THE ORGANIZATION

The Shepherd's Hand Foundation and Global Ministries, Inc. (SHFGMi) is a Philippine based ministry. The main purpose is to preach the Gospel of Christ to all nations of the world with a harmonious spirit to other groups of Christians. Scriptural balance is the foundational education of all the believers for growth, effectiveness in evangelism and as a disciple-making church. As such this organization will host facilitates training, conduct theological classes, modular classes and seminars regularly. Christian Schools, Bible Schools, Seminaries, Churches and Training Centers will be established to produce good missionaries, pastors and leaders. Partnership with other groups of faith in the body of Christ is one of the value systems in order their all the believers in Christ will position themselves adequately for a wider harvest in the global arena in obeying the great commission and commandment of Christ (Matthew 28.19-20; Acts 1.8).

OUR VISION

To introduce Christ to all peoples of the world and educate the believers on the Scriptural value system as God's possessions and commissioners.

OUR MISSION

To develop and train all the believers on how to maximize the use of their giftedness to its fullest potential. The main focus is effectiveness for the expansion (multiplication of membership) and extension (multiplication of the number of churches) ministries of the local church.

STATEMENT OF FAITH

ARTICLE 1

THE ONLY GOD

We believe that there is a Single and Simple Spiritual Being, whom we call God--Etemal, Incomprehensible, Invisible, Unchallengeable, Infinite, Almighty; completely wise, just, good and overflowing source of all good.

ARTICLE 2

THE MEANS BY WHICH WE KNOW GOD

Two ways we can know God; First, through general revelation: by creation, preservation and government of the universe (Rom. 1.20).
Second, through special creation: God revealed Himself to us through His divine Word, the Bible (2 Tim. 3.16).

ARTICLE 3

THE WRITTEN WORD OF GOD

We believe the 66 books of the whole Bible, the Old and New Testaments as the only holy and canonical books (2 Tim. S. 16- 2 Pet. 1.20-21).
Completely the whole Scripture is sufficient of God's perfect will for man's redemption by His grace through faith in Christ Jesus (2 Tim. 3.15- Eph, 2.8).

ARTICLE 4

THE TRINITY

We believe in One God, who is Single in Essence but existing in Three Persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The Persons of God are distinct or separated but They are not divided nor fused or mixed together, for all Three are one in power, in truth, in goodness and mercy. The Father is fully God, the Son is fully God and the Holy Spirit is fully God but not Three Gods. The Father is not the Son, the Son is not the Father nor the Spirit as Son nor the Father (Gen, 1.26; Isa. 9.6; Matt. 3.17; 28.19-20). The Father is the Creator, the Son is the Redeemer and the Holy Spirit is the Sanctifier.

ARTICLE 5

THE FALL OF MAN

We believe that no one is righteous. All are sinners and come short of the glory of God (Rom. 3.9-10; 3.23) as an effect when Adam and Eve sinned (Rom 5.12). All people are dead in sins and transgressions (Eph. 2.1-2). But by God's grace and mercy, He provided redemption through Christ Jesus our Lord (Eph. 2.5-8).

ARTICLE 6

SALVATION

We believe that salvation is by grace not by merit (Eph. 2.8). Salvation is positional. The full blessings of salvation are as follows: Justification, regeneration and sanctification. At conversion justification is received as well as regeneration and sanctification (Eph. 1.13-14; Rom. 5.1; John 1.12; Cor. 6.19-20).

ARTICLE 7

TWO IMPORTANT ORDINANCES

We believe the two ordinances of the Church given by Christ. First, water baptism as symbolism of our union with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection (Rom. 6.3-10). Every believer must submit to water baptism as an oath and a public testimony that at conversion positionally, the believer is completely united with Christ. Water baptism has nothing to do to be saved but at conversion salvation is taking place (Eph. 1.13-14; 2.8), Second, the Lord's Table or Holy Communion as symbolism, the bread as symbol of the body of Christ and the cup as symbol of the blood of Christ. Though it is symbolism in reference to the elements of Communion and as a commemoration but as applied in faith to celebrate the death of Christ, we believe that God's power is available to sustain the believers spiritually as well as physically, hearings and miracles shall be obtained by God's intention and will (1 Pet. 2,24).

ARTICLE 8

THE HOLY CHURCH

We believe the one holy Church, the holy congregation and gathering of all true believers, awaiting the entire salvation to be culminated at Christ's return. Those being washed and sanctified by the blood of Christ and sealed by the Holy Spirit (Eph. 1.13-14). This holy one Church is not dominated by denominations, sects or religions but those who are true believers in Christ Jesus including the Old Testament believers whose lives and behaviors are affirmed in their positions in God and Christ being justified, regenerated and sanctified (Eph. 1.3-11; Rom. 8.28-30; Eph. 1.22-23).

