Since its inception in 1986, the Berean School of Ministry has been a cornerstone in training church planters through face-to-face classes, nurturing generations of leaders committed to advancing God’s Kingdom. Our distinct approach is encapsulated in the tagline: *“We train those who will plant the church that they will pastor, and pastor the church that they will plant.” The acronym BEREAN stands for “Because Eventually, Radical Equipping Affects Nations,” reflecting our commitment to impactful training.

BSM operates as a church-based training school under Destiny City Church, the local church component of First Assembly Roxas Missions, Inc. Unlike traditional seminaries that function separately from the church, BSM is an integral part of the church, ensuring a dynamic and contextually relevant training program. We strive to discern and align with God’s current movement within the Church, making necessary adjustments to remain in step with the Holy Spirit.

Destiny City Church is affiliated with the Philippines General Council of the Assemblies of God and is recognized as a training school by PGCAG. Specifically, BSM collaborates with the PGCAG Home Missions Department to train church planters, thereby contributing to the church planting goals of the movement.

Contributions and Achievements:

1. Workforce Expansion: BSM has significantly increased the number of active workers in the harvest field.
2. Church Planting: BSM has contributed to the establishment of new Assemblies of God (AoG) churches through its church planting initiatives.
3. Ministerial Training and Placement: BSM’s training program, as highlighted in our tagline, ensures that trainees are equipped to both plant and pastor churches.
4. Alumni Leadership: Numerous BSM alumni hold leadership positions in various districts, sections, and departments.
5. Missionary Outreach: The first PGCAG Filipino missionaries to Cambodia were BSM graduates.
6. Vision Propagation: BSM alumni continue to advocate for church planting and missionary work within the movement.

We have expanded the reach of our programs, making training accessible to a broader audience, including students from diverse locations. This flexibility allows participants to balance their responsibilities while actively engaging in their coursework. Interactive tools and resources foster an environment where collaboration and connection thrive—even across great distances.

Our training is designed for:

1. Prospective Church Planters – Individuals intending to plant new churches.
2. Missionaries – Those called to the mission field.
3. Local Church Disciples and House Church Leaders – Disciples and leaders serving within the local church setting.
4. Professionals – Individuals who view their workplace as a mission field and are called to minister or pastor while continuing their professions. The online format accommodates both Philippines-based and overseas professionals.
5. Local Church Pastors – Pastors who did not receive formal training before taking on pastoral roles.