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CHURCH CONNECT
Partnering with local churches to have greater impact
BORN IN CRISIS
Where Meals and Values serves food in the Philippines
COVID Lockdowns : With churches closed and pastors struggling to support their families and congregations, KIDS stepped into help. We partnered with over 500 pastors to provide food, helping them serve their communities. This simple act of support sparked an entirely new ministry—Church Connect.
Kape’tid: In 2020, as pastors came to pick up food for their communities, we invited them for coffee ('Kape' in Tagalog) to talk about life—church, family, and personal struggles. These conversations evolved into a powerful support network.Today, 15-40 pastors from 14 denominations gather twice a week for Kape'tid ('brotherhood'). They come together to share about life, family, and how God is working in their lives.
Training and development:  Now connected with over 800 pastors across the Philippines, we launched conferences in 2021 to support and equip them. Many serve in ultra-poor communities and have never attended seminary. Over 4 years, we've hosted 14 conferences with over 3,500 pastors, empowering them to strengthen their families, churches, and communities.
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What does Church Connect do?

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MEALS AND VALUES
Founded in 2009 after Typhoon Yolanda devastated Manila, our Meals & Values program began by providing emergency meals to affected communities. Since then, we’ve partnered with local pastors, supplying food they prepare to impact their communities.

This approach has led to the planting of over 100 churches, as we focus on both addressing immediate needs and fostering long-term transformation.
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KAPE'TID
"Kape" is the Tagalog word for coffee, and "Kape'tid" means "brotherhood." Kape'tid is a gathering where 15-40 pastors from 14 different denominations come together twice a week to sit, enjoy coffee, and support one another. These meetings provide a space to share about life, family, and the ways God is moving in their communities. Through conversation and mutual encouragement, pastors build lasting relationships and strengthen their ministries.
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CONFERENCES
During the COVID pandemic, we connected with over 500 pastors through the Meals and Values program, responding to the urgent need for food in underserved communities. After lockdowns ended, we committed to continuing support for these pastors. Today, we host conferences for 200-400 pastors, featuring guest speakers, meals, and fellowship. These gatherings focus on learning, best practices, and building relationships. We hold about four conferences each year.
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Disaster Relief
Every year, 15-20 typhoons strike the Philippines, and fires are common in poor areas due to unsafe construction and overloaded electrical systems. During these disasters, we partner with churches and local pastors to provide relief to affected communities. By coordinating local and international support, we deliver food and essential supplies. This outreach meets immediate needs and demonstrates care, often leading many to connect with their local churches.

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