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Christian Stewards, in celebration of its 25th Anniversary, is hosting this event in partnership with the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches and Asian Theological Seminary.
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Why Join the Public Forum?
The Free Public Forum 2026 is a four-week learning series exploring how the Gospel shapes generosity, leadership, discipleship, and work.
Join pastors, ministry leaders, theologians, and marketplace practitioners as they share biblical insights and practical wisdom on cultivating communities of generosity and steward leadership.
FORUM SCHEDULE
Join us for four inspiring Mondays in May 2026, where each session dives into practical and biblical insights on generosity, stewardship, discipleship, and marketplace leadership. Discover how faith can transform your church, ministry, and everyday life as you learn from leading experts and practitioners.
MAY 4
Redefining the Ministry of Fundraising
Speakers
Dr. Zenet Maramara
Todd Eichenauer
Crickette Abello
MAY 11
Whole-Life Discipleship
Speakers
Bishop Efraim Tendero
Rev. Dr. Noel Pantoja
Dr. Lito Villoria
MAY 18
Integrating Faith and Work
Speakers
Dr. Rafael Alfonso
Ptr. Marvin Adolfo
MAY 25
Stewards of All of Life
Speakers
Dr. Zenet Maramara
Dean Ferrez
MAY 4 - Growing Generous Givers
Redefining the Ministry of Fundraising
Discover how fundraising can go beyond raising money to becoming a ministry that inspires generosity. Learn practical strategies for cultivating generous givers in your church or organization while staying true to biblical principles.
Dr. Zenet Maramara
Founder and President
Christian Stewards
Dr. Zenet Maramara is the founder and president of Christian Stewards, a ministry dedicated to teaching and training in biblical stewardship and generosity. She is passionate about multiplying generous stewards and catalyzing a movement of biblical generosity. Having personally experienced the freedom and joy of a steward and the God’s ownership and control of all things, she wants for all people to be set free like herself.
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Todd Eichenauer
Head of Global Partnership Development, Faith Academy
Todd Eichenauer has served as a missionary at Faith Academy in Manila, Philippines since 2010. Prior to that, he taught music for fourteen years in the United States. While at Faith Academy, he has taught music for nine years - directing choirs and bands and leading the Fine Arts Department, and is now in his seventh year as the Head of Global Partnership Development.
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Crickette Abello
Director for Development
Every Nation Philippines
Crickette Abello is a Filipino non-profit leader and ministry executive with long-standing roles in Every Nation and Victory ministries in the Philippines. She serves as Director of Development for Every Nation Philippines and Victory Fort, and is part of the leadership team of the Real LIFE Foundation supporting scholarships and character formation for youth. An active speaker in Christian discipleship and marketplace ministry, Crickette contributes to leadership training through the Every Nation Leadership Institute and engages audiences on generous living and transformational leadership.
Bishop Efraim Tendero
Global Ambassador
World Evangelical Alliance
Bishop Efraim “Ef” Tendero is a prominent Filipino evangelical leader and global ambassador for the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA). Formerly Secretary General and CEO of the WEA and National Director of the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC), he has led initiatives reaching millions of churches and believers worldwide. He also serves as Executive Director of the Galilean Movement, training disciple-makers to impact communities globally. Bishop Ef holds a B.A. in Theology from FEBIAS College of Bible, a Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and has received multiple honorary doctorates, including from Asian Theological Seminary.
Rev. Dr. Noel A. Pantoja
National Director and CEO
Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC)
Rev. Dr. Noel A. Pantoja is the National Director and CEO of the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC) and President of its humanitarian arm, PHILRADS. He is a seasoned pastor, church planter, and leader committed to discipleship, holistic ministry, and community transformation in the Philippines and beyond.
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Dr. Lito Villoria
Chairman
National Disciplemaking Campaign (NDC)
Dr. Lito G. Villoria is a seasoned Filipino pastor and leader serving as Senior Pastor of GCF South Metro and President of the Conservative Baptist Association of the Philippines (CBAP). He also holds key leadership roles including Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC) and Executive Director of the Luis Pantoja Foundation. Dr. Villoria is recognized for his lifelong commitment to discipleship and biblical ministry, frequently speaking and preaching at churches and conferences across the Philippines.
MAY 18 - Marketplace Transformation and Redemptive Business
Integrating
Faith and Work
Learn how faith can transform your workplace and business practices. This session highlights redemptive approaches to marketplace leadership, showing how to create businesses that honor God and bless your community.
Ptr. Marvin Adolfo
Marketplace Mentor
PCEC Commission on Marketplace Chaplaincy
Marvin Adolfo has been serving in the ministry for more than 12 years. Currently, he is a lecturer, marketplace ministry coach and corporate church planting coach at IGSL. He is also the lead pastor at House of Prayer Makati, the president of Professional Active Christians Touching Souls (Pro-ACTS) Philippines, and a head facilitator for Kairos Philippines. He founded Pro-ACTS Philippines, which aims to mobilize Christian professionals to help fulfill the Great Commission locally and globally.
Dr. Rafael Alfonso
Vice-Chancellor for Administration and Finance, Asian Theological Seminary
Dr. Alfonso is a Filipino theologian, marketplace leader, and administrative executive serving as Vice-Chancellor for Administration and Finance at Asian Theological Seminary (ATS). He holds a Doctor of Ministry and a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Studies from ATS. Passionate about integrating faith and work, Dr. Alfonso also serves as Head Pastor of All Because of Christ Fellowship – Florence and is actively involved in marketplace discipleship initiatives. Alongside his ministry work, he is President and CEO of The Latria Construction Corporation, embodying his commitment to steward leadership both in church and in the professional sphere.
MAY 25 - The Theology and Practice of a Steward Leader
Stewards
of All of Life
Understand what it means to be a steward in every area of life. This session blends theology with practical leadership principles, equipping you to steward resources, relationships, and responsibilities faithfully for God’s glory.
Dr. Zenet Maramara
Founder and President
Christian Stewards
Dr. Zenet Maramara is the founder and president of Christian Stewards, a ministry dedicated to teaching and training in biblical stewardship and generosity. She is passionate about multiplying generous stewards and catalyzing a movement of biblical generosity. Having personally experienced the freedom and joy of a steward and the God’s ownership and control of all things, she wants for all people to be set free like herself.
Dean Ferrez
Steward Leader
Dean E. Ferrez is an architect and writer originally from Davao City, Philippines. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the University of the Philippines. After thirteen years of professional practice as a full-time building designer at FL Hong Architects & Associates, he transitioned in 2008 into church ministry, serving as an associate pastor and preacher at Capitol City Foursquare Church, where he oversaw youth, Christian education, and media. Alongside his pastoral responsibilities, he continues to engage in architectural design and education, while also writing for various Christian organizations. His teaching, preaching, and writing have been affirmed by both peers and audiences for their ability to unlock fresh insight into simple yet timeless biblical truths. He currently resides in Antipolo, Rizal with his wife, Bing. They serve at Christ’s Commission Fellowship Feliz, with Dean serving as one of its preachers.
Venue
Asian Theological Seminary
54 Scout Madriñan, South Triangle, Quezon City 1103, Philippines
Time
Every Monday, 6 PM to 9 PM