumni eager to see their school resume its ministry there. Almost fifty attended with pastors bringing their lay leaders with them. We are also offering another course subject, Hermeneutics (Principles of Biblical Interpretation) for new enrollees. This will be held in another local church in the area.…
