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A Filipino. Born-again christian since 1981. Former Roman Catholic-Youth Marian Crusade member. Former adherent  to Reconstructionist and “flat line” covenant theology.

But now -Lausanne-evangelical, Kuyperian, Van Tillian, Vossian,  Dordtian freedom of  grace, missional, and new covenant theology adherent.

I also believe that to preach and teach the bible one must use a redemptive-historical-eschatological hermeneutic that gives justice to the divine-human organic nature of the Scriptures. It must be also faithful to the contextual and canonical settings of the verses -And to remain relevant to the people of God-it must be appropriately illustrated and applied in their lives.

Works for a private electric utility as an electrical engineer. Father of 4 kids-Uel, Mai, Enye and Ebeng. Husband to a loving and beautiful wife-Bel.  Loves to read theology, philosophy, history, arts and current news.

My Family

Theological favorites are Calvin, Kuyper, Bavinck,Turretin, Murray,Berkouwer, Berkhof, Stott, C.S. Lewis, Van Til,Henry Stob, John Frame, John Macarthur, John Piper, James B. Jordan, Robert Brinsmead, Gresham Machen,Karl Barth, James Packer, John Owens, Charles Spurgeon and Francis Schaeffer.

Current favorite pastors are: DA Carson, Tom Schriner,Al Mohler, Mark Dever, Mark Driscoll, CJ Mahaney and Tim Keller.

I also love the music of Fleetwood Mac, U2, Eagles, Beatles, Bon Jovi, Heart, Patty Smyth, Journey, Lionel Richie,Barry Mannilow, Jackson Browne, Sheryl Crowe, Stevie Nicks, Kenny Rogers, Air Supply, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, Olivia Newton-John and Bee Gees.

I like the following movies: Braveheart, MadMax 2-3, Die Hard 4.0,Star Wars 1-6, Matrix 1-3, Patriot, We are Soldiers, Notting Hill, LOTR 1-3, Rocky1-6, Rambo 1-4.

Likes to walk, read books, listen to classic rock, watch CSI-Miami, Numb3rs, Criminal Minds, Cold Case,Without a Trace.

I previously worked as production supervisor at IMI, pastor-trainee at BFHCF, safety and staff engineer at UNISOL, DBASE programmer at Softnet Technologies, private Math tutor and lastly as electrical engineer at a local utility.

I was a former member of:

1. Community Church of the Risen Lord, España, Manila (IVCF-related church)-1981 to 1982

2. BF Homes Christian felllowship (now Bread from Heaven Christian Fellowship (member of Christian Reformed Church of the Philippines)-1982 to 1991

3. Union Church of Manila, Makati-1991 to 1992 (part of the ushering ministry)

4. Bread from Heaven Christian Fellowship-1992 to 1993

5. Jesus, Lord of All Presbyterian Church-1993 to 2008 (where I served as Board Secretary and Ruling Elder for 14 years)

6. Powerhouse-First Baptist Christian Missions-2009 to the present. Interim coordinator for the Upkeep Ministry.

7. Lay bible study leader for San Pedro Christian Reformed Church- current

I studied my BS Electrical Engineering at University of Santo Tomas and have  two years of Master of Divinity at Asian Theological Seminary (51 units of the required 90 units).

I also functioned as chair-arranger, usher, VP for education for Young People, staff and chairman of  Phil Christian Reformed Church summer youth camp, church board secretary and vice president, and General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the Philippines’  ordained elder since 2005 but local church elder for 14 years.

I am a regular BS leader, preacher and worship leader. I am also skilled in project and event management. I am not in any preaching schedule right now-but open, even for free-just arrange my travel and lodging arrangements.

My friendster website is : http://profiles.friendster.com/ravrodriguez09

and my Facebook at:

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My daughter’s blog is at :http://www.blogger.com/profile/17037327069944763313

Individual Member of the World Reformed Fellowship:

Individual Member of the Shepherds’ Fellowship:

Current student of Master Of Biblical Studies at : http://trinitytheology.org/