Dearest CCF family, friends and guests,

Warmest of welcomes to IDC 2021, our first-ever purely online discipleship

conference broadcasted all around the world!
As 2021 dawns on us, we look back at an unprecedented time in our generation
when life went into lockdown. Governments scrambled to find solutions to a
health pandemic that brought even the world’s best economies into deep
recession. People of all walks of life lost loved ones and livelihood.
The world had a rude awakening that no earthly power or knowledge is big
enough to control what happens in life. So many needed to hear messages
of hope, healing and heaven in the midst of suffering and death.
As a church, we seized boundless opportunities to proclaim Christ to people
of all nations. Using technology and the internet, we connected with friends
and family with prayer and the gospel. We learned more what “church” really
meant, the fellowship of believers on a mission, not confined to hearing
sermons in a building. Amazingly, our online worship services and Dgroup
meetings had hundreds of thousands of views and engagements on social
media.
IDC 2021 seeks to promote the urgency of proclaiming God’s truth in our new-
normal world. While we cannot be physically present with one another, we
trust that we are united in purpose in re-thinking and retooling our discipleship
and evangelism to maximize boundless opportunities in 2021 and beyond.
God bless you and we pray that you will be filled with much joy and hope as
we participate in IDC 2021 Discipleship in the New Normal.

In His Service,
Peter Tan-chi
CCF Senior Pastor

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conference guidelines page 5

plenaries
schedules page 8
speakers page 10

01.23 / plenary one

page 13
GOD, EVIL, AND CORONAVIRUS

01.23 / plenary two

page 15
CHRIST IN THE AFTERMATH

01.23 / devotional session

FLY HIGH, LAST LONG: page 17
RESILIENT DISCIPLESHIP

01.23 / plenary three

page 19
ATTRIBUTES OF GOD
01.30 / plenary four

THE GREATEST GLOBAL EPIDEMICS: page 21

LONELINESS, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
01.30 / plenary five

4RS OF APOLOGETICS, page 24

EVANGELISM, AND DISCIPLESHIP
closing message page 30

workshops
schedules page 33
01.25 /

REDEEMING THE PANDEMIC page 37

WHOLE PERSON WELLNESS page 39
01.26 /

LOST IN TRANSLATION page 42

MORE THAN AN OVERSEAS FILIPINO page 48
01.27 /

SOCIAL DISTANCING NOT ALLOWED page 52

SINGLE FOR A SEASON REASON page 53
01.28 /

CALLED TO WORK page 56

LIKE, FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE page 57
01.29 /

THE BEAUTY OF SEX, LOVE, AND RELATIONSHIPS page 60

NETIZENS AND CITIZENS OF HEAVEN page 66
CONFERENCE ACCESS
The conference can be accessed and watched via Zoom. Unique Zoom
links are sent upon registration. Each link is valid for 1 user only.
You may access the conference from anywhere, but log-out is required to
switch devices.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
To avoid Zoom fatigue, the plenaries and workshops have been distributed
throughout the week:
Saturday plenaries: January 23 and 30, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm (PH time)
Weeknight workshops: January 25 – 29, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm (PH time)

WORKSHOP ACCESS
Upon registration, you are automatically given the workshop links (2) via e-mail.
There will be 2 workshops happening every weeknight from January 25 to
29. You can choose the workshop you prefer to attend during the weeknight
workshops.
WORKSHOP LINK 1 WORKSHOP LINK 2

Redeeming the Pandemic:

MON Whole Person Wellness
Bringing Hope through Go Viral

Lost in Translation: Gospel More Than an Overseas Filipino:

TUE Sharing to a New Generation of Winning at Work and Family in the New
Skeptics and Seekers Normal

Social Distancing Not Allowed:

WED Single for a Season Reason
Healthy Family Dynamics

Like, Follow, Subscribe: Raising Up the Next

THU Called to Work
Generation of Christ-Followers Online

The Beauty of Sex, Love, and

FRI Netizens and Citizens of Heaven
Relationships

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SESSION RERUNS
You may catch the reruns during these times:
Saturday plenaries:
January 23 and 30, 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm (PH time)
Weeknight workshops:
January 25 – 28 sessions
available the following day, 10:00 am – 11:30 am (PH time)
January 29 sessions
February 1, 10:00 am – 11:30 am (PH time)

P O S T- C O N F E R E N C E A C C E S S
The IDC videos will be made available after the conference. Follow the CCF
and IDC Facebook page for announcements.

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S AT U R D A Y
plenaries
S C H E D U L E S IN P HILIP PIN E S T A N D A R D TIM E

JA N U A R Y 2 3
FIRST RUN SECOND RUN SESSION

9:30 - 9:45 am 5:00 - 5:15 pm Opening Program

Welcome Message
9:45 - 9:55 am 5:15 - 5:25 pm
Dr. Peter Tan-Chi

Session 1: God, Evil, and Coronavirus

9:55 - 11:00 am 5:25 - 6:30 pm
Dr. David Geisler

11:00 - 11:10 am 6:30 - 6:40 pm Break

Session 2: Christ in the Aftermath

11:10 am - 12:15 pm 6:40 - 7:45 pm
Michael Ramsden

12:15 - 1:15 pm 7:45 - 8:45 pm Break

Devotion
1:15 - 1:50 pm 8:45 - 9:20 pm
Dr. Philip Lyn

Session 3: Attributes of God

1:50 - 2:55 pm 9:20 - 10:20 pm
Josh McDowell

2:55 - 3:00 pm 10:20 - 10:30 pm Closing Reminders

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plenaries
S C H E D U L E S IN P HILIP PIN E S T A N D A R D TIM E

