16th EARC CONF in TAIWAN INFO PACK # 4

16th EAST ASIA REGIONAL CONFERENCE IN TAIWAN. May I have more info, please…?

Dear ITeams Eagles !

YES !!! It’s a little over a month to go before our 16th EAST ASIA REGIONAL CONFERENCE 2026 to be held in the beautiful city of Taipei. Excitement is up in the air and hundreds of ITeams missionaries are already preparing for an exciting trip ahead. There are additional conference information items that I would like to pass on …

A. CONFERENCE THEME :  “IT’S NOW OR NEVER! ”

B. REGISTRATION: Official conference registration is on March 30 from 1:00 pm to 2 pm. Conference materials will be handed out to all participants. Registration area will be at the entrance area of the conference hall. Our TAIWAN teams led by Ptr. Macky and Ptra. Shirley will be around to welcome you on registration day. During the registration, we will also be doing a photo and video shoot.

C. CONFERENCE PROGRAM

PROGRAM

MARCH 30     MONDAY  1pm to 5pm

1:00 – 2:00pm

1. REGISTRATION & DISTRIBUTION OF  CONFERENCE MATERIALS

 2:00 – 5:00pm     

1. OFFICIAL WELCOME 

2. OPENING PRAYER

3. VIDEO: Introducing: 16th EARC in TAIWAN

4. PRAISE & WORSHIP 

5. SPECIAL SONG NUMBER                           

6. HISTORY of EAST ASIA CONFERENCES &  WINDOWS TO THE  WORLD EXPOSITION   

7. INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER

8. MESSAGE: “BREATHING MISSION FIRE TO THE CHURCH”   

9. PRAYER OF RESPONSE 

10. PRAISE TIME 

11. SPECIAL DANCE NUMBER                                                  

12. VIDEO : IMIT

13. MESSAGE: “IMIT”: OUR ESSENCE & RELEVANCE IN THE END TIMES 

14. SPECIAL SONG NUMBER                                                   

15. CORPORATE PRAYER TIME                                                   

16. PRAISE CELEBRATION TIME 

17. HOUSEKEEPING INSTRUCTIONS                                        

18. FELLOWSHIP/ NETWORKING / PHOTO OPS

** FREE TIME: TAIPEI CITY EVENING TOUR

MARCH 31     TUESDAY 8am to 5pm

8:00am – 12:00pm   

1. OPENING PRAYER 

2. PRAISE & WORSHIP 

3. MESSAGE:  “FOLLOW THE LEAD OF THE LORD”              

4. SPECIAL SONG NUMBER 

5. W2W COUNTRY PRESENTERS : VIETNAM & CHINA: “Dare to Walk the Hard Path”            

6. PRAYER FOR VIETNAM & CHINA                                              

7. SPECIAL NUMBER            

8. MESSAGE: “FAITH & MIRACLES IN MISSIONS “                  

9. SONG OF RESPONSE 

10. W2W COUNTRY PRESENTERS: TAIWAN: “Keep the Faith & Purpose Alive”                          

11. PRAYER for TAIWAN

12. Praise Time                    

 >> LUNCH BREAK <<M

1:00 – 5:00pm     

1. PRAISE & WORSHIP TIME         

2. INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER

3. MESSAGE:  “DISCERNING THE TIMES AND SEASONS ”         

4. SONG OF RESPONSE

5. W2W PRESENTER: CAMBODIA & THAILAND “ Challenges in Starting & Cultivating Ministries in the Mission Field”    

6. PRAYER FOR CAMBODIA & THAILAND                                     

7. SPECIAL SONG NUMBER                                  

8. INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER

9. MESSAGE:  “DEVELOP THE SENSE OF URGENCY”           

10. SPECIAL NUMBER

11. AWARDING & RECOGNITION

-      RECOGNITION: Partners Circle (Supporters)

