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APTS 2 Chalice 2014 3
Greetings from Past PresidentsChalice 2014From the President From the Academic Dean From the Dean of Students Board of Directors Administration FacultyMissionaries Staff
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Graduates Student Body Postgraduates
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Historical Timeline Highlighting Past Graduates Highlighting Current Graduates
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Classroom Library Annual Lectureship APTS Extension & PressEnglish Language ProgramSpecial Programs Field EducationImpact Teams
Spiritual Emphasis WeekChapel Missions Conference International NightSelah WorshipPrayer Mountain
Small Groups Campus Life School Outing Christmas CandlelightStudent Council & Chalice Team
ContentsGreetings & Messages Graduates and Students A Glance at the Past Growing Academically Growing Spiritually Growing in Community
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Greetings From Past Presidents Rev. Everett L. McKinneyPresident 1977- 1984
I am greatly honored to greet you as we celebrate the Golden Anniversary of APTS. The leadership of the national churches of the Asia Pacific region expressed the need for a school to be established to assist pastors and workers to complete degree programs beyond the three-year Bible institutes scattered throughout the region. It was a small, but important, beginning when founding President Harold Kohl welcomed six students to study the first trimester.
No one could have imagined the development of APTS over the next fifty years. The original purpose of providing high quality training has been an anchor guiding the seminary in developing degree programs to meet the changing needs of the Asia Pacific region and beyond. As the national churches and Bible schools advanced to where they could meet their needs at a given level, the leadership of APTS proudly handed over degree and ministry programs to them. APTS was able to creatively develop higher level degrees and programs to further meet their needs.
I congratulate the Board of Directors, administrators, faculty and staff for the team effort that has earned APTS a reputation as one of the leading seminaries in the region.
Pauls appeal to Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:2 has been an admonition not taken lightly by all involved in pouring their lives into the students the Holy Spirit has led to walk the halls of APTS over the last 50 years: And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.
We are so thankful to the Lord for the many hundreds of graduates serving as presidents, deans and faculty of many fine colleges and schools in many nations, and as pastors, church planters, missionaries, and church workers who serve in many nations of the world.
Keep up the excellent work. Congratulations for a job well done. Everett L. McKinney
Dr. David LimPresident 1987- 1989
The challenge of APTS has always been to the Regions Beyond. We need to understand the missionary heart of Father God who sent Jesus to incarnate in this sinful world that would reject Him in order to reach the unreached for Jesus. But to do this APTS has sought to challenge leaders to go to the regions beyond:
Our comfort zones. We have a temptation to get stuck in a rut, to be comfortable with our present roles of ministry, to seek financial stability, dignity, and to do Gods work in familiar territory.
Our present intellectual growth. APTS was meant to challenge our thinking, to break down presuppositions that do not hold up to the tests of biblical truth, to have the tools that would help us be true students of the Word, to hear the ringing, life-changing truths of God, and to communicate them to others.
Our methodology. Every nation is going through major upheavals in culture and perspective. A younger generation may not tune in to older ways of communication. There are many unreached people groups that may not be reached with traditional methodology. We must seek the wind of the Spirit to help us creatively find new ways to share the gospel.
Our abilities. Human abilities will never change the world for God. We need Holy Spirit power. That means an undying hunger for God, a consistent prayer life, and learning to step out in faith.
Past successes. Over 50 years APTS has trained many of the top leaders in over 20 countries. We were training Asians to impact Asia. But we cannot rest there. This new generation needs to dream bigger dreams, climb higher mountains, and claim more territory for Jesus! May God bless APTS in greater ways than ever to meet the increasing populations of Asia.
David Lim
Dr. John F. CarterPresident 1996- 2004
It is a joy for me to offer greetings in this Jubilee edition of the APTS Chalice. My own involvement with APTS began over 20 years ago and has continued until now in a variety of roles. During these years I have had the pleasure of seeing the seminary develop in many significant ways including the construction of outstanding facilities, creation of new academic programs and contribution to the advancement of Pentecostal theology and mission through its journal and other publications, and the annual William Menzies Lectureship.
APTS was founded with the purpose of educating leaders who would be in the forefront of the expansion of the Pentecostal movement throughout the region. Today, we celebrate the
seminarys accomplishments over its first 50 years. Hundreds of pastors, Bible school leaders and missionaries have graduated from APTS and gone on to
significant ministries in their own nations and around the world. Indeed, there is hardly a Bible school in Asia Pacific that lacks an APTS alumnus
as an administrator or faculty member, and many of the largest churches in the region are pastored by an APTS alumnus.
As you, the class of 2014, join their ranks as our Jubilee graduates, we are confident God will continue to lead you in the fulfillment of the vision for service and ministry that He has given
you, and we, the board, administration and faculty of APTS, are pleased to have played a part in your preparation! As you go, never forget the motto of APTS Zeal with Knowledge. Let
zeal empower and drive you forward, but let your zeal be tempered by your knowledge so your ministry will be effective and sustainable through the challenges that you will
undoubtedly face. My earnest prayer is for God to richly bless your lives and ministries!
John F. Carter
Dr. Wayne CaglePresident 2004- 2009
Congratulations President Yee Tham Wan, APTS Board, Administration, Faculty, Staff, Student
Body and Alumni on the occasion of this 50th Anniversary celebration of Asia Pacific Theological
Seminary from 1964 to 2014.
As you celebrate this anniversary, we join you in giving thanks to God for this seminary and the thousands of
students who have been trained in theology, missions, practical ministries and Pentecostal studies. We rejoice in
Gods goodness, in the alumni who have gone all over the world serving as leaders, teachers, pastors, evangelists and missionaries. Zeal with Knowledge has been
the guiding theme under Gods leadership and provision.
I count it the privilege of a lifetime to have had the opportunity to attend APTS as a student, teach as a member of the faculty, serve on the Board, and lead as President from 2004- 2009. I was constantly aware of the legacy
we had received from leaders, donors, supporters, organizations and churches who faithfully assisted in the vision and ministry of APTS. We stood on the shoulders of those who went before us in leadership and godly wisdom.
May God continue to anoint all those who participate in the ministry of APTS in this 21st century and guide the seminary in new areas of development. May God continue to bless APTS as more workers are trained and sent out into the Harvest Fields of the world until Jesus comes!
Wayne Cagle
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From the President jubilee Chalice
This Is the Year of Jubilee! That is the title of our theme song for the 2014 APTS Jubilee celebrations.