JA N U A R Y 3 0
FIRST RUN SECOND RUN SESSION

9:30 - 9:40 am 5:00 - 5:10 pm Opening Program

Welcome Message
9:40 - 9:45 am 5:10 - 5:15 pm
Ptr. Ricky Sarthou

Session 4: The Greatest Global Epidemic:

9:45 - 10:50 am 5:15 - 6:20 pm Loneliness, Anxiety, and Depression
Josh McDowell

10:50 - 11:00 am 6:20 - 6:30 pm Break

Session 5: 4Rs of Apologetics,

11:00 - 12:05 pm 6:30 - 7:35 pm Evangelism, and Discipleship
Dr. David Geisler

12:05 - 1:00 pm 7:35 - 8:30 pm Break

1:00 - 1:20 pm 8:30 - 8:50 pm IDC 2021 Evaluation

Closing Message
1:20 - 2:00 pm 8:50 - 9:30 pm
Dr. Peter Tan-Chi

2:00 - 2:10 pm 9:30 - 9:40 pm Closing Program

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MIC H A E L R A M S D E N

Michael Ramsden is President of RZIM and one of the

founders of OCCA The Oxford Centre for Christian
Apologetics. He spent most of his childhood in the Middle
East and later moved to the UK, where he worked for the
Lord Chancellor’s Department investing funds. Michael
went on to teach jurisprudence at the University of Sheffield,
whilst doing research in law and economics.
His passion is to engage with people of all backgrounds and
cultures about questions of faith, which he has been doing
for over twenty years. He speaks in business, academic,
political, and other settings across the globe, ranging from
Europe and the Middle East, to Asia and the Americas.
Michael helps oversee the international team of RZIM
speakers based in sixteen offices worldwide. He and his
wife, Anne, have three children and are based in Atlanta.

JOSH MCDOWELL

Josh McDowell has been at the forefront of cultural trends

and groundbreaking ministry for more than 50 years. He
is no stranger to the CCF family, returning for IDC 2021 as
one of our plenary speakers at this crucial time for us all.
His ministry serves and equips the Body of Christ in raising
generations of purpose-driven Christians who know what
they believe, why it is true, and how to live it out. He is also
a best-selling author and speaker who has authored or co-
authored over 150 books so far. His book “Evidence That
Demands a Verdict” was ranked 13th in Christianity Today’s
list of most influential evangelical books published after
World War II. He and his wife, Dottie has four adult children—
Katie, Sean, Kelly and Heather and ten grandchildren to
date.

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D R. D A VID G EIS L E R

David Geisler is the co-author of “Conversational

Evangelism” alongside of his late father, renowned author,
speaker, debater and teacher, Dr. Norman Geisler.
David co-founded NGIM, the Norman Geisler International
Ministries with the purpose of expanding his father’s work
in many areas around the globe. NGIM now provides
training in a three-dimensional integration of apologetics,
evangelism, and discipleship.
David serves as President of NGIM, and adjunct professor at
Southern Evangelical Seminary (Charlotte, NC) and Veritas
International University (Sta. Ana, CA). He also serves on
the leadership panel of Intentional Discipleship Making
Conferences (IDMC), founded by Rev. Edmund Chan, and is
the executive producer and co-writer for NGIM’s upcoming
documentary about his father’s life and impact.

D R. P HILIP LY N

Philip Lyn is the founder and senior pastor of Skyline

Church, Malaysia, a vibrant and growing city-church that
prioritizes prayer and the workplace. He studied medicine
at Oxford and did Biblical studies in London. He is both a
practicing medical doctor and pastor and leads a full team
of bi-vocational pastors of professionals and business
people who integrate the workplace and church ministry
as one calling and who believe prayer is the key to revival
in the nations. Together with his wife Nancy, they have
experienced many miracles including the raising of their
daughter to life after an accident many years ago. Philip
has authored two books: “Slingshots” and “The Call of
Issachar” and is currently working on his third book on
Christians in the Workplace.

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D R. P E T E R TA N - C HI

Peter Tan-Chi is the founder and senior pastor of Christ’s

Commission Fellowship (CCF). What began as a home
Bible study in 1983 with a few unchurched couples has
now grown to over 40,000 members with satellites
throughout the Philippines and the world. He finished his
Master’s degree in management at the Asian Institute
of Management and Doctorate degree in ministry at the
International Graduate School of Leadership. He was
recently recognized as a Distinguished Alumni of the
UP College of Business Administration with the UPAA
Distinguished Award in Entrepreneurship and Employment
Creation. He co-authored a book on successful parenting
entitled “MOTIVATE” with his wife Deonna, which shares
biblical principles they applied in raising their five children,
with whom they have twenty-one grandchildren.

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G O D, E VIL,
A N D C O R O N A VIR U S
D R. D A VID G EIS L E R

introduction

a . What does this crisis reveal to the world about the kind of Christian I am
by how I live my life?

b . How can we use this crisis to help evaluate our own spiritual progress?

What then is that right perspective that God wants us to have in the
midst of the COVID-19 crisis?

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G O D, E VIL,
A N D C O R O N A VIR U S

c. What does this crisis reveal to the world about the kind of Christian I am
by how I live my life?

It’s time to _______________________.

It’s time for all of us to _______________.

It’s time to ______________________.

