Summary
All churches combined, our average weekly attendance is approximately 700. However, if everyone showed up at once or for a special event, the count would be more than 1400. We have about 200 active youth (high school & college) that shows up for camp just on this island. Palawan youth camp was more than 100. Our VBS kids were about 2000. Seventy baptisms this year. Therefore, with adults, youth, kids, and families, we minister to 3000-4000 Filipinos. Also, some of our pastors are teachers, an elementary school Principal, and Pastor Alagos is teaching master level classes to 50 teachers, so our influence is innumerable. (We can teach about God in schools). Each of the 30 churches has good working relationships with their local governing councils and schools.
1. New Churches
- We added two more House Churches this year for thirty new churches established since 2006.
- We have fifteen churches on the island Panay and fifteen churches on the island of Palawan.
- Of the thirty churches, seventeen have new church buildings to worship in, and thirteen are house churches with weekly worship services.
2. Leaders for 2017 – We are growing with both adult and youth leaders
· 9 Ordained Pastors – (1 added this year)
· 6 Appointed Elders – (4 added this year)
· 7 Acting Pastors
· 6 pastors in discipleship
3. Future Leaders Today
- Youth Church Leaders - Judy Grace - Nico – Edney – JB – Ron Ron – John – Shanine – John Mark – Lalaine – Charmaine - (College students)
- These youth are leading churches through preaching, teaching, and worship.
4. New Church Building Construction Completed – Jumpal Christian Church – at Kalibo, Aklan
5. Youth Camp Panay– There was nearly 200 youth who attended including five youth visitors From the Pacific Island Bible Church, HI. – 14 Baptisms
6. Youth Camp Palawan – 100 youth participated – 7 baptisms
7. RRCP Convention 2017 – Attended by almost 200 church leaders – 17 Baptisms
EQUIPPING THE CHURCH
The 2017-2018 RRCP Goal Is To Equip The Church To Carry On Generationally.
We are doing this through Leadership Conventions and Training Seminars.
- RRCP Annual Convention October 2017 – Leadership Training – Homiletics – How to preach and teach from the Bible – Teaching Pastor Joshua Williamson – From the Pacific Island Bible Church, HI. - 190 in attendance – 17 Baptisms
Coming Up in 2018
- RRCP Teaching Seminar January 2018 – Biblical Interpretation – Hermeneutics – Theme: How To Read The Bible Well (for Others) – Our teacher is Dr. Derek Voorhees President of Boise Bible College, Boise, ID – Guest speakers Pastor Tony Williamson and Missionary Paul Wilson.
- Youth Camp March 2018 – Leadership Training – A study of the life of Joseph – Pastor Dana Williamson.
- ·RRCP Annual Convention October 2018 – Are the Christian Faith and Bible Reliable? –Apologetics – How to defend the Christian Faith – three key areas; Bible, Creation, and Modern Philosophy. Teacher yet to be determined.
8. Finances
- Our supporters came through with all ministries funded and an extra amount to start next year. Thank you, everyone, and thank you, Lord!
9. My third book is almost finished – It’s at the editor now – THE ENEMY IS ROARING AND THE LORD IS BLESSING.
- It tells the stories of our church planting with the emphases on how God works with us establishing His churches. I hope to be published before Easter.
Thank you!
This ministry to the Filipinos is a partnership. Pastor Alagos and I and our many pastors, elders, and youths are the feet and hands on the ground. However, we can do little without your financial support. Equally important are your continuous prayers for us – Thank you! Our ministry is a BIG SUCCESS!
This year we grew into new communities, people were saved for eternity, families were healed, seven marriages were conducted, youths were guided, and our Lord Jesus Christ revealed Himself with majesty and glory.
Thank You, Everyone, For Your Partnership
in Our Lord’s Kingdom.
Sincerely and humbly,
Steve Bragg
