Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. — John 15:2 — Bob Amigo: The Expositor’s Academy | Philippines The apostle John records seven “I am” statements of the Lord Jesus, with the image of … Read More
Philippines
Into the Hands of Ten Thousand
A believer named Robert shared how he saw a post about the Bibles on Facebook weeks before they arrived, and specifically prayed that God might provide one for him. A week later, his pastor told him their church would receive some. With a MacArthur Study Bible now in his hands, God used your giving to answer prayer.
Confusion to Conviction: A Radical Journey to a New Identity
What are the means that God uses to transform someone who does not believe that they are a sinner? Who actively reads the Bible, but only for the sake of affirming a homosexual lifestyle? How actively is such an unruly adversary pursued by the local church?
Expository Preaching in the Philippines
“When preparing and preaching, my greatest fear is that I might mishandle God’s Word,” says Freddy. “I fear that I might misrepresent Him or misinterpret His Word; fear that I would be giving the people a wrong view of God, a wrong view of His work, and a wrong view of His character—and maybe even a false hope of salvation.”
The Word of God Is Not Bound
Every month, Cyprian crosses the border from Zimbabwe into South Africa. Why? To pursue biblical training at TMAI for the sake of the local church he shepherds. His monthly route is fraught with challenges, but “a real leader,” he says, “follows Christ no matter the cost.” Find out how you can be praying for Cyprian—and the other faithful leaders studying at TMAI’s school in South Africa.
Plentiful Harvest in the Philippines—and Beyond
“We have more opportunities than we can handle.” That’s Sean Ransom of The Expositor’s Academy in the Philippines, attesting to the truth of Luke 10:2. “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.” Since its inception in 2008, The Expositor’s Academy (a TMAI training center) has been striving to carry out our Lord’s great … Read More
Unexpected Ministry in the Philippines
“God allows trials in our lives and commands us to count it all joy when we encounter them. These trials prove the genuine part of our faith and produce endurance that brings about maturity in our faith, thus meeting what God demands of us. We have learned through this trial to depend on the Lord … Read More
Immediate Fruit in the Philippines
It is not always true that a minister is able to see immediate fruit from his teaching. Often the servant of Christ will work many long, arduous hours, only to wonder if he is making any impact at all. Still, the Lord is sometimes pleased to bless with an immediate sign of the fruit He … Read More
Philippines: A Cord of Three Strands is not Quickly Broken
The training ministries of TMAI depend on developing and maintaining strong relational bonds with faithful churches around the world. We train pastors to preach every inspired word of God to their congregations. These congregations, then, are equipped by God’s Word to reach their regions for Christ. This kind of gospel partnership assumes that the single … Read More