We actually started this Jubilee journey in September 2009 when we adopted the four-pronged 2014 Jubilee Vision of (1) 200 students; (2) 14 qualified faculty; (3) a prayer mountain; and, (4) a debt-free status.
We have fulfilled items number (3) and (4) already. We have a beautiful
prayer mountain that we continue to develop, and we are now officially
debt-free as well. Praise the Lord! We still have items number (1) and (2) and we are praying that in the course of the 2014-2015 school year,
we will see these come to pass as well.
Jubilee is a time of freedom a time to rejoice, to give thanks and to
celebrate. Jubilee is not just a once-in-fifty-years event. It is an everyday
attitude a lifestyle. We are commanded to rejoice in the Lord always (1Thess. 5:16; Phil. 4:4) and to give thanks in everything (1Thess. 5:18).
This celebratory lifestyle of joy and thanksgiving is possible when we are
in the Lords will. When the prodigal son returned home, the father said,
. . . we had to celebrate . . . If we are where God wants us to be, it is easy to celebrate.
The APTS graduands this year are a very special batch because their commencement exercises coincide with the Jubilee celebrations. They have so much to be thankful for. They have so many reasons to rejoice.
So, I say to them: Go out and celebrate your calling and your ministry!
Hallelujah!
The work of preparing this Chalice for the 50th year of APTS has focused on two sets of themes. First, we
wanted to present a Chalice that looks back to our
heritage and looks forward to where we are going.
We trust that we have accomplished this objective,
particularly in the timeline, the greetings from current
and former presidents of the seminary, updates on
graduates, and future plans of current students, as
well as our theme of growing that is woven through this Chalice.
The second set of themes was a bit more complicated to present. We began by trying to organize the Chalice into three cleanly-divided sections that would demonstrate the three-fold character of APTS: International, Pentecostal,
and Missional. We very quickly realized that it is
not possible to divide the experiences of being a student, faculty member, or staff member at APTS
into three neat categories. In truth, the entire
atmosphere of APTSacademic, spiritual, socialis
beautifully colored by all three of these aspects. The International-Pentecostal-Missional nature of APTS is what continues to draw students and faculty from all over the world. With gratitude to our Lord and a healthy sense of pride, we think there is no place on
earth like APTS.
May this Chalice bless and encourage you as you remember what God has done through APTS over the last 50 years, and look with courage and hope
toward all that He will do in and through us in the coming years.
INTERNATIONAL
PENTECOSTAL
MISSIONAL
The Year of Jubilee!
Rev. Yee Tham WanPresident
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The Jubilee year in Israels history was a time of release of captives, cancelling of debts, and rejoicing in Gods goodness and faithfulness. For
APTS we have much for which we can thank God. Over the last forty-nine
years His faithfulness and goodness have been constantly seen in the school. Obstacles have been faced and overcome. The school has grown,
both physically, and I believe in the spiritual realm, and the effect that its
graduates have in the nations of Asia Pacific will only be fully understood
when we all get to heaven.
It is my great joy to be the Academic Dean at this significant time in the
seminarys history. While we have so much to be grateful for, we also have
exciting and awesome challenges ahead. Remaining relevant in a fast-changing world is a key to the ongoing success of the school. But
remaining true to God in a highly secularised world is an even more important key.
As we move forward into the next 50 years, may we not only maintain that academic excellence
which is the hallmark of the seminary but also maintain a passionate spirituality which is so vital to
success in ministry. May we continue to impart to students, not only the truths of Gods word, but
the passion for God Himself, which is what fires all significant spiritual accomplishments.
We cannot afford to rest on past achievements, but must push on to greater and more significant
ones. The whole world still needs Jesus, and we are here to train people who can take Jesus not
only to the geographical ends of the earth, but to the depths and heights of society. My prayer is
that graduates from APTS will be found ministering the gospel in every strata of society, in every nation of the
region, faithfully fulfilling Gods mandate to make disciples until He comes.
From the Academic Dean From the Dean Of Students
Congratulations to the Class of 2014! It is a joy to see each of you come this far and then commence the next phase of the LORDs purposes and
plans for your life. As I look over the graduating Class of 2014, I am thrilled
to see those who are concerned about the unreached, the marginalized,
the hungry, and the forgotten. I am excited to see others enter into the
ministry of discipleship, teaching, and pastoring. In order that missio dei find completion and fulfillment we need to make sure that we begin well. Rev.
Everett McKinney preached a powerful message encouraging us to finish
well. We also must begin well.
When we commence various phases of life, the beginning can have a rocky
start. How can we begin the ministry or the call of God for our lives with a sense of wholeness and success? There are several things that will help us
to begin well, which will also help us to finish well. My encouragement to you is to have a growing
relationship with the LORD. Moreover, there are three ingredients that will help us to always begin
well and maintain our spirituality throughout life.
The most essential ingredient to beginning well is a strong relationship with the Word. Life is to be founded upon the Word. The Word is a spiritual source that preserves stability, strength, and
sustenance. Another fundamental ingredient to beginning well is prayer conversation with the LORD.
Prayer means that in talking with the LORD there is peace, power, and presence. When there are
tough spiritual battles prayer will carry us through to joy, gladness, and put a new song in our spirit.
Finally, the third ingredient to help us begin well is establishing a strong and growing relationship
with the body of Christ. Not only should there be a healthy and growing relationship with the LORD, but the
follower of the Lord must cultivate relationships with one another. This cultivation helps strengthen us, helps
us endure, and holds together the body of Christ. In addition, the body of
Christ will shine forth the grace, love, and power of the LORD to the
entire world. The follower of Christ who commits to these ingredients at the beginning of ministry will finish well!
Class of 2014, my wife and I are confident of the power of the Holy
Spirit that resides in your lives; and you will make a difference in this
world filled with sin, strife, and sickness!
