{"id":2585,"date":"2026-02-08T10:40:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T02:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nemmadventist.org\/?p=2585"},"modified":"2026-03-04T13:39:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T05:39:49","slug":"msa-conducts-level-1-certification-training-for-ministerial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nemmadventist.org\/?p=2585","title":{"rendered":"MSA Conducts Level 1 Certification Training for Ministerial"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nemmadventist.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/643917287_1373814514790920_3104485733785436517_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nemmadventist.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/643917287_1373814514790920_3104485733785436517_n-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nemmadventist.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/643917287_1373814514790920_3104485733785436517_n-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nemmadventist.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/643917287_1373814514790920_3104485733785436517_n-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nemmadventist.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/643917287_1373814514790920_3104485733785436517_n-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nemmadventist.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/643917287_1373814514790920_3104485733785436517_n-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nemmadventist.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/643917287_1373814514790920_3104485733785436517_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Ministerial Spouses Association (MSA)&nbsp;of the&nbsp;Northeastern Mindanao Mission&nbsp;successfully conducted the&nbsp;MSA Level 1 Certification Training&nbsp;on&nbsp;February 6\u20137&nbsp;at the&nbsp;Northeastern Mindanao Mission Hall. The training was organized as part of the&nbsp;MS Continuing Education Program, specifically designed to equip and strengthen&nbsp;young ministerial spouses&nbsp;through the&nbsp;Curriculum Level I&nbsp;program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Level 1 Certification&nbsp;primarily serves as an&nbsp;orientation and foundational training for newly recognized members of the Ministerial Spouses Association. At the same time, it also functions as a&nbsp;refresher course for experienced MSA members&nbsp;who have previously undergone the training, allowing them to revisit essential principles of ministry support, renew their commitment, and strengthen their role alongside their spouses in pastoral ministry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anchored on the theme&nbsp;\u201cStronger Together: I Will Go,\u201d&nbsp;the event highlighted the significant role of ministerial spouses in supporting pastoral ministry, strengthening the pastoral family, and nurturing a deeper spiritual life while actively participating in the mission of the church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The two-day training featured several inspiring lectures from experienced speakers.&nbsp;Mrs. Rosie S. Pangan&nbsp;presented the sessions&nbsp;\u201cSo You Are a Ministerial Spouse\u201d&nbsp;and&nbsp;\u201cCoping with the Challenges of Being a Ministerial Spouse,\u201dproviding practical insights on understanding the calling of ministry and navigating the unique responsibilities and challenges faced by ministerial families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mrs. Marivic L. Saramosing, MAT, delivered a meaningful presentation titled&nbsp;\u201cPrayer in the Lives of Ministerial Spouses,\u201d&nbsp;emphasizing the power of prayer as the sustaining force that strengthens faith, endurance, and spiritual commitment in ministry life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;Pr. Cirilo S. Ba-al, President of the&nbsp;Northeastern Mindanao Mission, inspired participants through the presentation&nbsp;\u201cEnriching Your Walk with God,\u201d&nbsp;encouraging ministerial spouses to cultivate a deeper and more personal relationship with Christ as the foundation of effective service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A series of practical and family-centered sessions were facilitated by&nbsp;Mrs. Kenneth C. Ba-al, who also serves as the&nbsp;MSA Coordinator of the Northeastern Mindanao Mission. She led discussions on&nbsp;\u201cThe Role of Ministerial Spouse,\u201d \u201cCommunication Keys,\u201d \u201cRaising Responsible Children,\u201d&nbsp;and&nbsp;\u201cHelp, Lord! I\u2019m a Parent!\u201d&nbsp;These sessions highlighted the importance of strong communication in marriage, intentional parenting, and faithful partnership in supporting pastoral ministry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The training provided a meaningful platform for&nbsp;learning, spiritual enrichment, and fellowship, enabling ministerial spouses to connect with one another while strengthening their commitment to God\u2019s calling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this continuing education initiative, the&nbsp;Ministerial Spouses Association&nbsp;aims to empower ministerial families, strengthen pastoral support systems, and affirm the vital role of ministerial spouses in advancing the mission of the church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With renewed inspiration and commitment, participants concluded the training embracing the spirit of the theme\u2014\u201cStronger Together: I Will Go.\u201d  <br><br>For more photos of the Event vist Northeastern Mindanao Mission &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/182gezLkut\/\">Facebook page.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The&nbsp;Ministerial Spouses Association (MSA)&nbsp;of the&nbsp;Northeastern Mindanao Mission&nbsp;successfully conducted the&nbsp;MSA Level 1 Certification Training&nbsp;on&nbsp;February 6\u20137&nbsp;at the&nbsp;Northeastern Mindanao Mission Hall. 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