We've moved to Davao
We’re starting a new work!
In March, our family celebrated one year in the Philippines with a big move from Manila, where we spent our time studying Tagalog, to Davao City. Ever since we said yes to the Philippines as a family four years ago, it’s been our heart to live in Davao and engage with UPGs (unreached people groups). We’re so excited we’ve finally made it! Here’s how we’re engaging with UPGs and the national church…
HOLY SPIRIT CONFERENCES
Our hope is to build up and edify the body of believers already in Davao. We want to see believers active and confident in the gifts of the Spirit. We will be traveling throughout the region to hold Holy Spirit conferences, where believers will be trained and equipped to engage people in prayer with the gifts of the Spirit. We pray this will be a time of encouragement for the pastors and the body, and a way to build bridges between churches.
MINDANAO INITIATIVE
For years, it’s been our prayer to see nationals engage with UPGs. The Mindanao Initiative is a movement of more than 30 nationals who have given their yes to God and are reaching out to Muslims in some of the hardest places. Most of them have gone out with only $200 in monthly income. We praise God for their surrender and willingness to go. Their stories are challenging and inspiring.
As we get to know these missionaries, we want to bring them encouragement and support, and we want to connect you with them as well. We will share their stories, prayer requests and ways you can support them. If you’d like to be involved by giving $100 for a year, let us know and we will connect you.
HOPE SCHOLARS
Hope Scholars is a program offering scholarships to students from four universities in town. As part of the program, the students give back at a tutoring center for elementary students, also run by Hope Scholars staff. The university students come from all backgrounds, Catholic, other Christian and Muslim, and they meet regularly with Hope Scholars leaders to share life and study the Bible.
We’re so excited for our future in Davao. Thank you for praying for us and partnering with us financially.
Because they haven’t heard,
The Gilpins
