Pastor Marilyn Yee and I - Pastor Simon Yee recently attended the G12 Philippines National Conference 2012. Held at World Trade Centre Manila, the conference lasted three days, from October 23 - 25, 2012. There were close to 20,000 delegates present at the conference, and many travelled long distances to attend this event. It was truly an exciting encounter – with the conference venue packed to capacity and the explosive enthusiasm of the people. There was never a dull moment!
Many at the conference declared that Philippines will never be the same, now that they have embraced the G12 vision that God has given to them through Pastor Cesar Castellanos.
There are currently 6,000 G12 churches in Philippines and every pastor of each church believes that Philippines is experiencing a revival. Collectively, the pastors seek to honour and recognise that Jesus is the Lord of their nation!
The Lord has blessed Philippines immensely, and this is visibly shown through the massive infrastructural developments happening throughout the country, including the steady rising of its financial position.
The theme for this year’s conference was simply “Paint The Nation Red” as the pastors are all out in faith, seeking to win the nation of Philippines to the Lord. The speakers at the conference, both local and international, shared with great joy, and brought to life every passage of scripture – inspiring the people to believe our God is a God of Plenty!
Although our Senior Pastor Lawrence Khong, the G12 Asia Coordinator, was unable to attend the G12 Philippines National Conference this year, a DVD recording of his greetings and teachings on the G12 vision was well received by the participants.
Pastor Cesar Castellanos, the international coordinator and founder of G12, shared and taught on Faith, Love and Hope of the G12 Vision. Other speakers at the conference include Pastor Richard Witmer from USA, Pastor Art Sepulveda from Hawaii and Pastor Bert Pretorius from South Africa. Each speaker gave their all in the 3-day G12 Philippines National Conference 2012.
Bishop Oriel Ballano, the G12 Philippines Coordinator, as well as many other local bishops and senior pastors shared amazing testimonies of transformation they have experienced ever since they embraced the G12 Vision.
I witnessed several changed hearts and the healings of souls and bodies among the delegates. Indeed, when God sees faith, He works fast and hard!
The days zoomed by and we left Philippines affirmed and assured that God’s anointing and presence is upon this nation. I’m also convinced that any nation, not only Philippines, can experience God’s glory if they seek and long for His manifestation.
Lastly, I leave you a piece of great news: Bishop Oriel Ballano has accepted Senior Pastor Lawrence’s invitation to speak at next year’s G12 Asia Conference in Singapore. Bishop Oriel is a highly respected, loved and much sought after speaker – not only in Philippines, but in Asia as well. The conference will be held from July 18 - 21, 2013. Mark your calendars and make a date to be at the conference, you do not want to miss this opportunity!
Pastor Simon Yee
Team Pastor
Assistant to G12 Asia Coordinator – Philippines