Committed to His Mission,
Dr. A. Kay FountainAcademic Dean
Dr. Weldyn HougerDean of Students
Begin Well to Finish WellJubilee Year... and Beyond
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Board of Directors 2014Dr. John F. Carter, Chairman Assemblies of God, USA
Rev. Tamotsu Uchimuru, Vice Chairman Assemblies of God, Japan
Rev. Steven Lilly, Secretary Northern Asia Representative
Rev. Lim Yeu Chuen, Treasurer Assemblies of God, Malaysia
Dr. Anthony Phua Assemblies of God, Singapore
Dr. Ron Maddux Regional Director, Northern Asia
Rev. Mark Durene Area Director, Peninsular Asia
Dr. Russ Turney Regional Director, Asia Pacific
Rev. Bill Snider Area Director, Central South East Asia
Rev. Ken Benintendi Area Director, Northern Pacific Rim
Rev. Jerry Jacob Area Director, Pacific-Oceania
Rev. Yawhan General Superintendent, Myanmar
Rev. Leo Heve General Superintendent, Papua New Guinea
Dr. Stephen Fogarty Assemblies of God, Australia
Rev. Moses Cakau Assemblies of God, Fiji
Dr. Benjamin Sun General Superintendent, Hong Kong
Dr. Bae Jin Gi General Superintendent, South Korea
Rev. Iliafi Esera General Superintendent, New Zealand
Rev. Rey Calusay General Superintendent, Philippines
Rev. Joe Amosa General Superintendent, Samoa
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Administration
Rev. Yee Tham WanPresident
Dr. A. Kay FountainAcademic Dean
Dr. Weldyn HougerDean of Students
Ms. Heather JacobBusiness Administrator
Dr. Joel Tejedo Faculty Representative
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Resident Faculty
Non-Resident FacultyTeresa Chai, Ph.D.John Bueno Chair of Intercultural
Studies
Carsten John Aust, Th.M.
Herman Dionson, M.Div.Assistant Dean of Students Faculty Development
Kay Fountain, Ph.D.Academic Dean
Thomas Bohnert, D.Min.Director for Distance Learning
Galen Hertweck, D.Min.Field Education Coordinator
John Carter, Ph.D.
Marlene Yap, M.Div.Faculty Development
Weldyn Houger, D.Miss.Dean of Students & Post-Graduate Coordinator
Rosanny Engcoy, Ph.D.Jun Kim, M.Div.Faculty Development
Im-seok Kang, M.Div.(David) Faculty Development
Tham Wan Yee, M.Th.President
Hirokatsu Yoshihara, M.Div.Faculty Development
Joel Tejedo, D.Min.Impact Ministries Coordinator
Dave Johnson, D.Miss.M.Th. Coordinator & AJPS EditorAPTS Press
Barbara Houger, Ph.D.D.Min. Coordinator
Tom Dooley, Ph.D.
Debbie Johnson, M.A.ELP Coordinator
Lindsay CrabtreeFaculty Development
Kent Parrish M.Div.Registrar
Joe LiuFaculty Development
Heather Jacob, B.B.A.Business Administrator
Melvin Johnson, M.A.Rick Howard Ph.D. Studies
June LeBret, M.A.
Everett McKinney, M.Div Eq. Anthony Phua, D.Min. Ruth Phua, M.Th.Evelyn McKinney, M.Div Eq.
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Non-Resident Faculty
Adjunct Faculty
Missionaries
Joy Varnell, Ed.D. Jong-gum Ham
Lana Liu
Paige Parrish
Alice Hung
Dianna ClementsJae-youn Chun (Jane)
Sun-il Kwoun
Moon Tee Ngoh
Richard Varnell, D.Min.Director of Advancement
Kim Snider, Ph.D. Dickie Hertweck
Andrew Mo
Carol Tejedo
Nick Wilson, M.S.Librarian
Jin-young Nho
Miyuki Yoshihara
Fel Bagunu, D.Min. Michael Dalseno, Ed.D. D.Min.
Kay Gross, D.Min. Eun-chul Kim, Ph.D.(Joseph)
Don Ramanayake, D.Min.Ruth Peever, Ph.D. Peter Sutcliffe, Ph.D.Robert Menzies, Ph.D.
I have learned a lot from the faculty. They are the
models for my life. - Elma, China
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StaffAPTS 16 Chalice 2014 17
Standing:Joey Francisco, Danny Hill, Jonjie Pili, Wenton Dolo, Joseph Caluza, Jessie Dianson, Christopher Dado, Romeo Baltazar, Luis Cayabas, Marcelo de la Pena, Carloy Binay-an Sitting: Frank Kalaw, Ago Bumanghat, Albert Miranda, Jefferson JimenezNot pictured: Philip Aquino
Standing: Rodelo Corpuz, Albert Ababulon, Jerson Aglasi, Vincent Ugay, Roli Dumansi Sitting: Mely de la Pena, Patricia Escuadra, Linda Dado, Cecilia Padilla, Merlyn Ramos, Jennie Baldin, Eleanor Dado
It is the faithful service of these men and women that make APTS the beautiful, hospitable, and
functional place that it is. Many of them have dedicated decades of their life to serving APTS and their commitment has been vital to the success of the school.
10+ Years Romeo Masigman Baltazar Ma. Mercedes Rapanut Panelo Barbara Laayon dela Cruz Moreno Omaging Milo Jolina Maidap Pascual Linda Juan Dado Grace Corpuz Gapuz
20+ years Merlyn Alvior Ramos Patricia Banatao Escuadra Marcelo Almeron Dela Pena Philip Michael Soriano Aquino Cheryl Joy Dirige Aquino
25+ years Ricky Bolaket Caput Jessie Cacao Dianson Danny Solomon Hill Cecilia Omar Padilla Eleanor Gaspi Sebiano Joseph Feliciano Caluza Gloria Bueno Royeca
Fredy Bangayan, Teddy Ternura III, James Ollatew, Erlindo Bayon Jr., Randy Lorenzo, Cristobal Garcia, Alvin Utrera, Elizalde Ocnang, Jeffrey Doria, Not pictured: Windel Masacal, Dennis Antonio
From Left to Right: Chouri Tavara, Ricky Caput, William Alcabedos, Jolina Pascual, Barbara de la Cruz, Maria Mercedes Panelo, Cheryl Joy Aquino, Sol Sacbat, Kristine Leah Jimenez, Beverly Cawaling, Gloria Royeca, Anne Cachero, Ruvilyn Rimando, Chimine Atuban, Eleanor Sebiano, Moreno Milo, Darwin Barawid, Not Pictured: Grace Cheryl Gapuz, Joseph Benigno
Honoring Faithful Service
Housing & APTS Services
Administrative Staff Security
Grounds & Maintenance
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Graduates
Analyn Conserman D.Min.
Kevin TuckerM.Div.
Darin Clements M.Div.
Joshua Balite M.A. in Intercultural Studies
AmandaM.Div.
Elizabeth Ashley PellM.A. in Intercultural Studies
Yeu-chuen LimD.Min
Yao Jiugang (Stephen)M.Div.
Phil-joo Jung (Jesse)M.Div.
Solimar Conceja M.A. in Theology
Taeleipu MoananuM.Div.
Ann Mitchelle RajapakseM.A. in Ministry
Min-hwan Cho (Isaac)M.Div.