It’s time to ________________________.

d. conclusion

ADDITIONAL RESOURCE:

“If God...Why Evil?” by Dr. Norman Geisler

https://youtu.be/LjUlHU5oDeE

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C H RIS T IN
T H E A F T E R M AT H
MIC H A E L R A M S D E N

notes

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F LY HIG H, L A S T L O N G:
R E SILIE N T DIS CIP L E S HIP
D R. P HILIP LY N

introduction

Isaiah 40:31
Yet those who wait for the Lord
Will gain new strength;
They will mount up with wings like eagles,
They will run and not get tired,
They will walk and not become weary.
The “secret”:

Not only in the “waiting” but in :

Hebrew: Qa’vah

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F LY HIG H, L A S T L O N G:
R E SILIE N T DIS CIP L E S HIP

As a result...
1.

2.

3.

Whether it is intensive work under immense pressure for a short season or

unending work under constant relentless pressure for years and years…you
will not crack but finish strong!

conclusion

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AT T RIB U T E S O F G O D

JOSH MCDOWELL

who is God?
The mightiest thought a man can think is the
thought of God.

Acts 17:23
The ______________ is what gives value to faith.

Daniel 11:32
God reveals Himself through His ATTRIBUTES.
An attribute is something that is true of God in His ________________.

An attribute is not a part of God. God is NOT the

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A T T RIB U T E S O F G O D

a. attribute 1
God is ______________________
He____________!

Jeremiah 32:17; Matthew 19:26

b. attribute 2
God is ______________________
He____________!

Psalm 139:7-10

Why does the Bible say, “Draw near to God”?

It is not about POSITION. It is about ________________.
Not nearness of place, but nearness of ______________.

God is _____________everywhere but not ________________

everywhere.

c. attribute 3
God is ______________________
He____________!

Psalm 139:1-4

God Knows Everything

What has been… What is... What will be…
God Knows Everything
Could be… Would be… Should be…
He is the God of ____________…
but He is also the God of ALL _______________!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Book: Unshakable Truth

Website: Attributes of God
https://www.josh.org/resources/spiritual-growth/attributes-of-god

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T H E G R E AT E S T
G L O B A L E PID E MIC S:
L O N E LIN E S S, A N XIE T Y,
A N D D E P R E S SIO N

JOSH MCDOWELL

introduction
These issues were intensified during the lockdown!

a. loneliness
“It is not good for man to be alone…”

Action Points:
1. Make a _______________________ to someone’s life.
2. ___________________ your day.

b. depression
Psalm 42:5

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T H E G R E A T E S T G L O B A L E PID E MIC S:
L O N E LIN E S S, A N XIE T Y, A N D D E P R E S SIO N
Action Points:
1. Build _________________.
2. Follow a _______________.
3. Make a list of things you ______________ and ______________.
4. Reach out to _______________.
5. Seek ______________________.

c. anxiety
Action Points:
1. Pray for __________. Be __________.
Philippians 4:6-7
2. Dwell on _________________.
Philippians 4:8

d. grief
1. We need ________________.
2. We need ______________.
3. We need _______________.
4. We need ________________.
5. We need ________________.
6. We need _________________.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
More than a Carpenter, Undaunted (book or DVD)
See Yourself as God Sees You

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4 R S O F A P O L O G E TIC S,
E V A N G E LIS M, A N D
DIS CIP L E S HIP

D R. D A VID G EIS L E R

introduction
• If we are not a certain kind of disciple, we won’t be motivated to use the
tools we’ve been taught.
- The ____________ precedes the mission (p.113, A Certain Kind).
Mandate Mission
Our ______ in God Our ______ in God
Focuses on _________ Focuses on _________
Focuses on _________ Focuses on _________

- Even though we have the tools of apologetics within evangelism,

____________ must be fundamental.

a. If we are not a certain kind of disciple, we won’t be motivated to use

the tools we’ve been taught.
4R’s

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4 R S O F A P O L O G E TIC S,
E V A N G E LIS M, A N D DIS CIP L E S HIP

b. R__________ in Christ.

c. R__________ in Christ.
Jeremiah 6:16; Matthew 11:28-30
a. The result of this kind of mourning is that “we will be comforted”.
Psalm 103:14; John 15:5; Philippians 4:13; 2:13

b. True freedom is not really the ability to do otherwise.

The Train Analogy

c. True freedom always implies some kind of _____________.

d. True freedom really means to choose to do the _________ for its

own sake.
Ecclesiastes 3:11
An eternal desire will never be content with temporal things.
“The quest for ultimate satisfaction will never be fulfilled in anything
less than the ultimate. That’s why we need to know the true God.”
- Norm Geisler
e. Beware of living a _______________.

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4 R S O F A P O L O G E TIC S,
E V A N G E LIS M, A N D DIS CIP L E S HIP

d. R____________ to give an answer.

“If we are not rooted, we will never be ready.”
- Rev. Edmund Chan, A CERTAIN KIND, p.112

a. “Being ready” means to anticipate nonbelievers’ ____________.

“Being ready is not just a matter of having the right
information available, it is also an attitude of readiness and
eagerness to share the truth of what we believe.”
- Norm Geisler
1 Peter 3:15

b. The responsibility to remove obstacles on the path to the

cross the cross means we need a radical shift in how we do
______________________.

c. Being ready in our world means cultivating _______________.

d. What kinds of Apologetics should we know?

