
The Journey of a Pastor’s Heart
Twice a month, we spotlight the extraordinary stories of ordinary people who’ve answered God’s call—dedicated teachers shaping young minds, compassionate care home workers nurturing our elderly, and passionate pastors growing our faith communities. What does it take to follow God across seven countries and two decades of goodbyes? For me, it began in a small town in the Philippines, where ministry wasn’t just a career—it was the air I breathed. My father was a pastor, my mother a teacher, and their devotion to the Seventh-day Adventist Church shaped every corner of our home. From elementary school onward, my classmates often