Marcelina AnnoqueM.A. in Ministry
Robert LalronghetaM.Div.
Young-sam Kang (Jeremy)M.A. in Ministry
Young-Jung Park (Cara)M.Div.
Kham Sian Khai Graduate Certificate
APTS Extension GraduatesNo Picture Available:
Moon-hyun ChoiM.Div.
Alapati AvealaloM.A. in Ministry
Sui Khaw LenM.Div.
SherryM.A. in Intercultural Studies
Stephen Sein ShweM.Div.
Li Graduate Certificate
Taniela SeniloliM.A. in Ministry
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Student Body
Donna Arukua Kelly
Lucena Callena Jung-gil Kim
Annabelle de Borja
Trevor Kopana
Billy Gabuay Ralf Goni Angelita Mangosan
Phi Aung (Shepherd) Hyun-gyun Jung (Steven)
Hkinsar Chin Lai (Davidson)
Mi-seong Kim (Mashiah)
Dedani Echasa Francis Kumi
David Ray Mayyam
Chona Grace Baniwas Sung-woo Kam (Yohan)
Mi-sun Cho (Sharon) Sung-sik Kim
Makisua Fatialofa Daniel
Yeremia Gurning (John) Eriya Mikami (Elijah)
Nissi Thang Khan Khai
Gil-seung Choi (Bob) Min-kwan Ko (Elisha)
Martha Fatialofa Jeremiah James Lopez
Stephan Hoertig Jaylord Millares
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Student Body
Raymond Miller Doutua Watchman
Young-soo Park (Jerome)
Kyi Kyi Zin (Zin Zin)
Deanna Richardson
Mi-ra Im (Keren)ELP
Baltazar Tictica Soo-hyung Kim (Sophia) ELP
Lanilane Ocbina Moses
Jeffrey Kent Puckett Yun-hee Cha (Ruth)ELP
Francisca Rimando Eun-jung Ki (Grace)ELP
Seiuli Tinou Bill Toilolo Min Naing Kyaw (Joseph)ELP
Gilmore Otculan Pau Suan Zam
Saraswati Pulami (Saru)
Delgersaikhan Dagdansengee ELP
Jherssey Belle Sicam Hee-jun Kim (Hadassa)ELP
Carlo Victa Sang-yeon Lee (Gloria)ELP
Juanita Pacis Elma
Mrinal Ratna (Mark) Chan Chetana Hong (John) ELP
Sunil Singh Jeong-sik Kim (Joshua)ELP
Bettina Ye Li Li (Lili)ELP
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Student Body PostGraduate Students
DeborahELP
Sung-gook Park (Philip)D.Min.
Adlina RatnaELP
DanielM.Th.
Sitivine Aipolo (Steve)D.Min.
Gee-woon Kim (Barnabas)D.Min
SolomonELP
Samuel PinzonD.Min.
AnnaELP
Yuri NakagawaM.Th.
Prudencio Coz D.Min.
Eun-mi Oh (Sarah)ELP
Seru RokosawaD.Min.
Sun-young Seo (Esther) ELP
Anattiphong Phanon (K) M.Th.
Zoo Yee Liew (Henry)D.Min.
Zuchoberu Christina EzungD.Min.
Suan Poh Kong (Melissa)D.Min.
Eun-ju Park (Esther)ELP
Mesake SivoinavatuD. Min.
An-cheol Song ELP
Mi-seun Yoo (Sarah) ELP
Dhan PrakashM.Th.
Chalearm GergaewD.Min.
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A look through Time
1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010
1964 FEAST was birthed within the Bethel Bible Institute premises in Metro Manila, with six Filipino students.
1966 Student Body of FEAST
1964 Rev. Harold Kohl answered Gods call to become the first president of the school.
1974 FEAST Graduating Class
1966 The first graduating class was made up of two students who graduated on the 22nd of April, 1966.
1964 Groundbreaking for the first FEAST facility.
1973 Rev. James Long succeeded Rev. Kohl to be the second president of FEAST.
FEAST launched extension campuses in Kuala Lumpur, Cebu, & Korea.
1985 Dr. Klaude Kendrick became the fourth president of FEAST.
1986 Dr. David Lim became the president.
1989 Dr. William Menzies became president of APTS.
1982 Class with Dr. Gordon Fee
1986 FEAST moved to Baguio City.
1987 The new facility, complete with an administrative building, library, classrooms, chapel and student accommodation was dedicated for the glory of God.
1989 FEAST officially changed its name to Asia Pacific Theological Seminary.
1993 The annual Lectureship was first introduced to promote Pentecostal theology. Dr. Roger Stronstad initiated the series.
1995Fulfilling the need of providing Pentecostal literature, APTS Press was created in 1995.
1995Dr. John Carter became the seventh president of APTS.
One of the significant developments during the 90s was the introduction of the faculty development program with the intention of raising up qualified Asian faculty. By the end of the 1990s three of the five APTS administrators were Asian.
2000 APTS launched a Th.M. degree in Pentecostal/Charismatic studies. The same year, an agreement for a split Ph.D. program was signed between APTS and the University of Wales, UK.
2010 President Tham Wan launched the Jubilee Vision for APTS to have 200 students, 14 qualified faculty, a completed prayer mountain and to be debt free!
2013Institute of Church Action on Poverty Studies was launched by Dr. Joel Tejedo, in order to equip the church to handle the issues that surround them.
2010The Chinese Leaders Program was also started in 2010, which was founded to equip the Chinese Christians to effectively reach their own countrymen.
By 2000 APTS achieved the distinction of being the only seminary to be accredited by all three (ATA, APTA, ATESEA) accreditation associations of the Asia Pacific region.
2002 A D.Min. program was added, continuing the emphasis of the school on advanced education and development of Asian Pentecostalism.
2003Asia Pacific Center for the Advancement of Leadership and Missions (APCALM), now known as the GMC building, was completed as one of the largest facilities of the seminary.
2004Dr. Wayne Cagel became the eigth president of APTS.
2009 The current president, Rev. Tham Wan Yee, a missionary from Malaysia of Chinese origin, became the first Asian president not appointed by the AGWM.
1974 The Fiji extension campus was established.
1976 Rev. Everett McKinney assumed leadership of the school.
1978 Moving towards providing advanced education, the first masters level programs were introduced in 1978; Master of Arts in Theology and Master of Arts in Religious Education.
