Rev. Dr. John Baxter
Graduate studies in the PhD program in Philosophy, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, USA
Doctor of Ministry in Intercultural Studies, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, Florida, USA
Master of Divinity, Trinity International University (formerly Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) at Deerfield, Illinois, USA
Master of Arts in Philosophy of Religion, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School at Deerfield, Illinois, USA
Bachelor of Arts in History, University of Florida, Florida, USA
Director of Diaspora Ministries/Initiatives, Converge Worldwide, Orlando, Florida, USA
Classes taught at CGST: Philosophy of Nature, Philosophy of Knowledge, Philosophy of Religion, God and Man, Christ and Salvation, Evangelical Theology, Hermeneutics, World Missions, Contemporary Issues in Theology, Contemporary Issues in Missions, Diaspora Missions, Homiletics, and Christian Ethics.
Prof. Angel Grace Bergado
Master of Divinity in Christian Leadership, Cebu Graduate School of Theology, Mandaue City, Philippines
Master of Arts in Religious Education, Cebu Graduate School of Theology
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Education, Baptist Theological College, Mandaue City, Philippines
Vice President for Student Life, Baptist Theological College, Inc.
TESOL Certified, Cebu Graduate School of Theology
President, Bethlehem Star of Peace
Classes taught at BTC: Church History, Evangelism and Discipleship, Sociology, Economics, Applied Principles for Effective Living, and Readings in Philippine History.
Rev. Rafael (Dindo) Bergado
Master of Divinity in Christian Leadership, Cebu Graduate School of Theology, Mandaue City, Philippines
Master of Arts in Theology major in Christian Leadership, Cebu Graduate School of Theology
Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Studies, Baptist Theological College, Mandaue City, Philippines
Classes taught at BTC: Theology and Praxis of Church Discipline, Doctrine of Christ and Salvation, and Purposive Communication
Dr. Susan Cuambot
Doctor of Management in Educational Management, University of San Jose Recoletos, Cebu City, Philippines
Master of Arts in Religious Education, Cebu Graduate School of Theology, Mandaue City, Philippines
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Education, Baptist Theological College, Mandaue City, Philippines
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean, Cebu Graduate School of Theology, Mandaue City, Philippines
TESOL Certified, Cebu Graduate School of Theology
Secretary, Bethlehem Star of Peace
Classes taught at BTC: Social Dimensions of Education, Foundations of Education, Principles and Methods of Teaching, Assessment of Student Learning, Educational Management for Christian Education, Teaching in Cross-cultural Missions, English A and Math 1.
Prof. Mary Larsen
Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies, Wheaton College, USA
Professional Certificate (TESOL), University of California Santa Barbara, USA
Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Missions, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, USA
Missionary, Converge Worldwide
Classes taught at BTC: English 1, 2, 3; Teaching in Cross-cultural Missions.
Classes taught at CGST: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 1-4 and Principles and Methods of Teaching
Mrs. Debbie Long
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Indiana State University, Indiana, USA
Missionary, Converge Worldwide
TESOL Certified, Cebu Graduate School of Theology, Mandaue City, Philippines
Classes taught at BTC: Facilitating Learning, Expressions Club
Rev. Robert (Bob) Long
Master of Theology in Systematic Theology, Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, Texas, USA
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Wabash College, Indiana, USA
Missionary, Converge Worldwide
Classes taught at CGST: Introduction to Youth Ministry, Disciplemaking: Exploring Jesus’ Discipling Strategy, Proverbs and Leadership
Classes taught at BTC: Discipling the Digital Generation, Strategies for Ministry to Youth, Proverbs and Leadership, Life of Christ
Rev. Dr. Ernest Manges
Doctor of Philosophy in Church History, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Master of Divinity in Church History, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School at Deerfield, Illinois, USA
Master of Arts in Church History, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School at Deerfield, Illinois, USA
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA
Missionary, Evangelical Free Church of America
Member, EFCA Equip Team
Classes taught at CGST: Church History, Church and Last Things, God and Man, Christ and Salvation, Roman Catholic Theology, Mary in the Philippines, Christian Ethics, Contemporary Issues in Theology, Prolegomena, Marriage (PhD level), and Historical Theology (PhD level).
Ptr. Jonathan Ubanan
Bachelor of Arts major in Religious Education, Baptist Theological College, Inc., Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
Master of Arts in Theology major in Pastoral Studies (2022) and Master of Arts in Religious Education (2023), Cebu Graduate School of Theology, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
Prof. Ruth Paragas
Master in Library and Information Science, University of San Carlos, Cebu City, Philippines
Master of Arts in Religious Education, Cebu Graduate School of Theology, Mandaue City, Philippines
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Education, Baptist Theological College, Mandaue City, Philippines
Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finances, Bukidnon State University, Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Philippines
Director of Learning Resources Center, Baptist Theological College and Cebu Graduate School of Theology
Vice President for Finance, Baptist Theological College, Inc.