-     AWARDING: Free Plane Tickets & Conference Registration Awardees

12. THANKSGIVING PRAYER

13. PRAISE CELEBRATION TIME     

5:00pm – …         GROUP PICTURE

 ** FREE TIME: TAIPEI CITY EVENING TOUR

APRIL 1       WEDNESDAY  8am to 5pm

 8:00am – 12:00pm   

1. PRAISE & WORSHIP 

2. INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER

3. MESSAGE:  “BRINGING WORSHIP TO THE NATIONS”  

4. SONG OF RESPONSE

5. W2W PRESENTERS: MALAYSIA & INDONESIA: “Effective Ministry Approaches in a Cross Cultural Setting

6. PRAYER for  MALAYSIA & INDONESIA

7. SPECIAL SONG NUMBER

8. Video: Global Filipino Dream

9. INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER

10. MESSAGE: “ GRAB HOLD OF THE OPPORTUNITY”          

11. SPECIAL DANCE NUMBER

12. W2W PRESENTERS: S. KOREA & JAPAN:  “A Call to Persevere in Faith”                     

13. PRAYER for  S. KOREA & JAPAN

14. PRAISE TIME 

>> LUNCH BREAK <<                            

1:00 – 5:00pm      

1. Video: Get Ready

2. PRAISE & WORSHIP        

3. INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER

4. MESSAGE: “CULTIVATE THE PASSION and COMMITMENT TO BRING THE GOSPEL TO THE NATIONS.”

5. SONG OF RESPONSE

6. IT HIGHLIGHT MINISTRY PRESENTATION :  GMC’s & MOBILIZERS UNION 

7. MOBILIZATION CHALLENGE: “BUILDING THE WALL … TOGETHER!”    

8. CORPORATE PRAYER for the GMC’S & IT’s Global Mobilization Dream.

9. PRAISE TIME

10. SPECIAL SONG NUMBER 

11. MESSAGE: “IT’S NOW OR NEVER! ” 

12. LORD’S SUPPER  

13. CLOSING PRAYER     

14. CELEBRATION SONGS

     ---  END OF CONFERENCE   --

**  Meeting : All ACCESS 2 participants

**  Free Time: TAIPEI City Evening Tour

D. INVITATION LETTERS * OTHER DOCUMENTS

Those who are joining the conference coming from countries that are required to secure an entry visa to visit Taiwan may request for an official letter of invitation from our office. The document will be sent online. We just need to get the email address of the person requesting the document. Kathy Merencillo will assist you on the matter.

A set of travel documents, certifications, documentary proof of the conference in Taiwan, etc. will be sent to all conference participants. We advise that each document be printed out or saved on your mobile phone folders to ensure that you have them in your possession at all times. You must have it ready when demanded by the immigration officers and use it as a reference guide on your stay in Taiwan. . Each set of document will be explained during your Pre departure briefings.

E. TRANSLATION SERVICE

1. Language: We will provide English translations of Tagalog (Filipino) messages. (Vietnamese, Chinese and Bahasa (Indonesia & Malaysia) translations of Tagalog/ English messages will depend entirely on the availability of translators.)

The translators will only be able to provide the gist, or the substance /essence of the message being conveyed and not a word for word translation. The translators will not be standing up on the stage with the speakers. They will be at the front right wing portion of the hall and will speak thru a wireless translation equipment to talk to the non- Tagalog/Filipino participants.

2. Translators: We have a team of missionaries who are assigned to take turns in providing the translation service. The lead translator is: Ptr. Jules Ostan . He will be assisted by the following:  Ptr. Tony Mendoza, Sis Ana Tuquero, Sis. Ning Insauriga & Sis. Juliet Brines.  Sis Ning Insauriga will oversee the translation services for INDONESIANS & Bahasa speaking participants.

3. Designated Area: The right wing  close to the stage, will seat all foreign nationals who will need translation service, since it will be the closest to the translator and will offer less audio signal distortion. Headphones and receiving devices will be entrusted to each one and must be returned immediately to the translator after use. Our wireless transmitters are limited and we can only serve 30 individuals at a time.

4. Wireless Equipment: A wireless headset will be provided per individual. Our wireless equipment setup can serve only 30 individuals at a time. Please look for Kathy Merencillo or Jerald Sinsay if you know anyone who would be needing this service, please inform and assist them to the designated staff.

F. CLAIM YOUR BLESSINGS

1. FREE PLANE TICKETS & FREE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Last year, we gave out a total of  forty one (41)  FREE TWO WAY PLANE TICKETS & FREE REGISTRATION to our three (3) international conferences. Twelve (12) IT missionaries were given Plane Tickets & free registration to our 15th East Asia Regional Conference. This year, we are ready to give double the number of FREE ROUND TRIP PLANE TICKETS and FREE REGISTRATION to our 16th EAST ASIA REGIONAL CONFERENCE in TAIWAN.

As of February 15, 2026 , there are already  22 winners (18 from surprise raffle in our Bali Conference and 4 from Wham2! Event in Cuneta Astrodome). We are still waiting for the mobilization numbers from our GMC’s before for us to determine the final number of Awardees for this conference.   There is still over 5 weeks left to win more plane tickets for our Taiwan event. Let’s go … GMC’s!

This is an incentive program for IT Missionaries involved in missions’ mobilization under our Global Mission Center initiative. We also choose IT Missionaries who can passionately and generously contribute their time and resources in helping our organization advance the global missions’ agenda.

All awardees will be recognized during our Taiwan conference and additional tokens of recognition will be handed to each one.

G. TAIPEI TOUR OPTIONS

Information on the tour options after the conference will be provided by our friends from Taiwan at the conference site. Several groups have already made their own arrangements and those who would like to join them must talk to them directly. It is easy to move around to different “go-to places” in the city by just simply understanding what each MRT stations have in store for the Taipei visitors. Each time you go down an MRT station, you are faced with a new set of wonderful surprises. We will be looking only at the MRT RED LINE, and you’ll be surprised at the many things that you could visit and enjoy in the city of Taipei.

The recommended trip options available are as follows : (using the MRT stations as our guide)

*** TAIPEI CITY TOUR (MRT RED LINE)

– MRT TAIPEI MAIN STATION … There are shops, eateries, malls, numerous hotels etc .. around the area. Near the station is the Huayin Street Commercial District, QSqare Mall, and the Taipei Bus Station Complex.

