Mark James Ferrariz, DAI’s Ministry Center Director in the Philippines, has a heart for raising up Filipino youth to be leaders in their country. At a recent training, 90 students from over twenty rural and mountain churches across the island of Palawan attended. Virtual resources combined with plenty of in-person activities made the workshop engaging and impactful for young people growing up in a social media age.
Mark James shared, “I am amazed hearing their reflection on how this training opened their minds and hearts towards leadership. You can hear it in their declaration, that they will continue to serve and commit their life to God. They really feel that they are called to leadership.”
One participant named Michael traveled many kilometers over bad roads to attend the workshop. When he returned to his home church, the pastor asked him to share with the congregation what he had learned. The people were so stirred by Michael’s energy and conviction that word got back to his father, who never attended church with the family. Compelled by the transformation he saw in his son, he now comes regularly to watch him serve and lead in the church.
Four students share a creative presentation on what they learned from the leadership workshop.