1. Lite apologetics.

2. Domino principle.

3. Remember that Jesus provides the only hope for mankind.

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4 R S O F A P O L O G E TIC S,
E V A N G E LIS M, A N D DIS CIP L E S HIP

e. R_______________ the lost around us.

Matthew 5:14-16
““When we are rooted and rested,
then we can more effectively be ready to reach the lost around us.””
- David Geisler

To effectively reach we must practice a 3-Dimensional Discipleship

a. 1st Dimension: We need to change our approach to care more about
winning the ____________than winning the ______________.

b. 2nd Dimension: We need to use classical apologetics in our

evangelism to build a stronger case for Christianity in an increasingly
________________.
1. We need more than just an ______________ approach.
2. We have to close the door on allowing people to consider the
Creator of the Universe is anything other than a __________God.

c. 3rd Dimension: We need to remember that there is a

_______________ for their souls that may make it hard for them to
understand, yet there is also the power of God to reach them.

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4 R S O F A P O L O G E TIC S,
E V A N G E LIS M, A N D DIS CIP L E S HIP

closing
• These 4 R’s are a comprehensive practice for living a Christ-first life.
• There is a spiritual component in reaching people that involves more
than just speaking in a way for them to hear the truth...it also involves
how we live our life to a watching world. It’s the apologetic of our life
that combined with the right approach and the right tools can make our
apologetic three-dimensional.
• You may not feel qualified to do what God has called you to do; but
if God has called you to be a witness, He will empower you to be a
witness. We just need to be obedient to his calling.

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D R. P E T E R T A N - C HI

notes

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W E E K NIG H T
workshops SELECT ONE WORKSHOP TO
ATTEND EACH NIGHT

S C H E D U L E S IN P HILIP PIN E S T A N D A R D TIM E

SCHEDULE RE-RUN

January 25, 7:30 - 9:00 pm January 26, 10:00 - 11:30 am

Redeeming the Pandemic: Bringing Hope through Go Viral

Dr. Jim Whelchel, Dr. Glenn Obligacion, Dr. Wilson Gonzales,
Jaypee Lim, Danni Lim, Osep and Andrea Villaruz
moderated by Ptr. Aumar Aguilar

Whole Person Wellness

Dr. Carolyn Tan-Chi Pedro, Deonna Tan-Chi, and Paul Tan-Chi
moderated by Mike Yap

SCHEDULE RE-RUN

January 26, 7:30 - 9:00 pm January 27, 10:00 - 11:30 am

Lost in Translation: Gospel Sharing to

a New Generation of Skeptics and Believers
Dr. David Geisler, Don Deal, Raymond Kwan,
Brian Henson, and Thomas Mccuddy
moderated by Ptr. Aumar Aguilar

More than an Overseas Filipino: Winning at Work

and Family in the New Normal
Ptr. Danny Perez, Ptr. Joey Geronimo, Ptr. Ryan Escobar, and John Sola
moderated by Ptr. Mel Santos

SCHEDULE RE-RUN

January 27, 7:30 - 9:00 pm January 28, 10:00 - 11:30 am

Social Distancing Not Allowed: Healthy Family Dynamics

Ptr. Paolo and Jenn Punzalan,
Ptr. Marc and Pita Villa-Real, Jesse and Kathrina Tan
moderated by Edric and Joy Mendoza

Single for a Season Reason

Marc Sorongon, Dr. Tania Victoria Verora, and Ptr. Ickhoy de Leon
moderated by Beatriz Cruz

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workshops
S C H E D U L E S IN P HILIP PIN E S T A N D A R D TIM E

SCHEDULE RE-RUN

January 28, 7:30 - 9:00 pm January 29, 10:00 - 11:30 am

Called to Work
Henry Sy, Jr., Gina Espejo, and James Matti
moderated by Ptr. Joby Soriano

Like, Follow, Subscribe: Raising Up the

Next Generation of Christ-Followers Online
Julius Rayala, Weng del Rosario, Rob Cahilog, and Franchelle Rin
moderated by Ptr. Marty Ocaya

SCHEDULE RE-RUN

January 29, 7:30 - 9:00 pm February 1, 10:00 - 11:30 am

The Beauty of Sex, Love, and Relationships

Josh McDowell
moderated by Ptr. JP Masakayan

Netizens and Citizens of Heaven

Doug and Cheska Kramer, Joy Tan-Chi Mendoza, and Will Tan
moderated by Ptr. Erick Totañes and Michelle Obligacion

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TOPIC
R E D E E MIN G T H E P A N D E MIC:
B RIN GIN G H O P E T H R O U G H G O VIR A L

dr. jim whelchel

Pastor Jim Whelchel has been a missionary for over 35 years. He is a
CCF elder and leads BEYOND International Missions. He initiated the
Multiplying Churches and Communities (MC2) training process in 2011.
Church planting movements and multiplying small groups have been
established through it. MC2 was recently launched at CCF as Go Viral. His
wife is Dr. Lui Whelchel and they have two grown and married children.

dr. glenn obligacion

Pastor Glenn Obligacion joined CCF in 1986 and has been involved
in the music ministry since 1988. Since February 2020, he has fully
transitioned as head pastor of CCF North EDSA. He is also a Doctor
of Medicine, specializing as an ophthalmologist. He is married to Dr.
Ellen, a dermatologist, and his partner in raising up five godly children.

dr. wilson gonzales

Pastor Wilson Gonzales is the East Asia Mission Pastor of CCF Beyond.
He is the Head Coordinator of Go Viral Movement. He is married to
Marissa Gonzales and they have two sons, Wilkinson and Morrison.