INSTITUTE FOR CHURCH ACTION ON POVERTY STUDIES (ICAPS)
Description of the Program The Institute for Church Action on Poverty Studies is a two-week intensive training that provides biblical foundations, contextual models, and innovative approaches on how to address the multi images of poverty in the global context. ICAPS is a training program that empowers community development workers, NGOs, and church planters toward the creation of just and caring community and the transformation of individual and communi-ties.
VISION STATEMENT To train Spirit-filled workers become agent of
social change by championing the rights of the poor.
For more information, please contactDr. Joel A. Tejedo
Asia Pacific Theological Seminary444 Ambuklao Road, Baguio City, 2600
Philippines
Email: joel_doulos@yahoo.com
Mobile #: 09187334955
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Fill up the application form with 2x2 photos Submit two character references from your local pastor and church leader He/She must have a strong personal relationship with Jesus. Has a vision and burden to the most vulnerable people in the community. He/she must be college level or college graduate He/she must presently involve in a community work Ministerial essay on how this training can contribute your ministry
globalmissioncenter@gmail.com
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Update from the fieldHighlighting the current ministries of four APTS Graduates
I am currently teaching in the capital city of Nepal at Nepal Theological College, one of the very few colleges with accredited programs in the country. We offer a Diploma of Theology program in Nepali and a Bachelor of Theology program in English. I teach courses for both programs. I am also a regular speaker at differ-ent churches. APTSs training is the only biblical academic train-ing I have received thus far; and although I do strongly feel the need for further education, the training at APTS has enabled me to be in this teaching ministry at present that I believe God has called me to.
Amar Pandey, 2008
At APTS I learned many things about management, discipline, integrity, administration and leadership through the professors by having good relationships with them. Since I graduated, I have established an Assemblies of God Bible school in Quetta by the grace of God. Secondly, I have established a secular mission secondary school for under-privileged people of our church and community. In addition, Assemblies of God Church Drigh Road, which I have pastored for over thirty years, is planning to open a retirement home and orphanage in our locality. I be-lieve APTS played a great role in my character building and academic pursuit. Now, I am 55 years old and am serving my country as a pastor, Bible teacher, theologically-equipped leader, counselor, and princi-pal. God has richly blessed me with APTS friends and profes-sors who support me with their prayers and genuine concern.
Pastor Zia Paul, 2001
While our primary job here in Mongolia is teaching children in a secular school, God continuously provides opportunities for us to share his love and his message with the future leaders of Mongolia. I am also able to apply my studies more directly as I minister at the Mongolia Assemblies of God Bible Training Center, teaching the future spiritual leaders of the country. We are able to be part of the growing Christian church here, and everything we learned at APTS about mis-sions, ministry, history, theology, education and more has created a solid foundation for our continued work in the region.
Roger and Glenda Dutcher, 2010
Presently, I serve in Bible school ministry with my father where I am involved in administration, student counseling and teaching. APTS has greatly impacted my life. It gave me a special love for people which enabled me to love the Paki-stani people. I learned through the lives of the professors and fellow students to depend totally on God. Thats why today I am serving God in a very difficult area of our coun-try named Quetta.
Rebecca Paul, 2012
APTS Graduates, 1964-2014Total Graduates: 1,166 from
44 different countries
We have had students from all over Asia, the Pacific Islands, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Africa, and North America. For the past 50 years APTS graduates have been sharing the love of Christ and building the Kingdom of God virtually
all over the world.
Pastor Zia and Rebecca Paul are a father-daughter team operating a Bible school, or-phanage and church.
Roger and Glenda are teaching in a secular school as well as equipping future leaders at Mongolia AG
Bible Training Center.
Amar is serving as a Bible school teacher and traveling minister.
Melody and Chester are operating Faith Mission Center and working alongside the local church.
My husband, parents and I started International Faith Missions Center in Davao, where we accommodate missionaries and pas-tors and organize missions teams from Taiwan and Korea. We also have a preaching ministry and conduct seminars in churches, and recently we started working with a pioneering A/G church. Lastly, our team is starting a self-sufficient farm to support our ministries.Because of the intercultural environment at APTS, it is easier for me to adapt to Mindanao culture. I am able to use the methods that I learned at APTS, to organize missions teams, prepare ser-mons and seminars, and to have effective time management.
Melody (Hung) Tesoro, 2013 and Chester Tesoro, 2012
Zia and Rebecca PaulServing in Pakistan Roger and Glenda Dutcher
Serving in Mongolia
Amar Pandey Serving in Nepal
Melody and Chester TesoroServing in the Philippines
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Mitchelle has a burden for the young men and women of Sri Lanka who have a call to serve in rural areas. Many of these areas are hostile to openly Christian ministries. Mitchelle plans to return home after graduation to serve in a training program which provides basic biblical knowledge and life skills training (pre-school teaching, sewing, baking, English, computer literacy), so that young church planters will be valuable assets to their communities as they follow Gods call to plant churches.
I learned a lot both in and outside the classroom, academically and practically. APTS has made me confident to attempt greater things for God in my nation!
Isaac has a burden for the integration of churches and primary/secondary education in Asian countries. He has a desire to see churches and schools raised up that will train authentic disciples of Jesus who are unstoppable witnesses empowered by the Holy Spirit. If God permits and provides, Isaac would like to study education at a doctoral level in the future.
APTS has been a place of great growth for Isaac. Most of all, I learned the importance of the Word of God and prayer to transform my spirit, soul, heart, mind and will. Without this, I realize that I cannot live a holy life for Gods glory or preach the Word of God in a way that will touch spirits and transform lives.
Pastor Analyn currently serves as a church planter and pastor of Jesus Harvest Assembly
in Manaoag, Pangasinan, Philippines. She also serves as registrar and faculty at Harvest
of Jubilee Bible College in Northern Luzon, Philippines. Her future plans for ministry are focused
on planting churches and training/mentoring leaders who will impact their own societies and generations.
APTS shaped my life and impacted my ministry tremendously, such as providing sound Pentecostal foundations, dynamic spiritual formation, and relevant and strategic approaches in ministry.
The Pentecostal movement is growing powerfully in Stephens country, but a ministry of teaching that is Bible-based and Christ-centered has not been growing at the same rate. Stephen feels a great burden to return to his home city after graduation and engage in a ministry of teaching, both in his home church and in a Bible school setting.
I have been educated by the lectureships, I have been enriched and nurtured by beloved professors, and I have been empowered by chapel and other worship services. Now I am ready to reenter my practical mission field with a clear understanding of zeal with knowledge.
Mitchelle RajapakseSri LankaM.A. in Ministry
Stephen ShweMyanmar
M.Div.