Treasurer, Bethlehem Star of Peace
TESOL Certified, Cebu Graduate School of Theology
Classes taught at BTC: Facilitating Learning, Math 1 and 2, Physical Education 1 – 4, and Christian Education of Adults
Dr. Ricardo G. Recodo, Jr.
Doctor of Ministry, International Theological Seminary in Los Angeles, California, USA
Master of Divinity in Pastoral Studies, Cebu Graduate School of Theology, Mandaue City, Philippines
Master of Arts in Theology major in Pastoral Studies, Cebu Graduate School of Theology, Mandaue City, Philippines
Bachelor of Arts in Theology major in Pastoral Studies, Baptist Theological College, Mandaue City, Philippines
President, Baptist Theological College
National Director, Bethlehem Star of Peace
Vice President, Beulah Land Retreat Center, Cabacungan, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Classes taught at CGST: Christ-centered Preaching, Homiletics, Dynamic Communication, and Evangelical Theology.
Classes taught at BTC: Christ-centered Preaching, Homiletics, Dynamic Communication, Advanced Preaching, Doctrinal Synthesis, Hermeneutics, Christ and Culture, among others.
Prof. Tom Leonard Trono
Master of Arts in Theology major in Pastoral Studies, Cebu Graduate School of Theology, Mandaue City, Philippines
Bachelor of Business Administration, Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Philippines
Academic Dean, Baptist Theological College, Inc.
Classes taught at BTC: New Testament Survey 1 and 2, Old Testament Survey 1 and 2, Introduction to Doctrines, World Literature, Christ and Salvation, Church and Last Things, Revelation and God, and Providence and Man.
Dr. Steven Wilkinson
Doctor of Philosophy in New Testament, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California, USA
Master of Divinity in New Testament, Ashland Theological Seminary, Ashland, Ohio, USA
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Tri-State University, Angola, Indiana
Director of PhD Program, Cebu Graduate School of Theology, Mandaue City, Philippines
Missionary, Converge Worldwide
Classes taught at CGST: Greek 1-4, New Testament 1 and 2, Sermon on the Mount, New Testament Theology, Introduction to Hebrew, Old Testament 1 and 2, and Research 1 and 2 (PhD).
Rev. Ildefonso Alfafara
Master of Business Administration major in Biblical Stewardship and Christian Management, Asian Theological Seminary, Quezon City, Philippines
Master of Ministry, Cebu Graduate School of Theology, Mandaue City, Philippines
Bachelor of Arts in Theology major in Pastoral Studies, Baptist Theological College, Mandaue City, Philippines
Senior Pastor Emeritus, Itkhus Mandaue (former Mandaue City Baptist Church), Mandaue City, Philippines
Classes taught at CGST: Principles of Leadership and Management, Organizational Behavior and Development
Class taught at BTC: Homiletics
Dr. Maria Rosario Alfafara
Doctor of Education in Educational Management, Southwestern University, Cebu City, Philippines
Master of Arts in Teaching Pre-Elem Education, Southwestern University, Cebu City, Philippines
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Education, Baptist Theological College, Mandaue City, Philippines
Director, Mandaue Christian School, Mandaue City, Philippines
Classes taught at CGST: Philosophy of Christian Education, Theology of Christian Education, School Administration, and Educational Foundations.
Classes taught at BTC: Introduction to Preschool Education with Field Study
Dr. Ethel Alino
Doctor in Management in Educational Management, University of San Jose – Recoletos, Cebu City, Philippines
Master of Arts in Religious Education, Cebu Graduate School of Theology
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Education, Baptist Theological College, Mandaue City, Philippines
TESOL Certified, Cebu Graduate School of Theology
Fieldworker, Bethlehem Star of Peace, Team Thailand
Board Member and Teacher, Santisuk English School, Bangkok, Thailand
Classes taught at BTC: Teaching in Cross-cultural Missions, Buddhism, Islam, Introduction to Study, English A, and Principles of Leadership and Management.
Prof. Lovely Joy Arididon
Master of Arts in Religious Education, Cebu Graduate School of Theology, Mandaue City, Philippines
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Education, Baptist Theological College, Mandaue City, Philippines
Former Registrar and Office Manager, Baptist Theological College and Cebu Graduate School of Theology
TESOL Certified, Cebu Graduate School of Theology
Classes taught at BTC: Life and Works of Rizal, Principles of Teaching, Educational Technology, Child and Adolescent Development, Philippine Literature, Introduction to Computer, and Science
Rev. Dr. Cirilo Doguiles
Doctor of Ministry in Global Contextual Leadership, Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Master of Divinity in New Testament, Bethel Seminary West, San Diego, California, USA
Bachelor in Christian Ministry, Conservative Baptist Bible College, Manila, Philippines
Missionary, Converge Worldwide
Trainer, Starting and Strengthening Churches with BCP/Converge Philippines
Classes taught at CGST: Starting and Strengthening Churches, Contextual Leadership
Dr. Josefa (Jiji) Harner
Doctor of Organization Development and Transformation, Cebu Doctor’s University, Cebu City, Philippines
Master of Arts in Counseling, Alliance Graduate School of Counseling, Nyack, New York, USA
Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Nyack College, New York, USA
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Education, Ebenezer Bible College, Zamboanga, Philippines
Head and Coordinator, Christian Counseling Certificate Program, Cebu Graduate School of Theology, Mandaue City
Counselor, Harner Marriage and Family Counseling Center
Classes taught at CGST: Principles and Methods of Counseling, Theories of Personality and Human Development, Crisis Counseling, Common Counseling Issues, Counseling Practice and Supervision, Emotionally Healthy Church, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, Dealing with Grief and Loss, Emotionally Healthy Leaders, and Emotionally Healthy Women.