jaypee lim
Jaypee Lim is a loving husband to Andrea and a doting father of two.
He currently works as a business partner in a logistics company. He is
a Dgroup leader, a chat ministry volunteer, as well as a volunteer at the
CCF Welcome Center.

danni lim
Danni Lim is a freshman taking up Multimedia Arts at the De La Salle-
College of St. Benilde. Before the pandemic hit, she served as an
usher in CCF’s Welcome Center. Danni mentors young kids through
discipleship. She was a voice actress in one of CCF Beyond’s videos
and currently serves as a graphic designer for CCF’s NXTGEN
Creatives and CCF Beyond.

osep and andrea villaruz

Osep Villaruz worked as a wedding photographer for 10 years, while
Angela Villaruz was in the corporate industry as a marketing office
for 3 years. They’ve been married for 2 years now and are currently
serving in Elevate as campus missionaries for schools located in the
Ortigas area.

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TOPIC
WHOLE PERSON WELLNESS

dr. carolyn tan-chi pedro

Carolyn Tan-Chi Pedro is a medical doctor and acupuncturist but
currently she is focused on homeschooling her kids.
Together with her husband, they serve the Lord through discipling in
small groups and the music ministry.

deonna tan-chi
Deonna Tan-Chi is a conference speaker, counselor for women
and families, and Bible teacher. She is the wife of Peter Tan-Chi,
mother of their five homeschooled children, and grandmother of 21
grandchildren.

paul tan-chi
Paul Tan-Chi serves as the President of the Axeia Group of Companies
and also serves as the head of the Sports Ministry of Christ
Commission Fellowship.

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R E D E E MIN G
T H E P A N D E MIC:
B RIN GIN G H O P E T H R O U G H G O VIR A L
dr. jim whelchel, dr. glenn obligacion, dr. wilson gonzales,
jaypee lim, danni lim, osep and andrea villaruz

COVID has affected everyone – in many ways negatively. But God is still at work. There is greater openness to the gospel
among many of our loved ones than ever before! In this seminar you will learn how God is using GoViral as a multiplying
discipleship process to lead many of our loved ones to Christ, and how you can be part of CCF’s GoViral movement!

I . The Challenge of COVID-19: How should we respond?

Biblical challenge:

I I . The Process of GoViral: How does it work?

I I I . Stories of GoViral: How is God at work?

I V. Best Practices We Can All Apply

a. OBBS

b. Pray-Care-Share

c. “Person of Peace”

d. Rapid Reproduction

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V. Q&A

V I . Closing Exhortation & Prayer

More than OFWs & Migrants, God calls us to...

Disciple the nations by discipling our families first, by being Christlike
Are you willing to trust God and obey Him to be more than OFWs? To be
God’s ambassador of the Good news to the nations?
More than Immigrants, you are God’s channel for life change, as a Christ-
like discipler of families!

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WHOLE PERSON
WELLNESS
dr. carolyn tan-chi pedro,
deonna tan-chi, paul tan-chi

COVID-19 has been posing unprecedented challenges and has become a crisis of multiple aspects: human, economic,
and social. All of us feel the debilitating effect of lockdowns, economic downturns, and social isolation — from overeating,
oversleeping, and anxiety, to long- term consequences within families and individuals.* As we all pray and wait for a
vaccine, we must not neglect the other aspects of our well-being. Is there a better way to manage stress, and a realistic
way to stay healthy physically, mentally and emotionally in the new normal?

*Interim Briefing Note: Addressing Mental Health and Psychosocial Aspects of COVID-19 Outbreak.” WHO Inter-Agency Standing Committee, February 2020. https://
interagencystandingcommittee.org/system/files/2020-03/IASC%20Interim%20Briefing%20Note%20on%20COVID-19%20Outbreak%20Readiness%20and%20
Response%20Operations%20-%20MHPSS_0.pdf

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TOPIC
L O S T IN T R A N S L A TIO N: G O S P E L S H A RIN G T O
A N E W G E N E R A TIO N O F S K E P TIC S A N D S E E K E R S
dr. david geisler
David Geisler is the co-author of Conversational Evangelism and the
co-founder and president of Norman Geisler International Ministry
(NGIM). He also serves as adjunct professor at Southern Evangelical
Seminary and Veritas International University and is on the leadership
panel of Intentional Discipleship Making Conferences (IDMC).

raymond kwan
Raymond Kwan is the National Director of NGIM Singapore. He
has been conducting conversational evangelism and apologetics
training and coaching in Singapore for over 10 years. These
include teaching at the National University of Singapore, Singapore
Polytechnics, evangelism conferences, church camps, and para-church
organizations.

brian henson
Brian Henson is the Director of Youth Apologetics and Evangelism
Director of NGIM. He has been a high school Bible teacher since 2001,
and developed the teaching series “Grounded” with the mission of
leading young people to Christ and establishing them in their faith.

thomas mccuddy
Thomas McCuddy serves as Director of the Norm Geisler Institute,
training and mentoring believers to fulfill their calling and grow in the
faith. He served in pastoral roles in churches across Tennessee and
North Carolina for over 15 years. Since 2010, he has been serving as
the head of the apologetics department at Carolina College of Biblical
Studies in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

don deal
Don Deal is the Director of the 12 Points Certification Program of
NGIM and a recognized expert in the areas of scientific apologetics
and Islamic studies. He is a member of the Southern Evangelical
Seminary’s T.E.A.M. (Truth Evangelism and Apologetics Mission) and a
volunteer apologist with the scientific apologetics ministry Reasons to
Believe.

