A new Regional Training Center is birthed in Bicol!

By John Pesebre

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Elder Tony Serapio thinks that opening a Regional Training Center (RTC) in Naga City is a strategic move for Conservative Baptist Seminary Asia (CBS-Asia).  Located approximately 400 kilometers south of Manila or an 8 hour trip by bus, Naga is at the heart of one of the least evangelized regions of the Philippines. He is confident that the RTC promises training and development of Christian leaders in Bicol.  As he regularly meets with the CB pastors of Bicol, Kuya Tony, who is the chairman of the Bicol Regional Council of CBAP, is constantly informing them to support the Bicol RTC.

“Can We Trust the Bible?” Seminar of Dr. Randall Gleason is continuing to make waves!

“CBAP has become the theological voice of Philippine evangelicalism!” says Dr. Randall Gleason, a CB missionary here in the Philippines since the early 80s.  The theological voice is exemplified by the efforts of Conservative Baptist Seminary - Asia (CBS-Asia) to sponsor the seminar titled, “Can We Trust the Bible?”  which teaches to affirm the reliability of the Bible.  CBAP churches have received this seminar with utmost enthusiasm.

The students of the Pastoral Ministries Program were greatly privileged to have Dr. Stephen LeBar, Executive Director of CB America teach Systematic Theology 1 last January 24-28, 2005. The course is about the methodology and philosophy of theology(Prolegomena), the doctrine of God (Theology Proper), and the doctrine of the Bible (Bibliology).

CBS-Asia is providing partial scholarships to qualified CBAP members who desire to pursue a Bachelor’s or Matster’s degree Theology or Divinity with a view of entering the pastorate. Application is now going on at the CBS-Asia office.  Applicants must come personally and bring the following:

         2 recent 2x2 ID photo

         100 pesos application fee

         Pastor’s recommendation

Last day of application is on May 30, 2005.