Christian Educations Ministry

PHILIPPINE EVANGELISM CENTER

1678 Escuela st. Guad. Makati City

Handbook

Compiled from various authors and edited by:

For inquiries email us at: Pstr. Sael C. Anota, D.Min

[email protected] Chris Ed Min Director

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  To turn ministers into missionaries
 To turn everyone to God Magnifiers

Vision:
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“A Better Church with Better people with Better
Christian lives through a Better Christian Education”

Committed to M
embership
“Christian Life is a _______________________________________________
journey not only _

a destination” Welcome to Membership Class!

This CLASS is designed to every believer who is

about or had just arrived into the Kingdom of God.
Our goal is to nourish everyone with essential
information and guidelines for a genuine Christian life.
Recognize your membership value and significance in
the Kingdom of God and of this fellowship where God
called and placed you.
Mission: The first part of this course will tackle the 4S’
(Salvation, Statements, Strategy and Structure) of the
Philippine Evangelism Center and the second part will
 To turn attendees into church focus on series of lessons that will enable everyone to
members walk with the Lord in the paths of righteousness.
 To turn church members into
mature members This is your new beginning!
 To turn mature members into
Learn from each lesson in knowing Christ well and
ministers surely, you’ll never regret in the Masters hand.
 V. OUR STRUCTURE

“Discover and enjoy your a. How our Church is organized for growth
membership in the family of b. Our Affiliation
God!” c. What it means to be a Member
d. What is my next step after joining

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Discovering Philippine Evangelism Center I. THE NCRD MEMBERSHIP MANUAL

Membership
We at United Pentecostal Church believe that local
church membership is biblical and therefore important.
Introduction / Welcome
We believe that all Christians should be members of a
local church.
I. NCRD MEMBERSHIP MANUAL
(Not included)
This booklet has been prepared:
II. OUR SALVATION
• As an explanation of local church membership.
a. Making sure that you are a Christian • As an explanation of the responsibilities and
b. The Church of Jesus Christ privileges of membership in a local church.
c. Discovering the Value of Membership • As a guide to becoming a member of United
Pentecostal Church.
III. OUR STATEMENTS
The text of this booklet, written by the NCR-5
a. Our Purpose Statements (Why we exist) Membership Committee, along with inputs from other
b. Our Vision Statements (What we intend to do) UPC officials and elder pastors, follows the portion of
c. Our Faith Statements (What we believe) United Pentecostal Church's By-Laws regarding
d. Our Values Statements (What we practice) membership.

IV. OUR STRATEGY Beyond educating people about membership in our

church, it is our sincere desire that those who read this
a. A Brief History of PEC booklet will develop a greater understanding of local
b. Who are we trying to reach (Our Target) church membership in general. It is our prayer that
c. Our Better Life Development Process those who are not members of a local church will
(to help you grow) become members, and that those who are members of a
d. The P.E.C. Strategy
 local church will renew their commitment to SECTION 12: Membership Discipline
their local churches.
Note:

The Manual is not included in this Handbook. For a copy, purchase

the Manual from the Membership Committee or the Christian
Educations Ministry.

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II. OUR SALVATION

Every man and every woman wants to be whole or

healthy. That is the secular way of saying that every
Membership Manual Outline man and every woman wants Salvation. Salvation, as an
English word, is derived from a Latin root that means
"health" or "wholeness," and this desire to be all of
oneself in the fullest and richest possible sense, is native
SECTION 1: The Nature and Purpose to man. Frequently, words change their significance as
the years go by. Often they become tarnished; very
SECTION 2: Classifications of Membership frequently they are misunderstood -- and then they act
as barriers to meaning rather than conveyors of
SECTION 3: Transferees and Transients meaning. This has happened with the word Salvation.

SECTION 4: Requirements and Procedures Sometimes people think that Salvation is a sort of fire-
insurance policy which guarantees that we shall not
SECTION 5: Membership Rolls have a rather warm future beyond death. "What must I
do to be saved?" means, "What must I do to be whole,
SECTION 6: Membership Accountability to be healthy in my total personality, to be a whole man
as God intended us to be, even the assurance of
SECTION 7: Membership Obligations everlasting life after we die?”

