Tell me about CFC

[quattrocchi]

Is it all/mostly Filipino or are there Anglos also? Anyone have any personal experiences with the group?

 

[Chichebe]

Just wanted to clarify - are you referring to the Christian Fellowship Church that was started by Pastor Wayman Mitchell?

If you are here is a link to one of their churches.

Also there is an informative article on the Wikipedia site. The church I am thinking of goes under a number of different names including ‘The Door’, ‘Victory Chapel’ ‘Christian Fellowship Ministries’

thedoorkingsville.com/roots.aspx
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potter%27s_House_Christian_Fellowship

If I was referring to the correct church hope it was helpful.

Out of interest why are you inquiring? Are you thinking of joining or has someone you know joined?

 

[dhgray]

Hi quattrocchi,

Couples for Christ (CFC) is a Vatican approved Catholic based Family Ministry. It started in the Philippines in 1981 with 16 couples and has spread to (as of July 1) 1.4 million members in 127 countries. Yes, there are a lot of Filipinos in the ministry. It is easier for the Filipinos to evangalize other Filipinos (the “like interest” thing). If I were in the Philippines, I would probably look for other Anglos - though I talk to everyone (it’s a gift).

This ministry helped save my marriage and restore order in my family. We were introduced to them at a time in our lives when things were so bad that we were talking divorce. The Lord lead us to this ministry to help us and for us to reach out to others.

CFC helped us place Christ back in the center of our marriage. CFC helped us learn to love each other again. CFC helped us earn the respect of our children by becoming God fearing parents. CFC has also reached out to our children through CFC-Youth for our teenage daughter and CFC-Kids for your younger children.

My wife and I now lead and serve with the CFC-Singles ministry helping post-college young men and women live a Christ-centered life as they face the “real world” of business and secularism.

But back to your qeustion, I reciently received an e-mail from the CFC International Director which, in part, reads:

On May 31 we brought CFC to Havana, Cuba. Our new members are 14 couples, 8 singles (engaged), 2 handmaids and 1 servant (39 persons). All are Cubans.
On June 18 CFC was established in Freeport, Bahamas. We have 2 couples and 7 handmaids (11 persons). 9 are Bahamanians and 2 are Filipinos.
On July 3 CFC was brought to Tonga. Those who joined our community are 5 couples, 3 handmaids and 1 single (14 persons). There are 3 Tongans, 1 British and 10 Filipinos.

I guess the amount of Filipinos depends on where you are. I can tell you that there is a big push in the community to Evangalize more non-Filipinos. Infact, Matramonious Para Cristo (Spanish missions) is gaining steam and getting stronger across the country and throughout Central and South America.

I know this is long … sorry, but I get so excited when someone asks me about the ministry I truly love.

if you have anymore question, please ask.

God Bless,

 

[EnrightGannon]

CFC are the initials of a religious order founded by Blessed Edmund Rice. They are planning an international meeting in Manila. Within the next year, following the example of the founder, and with the blessings of the Filipino bishops, they will establish foundations for the poorest of the poor in very remote areas. Initially they will concentrate on education, teacher training in particular. I don’t know if this is the meaning of CFC you desire.

 

[dhgray]

EnrightGannon:

CFC are the initials of a religious order founded by Blessed Edmund Rice. They are planning an international meeting in Manila. Within the next year, following the example of the founder, and with the blessings of the Filipino bishops, they will establish foundations for the poorest of the poor in very remote areas. Initially they will concentrate on education, teacher training in particular. I don’t know if this is the meaning of CFC you desire.

YEP, the mission is called Gawad Kalinga

Gawad Kalinga (GK) , translated in English means “to give care,” and it is an alternative solution to the blatant problem of poverty not just in the Philippines but the world. Its approach is integrated, holistic and sustainable – a concrete action plan to rebuild this nation by harnessing the best of the Filipino – our faith and our patriotism.

What started barely five years ago in the Philippines as a simple but daring initiative by Couples for Christ has now become a growing multi-sectoral partnership driven by a vision of a new Philippines with NO MORE SLUMS. Together with its partners, Gawad Kalinga is now in the process of transforming poverty-stricken areas, many of them now empowered to further improve their quality of life! And the heart-work of GK volunteers is evident in the beautiful colors of the GK homes that have been built for and with the poorest of the poor Filipino families nationwide.

The transformation is astounding. Slums are disappearing. Rich and poor, Muslims and Christians, government and the private sector are building communities together. The poor are re-discovering their dreams, and are being empowered to build a better future for their families. The stories of how not only the poor but also the donors have been transformed continue to grow.

Gawad Kalinga’s achievements are a reflection of the sharing among different classes in society, and the partnership involving all sectors of society – bridging the gaps that divide us as a people. We are also building International Villages, showing that poverty can be addressed if rich and poor nations learn to share resources to create a better world for all.

GK is the social arm of the CFC.