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TOPIC
M O R E T H A N A N O V E R S E A S FILIPIN O:
WIN NIN G A T W O R K A N D F A MILY IN
THE NEW NORMAL

ptr. danny perez

Ptr. Danny Perez started CCF Los Angeles and is currently the
International Church Planting (ICP) director of CCF. He lives simply
as a servant of Christ, committed to make disciplers who will make
disciplers.

ptr. joey geronimo

Ptr. Joey Geronimo is in charge of CCF Beyond-NCP Coordination.
He is married to Jean and they are blessed with 2 children. He is
passionate about mentoring potential leaders.

john sola
John Sola serves as the Regional Coordinator of CCF Beyond for
the Middle East. Prior to this, he worked with KPMG Lower Gulf for
more than 10 years as Audit Manager. He is married to Hanil, who is a
homeschooling mom and together they have two wonderful children.

ptr. ryan escobar

Ptr. Ryan Escobar is the CCF Regional Coordinator for Oceania. He is
married to Lei and they have two daughters. He used to work in Sales
and Marketing of various consumer companies before serving full time
in CCF.

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G O S P E L S H A RIN G T O A N E W
G E N E R A TIO N O F S K E P TIC S
AND SEEKERS
dr. david geisler and NGIM team

We all agree that the gospel is relevant for all people at all times, but there is a need for the church to re-design our
evangelism approach for us to be able to communicate the gospel in a way that this post-modern generation understands.
Learn how to design a more appropriate evangelism model to share the timeless gospel to a generation seeking the
same answers but with very different questions from what their parents and grandparents have had about faith and life.

introduction
Problems in evangelism are more an issue of ____________, not
methodology.

We need to be a ______________________ to make our evangelism have

an impact.

What if evangelism was something you actually enjoy doing?

a. Evangelism methodology must adapt due to the erosion of

__________in the culture.

1 Chronicles 12:32

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We must cultivate good soil through ________________.

Most people’s perspectives have been _______________.

We must add _______________ to our evangelism.

b. Why do we need to add apologetics to our evangelism?

a. We need to handle criticism of the ________.

• “12 Points That Show Christianity Is True” by Norm Geisler

https://youtu.be/eKkgjhITpbA

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b. We need to help them shift their worldview to see through

___________.

c. We need to co-journey with them from their doubts to the point of

___________.

c. We need to have four kinds of conversations in our evangelism, that

correspond to four different roles we should play in their lives.

a. _______________: the role of the _______________.

• Learn their story, and hear the “sour notes”

b. ________________: the role of the ______________.

• Clarify beliefs and surface uncertainty.

c. ______________: the role of the _______________.

• Dig up their history and find the real barriers.

d. ______________: the role of the _______________.

• Build a bridge to the gospel.

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d. We need to find common ground with them, starting with their

interests, to build a bridge to the gospel.

5 Planks:
• I am accountable to my Creator in some way.
• I cannot measure up.
• I am a sinner.
• I need an outside source for help.
• I need what only Jesus can provide.

conclusion
Acts 14:1; John 6:65

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MORE THAN AN
O V E R S E A S FILIPIN O
WIN NIN G A T W O R K A N D F A MILY
IN T H E N E W N O R M A L
ptr. danny perez, ptr. joey geronimo, ptr. ryan escobar, and john sola

Statistics show that there are 2.2 million Filipinos at work overseas, all over the world.* And though their working conditions
and family situations may be far from ideal, God may have a higher purpose for such diaspora: our OFWs may be our
nation’s greatest contribution to world missions. What can we intentionally do as a church to bring them in to become
believers, involve them as God’s workers, and equip them to become His messengers throughout the world?

*https://psa.gov.ph/statistics/survey/labor-and-employment/survey-overseas-filipinos

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01.27 J A N U A R Y 2 7, W E D N E S D A Y

TOPIC
S O CIA L DIS T A N CIN G N O T A L L O W E D:
H E A LT H Y F A MILY D Y N A MIC S

ptr. paolo punzalan

Ptr. Paolo Punzalan serves as the senior pastor of Victory Fort. He is a
former missionary to Russia and has been serving in full-time ministry
as a Kids’ Church pastor and lead pastor for over a decade. He has
been married to Jenn for 25 years. They have four children.

jenn punzalan
Jenn is presently a homemaker and shares her faith journey as a wife
and as a mother of 4 through her blog. She faithfully serves alongside
her husband in Victory Fort in BGC.

jesse tan
Jesse Tan serves in ROCKmc, CCF Tulong Tayo, and has been to short
term mission trips. He loves outdoor sports and is the CEO of Conquer
Outdoor Equipment. He is married to Kathrina Joyce and they have 6
wonderful children, whom they have been homeschooling for 9 years.

kathrina tan
Kathrina is Jesse’s wife. She goes with him on short term mission trips,
and is also a part of ROCK Ministry & Tulong Tayo. They intentionally
involve their children in their ministries. She is a homemaker and a
homeschooling mom of their 6 children.

ptr. marc villa-real

Marc is a former businessman and corporate trainer. Now he serves
as a pastor of CCF overseeing several satellite churches in the Rizal
provincial area. He is also a Director and Trainer of “The World Needs
A Father Philippines.” He is a husband to Pita and a father to his three
amazing sons.

pita villa-real
Pita is a full-time homemaker and has been the supportive wife of Marc
for the past 21 years. She was a flight attendant when she met Marc in
one of the Singles events of CCF. God blessed them with three sons.