SECTION 8: Membership Benefits When we put it in this way, we see its vital
significance. Salvation caters our whole human being,
and that pertains to our body, soul and spirit being
SECTION 9: Termination of Membership
secured. Generally, salvation is the preservation of our
life from the damnation as part of God’s curse to sin
SECTION 10: Voting Membership
which is the eternal death on the lake of fire. That could
only happen when we surrender this life to its creator
SECTION 11: OFW Members who is also the savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. He said,
“Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and
 whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.” pouring, or infant baptism of any kind cannot be substantiated by the Word of
Luke 17:23. The Apostle Paul said it this way, God, but are only human traditions.
“And the very God of peace sanctify you
wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and Formula for Baptism
soul and body be preserved blameless unto the
coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” The name in which baptism is administered is vitally important, and this
-1 Thessalonians 5:23 name is Jesus. Jesus' last command to His disciples was, "Go ye therefore,
and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the
Discover now the biblical importance of Son, and of the Holy Ghost" (Matthew 28:19). We should notice that He said
membership in God’s family in relation to name (singular) not names. As previously explained, Father, Son, and Holy
YOUR SALVATION! Ghost are not names of separate persons, but titles of positions held by God.

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A. Making Sure that You’re a Christian

An angelic announcement revealed God's saving name in the
Salvation consists of deliverance from all sins and New Testament: "She shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call
his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins"
unrighteousness through the blood of Jesus Christ. The New
(Matthew 1:21).
Testament experience of salvation consists of repentance from
sin, water baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the
remission of sins, and the baptism of the Holy Ghost, after which The apostles understood that Jesus was the name to use at
the Christian is to live a godly life (Acts 2:36-41). baptism, and from the day that the church of God was
established (the Day of Pentecost) until the end of their ministry,
they baptized all nations (Jews--Acts 8:16; Gentiles--Acts 19:5)
Water Baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Water baptism is an essential part of New Testament salvation In fact, Jesus is the only name given for our salvation. "Neither
and not merely a symbolic ritual. It is part of entering into the is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name
kingdom of God and therefore, it is not merely a part of local under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved"
church membership. (See John 3:5; Galatians 3:27). (Acts 4:12).

Mode of Baptism Baptism in Christ is ‘putting on Christ.’ Galatians 3:27 says;

“For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ, have put
Water baptism is to be administered only by immersion. Paul on Christ.” KJV
said, "We are buried with him [Jesus Christ] by baptism (Romans
6:4; see Colossians 2:12), Jesus came up "out of the water" (Mark
1:10), and Philip and the eunuch went down "into the water" and
came up "out of the water" (Acts 8:38-39). Jesus' death, burial, and
resurrection are applied to our lives when we experience New Baptism of the Holy Ghost
Testament salvation: "Repent [death to sin], and be baptized
[burial] every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the The baptism of the Holy Ghost is the birth of the Spirit (John
remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost 3:5). This spiritual baptism is necessary to put someone into the
[resurrection]." (See Acts 2:38; Romans 6:1-7; 8:2). Sprinkling,
 kingdom of God and is evidenced by speaking in other
tongues (other languages) as the Spirit of God give Paul said, "Forbid not to speak with tongues" (I Corinthians 14:39) and
utterance. "I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all" (I Corinthians
14:8). Who dares to teach or preach to the contrary?
It was prophesied by Joel (Joel 2:28-29) and Isaiah
(Isaiah 28:11), foretold by John the Baptist (Matthew Speaking in tongues means speaking miraculously in a language
3:11), purchased by the blood of Jesus, and promised unknown to the speaker, as the Spirit gives utterance. Tongues can be
by Him to His disciples (John 14:26; 15:16). The Holy classified in two ways, according to function: (1)speaking in other
Ghost was first poured out on the Day of Pentecost tongues as the initial evidence of the baptism of the Holy Ghost and
upon the Jews (Acts 2:1-4), then upon the Samaritans (2)the gift of tongues as mentioned in I Corinthians.
(Acts 8:17), and later upon the Gentiles (Acts 10:44-
46; 19:6). "The promise is unto you, and to your Taken from: Word Aflame Press Tract
children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as "The Apostles' Doctrine" #6103
the Lord our God shall call" (Acts 2:39).

