Gospel Shaped Pastor: A Conference for Younger Pastors (May 4-5, 2018)

We measure success in our pastoral ministry na para bang ang disenyo ng Diyos sa church ay katulad lang din ng sistema sa mundong ito. We feel successful kapag mas marami ang attendance ‘pag Sunday, ‘pag mas maganda ang church facilities, ‘pag mas malaki ang budget, ‘pag mas attractive ang mga programs. Kapag nakatali ang identity natin sa mga bagay na ito, we become prideful when we experience “success.” Sa kabilang banda, many pastors succumbed to depression at ang iba ay umaayaw na talaga, lalo na kung lagi na lang “failures” ang nararanasan nila.

Kailangang hanapin at yakapin natin ang “identity” natin kay Cristo – hindi sa posisyon natin sa ministry, hindi sa kalidad ng preaching natin, hindi sa popularity natin, hindi rin sa mga programa natin sa church. Kailangan natin ang isa’t isa para ipaalala sa atin ang centrality ng gospel sa buhay at ministeryo natin bilang mga pastor. It is vitally important that we reflect on how the gospel and our union with Christ shape our life and ministry.

So, how do we become a “gospel-shaped pastor”? This is the burden of this conference as we dig deeper into God’s precious Word together.

In our plenary sessions, we will unpack how our union with Christ shapes our life, at hindi ito nakasalalay sa ginawa o ginagawa natin. In light of the gospel, what does it mean for us pastors to be a son (of the Father), a sinner (in desperate need of grace everyday), a saint (in our pursuit of holiness and Christlikeness), a sheep (in need of Christ’s daily provisions), and a servant (in the home and in the church)?

Sa mga workshops naman, we will focus on how the gospel shapes our ministry. Ano ang mga implications ng gospel sa calling natin bilang isang theologian, preacher, disciplemaker, counselor, church planter and missions mobilizer?

For “younger pastors” ang conference na ‘to. So kung ikaw ay nasa 20s or 30s, this is especially for you. Pero kung lagpas na, pero young at heart pa rin and still willing to learn, don’t hesitate to join us. If you are a church leader or a Christian with a burden for your pastor, you can also come alongside him.

For two days, join us in celebrating the transforming power of the gospel. And as we do, may God use this conference to build more friendships, to be an encouragement to one another, and for us to start dreaming and praying for a gospel awakening in our lives, in our churches, in the Philippines, and among all nations.

Plenary Speakers 

• David Crim, International Baptist Church of Manila (Makati)
• Franco Ferrer, International Baptist Church of Manila (Makati) 
• John Hofileña, Joy Christian Fellowship (Manila)
• Eric Hernandez, Sovereign Grace Baptist Church (Bulacan)
• Derick Parfan, Baliwag Bible Christian Church (Bulacan)

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