The “Routine” Miracle of Missions Baptist Bible Fellowship International in the Philippines1950-2000.

The “Routine” The “Routine” Miracle of MissionsMiracle of Missions

The “Routine” The “Routine” Miracle of MissionsMiracle of Missions

Baptist Bible Fellowship International in the Philippines

1950-20001950-2000

How a Harvest Came to Be1700 Filipino Churches as fruit of BBFI

missionaries over 50 yearsHow did it happen?What is next?The changing role of the American

Missionary

The First Founders1948 – Frank Hooge1949 – Elmer Gullion1951 – Joe Vella1953 – Fred Null1954 – L. D. Woosley1955 – Bob Hughes1956 – Richard Schott1958 – Les Funk

And Others

Thirty – Forty couples in following yearsVery fruitful ministriesThree key elementsAftereffects of World War IIUse of the English Language due

to American occupation of the Philippines 1898-1946

Unique blessings of God

Biblical Principle

2 Tim 2:2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

Example of one Missionary’s lifetime ministryL.D. Woosley was one of the

pioneers, but certainly not the only one.

Bethany Baptist Church – Founded in 1954 by Joe Vella.

Woosley became leader late 1954 when Vella left field due to health problems in his family.

Major building constructed 1956

Bible College added about 1959

Mission Churches began to sprout

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Other missionaries did similar work

Over 25 Bible Colleges and Institutes among our missionaries

Over 1700 ChurchesIn the meantime ….

Population grew from 18 Million to

80 Million +We are still behind the curveMore work remainsFilipino vision is increasing

SimultaneouslyOver 400 Christian Schools New need for a Christian

Liberal Arts CollegeBethany started planning in

1997-98Classes Started in 1999

Bethany financed and built a building for the college

L D Woosley Bethany L D Woosley Bethany CollegesColleges

Dedicated Sept. 1, 1999Would have been the 85th

birthday of Dr. L.D. WoosleyHe went to Heaven Oct 2, 1990Much of the present work was

done by those he trained.

Bethany Baptist Bible College

In operation over 35 years180 Students in 2000Will become a school within

the L.D.Woosley Bethany Colleges

Simultaneously

God began to call Filipino Missionaries to other Asian Nations

By 2000 there are 58 Missionaries

Going to 17 Asian Nations

L D Woosley Bethany Colleges has degree granting status from

Philippine GovernmentBachelors Degrees16 major fields of study

approvedIncluding Bachelors in MinistryConcentration in Missions

School of Missions plannedTraining Asians to Evangelize

AsiaNew wave of National

Missionaries Trained by BBFI MissionariesTo replicate what has been done

in the Philippines

American Missionaries Become FacilitatorsMentorsResource locatersAdvisorsTrainersEncouragers

Filipino missionaries can go where Americans have great difficulty

The Harvest is greatThe laborers are availableThe resources are developingThe challenge is now!

The Filipino Christians have learned wellThey are ready to do for

others what America did for them 50 years ago.

They are ready for advanced training.

They need your prayers and training resources.

Bethany has asked Bethany has asked Bob and Bob and Gay WoosleyGay Woosley to come help to come helpBethany has asked Bethany has asked Bob and Bob and Gay WoosleyGay Woosley to come help to come help

They are readyThey need your

prayerThey need your

financial assistance

We Are NOT Apostle Pauls

Rom 15:20 Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation:

We are going to advance progress already accomplished. 1 Cor 3:10 …. I have laid the

foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.

Rev. & Mrs. Robert A. WoosleyRev. & Mrs. Robert A. Woosley Baptist Bible Fellowship Baptist Bible Fellowship InternationalInternational

P.O. Box 191P.O. Box 191

Springfield, MO 65801Springfield, MO 65801

Phone 281-844-5724Phone 281-844-5724

Asian Baptist CenterFor World Missions

L.D. Woosley Bethany Colleges

Bethany Baptist ChurchBethany Baptist Church

1710 Dian (Corner of Emilia)1710 Dian (Corner of Emilia)

Makati, Metro Manila, Makati, Metro Manila, PhilippinesPhilippines

The Opportunity

of a New Century

Miracles Happen

When God MovesWhen Believers BelieveWhen Believers are willing to

receive them with Hard Work!

The “Routine” The “Routine” Miracle of MissionsMiracle of Missions

The “Routine” The “Routine” Miracle of MissionsMiracle of Missions

Told by

Bob Woosley