ARTICLE 9

MEANS OF GRACE WITHIN THE CHURCH

We believe that all the believers will have access of the means of grace within the fellowship of the Church through the teaching of the Word, baptism, the Lord's Supper, prayer for one another, worship, Church discipline, giving, tithing, spiritual gifts, fellowship, evangelism, and personal ministry to individuals.

ARTICLE 10

CHURCH GOVERNMENT

We believe the biblical Church government. A Church officer is someone who has been publicly recognized as having the right and responsibility to perform certain functions for the benefit of the whole Church and has qualifications speculated in 1 Tim. 3.1-12.

ARTICLE 11

MORE-PURE CHURCH

We believe the factors which make a Church more pure are as follows: Biblical doctrine= right teaching of the Word- proper use of sacraments or ordinances; right use of Church discipline; genuine worship; effective prayer; effective witness; effective fellowship; Biblical Church government; spiritual power in ministry; personal holiness of life among members; care for the poor and genuine love for Christ.

ARTICLE 12

MISSIONS OF THE CHURCH

We believe that the missions of the Church are categorized in three aspects: 1. Evangelism; 2. The Making of Disciples; 3. Intensive Christian Education.
The scope of this mission is worldwide as commanded by Christ Jesus our Lord (Matt. 28.19-20; Acts 1.8).
The Church is blessed by God to bless others.

PROGRAM AREAS OF MINISTRIES

1. REACHING THE UNREACHED MINISTRIES

A. EXPANSION AND EXTENSIONS

2. SCHOLARSHIP MINISTRIES

3. SOCIAL CONCERN MINISTRIES

4. EVANGELICAL CITY LIBRARY MINISTRIES

5. EMPOWERING MINISTRIES

6. HEALTH CARE MINISTRIES

7. PUBLISHING MINISTRIES

1. REACHING THE UNREACHED MINISTRIES :

Preaching the Gospel of Christ to all peoples of the world.

In this area of ministries, the SHFGMi will provide full scholarship programs which begins from children of the non-Christian families within the target locality. Rural areas and tribal missions are given much consideration. Those recipients of the scholarship grants, church attendance is a must for the purposes of evangelism and spiritual nurtures. Scholarship grants will continue from Elementary, High School and until College for a satisfying Christian development and a significant discipleship production.

A. EXPANSION AND EXTENSION :

Expanding of membership and the multiplication of local churches.

In this area of ministries, the SHFGMi shall plant new churches in any strategic places and the existing local congregations will help expand its membership. Financial assistance shall be provided to a prioritize projects sustainable and participated by the local church membership in terms of accountability, investment and management. Other missions funding shall be provided in planting new churches in partnership with other local congregations of accountability and capability.

2. SCHOLARSHIP MINISTRIES :

Scholarship Grants to those poverty-line believers, pastors and leaders who will enroll in our Bible Schools including Seminary Education.

In this area of ministries, the SHFGMi shall provide full scholarship grants to those called of God believers who will enroll in our Bible Schools under poverty-line income. Other scholarship grants shall be provided to the pastors, missionaries and church leaders of low income within the body of Christ who will pursue higher learnings of studies to any Biblical Theological Seminaries.

3. SOCIAL CONCERN MINISTRIES :

Relief Assistance through the local Church

In this area of ministries, the SHFGMi will provide relief assistance to those who are poverty-stricken as a result of any natural or man-made crisis. Food, clothing, medicine, medical services, dental services, and other means shall be provided for short-term relief of the victims. Partnership with other local churches is always considered. Funding of this level shall be dependent on the nature of the crisis.

4. EVANGELICAL CITY LIBRARY MINISTRIES :

Evangelical City Library Center will be established.

In this area of ministries, the SHFGMi will create a city library center to serve all the Evangelical Churches within the Body of Christ. Volumes of books, computers and CDs shall be provided. The intention is for the benefit of our Bible Schools and Seminaries as well as for all our pastors, missionaries, leaders and all Christians alike for richer and updated information of studies to glorify God, spiritual growth and effectiveness in ministries.

5. EMPOWERING MINISTRIES :

Caring for the Poor Brothers and Sisters in the Lord and Building Up the Resources of the Church.

In this area of ministries, the SHFGMi will provide hope, decent living, and motivate the production capability of the poor Christians through skills training and income generating projects. Loans will be granted in a small business start-up. Poor Christians are prioritized in this program. The non-Christians shall be provided for but under the unreached category. Promotion of individual ownership, enhancement, mobilization or expansion of the production capability, management and accountability are given much consideration in this area of ministries to any group targeted. Funding in this category is determined by the availability of funds.

