Ministry Calling

ATS Theological Forum

“The time that will be given to His vineyard will never be wasted for every hard work is not vain.” These are the powerful words that pushed my spirit to embrace the ministry at the very young age. This thought reminds me that God loves seeing His children serving him. Although we cannot add nor take anything that cause Him to love us more, not even how little the time we can offer, because He loves us constantly and this will never change. However, it would still be more meaningful if we serve and obey.

The 700 Club Counseling Center

After graduation, God led me to work in a Christian NGO. I applied there as a Telephone Counselor. Fortunately, after rigorous training and screening process, I was blessed to be hired at the counseling center alongside with excellent and dedicated colleagues. This job actually confirmed my calling to pursue any counseling profession at the near future. After I handled several counseling cases for the past three years of experience, I have realized that counseling is a good way to remind oneself that the more we confront the problem, processing the pain, identifying the lessons- using the light of His word the stronger and wiser we became. Prior to this, I used to be a Peer Counselor in Fatima University while completing my Degree in Psychology.  I was also entrusted with handling counseling sessions within our church community. I began to realized that counseling is not merely a form of ministry, it is a sacred opportunity. When this gift is fully dedicated and offered to God it becomes a powerful platform to reflect His love, healing, and glory.

ATS Pastoral Counseling Class 

 The desire to pursue the counseling profession grew over time, nurtured by personal experiences, inspired by God, and influenced by those He used as instrument to guide me toward this calling. There is a deep and overflowing joy I feel whenever I engage in this field of ministry. I have prayed and continue to ask God for His revelation and guidance. Enrolling at Asian Theological Seminary is not just a decision, it is a confirmation of the calling placed upon my life. I know that I still have room for growth, and I welcome it with humility. By faith, and through God's divine intervention, I move forward. Yes, I made the choice to follow this path, but ultimately it is only God who can grant approval and establish my steps.

New Testament Class 

Last 2012, I received a calling to take my gift in counseling into a higher and greater circle. When I was sent for a short-term missions in Bangkok, Thailand, as I'm beginning to see a real hunger in the hearts of the people of Hindu Nations. Our team went to connect with local students in one University to encourage and share the truth about Jesus. I felt that at this season, the Lord is calling me to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to the young people in Asia. I sensed nowadays the need for spiritual mentors among these new set of young souls. I see the tenacity in their heart and this motivates me to venture this new ministerial task. I know that counseling will do a great help for certain life issues and a platform to proclaim Jesus to weary hearts.

Presently, I am involved in the Family Ministry, where I am working hand in hand with our Pastors to organize simple talks or seminars that would strengthen the relationship and communication among family members. I also serve as one of the assistants in Church Administration Department where I can help the team to oversee events, gatherings, and even other discipleship tasks.  For now, I have no plans to leave my country though there are opportunities that knocks in, as I'm fully committed completing the assignment the Lord entrusted to me here. With this conviction, I remain steadfast in my decision, holding firmly to what I believe God has calling me to do in this season until I finish the assignment in which the Lord requires me. Therefore, I will make our nation, Philippines, my best priority with this God given ability. The desire to serve was strengthened by the revelation to seek the lost and usher them back to the Cross. 

My Victory Group

My calling is to wholeheartedly serve and live according to the Word of God. I firmly believe that every task He entrusted to me can be accomplished, not by my own strength, but through the complete dependence on His power and grace.  The passion for souls gave me so much encouragement to be more serious in everything I do. I will continue to help my local church because it is a pleasure to serve and help the people who prayed and hoped with me in this endeavor. The plan to share the knowledge, experience, and the discipline I gained in my study is an active priority. I chosen to dedicate my time and skills to the place where God has planted and shaped me. I'm truly grateful that He has blessed me more than I deserve by giving me the resources to grow and develop this rare gift of carrying another's burden to Christ. I will always be thankful that God has blessed me far beyond what I could ever deserve. Hence, I pray that he will also accomplish through me far beyond  what I could ever achieve on my own, as I strive to be the best Counselor I can be, right where He has called me.