”Ordained by God” Last October, I re-shared Richard Dalton’s story, “I found Jesus in Prison.” I would like to share it again for reference because about two weeks ago, I received a wonderful news from Richard saying that he will be ordained this December, after 12 long years! This is how important Adopt a Minister … Read more
There are no boundaries to God’s love and care To God be the glory! In 2011, I went home to the Philippines and met the adopted ministers of Negros Occidental Conference. I also met our “Help the Needy” patients who already had their surgeries. 2024 – thirteen years later, Joseph (Joel) Escalante Jr., the little … Read more
Psalm 100:4: “Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him; bless His name”. Adventist Institute of Advanced Studies in Manila, Philippines hosted the 27th Theological Forum on God’s Justice Amidst World’s Injustices The AIIAS Annual Theological Forum, “Theodicy: God’s Justice in an Unjust World,” drew participants from diverse corners … Read more
September Baptisms, plus the Subanon Tribe Ministry Report. Baptism is an important event in the life of a Christian. Jesus’ baptism is a perfect example of surrendering one self to the Father. When John the Baptist baptized Jesus, he taught us that baptism by immersion was symbolic of a turning away from sin and … Read more
Since Adopt a Minister Int’l started in 2000, the adopted ministers have shared Jesus and His love and mercy to many people who might not have a chance to know about Him otherwise. We are very grateful to all our sponsors who have stood by us and supported us through the years. We thank you … Read more
Thousands of men and women are incarcerated and for those given life sentences or assigned to death row, there is nothing to look forward to. Yet, many of them find something or someone that they have been missing their whole life while in jail. Indeed, God has many ways to reach out to a lost … Read more
Praise be to God for the 2,144 precious souls! Acts 2: 38 “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” The Holy Spirit has been poured out all over … Read more
Before I became a pastor, I was just an ordinary member of our church in Siquijor. My parents had embraced the Seventh-day Adventist faith when I was a young child. Out of my six siblings, five of us converted to Adventism, while one remained Catholic. Since I was the youngest, I was the last to … Read more
Dear Friends, I would like to thank you for your continued support of Adopt a Minister International. God has been faithful to this ministry. Sometimes, the enemy attacks but God is always in control. I’ve shared with you about my illness: GI issues and Sciatica/Neuropathy. Thank God that my GI issues have already been resolved. … Read more
In God’s Perfect Time Last July 7, Pastor Danilo Mocoy, Pastor Walter Padronia, Pastor Michael Tamayo, Pastor Bornales and Pastor Calasagsag were ordained by Southern Mindanao Mission. Four out of the five were under Adopt a Minister International for several years and they had to wait 17 years before getting ordained. We still have over 300 … Read more