Month: July 2025

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Pastoral Counseling Seminar with Pastor Art Esmalla

Held at Calvary Chapel Tagaytay • July 18, 2025

What a blessing it was to gather with fellow leaders and servants of the Lord for a day of sharpening at our Pastoral Counseling Seminar last July 18, 2025.

Led by Pastor Art Esmalla, one of our faithful 222 CMN church planters and trainers, this seminar offered rich, Spirit-filled guidance on how to care for the flock—especially in these challenging times.

I was deeply encouraged to see how the Lord is raising up men who not only preach the Word but also carry the heart of a shepherd. As Pastor Art shared, counseling isn’t just about offering advice—it’s about applying the gospel to real lives, real pain, and real situations.

Our desire through 222CMN has always been clear:

Multiplying disciples by multiplying churches.
Multiplying churches by multiplying trainings.
Multiplying trainings by multiplying mentors of church planters.

This seminar is part of that mission. It’s not just a one-time event—it’s part of the ripple effect we’re praying for. That every church planter would become a trainer. That every trainer would raise up more.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Calvary Chapel Tagaytay City. Let’s continue to shepherd well, and raise up others to do the same.

222 x 2033. Let’s keep going.

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Declaring Christ to Our City’s Frontliners

“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.’” — John 14:6

I had the privilege of sharing God’s Word with the police officers of Tagaytay City—and I truly believe it was a divine appointment.

As I stood before them, I sensed the weight of the moment. These men and women serve on the frontlines of our city, but today, they were seated—not to receive commands from superiors, but to hear from the Lord Himself. And I was there simply to point them to Jesus—the only way, the truth, and the life.

We didn’t hold back. The Gospel went forth clearly and boldly. Jesus is the only way to the Father—there is no other truth that saves, no other path to life eternal. It’s a message this generation desperately needs, and I thank God we were given this door to share it with those who carry great influence in our community.

As the Word was preached, I saw hearts softening. Some bowed their heads in prayer. Others leaned in, listening with such intent. I know seeds of faith were planted—and I’m praying now that the Holy Spirit waters those seeds until they bloom into salvation, transformation, and bold witness.

To our brothers and sisters in uniform: I want you to know—you are not forgotten. Your service is seen. But more than your role in the city, the Lord is calling you to Himself. There’s a life of peace, freedom, and eternal purpose waiting for you in Christ Jesus.

Let’s keep praying for a harvest. The Gospel is not confined to church walls. It belongs in every precinct, every street, every sector of society. And God is not finished with Tagaytay.

To God be all the glory.

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