Go and preach the gospel
As Of First Importance Ministries (AOFIM) will travel around Philippines from city to city to bring Christ-centered Bible training to local churches.
partner
We partner with a local church to host our ministry programs for 3 months. Our ministry trailer will be parked at or near the church property so we can minister in that area daily.
equip
We equip the local pastors and church leaders living in the vicinity of the host church by conducting free weekly Bible training, joining them in church ministry, and walking with them daily.
evangelize
We join the churches in reaching their communities with the gospel of Jesus Christ by training them in the gospel, joining them in their evangelistic efforts, and holding outreach events.
travel
We travel to the next mission point to minister to the needs of another group of pastors and churches.
Our ministry programs
Christ-Centered
bible training
Free Bible training classes are conducted primarily for pastors and church leaders. We prioritize pastors and church leaders who cannot physically or financially afford to receive formal Bible education. However, we offer our programs to any who are eager to be trained in Christ-centeredness, whether or not they have had formal Bible education.
Classes are held at each mission point in three-hour sessions twice a week for twelve weeks with classes consisting of 10-15 students which allows for more personal training with room for interaction with the students. Meals during classes, Bibles, study materials, and other Christian literature are all provided without charge.
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We also hold a free Bible seminar for two full days, open to any of the members of the churches at that mission point, so they too can exhorted in God's Word and equipped for ministry.
The objective of this Bible Training program is to exhort the churches through discipleship in two subjects: Christ-Centered Gospel and Christ-Centered Bible Interpretation.
And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:18-20
Our ministry programs
Christ-Centered
Evangelism
Outreach activities at each mission point are conducted in the communities of the participating churches.
We join the churches in weekly evangelism, preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ from house-to-house, in the streets, in the marketplaces, and wherever the Lord opens a door for Christ to be proclaimed in each place.
Evangelistic events are held in partnership with all the participating churches at that mission point. We invite the unbelieving in the vicinity of the churches to attend an evening of preaching the gospel, singing the gospel, giving testimonies of the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Bibles, hot meals, and gifts of food, clothes, and toys are given out as the Lord provides. Through these events, we pray to connect people to the local church to be discipled in Christ.
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The objective of this Evangelistic Program is to evangelize the lost through the preaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ according to the Scriptures.
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Is my donation tax deductible?United States: Donations from the U.S. are tax-deductible since AOFIM is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN is 88-4103319). Canada: Donations from Canada are only tax-deductible if given through Great Commision Foundation (CRA charity number: 85992 8483 RR0001). Set up your giving here.
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What are the ways I can donate to your ministry?By Mail: Payable to As Of First Importance Ministries 4364 Bonita Rd. Unit #770, Bonita, CA 91902, USA Online: Through our website here via credit/debit card, bank transfer, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Venmo. Zelle: Recipient address: donate@aofim.org From Canada: Through Great Commission Foundation via credit card, PayPal, cheque, or pre-authorized debit
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Can I donate via check?Yes! Please make your checks payable to "As Of First Importance Ministries" and mail it to: As Of First Importance Ministries 4364 Bonita Rd. Unit #770, Bonita, CA 91902, USA -- If you're donating from Canada, make your cheques payable to "Great Commission Foundation" with the note "As Of First Importance Ministries" and mail it to: The Great Commission Foundation PO Box 14006 Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 0B4
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Will I get a receipt for my donation?Yes, we give donation receipts for every contribution. If donating online through our website, receipts are sent automatically to the email used to make the donation. Annual tax-receipts will be sent out by February 28 of the following year. To request your tax-receipt earlier, contact donate@aofim.org
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Can I designate my donation for a specific purpose?For contributions to be tax-deductible, IRS has ruled that the charity must maintain full control over how the contribution is used. We will make every reasonable effort to honor designated contributions; However, designations by the contributor are advisory in nature and are not binding.
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