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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
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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
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The First Founders1948 – Frank Hooge1949 – Elmer Gullion1951 – Joe Vella1953 – Fred Null1954 – L. D. Woosley1955 – Bob Hughes1956 – Richard Schott1958 – Les Funk
And Others
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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
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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.
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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.
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Major building constructed 1956
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Bible College added about 1959
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Mission Churches began to sprout
Bethany BaptistChurch
Bethany BaptistChurch
Bible College
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Other missionaries did similar work
Over 25 Bible Colleges and Institutes among our missionaries
Over 1700 ChurchesIn the meantime ….
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Population grew from 18 Million to
80 Million +We are still behind the curveMore work remainsFilipino vision is increasing
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SimultaneouslyOver 400 Christian Schools New need for a Christian
Liberal Arts CollegeBethany started planning in
1997-98Classes Started in 1999
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Bethany financed and built a building for the college
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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.
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Bethany Baptist Bible College
In operation over 35 years180 Students in 2000Will become a school within
the L.D.Woosley Bethany Colleges
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Simultaneously
God began to call Filipino Missionaries to other Asian Nations
By 2000 there are 58 Missionaries
Going to 17 Asian Nations
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L D Woosley Bethany Colleges has degree granting status from
Philippine GovernmentBachelors Degrees16 major fields of study
approvedIncluding Bachelors in MinistryConcentration in Missions
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School of Missions plannedTraining Asians to Evangelize
AsiaNew wave of National
Missionaries Trained by BBFI MissionariesTo replicate what has been done
in the Philippines
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American Missionaries Become FacilitatorsMentorsResource locatersAdvisorsTrainersEncouragers
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Filipino missionaries can go where Americans have great difficulty
The Harvest is greatThe laborers are availableThe resources are developingThe challenge is now!
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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.
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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
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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:
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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.
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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
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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
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The Opportunity
of a New Century
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Miracles Happen
When God MovesWhen Believers BelieveWhen Believers are willing to
receive them with Hard Work!
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The “Routine” The “Routine” Miracle of MissionsMiracle of Missions
The “Routine” The “Routine” Miracle of MissionsMiracle of Missions
Told by
Bob Woosley