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TOPIC
SIN G L E F O R A S E A S O N R E A S O N

ptr. ickhoy de leon

Ptr. Ickhoy De Leon brings with him seasoned experiences in
the corporate sector. In 2012, he joined Christ’s Commission
Fellowship where he first served as the Director for Campaign and
Communications. He is currently serving as the CCF’s Singles Ministry
Pastor and is also involved in CCF Eastwood.

marc sorongon
Marc Sorongon has been actively serving in CCF since 2012. He
graduated with a degree in BS Computer Engineering from De La
Salle University Manila, and eventually became a managing director
at One Digital marketing agency. In 2014, he heeded God’s call and
joined CCF as a Singles Ministry Coordinator. He currently serves as
the overseer of CCF San Pedro with his wife Efril.

dr. tania victoria orteza verora

Dr. Tania graduated Doctor of Medicine from Far Eastern University-
Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation. She had her residency training
in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Pasig City General Hospital, and
is a fellow member of the Philippine Obstretrical and Gynecological
Society. She is an active consultant in several hospitals, and is
the program manager of the Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health
Nutrition program of Pasig City.

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NOT ALLOWED
H E A LT H Y F A MILY D Y N A MIC S
ptr. paolo and jenn punzalan (VCF),
ptr. marc and pita villa-real, and jesse and kathrina tan

Without a doubt, the pandemic has upended our normal family life. We had to re-configure our life activities within the
limited confines of our homes, so avoiding or running away from problems at home is harder to do. Relationships have
been either strained, strengthened, or both! Is it possible for families to not only survive but thrive in the new normal?
How do we safeguard the quality and health of our relationships in our “one-stop shop” homes?

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SIN G L E F O R
A SEASON REASON
ptr. ickhoy de leon, marc sorongon,
and dr. tania victoria orteza verora

Beyond the pursuit of careers and marriage, singles are looking for opportunities to make a difference in the world
around them. They are most available and active, free to go where the need is greater. But now, with everyone caught
on lockdown and with the mission field completely different, what new opportunities are there for them to serve God and
others? How can the church help singles continue to fulfill their purpose and discover the meaning of life in this season
of social distancing, digital interaction, and social media dependence?

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01.28 J A N U A R Y 2 8, T H U R S D A Y

TOPIC
CALLED TO WORK

henry sy, jr.

Henry Sy, Jr. serves through different leadership roles: as Vice
Chairman of SM Investments Corporation (SMIC), Chairman of SM
Prime Holdings, Inc., and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SM
Development Corporation (SMDC). He paid particular focus on the real
estate acquisitions and development activities of the company which
is set to build homes annually to help reduce the significant backlog in
housing in the Philippines.

He likewise serves as President of the National Grid Corporation of the

Philippines.

gina espejo
Ms. Gina Espejo, a servant of God and mother of three, is a pharmacist
by profession and a business woman by career. She is the manager
of DMI Medical Supply Company best known for their MX3 food
supplements. They support various ministries and charities through
gospel sharing as well as providing scholarships to students. Gina
firmly believes that she is able to do what she does all because of
God’s intervention. She is committed to model Christlikeness to her
family, company workers, business partners, and to all those whom
God allows her to reach out to.

james matti
James Matti began his insurance broking career at Johnson & Higgins
Philippines as a junior account executive in December 1984 rising to
assistant vice president prior to his transfer to the global headquarters
in New York City in June 1991. He is presently the Head of the
Philippine Consulting Office (PCO) and President of Willis Towers
Watson Insurance Brokers Philippines, Inc.

He is a member of the Management Association of the Philippines

(MAP), and is also an avid environmentalist having led his two firms’
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) thrust in the reforestation of the
Ipo Watershed in Norzagaray, Bulacan, Philippines.

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TOPIC
LIK E, F O L L O W, S U B S C RIB E:
R AISIN G U P T H E N E X T G E N E R A TIO N
O F C H RIS T- F O L L O W E R S O N LIN E

julius rayala
Julius is the current NCP Coordinator of ELEVATE wherein he has
served for 8 and a half years. He continues to lead and disciple young
people, young couples, and extended family members.

weng del rosario

Weng currently serves as the national program director of #NotAlone
under Elevate Movement Inc. He has been involved in the youth
ministry for the past 16 years. He is passionate in reaching and winning
the next generation for Jesus through discipleship and evangelism. He
is married to his wife Tiffany for 17 years now, and together they have
4 children.

rob cahilog
Rob is currently the Elevate coordinator overseeing the campuses in
Anonas and Quezon Avenue. He’s been active in campus ministry for
the past 10 years and is passionate about evangelism and discipleship.
He is married to his lovely wife Vinz.

franchelle rin
Franchelle Rin or Chelle to her friends, graduated from senior high last
year under the strand of Media Arts. She joined an Elevate discipleship
group last August of 2019. She is currently part of the Elevate U-belt
core team where she also mentors young women through discipleship.

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henry sy, jr., gina espejo, and james matti

Work had been quite a challenge for all of us in 2020. Millions lost their jobs as businesses and industries grounded to
a halt, with business owners losing both hard-earned investments and loyal employees. Many of us needed to find new
avenues to earn a living, so we discovered new interests and developed new skills along the way. But as we live and
move in a world of flexible, passion-based work, how do we make sure that we pursue our God-given purpose?