– MRT XIMEN STATION … this area (Ximending) is considered as the Youth Commercial District which is a hotspot for tourists. At night this place is booming with tourists, shoppers, visitors simply enjoying the mesmerizing lights and shopping centers everywhere. Since the Japanese colonial period, Taiwan developed this place already as their leisure and shopping district.

– C.K.S. MEMORIAL HALL … This is a Taipei landmark. The images in the Taiwan conference posters that you see regularly in our Facebook is exactly this place. A lot of tourists come to this place. Just like in the Buckingham Palace in London, the changing of the guards from 9am to 5pm is on of the main attractions here.

– MRT DONGMEN STATION … Xinyi & Yongkang Intersection, commercial district that has become famous for their xialongbao (steamed dumplings) and the tourists favorite iced mango.

– MRT DAAN PARK STATION … Daan Park is Taipei’s largest public park … a perfect place to stroll , relax , pray and observe the Taiwan nationals with their families in tow. One of the main attractions in this area is the MRT main station itself which was adjudged as the most beautiful station in the whole country, You must visit and see for yourself why the station got this distinctive accolade.

– XINYI & TONGHUA INTERSECTION … this place is more alive at night. This is where the Linjiang Street Night Market is located. The place provides a paradise of street foods of all types ranging from rice noodle soups, chicken egg cakes, and many popular snack foods as well as desserts.

– TAIPEI 101… The main landmark for Taiwan is this101 floors building. A couple of years ago, they have the distinction of being recognized as the tallest building in the world. At present this building is now the 4thtallest. The 89th floor offers a viewing deck that provides an amazing panoramic view of the city. The lower level is an upscale mall with a lot of eating places.

– SONGSHOU RD, ENTRANCE … This place is an upscale commercial and entertainment area with shopping, cinemas, dept stores, restaurants and starred hotels everywhere.

– MRT TAIPEI CITY HALL STATION … a wide of variety of activities are held in the first-floor grand lobby area of the City Hall. Here you’ll find the Discovery Center that provides each visitor with interactive teachings on the history of Taipei. Each floor of the building follows different themes with four floors to navigate.

– MRT SUN YAT-SEN MEMORIAL HALL STATION (Zhongxiao) … here you’ll find another huge park, the Zhongshan Park – 11 hectares of luscious greeneries and Lake Cui, considered as the best spot to view Taipei 101. Artists frequent this place and displays their works here.

– MRT ZHONGXIAO DUNHUA STATION… this area is considered as one of Taipei’s best shopping locales. Here you’ll find the large Eslite Bookstore Dunhua Complex, Pacific SOGO, Breeze Center, Ming Yao and many specialty shops, cafes, 24 hours bookstores etc …

– DINGHAO MARKET …. Huge night market to explore, a good place to buy local food items and souvenir. They call this a s a place that never sleeps with people streaming in the whole day. The place glitters at night with all the stalls and market areas lighting the whole place to provide energy and life at night.

– MRT ZHONGXIAO FUXING STATION … East Metro Mall connects underground to the MRT to provides a good shopping experience when the weather is not good outside.

– HUASHUAN CULTURAL AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES PARK …

*** TAIPEI CITY TOUR (MRT BLUE LINE)

– THE AMBASSADOR HOTEL STATION … the must visit here is the Taipei Wenchang Temple. Witness, feel and smell the culture and religion of the people of Taiwan. So many people flock this place to ask for their deities for favors and blessing. The air on the place is rich with the smell of incense. This place can provide a much-valued learning experience for all kingdom workers.

– TATUNG COMPANY … people who alights here typically visit the Tatung Universities beautiful European style garden, a favorite photo shoot area specially for those who are getting married. Another frequented place here is the Shuangcheng street, known for street food dishes that the locals love.

– TAIPEI FINE ARTS MUSEUM … Visitors go to this place for it’s a huge modern art museum. A must visit for those who have the artistic streak in them.

– MRT JIANTAN STATION … this is the station to our Conference venue. This place has so many attractions to offer. The list includes Taiwan’s most famous, SHILIN TOURIST NIGHT MARKET, where you’ll find clothing’s, novelty items, eateries, etc .. Inside the market is the Fujian style, Shilin Cixian Temple. Close by is the Jiantanshan Hiking Trail, where you can sit and watch planes taking off and landing. There is also the popular Martyrs Shrine, National Taiwan Science Education Center, Taipei Astronomical Museum, and Taipei Childrens Park … all in the same area.

There are so much more places to visit. All in all, Taipei is a city that has so much to offer for visitors like us. And all it takes is for us to get to know how to move around the city via the MRT. A lot more exciting and beautiful places to visit outside the city will be presented at the conference.

This is it for now! There’s probably one or two more Info Packs to go before we all fly out to Taiwan.

Please pray for the success of our Taiwan conference. Let’s believe that GOD will do something amazing and unforgettable at our conference. Let’s all join hands in our commitment to bring honor and glory to the LORD to all the nations of the world.

May there be nothing but praises and thanksgiving to our Master and King all throughout the conference.

Ptr. Gani Sison & IT Office Organizing Team