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Tongues

1. Speaking in other tongues as the Spirit of God gives B. The Church of Jesus Christ
utterance is the manifestation God has given as the definite,
“And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this
indisputable, supernatural witness or sign of the baptism of the
rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail
Holy Ghost (Acts 2:4; 10:46; 19:6).
against it. 19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of
heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound
2. It was prophesied by the prophet Isaiah as the rest and the
in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be
refreshing (Isaiah 28:11-12), foretold by Jesus as a sign that
loosed in heaven.” -Matt 16:18-19 KJV
would follow believers of the gospel (Mark 16:17), and
experienced by Jews and Gentiles alike.
FOUR TYPES OF CHURCHES
3. The gift of "divers kinds of tongues," mentioned by Paul in
I Corinthians 12:1-12 and concerning which he gave
regulations in I Corinthians 14:1-40, is given by both for self- 1. THE CHURCH AT PENTECOST– Christ is the head
edification (I Corinthians 14:4) and for the edification of the (Acts 2:1-4 / Col.1:18)
church (I Corinthians 14:27-28).
This is the Future Church that Christ speaks about when he
spoke to Peter in Matt.16:18-19. It was founded at Pentecost of
4. In church meetings the gift of tongues is used to give a which Christ referred to when He said, “I will build my church”.
public message, and it is to be interpreted. Since this gift can This was constituted through the apostle Peter, the Apostle to
be misused in public, it needs proper regulation (I Corinthians the Jews, and had Israel for its center. Thus, both Jews and
14:23-28). Not all believers exercise the gift of tongues, which Gentiles are united to Christ in a living oneness by the Holy Spirit
is different in function from tongues given by God as the initial (1Cor.12:13). Jesus Christ is the head of this Church (Col.1:18 /
witness of the baptism of the Holy Ghost. Eph.5:23) and this church is His;
 a. Body “And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters,
saith the Lord Almighty.” -2 Cor 6:18 KJV
“Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in “Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but
particular.” -1 Cor 12:27 KJV fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God” -Eph
“And he is the head of the body, the church: who is 2:19 KJV
the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all “But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we…” -Heb
things he might have the preeminence… Who now 3:6 KJV
rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is
behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his
body's sake, which is the church” -Col 1:18/ 24 KJV 2. CHURCH IN THE WILDERNESS – Christ is the
b. Temple- Temple and Habitation of the Spirit Spiritual Rock (Israel from Egypt to Canaan) -Acts 7:38

“And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual
“In whom all the building fitly framed together Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.” -1 Cor 10:4 KJV
groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: 22 In whom
ye also are builded together for an habitation of God
through the Spirit.” - Eph 2:21-22 KJV

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c. Children “Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he

saw it, and was glad. 57 Then said the Jews unto him, Thou
“For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham? 58
but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before
Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, Abraham was, I am.” -John 8:56-58 KJV
that we are the children of God” -Rom 8:15-16 KJV “Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day
“Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, of temptation in the wilderness: 9 When your fathers tempted
then an heir of God through Christ.” -Gal 4:7 KJV me, proved me, and saw my works forty years. 10 Wherefore
I was grieved with that generation, and said, They do alway
“Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by
Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will” err in their heart; and they have not known my ways. 11 So I
-Eph 1:5KJV sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest.)”
-Heb. 3:8-11 KJV

d. Members 3. CHURCH: ASSEMBLY / COUNCIL - Christ, the

Rejected Savior- Isa.53:3 / John 1:11
“For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his
bones.” -Eph 5:30 KJV
“And when they had brought them, they set them before
“Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.” the council: and the high priest asked them” -Acts 5:27 KJV
-1 Cor 12:27 KJV “But if ye inquire any thing concerning other matters, it
shall be determined in a lawful assembly. 40 For we are in
e. Family danger to be called in question for this day's uproar, there
being no cause whereby we may give an account of this
 concourse. 41 And when he had thus spoken, he Each particular church was comprised of various congregations. These
dismissed the assembly.” -Acts 19:39-41 KJV churches were selected to represent the totality of the churches today, for
the number ‘seven’ stands for completion. What was said to them is also
The Lawful assembly is a place in which the meant for the churches of all ages with all commendations as well as their
safety of the state or National worship is failures and sins.
concerned. Know that such a matter is not the
business of the mob. It must be heard and “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the
determined in a lawful assembly. One legally kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in
constituted and properly authorized to hear and heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not
determine judgment on the subject. The Town prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy
clerk dismissed the assembly, another proof that name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I
the word ‘ecclesia’, w/c is generally translated never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. 24 Therefore
\church’ signifies an assembly of any kind. whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him
“Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock”. -Matt 7:21-24 KJV
the scriptures, The stone which the builders
rejected, the same is become the head of the
corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous Taken from: “THE APOSTOLIC HERITAGE”
in our eyes? 43 Therefore say I unto you, The Bishop Celedonio C. Ompad, DD
kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given
to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.” -Matt
21:42-43 KJV