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S U B S C RIB E:
R AISIN G U P T H E N E X T G E N E R A TIO N
O F C H RIS T- F O L L O W E R S O N LIN E
rob cahilog, julius rayala, weng del rosario, and franchelle rin

Our on-the-ground campus missionaries have responded to the shift in dynamics by going online — and that presents
a different battlefield in itself. What were the issues that surfaced among students during the pandemic, and how did
they help address them? How did the youth respond to the Gospel and being discipled online? What will effective youth
ministry look like in the new normal? Learn more about discipling the youth in the new normal and the struggles and
triumphs in raising up the new generation of Christ-followers online.

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01.29 J A N U A R Y 2 9, F RID A Y

TOPIC
T H E B E A U T Y O F S E X, L O V E,
A N D R E L A TIO N S HIP S

josh mcdowell
Josh McDowell is a best-selling author and speaker who has authored
or co-authored over 150 books including Evidence That Demands a
Verdict.
His ministry serves and equips the Body of Christ in raising
generations of purpose-driven Christians who know what they believe,
why it is true, and how to live it out.

TOPIC
N E TIZ E N S A N D
CITIZ E N S O F H E A V E N

will tan
Will Tan joined Facebook as part of Global Business Solutions with
his strength to simplify complexities through technology and creative
strategies. Outside corporate tech, he is an online entrepreneur with 3
startup brands ranging from fashion retail, coffee drinkware, and men’s
grooming. He is also a graphic artist with expertise on information
design—catering to clients in Asia, Europe, and North America.

doug and cheska kramer

Doug and Cheska Kramer are two separate individuals but with a
common goal and aspiration to work together to keep the foundation
of their family in the way that pleases the Lord. They are driven by a
sense of responsibility to be a good example to those who follow them
and inspire people to value strong family ties and keep the marriage
together no matter what life throws their way.
Doug, Cheska, and their 3 children comprise Team Kramer.

joy tan-chi mendoza

Joy Tan-Chi Mendoza is a gifted writer and blogs about her journey as
a wife to Edric and homeschooling mom to 6 children. She has helped
establish and direct The Master’s Academy (TMA) Homeschool.

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S E X, L O V E, A N D
R E L ATIO N S HIP S
josh mcdowell

It has never been a more challenging time to teach our children (and disciples) about sex, love, than today. Outside of
the church is a highly sexualized world; the definition of marriage now includes the legal union of same-sex couples; and
love is defined as a feeling you have for someone who makes you happy. The Bible does not flinch on these topics and
Scriptures shows us the real beauty of these God-given gifts. Learn how and what to teach your children and disciples
about the beauty of sex, love, and marriage as designed by our good and loving God.

introduction
Parents are responsible to teach their children…

a. Why is God and the Bible so _________________?

a. Every negative command is ______________

Song of Solomon 7:1-9

b. There is nowhere in the Bible that says ____________________

c. Sex is not sin, but ___________________________________

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b. What does purity mean?

a. Living according to ________________________

b. No ________________________

c. Why did God create sex?

a. For _______________

Genesis 1:28

Proverbs 5:18

b. For __________________

Genesis 2:24

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L O V E, A N D R E L A TIO N S HIP S

Ephesians 5:31

1. Is there a love hormone?

2. Can sex affect or change your brain?

✓ Cells that fire together, wire up together.

✓ We need to guard our minds because …

3. Can sex keep a “bad relationship” going?

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c. For __________________

Proverbs 5:18-19

d. For __________________

1. If you really love someone is it okay to have sex?

Romans 13:8

2. How do you define love?

Matthew 22:36-39

Ephesians 5:28-29

✓ To nourish – “to bring to maturity” (Luke 2:52)

• Wisdom (Mentally)
• Stature (Physically)
• Favor with God (Spiritually)
• Favor with men (Relationally)

✓ To cherish – “to care for, i.e. to protect”

✓ To love – “to protect and provide”

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3. What does it mean when it says that God is love?

4. What is a person’s most powerful sex organ?

Hebrews 13:4

✓ Follow God’s admonition:

✓ Protect the “Theater of the Mind”

5. Does our mind have a “central control center”?

✓ Pre-frontal cortex/lobe

✓ Limbic system

6. Is there a “feel good” hormone?

✓ Dopamine
Can be mistaken for adrenaline
Morally neutral; it can’t distinguish between right and wrong.

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7. Hasn’t modern medicine eliminated STD’s and infections?

✓ 70 million Americans have STD; 43 million are incurable.

conclusion

ADDITIONAL BOOK RESOURCES:

The Bare Facts, Straight Talk About Sex with Your Kids
10 Ways to Say I Love You, 10 Commitments for Dads

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CITIZ E N S O F H E A V E N
doug and cheska kramer,
joy tan-chi mendoza, and will tan

Filipinos are hospitable, welcoming, and culturally flexible, and it reflects in the digital realm of social media. In fact,
Filipinos are ranked number 1 in social media use in the world!* But when our nation’s citizens morph into social media
netizens, we see a darker side: we see people that are no longer gracious, kind, or loving, even when fighting for the
“truth” online. How do we continue to act and speak as followers of Christ in a time and age where all social interactions
have moved online? In our desire for transformation, is social media the best route?
* https://ph.news.yahoo.com/pinoys-lead-world-social-media-engagement-study-072420786.html
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/scitech/technology/367983/pinoys-lead-the-world-in-social-media-engagement-study/story/

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