Encouragement in the Round

by | Oct 30, 2025 | Philippines 2025, Pray

Dear All,

Thursday’s Bottom Line:

At Wednesday’s Coaches Summit, the national directors for the Philippines Disciple-Makers Movement were officially recognized and commissioned, the baton was passed, and the coaches are now running with the vision! Our team then had a much-needed off day on Thursday in preparation Scott’s DM seminar several hours away on Friday and Mark’s DM seminar on Saturday.

Thursday’s Prayer Requests:

1. The coaches to use grace and wisdom as they apply in their groups the principles and policies that were presented at the summit.

2. The Holy Sprit to create God-connections with potential new disciple-makers during Scott’s and Mark’s DM seminars over the next two days; the attendees at those seminars to understand and grasp Jesus’ method of making disciples.

3. No dilution of the vision and methods for raising disciple-makers as the “generations” of disciples increase throughout the Philippines.

Thursday’s Details:

The primary goals for the Coaches Summit were 1) to transfer leadership of the Philippines Disciple-Makers Movement (PDMM) to Wilson and Angelica, and 2) for the coaches to take “ownership” by purposefully investing in the spiritual growth of their group members. Both goals were met!

They gathered in a (slightly lopsided!) circle, and although they look pretty serious in this picture, Scott said the coaches were really enthusiastic and motivated.

Scott speaking on the theme of running the race set before us

Scott then led our team in publicly setting apart Wilson and Angelica to lead this ministry, confirming what God has already been doing through them. It was a powerful event.

Laying hands on our Philippines national directors

Afterwards, Wilson spoke with strength and conviction about the plan for PDMM’s ministry going forward. Wilson is generally the calm, quiet type, so Scott was very impressed with how passionate and professional he was as he addressed the coaches in his new, official role.

Wilson telling it like it is and setting clear expectations about passing the baton

And here are all the excited Filipino DM coaches standing behind the leadership team!

Even if you never travel to the Philippines or personally meet these members of our worldwide Christian family, your prayers for them as they disciple others are making an eternal impact. Thank you!

Blessings,

Patty