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“And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and
when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart out THE CHURCH
of their coasts.” - Matt 8:34 KJV

“I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if

Key Verse: Eph 4:16 NIV
another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.”
-John 5:43 KJV
“From him the whole body, joined and held together
“He came unto his own, and his own received him not.” by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up
-John 1:11 KJV in love, as each part does its work.”

4. CHURCH CHRISTENDOM- Christ, the Lamb (The Introduction:

Household of Professing believers)–Matt.7:21-23 / Rev.1:11
Church Christendom represents all types of believers of God
in all ages and the dealings of the individual members in the local The word ‘church’ comes from the Greek ‘ecclesia’ which
churches. The seven churches in the book of Revelations are means, ‘called out’. It is the Mystical body of Christ, in which
addressed as the Seven churches in Asia, which is now a part of He is the Head
Western Turkey.
 “And hath put all things under his feet, and gave It is important to be involved in Church activities. We should gather in the
him to be the head over all things to the church, sanctuary for corporate worship, to hear the Word of God preached by the
23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that Pastor and to be strengthened by prayers. This will help equip us for our
filleth all in all.” -Eph 1:22-23 KJV service to the Lord during the week.
It is also vital that we get together in small intimate groups where we can
minister to and encourage one another. Then we can work together to
God has called us out of this present world of reach out to those who have not yet made a decision to make Jesus the
darkness into a glorious relationship with Him and Lord of their lives.
with other believers who have become our brother
and sisters in the Lord. The true church of Jesus
Christ is a spiritual building made up of believers C. Discovering the Value of Membership
whose bodies have become the holy habitation of
God
The procedures of membership outlined are designed solely for the
“In whom all the building fitly framed together purpose of maintaining scriptural and accountable local church government
groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: 22 In (Hebrews 13:17), such that our affairs are conducted in decency and order.
whom ye also are builded together for an (1 Corinthians 14:40) In no way is our understanding and practice of
habitation of God through the Spirit.” -Eph membership to be construed in such a way as to disrupt our Christian unity
2:21-22 KJV and fellowship with true saints who attend church elsewhere. (Galatians
3:28; 1 Corinthians 3:1-4)
“For we are labourers together with God: ye
are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.” There is a difference between being a regular attendee, a fellowship
-1 Cor 3:9 KJV member of United Pentecostal Church and being a church member of
United Pentecostal Church (Please refer to Section 2: Church
Membership: Classifications). While all are invited to attend, members
make a formal commitment to the church. (Part of Membership
Manual Section 1)

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THE CHURCH BODY Becoming a Member

Once you become a member of Christ's Church, we will

1. Likened to a building built to be a habitation of God through encourage you to do the following:
the Spirit Eph.2:20-22

