Testimony
Here is a testimony from one of our graduates
(name and photo withheld for security reasons):
"It was the year 2000 when I started studying at CCI (BTCP back then, or Bible Training Centre for Pastors and Church Leaders). I was already a believer of 5 years but knew little about my identity in Christ. I can still vividly recall those first few days of class while studying the Doctrine course. Even as I write this now, it brings tears to my eyes. It was at that point that I truly understood how much God loved me and what He had done for me. I knew then and still know now, that there's nothing I can do to repay Jesus, but I wanted to offer my life in serving Him.
Two years later, I joined a short-term mission trip to another country. At that time, I didn't think much of it as I was happily working as an Operations Manager in Makati, Manila’s business district, while continuing my classes at BTCP on weekends. Little did I know that that trip will change my life forever. God started to work in my heart and gave me the burden to reach the unreached people groups of that country. I then resigned from my work and served full time at my home church and graduated from BTCP in 2003. From then on there was no turning back. I have been serving as an overseas missionary for more than ten years now.
I praise God for CCI being able to hone my skills in teaching the Bible and for planting my spiritual roots so deep that even though I encountered so many trials, disappointments and heartaches I didn't give up. I know I still have a long way to go, so I keep coming back and never stop learning. I encourage everyone, especially the church leaders, to study at CCI. Time spent with God in His word is never wasted.
Again, a shout out to CCI for offering courses to equip people like me to become more effective in reaching the lost for Christ. Maraming Salamat po!"