6. HEALTH CARE MINISTRIES :

Clinics, Hospitals and Medical Schools will be established to serve all humanity.

In this area of ministries, the SHFGMi will provide medical health care, consultations, formal and non-formal education, job openings both national and abroad and to bring wholeness to the mind, soul and body based on the felt needs to any individual human being. Minimal cost and medical assistance will be granted especially to the poor Christians. Certificates and diploma level medical education will be provided enhancing and standardizing the need of the time to both national and abroad. Clinics, hospitals and medical schools will be established to serve the whole purpose of the health care ministries.

7. PUBLISHING MINISTRIES :

Books, Reference Books, Text Books, Magazines, Religious Materials and other Materials will be published and printed.

In this area of ministries, the SHFGMi will establish a publishing house to serve the whole public both religious and non-religious in subscription to Christian ethics. Printing costs and other publishing charges are purposely to generate funds to help finance the SHFGMi ministries at a minimal cost. Modern and highly technical printing machines and computers will be provided with qualitative materials to serve a quality production and printings.

FELT NEEDS

Global Survey Implications and Recommendations:

1. There is a great need for saturation in evangelizing the whole world and the planting of Churches.
2. There is a great need to develop a base from which to project Evangelism, Church Growth, and Church Planting.
3, There is a great need to develop partnerships between local Churches, Mission Agencies , Training Institutions and Christian Foundations.
4. There is a great need to reach the unreached people groups.
5, There is a great need to employ indigenous and contextual methodologies.
6. There is a great need to integrate evangelism and social action (Community Development).
7. There is a great need for leadership development.
8. There is a great need to train workers for ministries in an urban and rural context.
9. There is a great need to fortify the discipleship programs of the local Church.
10. There is a great need to develop short-range and long-range goals in reference to the Church Planting all over the world.
11. There is a great need to develop income generating projects to empower the poor Christians, pastors, leaders, Churches and to sustain the existing ministries related to missions, the planting of Churches and the expansion of Church membership.
12. There is a great need for prayer and fasting strategy.

THE SHEPHERD'S HAND FOUNDATION AND GLOBAL MINISTRIES, inc.
AS GOD'S INSTITUTION

Must know and obey the Commandment of Christ related to the Great Commission in three aspects: as stated in Matthew 28.19-20 "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age".

1. Evangelism
2. The Making of Disciples
3. Christian Education

That in relationship to Evangelism, the Church as the Body of Christ, the believers both children, young people and adults of all ages must evangelize the members of their families, relatives, friends, neighbors and all peoples and tongues, colors, distinctiveness and of whatever status. The Gospel of Christ should be dramatized, verbalized or non-verbalized to one's life through faithfulness in Church ministries, attendance, giving, tithing, Bible studies, prayers, home fellowships, and visitations, Good works, generosity, help, witnessing, sincerity, purity, honesty, integrity, love, care, hospitality, personal devotions and study of God's Word shall be manifested as a living epistle, salt and light of the world (Matthew 5.13-16).

That in relationship to Discipleship, the Church as the Body of Christ, the believers both children, young people and adults of all ages must nurture the new converts including the undiscipled believers who are members of their families, relatives, friends, neighbors and all peoples and tongues, colors, distinctiveness and of whatever status. Nurture and follow-up programs shall be provided by teaching them the Assurance of Salvation, Justification, Regeneration, Sanctification, Lordship of Christ, Christian Maturity, Baptism, Spiritual Gifts, Christian Ethics, Church Discipline, Involvement, Servanthood and Commitment. Locations of meetings shall be in their homes, Church or in any convenient place based on the felt needs of the target audience. The schedule might be weekly in a regular basis and as a continued process.

That in relationship to Christian Education, the Church as the Body of Christ, the believers both children, young people and adults must educate all the disciples who are members of their families, relatives, friends, neighbors and peoples and tongues, coloring and of whatever status, by teaching them through the authority of the Holy Spirit. The Great Commission, The Scriptures, Bible Doctrines, Bible Knowledge, Bible Character, Church History, Missions, Denominational Distinctive, Servanthood and other relevant issues or courses are the possible disciplines of study. Home meetings, class room instructions, congregational instructions and any specialized occasions shall be designed for this purpose. The schedule might be weekly, regular and a continued process.