2. “Now you are the body of Christ and members in particular”  Attend weekly Worship services, Departmental
-1Cor.12:27 KJV Fellowships, prayer meetings, overnight prayers and other Church
activities.
3. 1 Corinthians 12: 12-14 tells us that the body is made up of  Commit to a Home Care Group, Departmental
many members. And God has placed us in the body as it had groupings or Cell Groups where you can build personal relationships.
please Him.
 Participate in a Better Life Development Class.
4. “So we, being many, are the body of Christ and everyone  Serve as a volunteer at PEC Church in an area
members one of another” -Rom.12:5 KJV. that interests you.
 Be Faithful to the Lord and live a God  Grow – Grow and Help Others Grow in Maturity in Christ
pleasing life.
We want to help people grow in their devotion to God and in their
understanding of his purpose for their lives. Each person should have the
opportunity to develop spiritual maturity, have an increasing understanding
of God’s presence in their life and growing knowledge of God’s Word.
III. OUR STATEMENTS (Maturity; Realizing; Edifying) “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly;
teach and admonish one another in all wisdom…“ Colossians 3:16 “…
teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Matthew 28:19
a. OUR PURPOSE (Why we exist)
 Reach – Reach People and Help People Come to Christ
“Go ye into all the world, and preach the
We want to reach out to people and introduce them to the good news
gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth of God's grace. Everyone should know that God loves and wants them.
and is baptized shall be saved; but he that The world and, in particular for us, our community must be shown that
believeth not shall be damned. 17 And these Christ is relevant to their lives. Only in Christ can people find true joy, hope
signs shall follow them that believe; In my and meaning. (Mission; Reaching; Evangelizing) – “Go and make
name shall they cast out devils; they shall disciples…” Matthew 28:19
speak with new tongues; 18 .They shall take
up serpents; and if they drink any deadly  Acknowledge – Acknowledge God and Show God Our Love
thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay
hands on the sick, and they shall recover” We want a depth of spiritual experience and worship and to help people
Mark 16:15-18 KJV acknowledge and worship God as the Savior and Lord of their lives. God
should be worshipped in a heartfelt and genuine way and people need to
The P.E.C. Purpose have a deepening experience of God's Spirit and a growing relationship
with God. (Magnify; Rejoicing; Exalting) – “Love the Lord your God with all
 P- reach the whole Gospel to the whole your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind…” Matthew 22:37
city
 E-vangelize  Connect – Connect Together in Unity, Hospitality and
Acceptance
 C- ater to people’s needs according to 15
God’s
riches in glory We want to help people discover the importance of
connecting in meaningful relationships with other members
of God's family. People need community. They need to feel
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(Membership; Relating; Encouraging) –
b. OUR VISION (What we intend to do)
“…As I have loved you so must you love one another.” John
“The Whole Gospel to the whole City by the 15:34 “…baptizing them in the name of the Father and of
Whole Church” the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:19

