Highlights of the First Presbytery Meeting of the FPCP
August 31, 2026
1. Opening of the Presbytery Meeting
Rev. John Flores opened the Presbytery Meeting by calling upon the name of the Lord in prayer, reading the Scripture and giving a timely exposition of Acts 20:17–38. He emphasized the truth that the Presbytery was intended to be under the authority of Jesus Christ. The message provided a proper and sound biblical perspective on the reasons and purposes for the establishment of the Presbytery.
The message challenged our office bearers, reminding us that the work that we presently undertake is also in preparation for the next generations of office bearers and fellow laborers in the Free Presbyterian Church of the Philippines (FPCP) in the coming years.
2. Sederunt and Subscription
The meeting was attended by two ministers, four elders, and one distant elder who participated online via Zoom from Leyte. All the deacons were also present so that all the office bearers could sign the Formula of Subscription and the Statement of Reconstitution and Constitutional Commitment.
3. Documents adopted:
1) Statement of Reconstitution and Constitutional Commitment
2) The Confession of Faith of the Assembly at Edinburgh, 1647 (Adoption of Westminster Standards, Larger and Shorter Catechism)
3) Reading and signing of the Formula of Subscription.
4) Adoption of the Manual of the Practice of the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland.
The meeting also Approved the Rizal, Laguna Fellowship as the Presbytery's official Mission work.
Officers of the Interim Kirk Session of the Rizal, Laguna Fellowship are as follows:
a. Rev. John Flores - Interim Moderator
b. Assessors: Elder Ronald Mercado
Elder Jaypee Monares
Sanctioned members of the Presbytery:
1. FPCP, Manila
2. FPCP, Bulacan
3. FPCP, Leyte
Pre-advice Committee assigned for a discipline case elevated to Presbytery:
a. Rev. Emman Jasojaso
b. Elder Eric Mescallado
c. Elder Ronald Mercado
This First Presbytery Meeting was conducted and concluded in good order, by the grace of God. This meeting was followed by extended fellowship with some members from Manila and Bulacan who joined us as observers and had the opportunity to witness the order and proceedings of the Presbytery.
The next Presbytery Meeting is scheduled for 8 January 2027, and will be hosted by the Free Presbyterian Church of the Philippines in Manila, D.V.
The events of this day is a significant milestone in the advancement of the Gospel in the Philippines through the Free Presbyterian Church of the Philippines. SOLI DEO GLORIA!