Analyn Lapides Conserman
Philippines, D.Min.
Cho, Min Hwan (Isaac) South Korea, M.Div.
Into All The World...Highlighting the future ministries of four Jubilee Graduates
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Classroom LibraryNothing exemplifies the International, Pentecostal, and Missional aspects of APTS like the classroom experience.
INTERNATIONAL: With students from about 20 countries and faculty from more than 12 countries, APTS students gain an international perspective on ministry and build lifelong relationships that span the globe.
PENTECOSTAL: The professors are academically qualified men and women who are filled with the Holy Spirit and sensitive to His leading in their ministry of teaching. Quite literally, the classroom is the classroom of the Holy Spirit.
MISSIONAL: With faculty who have years of on-the-ground ministry experience and a student body coming directly from local church ministries and positions of leadership, the command to make disciples of all nations drives the learning environment of APTS.
The APTS library is one of the largest theological collections in the Philippines. Our library staff are knowledgeable and helpful. Apart from the huge book collection (over 50,000 volumes), online access to journals, and other electronic data makes the library an ideal place from which to do research in theology, biblical studies, ministry or missions.
The library is
indispensable
in my studies
and it is truly
Gods abundant
blessing.
- Daniel, Northern Asia
The library has never let me down. I always find more than I need for my research and the most important authors are
always included. Darin Clements, USA/Cambodia
I love the APTS library! There
are tons of booksalways more
than enough for me to write my
papers with! I also appreciate
the atmosphere, which
encourages concentration and
seriousness to studies. And the
staff are wonderfulfriendly
and always willing to help!
- Deanna Richardson, USA/
Thailand
Growing Academically
Classroom discussions with students from so many different backgrounds are an amazing experience for me.
Solimar Conceja, Philippines
Hearing about Pentecostal expressions in many different nations is very exciting to me. It is a unique experience I can get only at APTS.
Kham Sian Khai, Myanmar
What is next for Pentecostals? It is all about education.
Dr. Kim Eun Chul, South Korea
It is very precious to me to have the chance to develop inter-cultural relation-ships and to learn different cultures. I learn a lot from my classmates lives.
- Kelly, Northern Asia
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The goal of the APTS Press and the Asian Journal of Pentecostal Studies is to provide a place for academic, theological, missiological and pastoral reflection by Asians and others working in Asia on the issues impacting the Church in the Asia Pacific and Pacific Oceana regions of the world. In 2013, the Journal published two editions that dealt with a biblical response to social concerns. In 2014, we are publishing an edition dedicated to the Jubilee theme in celebrating APTS 50th anniversary. In 2013, APTS Press published the disserta-tions of Dr. Dave Johnson and Dr. Russ Turney, the regional director for the Assemblies of God World Missions USA. In 2014, the Press may publish as many as four books, including one that explores a new approach to reaching the members of the Philippine cult, the Igesia ni Cristo, for the real and living Christ.
APTS PRESS
The Extension Program of APTS offers world-class ministerial and theological graduate
education to students all over the region. The faculty is made up of an outstanding group of
educators from both the APTS faculty and visiting professors from Asia and the United States.
APTS currently has extension sites in Fiji, Samoa, Bangkok, Taiwan and Myanmar with the potential for more sites opening up
in 2014. Online courses will also be available in June 2014.
I am a firm believer in the extension program of APTS. I have been privileged to be a part of this program for 37 years. It is so rewarding to see the development of this ministry, which now makes it possible for leaders to complete much of their graduate level work by extension.Everett L. McKinney, Former President and Extension Coordinator
I completed my M.A. through the extension site in Bangkok and now I am finishing my M.Div. on campus. The professors that came to teach were excellent. The extension program gave me the chance to start on my advanced studies without leaving my place of ministry. Darin Clements, USA/Cambodia
In 13 years I have taught 12 courses at seven sites in six countries in the program. I am impressed with the great service that the Extension Program of APTS offers throughout the Asia Pacific Region. It is a great outreach which allows students to get their M.A. degrees without ever leaving their home country. I, as a professor, along with the many students who have received their theological education by extension, say Thank you to APTS for offering such an effective educational program! Dr. Galen Hertweck, Extension Coordinator
APTS Extensions
Annual LectureshipDr. Tim Bulkeley sought to enrich our picture language of God with a close look at the motherly language found in Scripture and how the church has used it throughout history. Picture language is always dangerous, he says, because no human language is adequate to speak of God, who is sui generis (unique, of its own sort). The motherly language about God in Scripture tells us not to limit our understanding of God to a certain group of people (male or female, Western or Asian). To view God as anything other than God alone (Dt. 6:4) is to make God a god, one who is inadequate to meet all our needs, including those which are not covered by the picture of God as father.
The lectureship was challenging and thought-provoking. Angelita Mangosan, Philippines
Dr. Bulkeley brought back to memory that God is much more than a father and shows himself to us as mother and redeemer throughout the Bible. Kevin Tucker, USA
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Chalice 2014 37APTS 36 Chinese Leaders Training Program
The Chinese Leaders Training Program was started in 2010 by President Yee Tham Wan and Ngoh Moon Tee. Joe and Lana Liu now lead the program which sees 20-30 students coming to the campus in July and August for seven weeks of encouragement and training. Their passion for their nation made a great impression on everyone this year as they sang and shared their testimonies in chapel services.
Institute of Islamic Studies
Rev. Michael Langford, directorfor more than a decade of the six-week Institute of Islamic Studies, has helped equip over 400 workers from 40 nations representing over 20 mission agencies. Instructors are outstanding scholars in the Islamic faith, and missionaries from around the world. This year IIS will be held in conjunction with MTI.
Asian Institute of Youth Studies
The Asian Institute of Youth Studies is a 10 day joint program of Asia Pacific Campus Challenge and APTS designed to raise up Pentecostal youth workers to reach the over 300 million high school and college aged youth in the region. The 2012 program featured both Campus and Youth Ministry tracks and featured the greatest number of participants yet over 100 attendees repre-senting about 20 nations. The next AIYS is scheduled for May 2015.
Missionary Training Institute
Missionary Training Institute (MTI) is a six-week program coordinated by Dr. Sam Bowdoin to accelerate the cross-cultural learning process. Participants acquire the skills necessary to develop new, creative, and contextualized ministries in an ever-changing global environment. The MTI in April-May 2014 will include sessions with Dr. Sam Bowdoin, Dr. Kevin Hovey, Drs. Weldyn and Barbara Houger, Rev. Hiro Yoshihara, and Rev. Shellie Bowdoin.