With such, our Mission is G.R.A.C.E.  Equip – Be Equipped for Meaningful Ministry
& Community focus
 We want to help people discover their God-given Lord- one having power and authority over others: a ruler by hereditary
gifts and use these gifts in service to others. right or preeminence to whom service and obedience are due (Meriiam
People have value and life has value. Those in Webster Unabridged Dictionary).
need must be cared for. It is the mission of the
Statement of truth: “There is only One Lord and that is not you!” That is
entire Christian community to do this. (Ministry;
the Lord Jesus Christ. Phil 2:10-11
Restoring; Equipping) – “…love your neighbor as
yourself.” Matthew 22:37 “That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven,
and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
with all your soul and with all your mind…”
Matthew 22:37 4. ONE FAITH - It is the substance of things hoped for and the
evidence of things not seen. Without it, it is impossible to please God!
Hebrews 1:1-3, 6.
c. OUR FAITH (What we believe)
* Faith is the act or state of wholeheartedly and steadfastly believing in
“Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in
the existence, power, and benevolence of a supreme being, of having
the bond of peace. 4 There is one body, and one
confidence in his providential care, and of being loyal to his will as
Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your
revealed or believed in : belief and trust in and loyalty to God. (Meriiam
calling; 5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 One
Webster Unabridged Dictionary).
God and Father of all, who is above all, and
through all, and in you all Eph.4:3-6 The just shall live by Faith (Rom.1:17), is justified by Faith (Rom.3:28)
and must walk by Faith and not by sight (2 Cor.5:7)
1. ONE BODY- The CHURCH. This is the “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men,
Church of the Lord Jesus Christ built especially unto them who are of the household of faith.” Gal 6:10.
(Matt.16:18-19) upon the foundation of the
apostles and the prophets, with Jesus Christ 5. ONE BAPTISM- The Word of God clearly states that to be baptize is
being the chief cornerstone (Eph 2:19-20). to be born. As in the physical aspect, there is only one way to be
This is the mystical Body of which the Lord included into a family… “We must be Born into it!” To be included into
Jesus Christ is the Head (Eph.1:22-23). . God’s family, Jesus emphasized that we must be Born of water and of
2. ONE SPIRIT- This is the Spirit of Christ Spirit (John 3:3-5) thus revealing that Baptism has two parts, a baptism
which we have received. “For by one Spirit in water and in the Spirit. The Apostle Peter preached it on the Birth of
are we all baptized into one body, whether we the Church on the Day of Pentecost
be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or
free; and have been all made to drink into one
Spirit.” 1 Cor 12:13 17
“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every
16 one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of
sins, and ye shall receive (be baptized with…) the gift of the Holy
“But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the
Ghost.” (Acts 2:38)
Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit
of Christ, he is none of his.” Rom 8:9 * Water Baptism- is by the immersion of an individual in
water in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins. It
3. ONE LORD came from the Greek word ‘baptizo’ w/c means to ‘dip, to
plunge or to immerse’ in the name of Jesus Christ (Gal
3:27). Thereby placing us into the mystical body of Christ
 and the physical body of Christ in the world today, “Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us?“ Mal 2:10
the Local church!
The Lord God is ourl Father. As a part of a Local Church, we also have a
This is an act, experience, or ordeal by which Spiritual father, our Pastor. God’s undersheperd of His flocks! The
one is purified, sanctified, initiated, or named ‘mouthpiece’ He uses for man’s salvation. (See Romans 10:13-17)
(Meriiam Webster Unabridged Dictionary).
d.
* Baptism of the Holy Ghost- is the ‘infilling’ of a OUR VALUES (What we practice)
part of God’s Spirit as He promised everyone to
receive it in the last days (Joel 2:28-29). This is 1. The Bible is our Standard:
that which places us into one body, (I
Cor.12:13) and without it, we are not His! We believe the Bible is the Word of God, fully inspired, infallible, and able to
“In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus transform the lives of those who hear, read, meditate, and practically apply it.
stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him
come unto me, and drink. 38 He that believeth on 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of
flow rivers of living water.” 39(But this spake he of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. (2 Timothy
the Spirit, which they that believe on him should 3:16-17 KJV)
receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given;
because that Jesus was not yet glorified.) John 2. Prayer is our avenue to living in a vital relationship with God:
7:37-39
We believe that prayer is invaluable in the Christian life. Through prayer we
5. ONE GOD - believing in only One God is the not only receive answers from our Heavenly Father, but experience His
First and the great commandment. In doing this, power as well.
we are doing well!
“Quench not the Spirit.” 1 Thessalonians 5:19. KJV
“…Which is the first commandment of all? 29 And
Jesus answered him, The first of all the 3. The Empowerment of the Holy Ghost must be present in all that we
commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our do:
God is one Lord:30 And thou shalt love the Lord
thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul,
and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this We believe in the importance of every believer being led by, and totally
is the first commandment.” Mark 12:28-30 dependent upon, the supernatural empowering of the Holy Spirit of God. This
will lead to meaningful communion with Christ, and help Him accomplish His
“But to us there is but one God, the Father, of great commission. (Acts 1:8 KJV)
whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord
Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by 8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you:
him.” 1 Cor 8:6 and ye shall be witnesses unto me…”
“Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest
well: the devils also believe, and tremble.” James 19
2:19
4. An Authentic relationship with God is the top priority:

18 We believe that the most important thing Christians can do is

to develop a daily, authentic relationship with God, in which
6. ONE FATHER- they experience the love of God. This will be reflected in
their communion with Him and the character of
their lives.
7. Spiritual gifts determine where and how a believer serves:
28 And one of the scribes came, and having heard
them reasoning together, and perceiving that he We believe in the importance of identifying and helping Christians develop
had answered them well, asked him, Which is the the spiritual gifts they received from God, in order that they may be mobilized
first commandment of all? 29 And Jesus answered into meaningful service in the Body of Christ. This will result in being fruitful
him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O and fulfilled in ministry. (1 Corinthians 12:7,11,18 KJV)
Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:30 And thou
shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. 11
with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man
thy strength: this is the first commandment. -Mark severally as he will. 18 But now hath God set the
12:28-30 KJV members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him.

5. Spirit-led and Spirit-filled worship is 8. Empowering members for ministry as well as life is a priority in
essential to experiencing God: church life:

