"MY FATHER IS RICH!" Bishop Fernando “Ding” Brimbuela found his path in Christ in 1987. Even back then he had desired to go on missions especially to go to Taiwan. It didn’t happen right away, but God’s plan is perfect and with those moments He made Himself known to him. God plans and governs all things. The reason God knows the future is because He plans and accomplishes the future. Bishop Ding had been on short-term missions in other countries. However, the moment he joined

“IT’S NOT AN ACCIDENT THAT YOU ARE HERE!” Over and over again, we read about men and women in the Bible who did great things for God. They are those who went out of their comfort zone and obeyed the Lord. I know it’s scary to face the unknown, but it is in the unknown where God could be truly known. Pastor Nilo Panganiban is one of the IT trainers and his story started as someone who was just forced to join the Access 1 Training in International Teams Philippines, a mission-s

GOD OPENS DOORS FOR THOSE WHO PUT THEIR TRUST IN HIM Pastor Manny Magabulo is one of IT’s missionaries and he has been mightily used by God as he continues to serve the Lord by doing missions. His past experiences in life played a major part in the ministries God entrusted to him. He used to be a homosexual, but God’s grace and love cleansed all his sins and made him a new whole being. As Pastor Manny lives in Baguio City with his wife and son, he was also studying in a Miss

TRANSFORMED TO BECOME A WINNER (Part 2) We live in a fallen world and though it can be hard to understand, God allows things to happen for good reasons. Sometimes the things we can’t change end up changing us. Just like how God used Pastor Roy’s situation to show His glory as the story goes. This is the continuation of Pastor Roy Ongoco’s story. He was one of the IT missionaries in Laos back in 2011 until 2014. After Pastor Roy and his wife studied the locals’ language, they

TRANSFORMED TO BECOME A WINNER (Part 1) In 1996, Pastor Roy Ongoco resigned from his secular job to follow God’s calling in his life. He worked in a huge company, and he had a stable position at work, yet he decided to take on this new path God is leading him. For three years in Batangas City, he was pastoring a church there. Then, he and his wife moved to Baguio City. He went to seminary while pastoring in one church. In 2003, Pastor Roy faced a trial that shook his world.

A DOOR OUT OF SORROWS (Part 2) Nothing in life can prepare us for the death of a loved one. Death is so deeply personal and stunningly final; that nothing can emotionally prepare us for its arrival. With every death, there is a loss. And with every loss, there will be grief. Grief doesn’t come and go in an orderly, confined timeframe. Just when we think the pangs of anguish have stolen their last breath, another wave sweeps in, and we are forced to revisit the memories, the p

A DOOR OUT OF SORROWS (Part 1) No one travels through life without, at some point, experiencing the loss of someone or something dear. The loss of a loved one through death is one of life’s most intense challenges, and the pain can be overwhelming. But God doesn’t leave you to suffer alone. Pastor Mitas Ramos is one of the IT missionaries and has been with IT since 2018. Although, it took her six years before she finally joined the ITeams family through a friend’s invitation

GOD MAKES HIMSELF KNOWN IN EXTRAORDINARY WAYS (Part 3) How would your life look if you were surrounded, all day and every day, by God’s favor? How different would things be if doors opened for you, and you walked through each one covered with God’s favor? Would your actions and attitudes in every situation be any different if you knew beyond any doubt that success lies ahead because you are one of God’s favorites? Would you find the courage to lay down your anxieties and fear

GOD MAKES HIMSELF KNOWN IN EXTRAORDINARY WAYS (Part 2) Most people draw comfort from Jesus’ point about the power of a faith that is small like the seed. But a larger truth behind this: mustard seeds grow. So, Jesus is not only drawing attention to the small size of these seeds. If you have the smallest or feeblest faith that is genuine, you can do all things. The mustard seed produced the largest of all herbs. If you have increasing, expanding, enlarged faith, growing, and s