Institute of Church Action on Poverty Studies
The Institute of Church Action on Poverty Studies (ICAPS) was started in 2013 by Dr. Joel Tejedo to provide biblical foundations, contextual models, and innovative approaches that address the many images of poverty in the global context. This intensive training program empowers community development workers, NGOs, and church planters to bring just and caring transformation to individuals and communities.
Christian Counseling Program
The Christian Counseling Program, led by Dr. Evelyn Biles, is offered annually in partnership with Trevecca Nazarene Universi-ty in Nashville, TN, USA. Dr. Peter Wilson and Dr. Susan Lahey together with their Ph.D. in Counseling students were on campus in October 2013 to teach the course Crisis Counseling and Counseling with Families and Teens/Children. Students also had the opportunity to receive counseling services from the Trevecca team.
English Language ProgramThe English Language Program is the gateway to APTS for many students. We had 25-30 students in the ELP each term this year, including students from Korea, Mongolia, Bangladesh, China, Taiwan, Myanmar, Japan, and Cambodia. Earning an advanced degree in ones second (or third) language is not easy, but the access to the vast amount of English language scholarship is well worth the effort. We have the greatest respect for those who have overcome the English language barrier in obedience to Gods direction for them to come to APTS.
I really enjoy studying with American teachers. They are very encouraging and make learning grammar interesting.- Ruth Yun Hee Cha, Korea
I only had basic English when I came to APTS. The ELP helped me to develop my reading and communication skills so that I could start my M.Div. with confidence. Kham Sian Khai, Myanmar
ELP Teachers and Assistants:Stephen, Donna Arukua, Yuri Nakagawa, Dianna Clements, Jeffrey Puckett,
Debbie Johnson, Lindsay Crabtree, Dickie Hertweck
Our goal is to bring the loving commitment and ministry of Christ into the English language classroom in order to give the students the courage and ability to study regular APTS courses in English as quickly as possible.
- Rev. Debbie Johnson, Program Director, USA
I love having the opportunity to teach English and equip future leaders, pastors, and missionaries with the very fundamental skills and tools they need to succeed at APTS. Lindsay Crabtree, ELP Teacher, USA
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Nothing exemplifies the missional focus of APTS like Field Education. All M.Div. students are required to complete a ten to twelve week field-based internship. This year APTS students served in the Czech Republic, the Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United States. Areas of ministry included pastoral ministries, teaching in Bible schools, business as mission, and community development.
Field Education Impact Teams
Pastor Alapati Avealalo (Samoa, M.Div.) conducted his field education in business as mission. His sewing and fashion shop is already supporting him to teach at the Bible school. He has a vision to see it grow and impact his community by cultivating a strong Christian atmosphere in the workplace and by employing people so that they can support themselves and tithe to their churches.
Sunil Singh (Nepal, M.Div.) and his wife Saru spent eight weeks at Trinity Christian Center in Singapore where they were exposed to almost every area of church ministry and had the opportunity to learn how a cell-based church functions.
Pastor Alapatis
son wearing a shirt from
the missions
shop
Pastor Lucy Callena (Philippines, M.Div.) conducted her field education with the Foursquare Gospel Church in several different locations on Luzon Island, Philippines. She was the principal of a Vacation Bible School program, helped to administer a youth camp, taught at two Bible school extensions, and served as an interim pastor in Baguio City for four months. The highlight of Pastor Lucys field education was seeing many parents of the children in the VBS program give their hearts to Christ on graduation day.
Sunil and Saru SinghSingapore
Lucy CallenaPhilippines
Alapati Avealalo Samoa
Following the missional focus of APTS, teams of students, coordinated by Dr. Joel and Carol Tejedo, reach out to those in need in the community as well as in the nation.
Barbara de la Cruz leads a team of 10 APTS students to teach values education and share the love of Jesus every Monday to all seven grades at Lamut Elementary School, a public school near the APTS campus.
APTS students are involved with a weekly feeding program and Bible study with the children in Lower Rock Quarry, a neighborhood in Baguio City.
Students also minister in chapel services twice a month at the Baguio city jail and at the Benguet provincial jail in partnership with International Praise Center.
Typhoon YolandaThe Philippines was devastated by the largest typhoon in recorded history on November 8, 2013. APTS students and faculty fasted and prayed for the victims and sent offerings to help with the overwhelming relief effort. Dr. Joel Tejedo and his wife Carol organized a team of students who went to Telegrafo, Tacloban City, Leyte from December 12- 17 to reach out to those in need. They distributed food and relief goods as well as brought the hope and encouragement that only comes from Jesus Christ.
Our team finished our mission with
a great sense of fulfillment as we
saw smiles on the faces of the people
who had lost so much. I dont know when I will be given another opportunity
to go back there, but I believe that
Tacloban City will someday be restored
because of the great revival that is
happening now in that place.
-Chona Baniwas,
Philippines
Ministry at Lamut Elementary School has been one of my highlights while here at APTS! We pray that the lessons about God, His Word, and His love, will work their way deep into their hearts, and that the children will remember them as they grow, committing their lives to Christ!- Deanna Richardson, USA/Thailand
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Chapel services are one of my favorite aspects of the APTS campus mainly because of the felt presence of the Lord Jesus Christ as we corporately worship Him. Sherry
APTS Chapel is an integral part of community life and probably the most effective barometer of ones spiritual life on campus. It provides a balance between the Pentecostal identity against the academic and scholarly identity of the campus life. It continually connects students back to the place where they heard the call of God for a life of ministry and the reason for the current season in their lives. The Hurst Chapel is a witness to the many commitments that are birthed in peoples lives as God meets them during chapel time.
Scheduled during the first trimester, the Spiritual Emphasis week jumpstarts another season on the campus. The excitement that comes with the new school year is given direction as both students and teachers alike set apart time for reflection and dedication to the call of God. During this week,
God reminded me that I am called to serve a God with limitless possibilities. The cross before me, the world and the past behind; no looking back, and no turning back. - Jeffrey Puckett, USA
the Lord moved in our midst in a powerful way and we were met with His presence.
Rev. Paul Wolfenden, a senior minister from Australia, was invited to minister the word of God during this special time. He shared with simplicity and humility and the Lord moved through him with profound authority.
Rev. Paul Wolfenden
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Spiritual Emphasis Week Chapel
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All the nations You have made will come and worship before You, O Lord;
they will bring glory to Your name. Psalm 86:9
Missions Conference is one of the highlights of the school year as it culminates with
International Night. Special speakers are invited to provide a current perspective on missions to serve as a reminder of
the pressing urgency of living out the Great Commission. This event is enriched with the countless dedication of students
committing to a life in the mission field.