We believe that our worship to God must be We believe the local church should be an equipping center for every believer
motivated and inspired by the Holy Spirit in order that will influence all spheres of his or her life. Through empowering the
to glorify God. In doing so, God promises to believers we will maximize our impact in the world we live in.
inhabit the praise and worship of His people.
11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some,
6 O come, let us worship and bow down: let us evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;12 For the perfecting of the
kneel before the LORD our maker.7 For he is our saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.13
God; and we are the people of his pasture, and Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of
the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of
voice, (Psalm 95:6-7 KJV) Christ:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and
carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning
6. Loving Relationship should permeate every craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; Eph. 4:11-14 KJV
area of church life:
9. Lost souls matter to God; Therefore, they matter to Us:
We believe in the importance of unconditional love
as demonstrated first to us by Christ. Therefore, We believe in the importance of reaching as many unchurched people as
we desire to foster an atmosphere of genuine love, possible, utilizing every possible means, so that the maximum number of
acceptance, and forgiveness toward every person. people in our generation might enjoy the abundant life of Christ. For the Son
This loving relationship is best nurtured through of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. (Luke 19:10. KJV)
the Cell structure.
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8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be
prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be
tongues, they shall cease; whether there be
knowledge, it shall vanish away. (1 Corinthians
13:8 KJV) 10. The Gospel message is relevant to every facet of life:

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We believe the Gospel message doesn't end with VI. OUR STRATEGY
a changed life, but that its rippling effect results in
a changed world. From individuals, to families, to
communities, to societies, and to nations, the
Gospel has the power to transform. (Matthew
28:19-20; Acts 2:38-41 KJV)

19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations,

baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them
to observe all things whatsoever I have
a. The Philippine Evangelism Center (A Brief History)
commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway,
even unto the end of the world. Amen.
In 1970, Rev. Carl Adams rented an old restaurant bar at
38 “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be 5008 P. Burgos Street in Makati in which he transferred the Bible
baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus School from Balibago, Pampanga. And at the same time, turned it
Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall into a church. There were 39 students then. Later, they moved to
receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39 For the Guadalupe, and the church was called Philippine Evangelistic
promise is unto you, and to your children, and to Center. But not too long, it was changed to Philippine Evangelism
all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our Center—the name we have until now.
God shall call. 40 And with many other words did
he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves In 1972, the construction began for our national
from this untoward generation. 41 Then they that headquarters and church in Guadalupe, Makati that was called
gladly received his word were baptized: and the Philippine Evangelistic Center. This property was the answer for 3
same day there were added unto them about three days of prayer and fasting as requested by Rev. Carl Adams to the
thousand souls” -Acts 2:38-41
whole fellowship. 1973 was the high gear for the construction of
both the church (PEC) and the four-storey headquarters offices of
the UPC Philippines. The church building was temporarily used as
the Bible School, while the headquarters became the dorm for the
students. Many of the students helped in the construction of the
church building for minimal wages.

An elderly widow, Cleotilde Abiera in the 70’s, previously

owned the property. It was a perfect location; being accessible
from every point in Metro Manila. When the missionary told her
their desire for church building, she shed tears, nodded her head
and responded. She recalled the last words of her dying husband
who was a Baptist Christian, “Give priority to whosoever would use
our property for the work of God.”

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22 She was so happy, even though the mayor of

Makati, Nemesio Yabut was about to pay the current
price of PhP 250 per square meter, she d. The P.E.C. Strategy
gave it to the UPC with a special discount of
not only PhP 180 per square meter. She 24
was also willing to accept whatever amount
as down payment with the rest on an
installment basis. She took the documents
from the mayor and gave it to the UPC.

Rev. Carl Adams then made a loan from

the headquarters in Hazelwood. The loan
was granted at a total of about one million
pesos the building was finished.

Rev. Adams supervised the construction

of the whole building together with the
foreman who supervised the workers. Rev.
Adams was the general supervisor, the
builder and the financer of the whole
project. So in 1973, the headquarters and
church was transferred to where we are
now at 1678 Escuela St., Guadalupe Nuevo,
Makati City under the care of Rev.
Celedonio Ompad. There was not a single
church member in Manila at the start of the
church. The first group of people in the
service was the missionaries. Bro. And Sis.
Nepstad and their house helpers, and the
ministers in training the first invited church
visitors were Bro. Marcial, a garbage
collector from Mandaluyong, and Sis. Teresa
Josol and one named Titay. Both of them
were laundry women living in the squatters’
area in Makati. These are the first converts
of PEC but since the Lord truly blesses His
work and His people, now, the PEC Church
is considered as the mother church here in
Luzon. The Headquarters Church of the
United Pentecostal Church here in the
Philippines.

b. Who are we trying to reach (Our Target)

c. Our Better Life Development Process
(to help you grow)