GTM Philippines is an evangelistic parachurch organization working in partnership with Foursquare Missions International and the local churches in Navotas City to plant churches.
To accomplish our mission, we send evangelists into unreached communities to conduct outreach activities. Often we find success by starting a children’s groups and then working to build relationships with the parents. To do this, we parter a shepherd (relationship builder) with the evangelist. Shepherds are great at making friends, connecting with the their target demographic, and can encourage and counsel young believers so that the enemy can’t snatch them away. As we grow, we establish home groups in partnership with volunteer teachers who from the local churches. Through this we aim to help our them start home churches that eventually lead to a full church plant.
Currently we partner with 3 local churches and are conducting outreach activities in 2 potential church plant locations.
Happy Kids Children’s Church
Happy Kids Children’s Church is hosted by Chris and Melda on Saturday mornings for children ages 4-13. Since most of the children’s parents do not attend church, we bring the church experience to them.
Marcelo Outreach Area
In partnership with Celebration Foursquare Church – Navotas, PH, we are working to evangelize and develop a presence in the Marcelo neighborhood of Navotas. We currently have 1 children’s group and 1 adult Bible study, with much more exciting activities to come in the near future.
Fishers of Men – Young Men’s Ministries
Fishers of Men began in 2019 as a small Bible Study in the home of GTM employee Kelly Manaclay. With a small amount of financial support and a lot of hard work, this group has now grown very large. As of September 2022 we have seen 260 young men saved. The primary way the group conducts evangelism is through basketball outreach events, with group members inviting their friends to come play. At these basketball events, we share the salvation message and invite the attendees to our weekly discipleship group.
Young Women’s Ministries
Since January of 2020, our Young Women’s ministry has been helping the teen girls and young adult women of Navotas City come to know the Lord, grow in their discipleship, overcome difficulties in their life, and develop a bright future. Many have are now serving in the local church. As of September 2022, we have seen 77 young women saved.
Family Ministries
In January 2021, GTM commissioned local evangelist Michelle Herrero to go share the gospel and establish home groups throughout the city of Navotas. Her ministry has been a lot of hard work but has also seen amazing results. Since starting 134 people have been saved.
Our Navotas, Philippines Facilities
Our 80+ Square Meter (900 Sq Ft) Youth Center / Sanctuary is located on the 3rd floor of Chris and Melda’s home. It is equipped with a stage, full sound system, kitchen, restrooms, storage room, and seating for 50 people. If need be, the room can fit up to 100 people. We also have a sound booth and an office room on the 4th floor.
Celebration Foursquare Church now occupies this space on Sundays and we also use the stage to train children to play instruments on Saturday afternoons.