Mrs. Daryl Lisbe
Master of Arts in Religious Education major Religious Education, Cebu Graduate School of Theology, Mandaue City, Philippines (Candidate for graduation)
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Education, Baptist Theological College, Mandaue City, Philippines
Vice President, Bethlehem Star of Peace
TESOL Certified, Cebu Graduate School of Theology, Mandaue City, Philippines
Class taught at BTC: Assessment of Student Learning
Rev. Dr. Gerardo B. Lisbe, Jr.
Doctor of Ministry, International Theological Seminary, Los Angeles, California, USA
Master of Divinity major in Christian Leadership, Cebu Graduate School of Theology, Mandaue City, Philippines
Master of Arts in Theology major in Christian Leadership, Cebu Graduate School of Theology
Bachelor of Arts in Theology major in Pastoral Studies, Baptist Theological College, Mandaue City, Philippines
Former Academic Dean, Cebu Graduate School of Theology
Former Vice President, Baptist Theological College, Inc.
Board Member, Bethlehem Star of Peace
TESOL Certified, Cebu Graduate School of Theology
Classes taught at CGST: World Missions, Hermeneutics, Theology of Christian Education, Christ-centered Preaching (with Dr. Recodo and Prof. J. Trono)
Classes taught at BTC: Hermeneutics, Teaching in Cross-cultural Missions, Comparative Religion, Principles of Leadership and Management, Speech Communication 1 and 2, Introduction to Doctrines, and Doctrinal Synthesis.
Dr. Dennis Nordine
Doctor of Management in Educational Management, University of San Jose – Recoletos, Cebu City, Philippines
Master of Arts in Christian Education, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School at Deerfield, Illinois, USA
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Diploma, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, Illinois, USA
International Director, Bethlehem Star of Peace
Classes taught at CGST: Principles of Leadership and Management, Organizational Behavior and Development, Hermeneutics, Dynamic Communication, Homiletics, Theology of Christian Education, Philosophy of Christian Education, among others.
Rev. William Taghap
Masters of Arts in Missions and Intercultural Studies, Wheaton Graduate School, Illinois, USA
Bachelor of Theology and Biblical Studies, Baptist Theological College, Mandaue City, Philippines
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University of San Carlos, Cebu City, Philippines
Board Member, Converge Philippines
Rev. Dr. Lowell Tallo
Doctor of Public Administration, Cebu Normal University, Cebu City, Philippines
Master of Divinity (Language Track: Hebrew and Greek), Asian Theological Seminary, Quezon City, Philippines
Master of Management in Business Management, University of the Philippines College of Cebu, Cebu City, Philippines
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of the Visayas, Cebu City, Philippines
Academic Dean, Evangelical Theological College of the Philippines, Cebu City, Philippines
Senior Pastor, Banawa Bible Fellowship (EFC), Cebu City, Philippines
Consultant, LifeWorks
Classes taught at CGST: Principles of Leadership and Management, Organizational Behavior and Development, Old Testament 1 and 2.
Dr. Jasmin Joy Trono
Doctor of Ministry, Bangkok Bible Seminary, Bangkok, Thailand
Master of Divinity in Christian Leadership, Cebu Graduate School of Theology, Mandaue City, Philippines
Master of Arts in Religious Education, Cebu Graduate School of Theology
Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology, Mindanao State University, Naawan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
TESOL Certified, Cebu Graduate School of Theology
Classes taught at CGST: Christ-centered Preaching (team taught with Dr. Recodo and Dr. Lisbe), Crisis Counseling (team taught with Dr. Harner) and World Missions (team taught with Dr. Lisbe)
Classes taught at BTC: Introduction to Guidance and Counseling, Sociology, Psychology, and Natural Sciences
Rev. Ben West
Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies, Bethel University, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado, Colorado, USA
Classes taught at BTC and CGST: Galatians and Prison Epistles, Romans, Hebrews, Love and Grace, Faith and Endurance, Pauline Principles for Modern Churches, Acts, and Corinthians.