Summary
Angelo, a fourth-year student at Moore College, shares his journey from the Philippines to Australia and his evolving faith. He reflects on his upbringing in a predominantly Catholic environment in the Philippines, where he attended church with his family. After migrating to Australia at 15, he faced challenges in adjusting to a new culture and language. It was during this transition that he found solace in Christianity, ultimately committing to his faith a few months after arriving.
As he navigated high school and university, Angelo's passion for ministry grew, influenced by his involvement in a Christian group at university and a pivotal conference experience. Initially planning to pursue a career in computer science, he shifted his focus to Japanese studies and began contemplating overseas mission work. However, health challenges and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic led him to reconsider his path, ultimately deciding to pursue full-time ministry training at Moore College.
Now in his final year, Angelo expresses gratitude for the education he has received, noting how it has equipped him to think critically about theological issues. He plans to focus on gaining practical ministry experience before potentially teaching at a Bible college in the future. As he embarks on a significant research project about the value of work in light of new creation, he seeks prayers for wisdom and time management, emphasizing his desire to grow in his faith and effectively minister to others.
Show Notes
Nathan Hutchinson chats with Angelo Bercasio about growing up in the Philippines, coming to Australia and being introduced to Jesus, becoming convicted of the great need in overseas mission and coming to Moore College to be trained for it. Find out more about the College and to listen to past episodes. Find out more about Societas, the College’s annual student magazine. Contact us and find us on socials. Please note: The episode transcript provided is AI-generated and has not been checked for accuracy. If quoting, please check against the audio.
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