I was born in 1950. Twenty-one years later, I married my wonderful wife and had eight children together. I accepted Christ in 1979 and served as a deacon for ten years. I spent my adolescence and youth in alcoholism; my early years were full of bitterness and loneliness until the day God had mercy on me, calling me to His salvation. After I came to know the lord, God called me to the pastorate, and it was then that I began my work in Bethel Church of the Assemblies of God in the Avellana community for six years. Then, I moved to the Gethsemane church in the community of Carrizal; I was pastor there for 12 years while God did extraordinary things in the lives of the community. Later, I moved to Shaddai church in the community of San Francisco, where I was a pastor for 14 years until retirement.
Today, I am dedicated to my family and preaching Christ's gospel to all the people who need it. I have lived in the gospel for 32 years; it was the best decision I could have made. I am a testament to the transformative power of faith and God's unwavering love. I continue spreading the gospel and sharing hope and redemption with others. My years of service in the church have been a blessing and helped me grow personally and spiritually.
Pastor Rafael Padilla
Community: Las Avellanas Church: Bethel Assemblies of God
At the age of 40, I welcomed God into my heart and gradually became involved with the Bethel church in the Avellanas community. God then blessed me with an opportunity to become a pastor in 2014, and I began working with a small group of 24 members. By the grace of God and with the support I received from Just One Opportunity, training, and providing valuable tools for the development of the church, I have managed to have 36 active members. My dedication to spreading the gospel has never wavered, no matter what obstacles I faced, even while my family faced hardships. I remain steadfast in my teachings of God's love for everyone. Sharing God's love with people has filled my life with satisfaction and joy; I hope to continue doing God's work for a long time.
Pastor Emerito Reyes
Community: Bacacan Church: Shalom
I accepted God in my life when I was 16 years old. During my youth, I received training as a teacher and theologian, which equipped me to teach in community schools. I always had a passion for spreading the word of God, so I began working in the Albellanas community as a church leader and deacon. I also evangelized the Nancital community, providing classes to children and leading the youth. Unfortunately, a challenge with my eyesight left me permanently disabled, and as a result, I decided to leave my teaching profession.
By this time, I was already a pastor. Therefore, God moved me to the community of Bacacan on October 25, 2012, to the newly founded Shalom church. I have since been the pastor in the community, and with God's faithfulness, the church has grown and now serves over 60 followers. The work has grown, and we have brought many souls to the lord. I currently have leaders who support me in different areas. I will continue working on what I have been called to do, and I pray to God to fulfill the goal of reaching the whole community for Christ.
Pastor Shellim Ramirez
Community: Nancital
In 1998, I discovered my passion for the gospel and went on to study Theology at the Bible Institute. Since then, I have dedicated myself to preaching and spreading the word of God, and I am grateful to have become a pastor and lead multiple churches. I am serving as a pastor and working towards spreading the gospel in Nancital, Darius.
I am proud to support the Just One Opportunity program, which brings the light of the gospel to communities that have yet to receive it, and for the opportunity to continue growing followers for Christ. With every passing day, I am inspired to spread the message of love, peace, and hope to everyone around me and help them find their spiritual journey towards enlightenment.
Pastor Henrri Orozco
Community: Las Avellanas Church: Mount of Provision At the age of 20, I found the light of Christ and became a beacon of hope for those around me. My unwavering dedication led me to become a deacon and share the gospel with those most in need. The Lord called me to the pastorate, and for the past two years, I have been shepherding the ministry with a heart full of gratitude.
Despite the challenges I face, I remain determined to grow spiritually and continue to serve and expand the gospel to every community where it has yet to reach. Just One Opportunity's support has been instrumental in this journey, and I am inspired to keep moving toward the Lord.
Pastor Jose Adan Urbina
Church: Ministry of Prophecies From a young age, I have accepted God into my heart and life. As a church leader, I have taught others the word and attended doctrine and spiritual formation classes to strengthen my abilities. Through hard work and dedication, I received the call to become a pastor in 2019. In five short years, the ministry has grown from 12 to 59 worshipers, and we have been touching many lives by spreading the gospel to different communities, visiting the sick, widows, and those who are discouraged. Our evangelistic work has been transforming people's lives by sharing the message.