GOD MAKES HIMSELF KNOWN IN EXTRAORDINARY WAYS (Part 1) In our Christian walk, there would be a time when and how God would reveal Himself that would totally change your life. It happens when you least expect it, but the intensity of how He reveals Himself would leave someone speechless and in great awe. How you perceive God in your life should not be something taken lightly. When you believe that He can do the impossible in your life then there’s no doubt that it will happen

IT WAS HIS STORY! (PROMOTION COMES FROM GOD AND GOD ALONE) Often when God calls us, we give Him excuses that we are not enough, or maybe He chose the wrong person to do the work. We think we are not qualified, but as you read the Bible you would know that God uses flawed people and qualifies them. He doesn’t call the qualified, but He qualifies those whom He called. Sister Millet Rodulfa was one of IT’s pioneering missionaries. She and her team had been serving in Indonesia f

BORN TO FULFILL GOD’S PURPOSE Sister Catherine “Kathy” Calunge, one of the batch seven IT missionaries had a challenging journey on her calling as a missionary. Looking back, she remembered that it wasn’t easy for her to quit her job because being the eldest, her parents were expecting that she would pursue her career in banking and finance. They wanted her to have a stable and secure life. She also got her master’s degree, which could give her a higher chance of promotion at

“EVEN IF YOU ONLY HAVE 20 PESOS, GOD WILL MULTIPLY IT!” Sister Millet Rodulfa was one of the very first missionaries of International Teams Philippines, a mission-sending organization. Sis Millet and her team were led by God in Indonesia. Their trip to Indonesia was quite memorable for they went by boat, not a fancy one but the one that is only seen in classic movies. As they stayed in Indonesia, they enrolled in a language school so they could secure their visa and learn the

FROM ORDINARY TO EXTRAORDINARY (Part 2) A lot of us go through life asking God why? Why have we hurt the way we have in our lives? It is for the very reason that we don’t understand why we have been through our pain that we want to give up. Depression, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, addictions, or cancer. They affect us and we suddenly feel at a loss, and we want to just give up on life. We get mad at God and feel like He has failed us for allowing this to even come to

Greetings IT Phils Eagles, Mark your calendar on June 24-26 for our 12th EAST ASIA REGIONAL CONFERENCE. This will be the second time that...

April 28 .... Ptr Gani Sison officially welcomed the new batch of missionaries to the ITeams mission family last night. The IT...

FROM ORDINARY TO EXTRAORDINARY (Part 1) Pastor Junie Antinero is one of IT’s missionaries whom God is using mightily. He grew up in a less fortunate family in Dumaguete, but little did he know that God will use his humble heart to bless the less fortunate people. In 1990, he ventured into the capital city, Manila, and built a life on his own. After two years, he found his new faith in Jesus Christ and started serving in the youth ministry along with his closest friends. He st

“WHERE THERE IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY, THERE WILL BE GREAT OPPOSITION.” (Part 2) Because God has a plan for us, even bad news fits within His vision. Therefore, we do not need to fret over things; we just need to trust that He is doing what is best for us. God is just and compassionate. He is always there for His children who sacrifice for His glory. This is the continuation of Pastor Rony’s story of faith. Pastor Rony Albaniel received word from God that he and his family will

“WHERE THERE IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY, THERE WILL BE GREAT OPPOSITION” (Part 1) Pastor Rony Albaniel has been with IT for almost 19 years now. He remembered the time when God had called him to go on missions when he was about to graduate from the seminary. God’s Word spoke to him, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few”. After hearing it, a spark was ignited in his heart to follow God’s calling in his life. Then a few months later after he graduated, his friend invi

“GOD SENT AN ANGEL TO HELP ME!” Pastor Elino Oracion Jr. also known as Pastor Jun has been in the ministry of serving God for several years. He remembered the times when he was at the lowest point of his life and he was very much discouraged. However, being the lead pastor of his congregation, he tried not to look troubled in front of his family and friends. He wondered why he was in such a slump, only to find out that his breakthrough is just right around the corner. Then o