Experience

Discipleship Ministries, The United Methodist Church

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Central Conference Relationships

  • Dec 2019 - Present



Young People's Ministries

• Director, Program Development for Central Conferences

  • Apr 2015 - Dec 2019

  I direct and oversee the international work of Young People's Ministries: establish connectional relationships creating networks of youth, young adults, and adult workers. Also, I work toward establishing strategies and relationships for resourcing all aspects of ministry with youth, young adults, and adult workers for the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ within the United Methodist Church. I also work toward nurturing and managing partnerships as needed to accomplish this work.I am most excited in helping develop United Methodist young leaders around the world and help them grow to impact the world they live in with the transforming power of Christ.



Young People's Ministries, a unit of Discipleship Ministries (United Methodist Church)

• Event Director, Global Young People's Convocation

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2018

  As part of my responsibilities at Young People's Ministries (YPM), I served as the overall event director of the Global Young People's Convocation, a global gathering of youth and young adults held on July 18-23, 2018 at the Indaba Hotel & Conference Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa. More than 300 delegates from 40 countries participated in this event. I led a team of diverse, creative, and talented young people from around the world to plan for and implement a program that integrated worship, leadership development, small group discussion of various topics that young people are passionate about, and a legislative process. Our staff team at YPM provided support for the visa application of about 80 people. I coordinated with 10 agencies, commissions, and other offices of the United Methodist Church in resourcing the event.



Division on Ministries with Young People

• Philippine Staff of Young Peoples' Ministries

  • Mar 2009 - Mar 2015

  Youth Worker. I trained youth workers, youth and young leaders to become more active in the life and mission of the United Methodist Church. I also did a lot of presentations and teaching sessions.



Freelancer

• Writer, Blogger, Social Media Manager

  • Jan 2008 - Mar 2015

  I write about youth work and leadership at my blog http://MightyRasing.com while I also maintain my ministry blog at http://PinoyYouth.org. Occasionally, I accept freelance writing jobs related to various subjects I'm interested in.



1143 DZMR (FEBC Philippines)

• Host and Producer, ExtraOrdinary (Radio Program)

  • Feb 2013 - Dec 2014

  I host and produce the ExtraOrdinary radio program for young people, which airs at 1143 DZMR (a station of Far East Broadcasting Company Philippines). The show tackles issues that young people face. The podcast is also available at http://PinoyYouth.org/



Discipleship Resources Philippines

• Author of "Start Up: Find your place. Engage the World. Sustain Your Life.

  • May 2014 - 2014

  Graduating from college is one of your first major major achievements. Yet, the transition from student to yuppie (young professional) is full of uncertainty. Most likely, nobody taught you about practical life skills in college, right? Start UP is a practical guide to the next stage of your life. This book will help you:Discover your calling by identifying your passions, skills, and the needs of the world you want to address;Pursue the best way to engage the world: whether to become an employee, entrepreneur, or a social servant;Build the foundations for a sustainable life;You may even learn a thing or two about the art of computer maintenance.