That in relationship to the Sustainability of these Areas of Ministries, the Church as the Body of Christ, the believers both children, young people and adults must participate in terms of accountability, management, investment and responsibility of any income generating projects under Program Areas of Ministries of the SHEPHERD'S HAND FOUNDATION AND GLOBAL MINISTRIES, inc.

GOALS

Through the leadership of Christ, the Master Teacher, the Living Word, and by His grace and mercy, the SHEPHERD'S HAND FOUNDATION AND GLOBAL MINISTRIES, inc. will purchase from three (3) to five (5) hectares of land located in the heart of Tagum City, Philippines of the estimated cost from P30 million to P50 million Philippine Currency or from $ 590,000.00 to $ 981,000.00 USD.

Christian School Building, Church Building, Bible School Building, City Library, Covered-Court, Dormitory, Administrative Building shall be constructed of the specified land area of the estimated cost from P 30 million to P 50 million Philippine Currency or from $ 590,000.00 to $ 981,000.00 USD.

For Income Generating Projects the estimated cost from P30 million to P 50 million Philippine Currency or from $ 590,000.00 to $ 981,000.00 USD.

In ten years from June 1, 2003 to June 31, 2012, 1,000 Church Members shall be realized by planting 50 new Churches at 50 in size within the barangays, towns and cities which are strategic and recommendable all over the world starting Philippines.

In ten years 1,000 committed disciples of Christ shall be realized starting from June 1, 2003 to June 31, 2012. In ten years 350 committed pastors, leaders and missionaries shall be realized starting June 1, 2003 to June 31, 2012.

In ten years 500 to 1,000 children, young people and adults shall be receiving full scholarships starting June 1, 2003 to June 31, 2012.

In ten years the estimated cost of funding shall be realized through partnerships, grants, donations, gifts and other means starting June 1, 2003 to June 31, 2012.

In ten years the construction of specified buildings located in Tagum City, Philippines shall be realized starting June 1, 2003 to June 31, 2012. In ten years the volumes of books, computers, CDs and books references shall be realized starting June 1, 2003 to June 31, 2012 of the estimated cost about P3 million Philippine Currency or $ 59,000.00 USD.

In ten years clinics, hospitals and medical schools will be realized starting June 1, 2003 to June 31, 2012 of the estimated cost about P100 million Philippine Currency or $ 2,000,000.00 USD.

In ten years the publishing house, modern printing machines, computers and other equipment will be realized starting June 1, 2003 to June 31, 2012 of the estimated cost about P100 million Philippine Currency or $ 2,000,000.00 USD.

ASSETS and LIABILITIES OF THE SHEPHERD'S HAND FOUNDATION AND GLOBAL MINISTRIES inc.

ASSETS, YEAR 2002

The SHEPHERD'S HAND FOUNDATION AND GLOBAL MINISTRIES is new just duly registered at the SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION on August 14, 2002. This foundation is a non-profit, non-stock, and non - government organization. It is charitable and religious. We are looking forward to having partners and supporters both individual believers, funding institutions and local Churches of the same vision and mission to reach the world for Christ.

HOW YOU CAN HELP ?

YOU CAN BE OUR PARTNER

OUR PRESENT NEEDS IN THE PHILIPPINES-.

Priority-1 = Monthly Operational for CY 2003

Priority-2 = Ten Years Planning

TOGETHER WE CAN !

AS PARTNER, YOU CAN SUPPORT THE SHFGMi IN THREE WAYS:

1. Pray for the ministries of SHEPHERDS HAND FOUNDATION AND GLOBAL MINISTRIES, INC.
Pray that God will raise up financial supporters both individual believers, funding institutions and a local Churches of the same vision and mission to reach the world for Christ.

2. Share the ministry needs to your friends, relatives and any funding organizations, for prayers and supports.

3. Be a partner and supporter of the SHFGMi ministries, and your group in reaching out the whole world for Christ.

PARTNERSHIP AND CONTROL

The SHEPHERD'S HAND FOUNDATION AND GLOBAL MINISTRIES is an incorporation under the laws of the Philippine Republic.
It is administered by a seven member Board of Trustees, some of whom are active pastors under the Church of the Four-square Gospel in the Philippines. By their initiatives this charitable, religious, non-stock, nonprofit and non-government foundation was founded.
We are looking forward to having more partners and supporters.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:

PASTOR DAMLO GUILLERMO
PASTORA MAGNA R. GUILLERMO
REV. CONSTANCIO V, RODA
PASTOR LORENZO V. RODA
MISS EVERSWEET P. RODA
REV. PRECIOSA P. RODA
PASTORA MILA S. RODA

STAFF AND WORKERS - SEVEN (7)
VOLUNTEERS - THIRTY (30)