Centered around an opportune theme A Time for Harvest Rev. Simon Longden from Pioneers Australia challenged the students to reconsider their priority, purpose, people, posture
and perseverance in the harvest.
International Night displays the multicultural identity of APTS as it portrays the many tribes and nations represented within the community on campus. It is not just an opportunity to see and feel, but also to experience the taste of various cultural cuisines prepared by this international community. It is a glimpse of the beauty and rich culture of varied peoples and nations, reminding the students of the responsibility they carry to see the gospel preached and lived out among the nations.
In my 10 years of involvement with my APTS family, it is one night in the calendar not to be missed. There is a sense that night whereby people are confident and comfortable under their own skin, colour and frame and show off Gods creation. - Makisua Fatialofa, New Zealand
A TIme For Harvest International NightMissions Conference
A missionary is like a seed buried in the soil to die so that it may grow and produce much fruit. The Missions Conference confirmed my missionary call. - Nissi, China
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Selah Worship
Prayer Mountain
Set on the high side of a mountain overlooking the beautiful skyline of the Cordilleras, the prayer mountain provides a place of serenity and solace to encounter God. It is a place where faculty and students alike, disappear to be alone with God amidst the demanding activities all around. For many it is a battleground where concerns about the present and the future are settled before the Lord and a place where needs are met in His presence. Surrounded by the sheer magnificence of His creation, it is a place that sticks close to the heart of everyone who visits it.
A time of rest in a place of surrender. Selah is a one-night event every trimester where students, faculty and missionaries come together for a glorious time of worship and encouragement. Songs, poems, short messages and testimonies are shared in an open-mic atmosphere to encourage one another and to allow God to remind each person of the very basic reasons why we are all here on the campus.
Selah Worship is not only a time of powerful worship but a time God speaks to many through words of prophecy for our encouragement. - Sunil Singh, Nepal
The prayer mountain
is the place where I come near to God,
lay down my burdens before Him
and leave refreshed
in His love every day.
-Kelly, Northern Asia
I have found the prayer mountain to be a place where I can talk to God. It is a good place if you just want to be alone with the Lord. It is a highlight of my time at APTS. Mercy Annoque, Philippines
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small groups
...and our big family
Did you say Hundred Islands with Dr.Kay, or Friday food parties with Pres. Tham Wan? Small groups are great for establishing warm fellowship between faculty and staff in the community. These groups eat together, play games together, go on outings together, pray together, and most importantly get to know each other better as they meet together every Friday.
In small groups we have food and fellowship, and a sweet prayer time together. Saru Pulami, Nepal
The APTS family is a family of love, compassion, encouragement, sympathy and honor for each other.
- Mark Ratna, Bangladesh
Hundred Islands with Dr. Kays Small Group
Final Option Beach Resort with D
r. Tess Small Group
I enjoy my small group as it serves as a great opportunity for friendship.
Thang Khan Khai, Myanmar
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APTS 48 Chalice 2014 49 Campus lifeSch
ool ou
ting
The Coffee Bar- a place to build friend-ships and intercul-tural interactions... my favorite place here. Belle de Borja,
Philippines
Mission: Fun and Fellowship
Destination: Leisure Coast, Dagupan City, Pangasinan
Invitation: APTS Faculty, Students and Families!
It was a great time for students to be in a different setting, away from the school and the pressure of all the requirements that need to be completed. It was good to be in the water, relaxing and swimming with friends. Though the time was limited, it was a great time for everyone. Joshua Balite, Philippines
I really enjoy the soccer games at APTS. It is refreshing and I appreciate the friendships built. Moon-hyun Choi, South Korea
It is refreshing to have a fresh brewed cup of coffee and toasted bread while looking at the beautiful landscape of mountains and sunrise in the cafeteria. I appreciate Gods creation that makes me comfortable with the pressure of studies at APTS. - Billy Gabuay, Philippines
Fa
mily
Life
The multi-cultural makeup of APTS makes for an enlight-ening and rich community experience that is like a family away from home. It is a cherished place that will be missed when you leave it because of the warm community connection youve experienced. APTS is indeed a place where you are loved and have the opportunity to love others as well, as natural friendships flourish in each corner of the campus. APTS provides just a small foretaste of the com-munity we will enjoy in heaven where we will spend eternity with those from every tribe, and nation, and tongue.
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Chalice TEAM
Student councilChristmas Candlelight
Community. We all need it in our lives- especially ministers of Gods Word. And it is loving, godly community that we have all experienced while being on the Student Council this year.
We laughed together, prayed together, and shared pains, struggles, and joys. Some of our sweetest times have also been spent with other friends on campus too! Our gratitude rises to God not only for opportunities to serve him, but also opportunities to experience the joy of relationship with others.
Our prayer is that wherever you are, wherever you are going, you would experience deep, godly community & true friendships as well.Carlo Victa, Student Council President 2013-2014
We pray that you are blessed as you remember the memories shared, the friendships built, the long classroom sessions and longer library stays, the times of worship and of prayer, but most significantly, what the LORD has done in our lives at APTS.- Ashley Pell, Chalice Editor-in-Chief 2013-2014
Ashley Pell Editor-in-Chief Layout and DesignDianna Clements EditorDarin Clements Writer Jeremiah James Lopez Photographer
Mitchelle RajapakseWriter
Moon Hyun ChoiPhotographer
Lanilane Ocbina WriterWeldyn Houger Advisor
The Student Council serves the student body in planning and executing various extracurricular activities through-out the year. Working closely with the Dean of Students office, this team is responsible for organizing some of the key events of the school calendar such as Inter-national Night, the annual student outing and monthly prayer services.
Student Council 1st and 2nd TrimesterStephen Shwe (Treasurer), Carlo Victa (President), Sunil Singh (Vice Presi-dent), Kelly Huang (Secretary)
Student Council 3rd TrimesterCarlo Victa (President),
Deanna Richardson (Treasurer), Kelly (Secretary), Sunil Singh (Vice President)
Christmas is among the most-awaited times of the year in Baguio and, of course, APTS is no excep-tion. The decor is appeal-ing but the sense of com-munity makes it priceless. Our Christmas service is a time when students, faculty, and staff eat a special meal together, sing Christmas carols and join together for a meaningful candle-lighting ceremony to welcome the birth of our Savior.
Unto us a Child is born...
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