2. At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
A. To have an in-depth knowledge on the life and ministry
of the Chief Executive Minister of the Pentecostal
Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch), Apostle
Arsenio T. Ferriol
B. To identify the noble values he has exemplified;
C. To reflect on what they can do to positively influence
their community through the lens of his life and
ministry.
3. On July 18, 1964, the 28-year-old minister, Apostle Arsenio
married a 21-year-old teacher, Pastor Leticia Santos. Young but
determined, the duo, created a partnership that brought them six
(6) children, thriving churches in key cities of the Philippines,
and a global ministry in dozens of countries spanning
continents.
4. • Pastor Let was academically accomplished
with a Ph.D. in Education on her belt.
• she built a framework of the Apostle’s
vision to have an educational arm of the
Church.
• In 1980, Dr. Leticia S. Ferriol pioneered the
opening of the Maranatha Christian School
in Sto. Nino, Marikina, with the aim of
providing high-quality education that will
meet the community and global
competitiveness geared towards the
development of intellectual, social, moral,
and above all, spiritual wellbeing.
5. Since then, MCS now, Maranatha Christian Academy has been producing young
men and women who are not only academically exceptional but also with Christian
virtues and characters intact.With over 100 branches all over the Philippines and
abroad, the National Christian Life College and Maranatha Christian Academy
school system is one of the biggest educational chains in the country.
6. • Aside from the passion for
teaching minds and forming
hearts of young people, she is
also an evangelist who has been
preaching all over the world as
an able partner of her husband.
Truly, she is a phenomenal
woman whose influence has
been etched and marked in the
lives of thousands of graduates
of this noble institution
7. Apostle Arsenio and Evangelist Let raised their children in the manner they
knew best with love and discipline. Gifted and talented, each of them has blazed
the trail in many ministries in the Church such as multimedia, music and arts,
politics, education, and even Church leadership. Notably, their second son,
Jonathan, who shares the same birthday as him, has taken up the mantle of
leadership as a Church Bishop and was appointed in 2023, as the Deputy
Executive Minister to the Apostle Arsenio T. Ferriol.Truly a chip off the old block,
Bishop Jonathan is gearing the Church to reach greater heights through its
massive evangelical effort through the Home Free Crusade series that has been
held in different parts of the world since 2020.
9. Apostle Arsenio’s dedication to prayer
and consecration was one of the
impetus why the Church has seen
growth by leaps and bounds.
Recognizing that his everyday spiritual
battle can only be won in prayer, he
starts his day in the wee hours of the
morning with personal prayer, then
followed by corporate prayer with the
Church during the Daily Devotion, prayer
with his time as they travel from one
church to another, until he reaches
home when he will pray for the last time
in the day before he goes to sleep.
10. Another trait that sets Apostle Arsenio apart from his
contemporaries Is his faithful stewardship of the financial
trusts in the Church. Contrary to the notion that religious
leaders are corrupted by the love of money, Apostle Arsenio is
the exact opposite of that picture. Since he pioneered the
beginning of the Church, he selflessly divested himself of his
personal possessions to further advance the cause of Christ
on earth.
11. He does not own anything for himself- not even a piece
of land for him and his family to live in. He contentedly
dwells in one of the rooms in the headquarters of the
Church in Marikina.The extensive real properties and
ministries in the Church are proof that the fiscal aspect
of the Church was well-managed by a faithful trustee.
12. One of the living proofs of God’s anointed calling to the Apostle
and his steadfast faithfulness to financial trust in the Church is
the construction of the AATF Sports Complex in Malagasang 2nd,
Imus, Cavite. God has glorified the Apostle’s calling in this once
insignificant barrio where he was shamed and ridiculed. The
structure stands to be the biggest indoor sports stadium in the
Southern Luzon region where various national and international
events in the country are being held
13. He is also known for his sense of
immediacy and mission. His boldness in
sharing the gospel of our Lord Jesus
Christ is amazing. He would preach
wherever there was an opportunity to do
so- be it in an airport, on board a
shipping vessel, in a street corner, or
even just to the person who visits his
office. Just as there are those who
ridicule him, there are also many who
approach him to express admiration for
his courage to preach.
14. To further boost the spread of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Church,
through HIs wise leadership, utilized multimedia- radio, print, television, and
the internet. Indeed, the mandate he has received from God to preach the
gospel all over the world is happening in this age and time.
15. 1. What are the Godly values that
Apostle Arsenio T. Ferriol has
exemplified in his life and ministry?
2. How are these values able to help
him succeed in his ministry?
3. What have you learned from the life
and ministry of the Apostle?
16. Write an essay about how
the life and ministry of the
Apostle has impacted your
life.
Editor's Notes
He was from the barrio while she was from the city. They seemed to be worlds apart but in their hearts, they have always been together bound by one passion for God, for the ministry, and for one another.