Microentrepreneurs

Microentrepreneurs are individuals who run small to medium-sized businesses, such as neighborhood sari-sari stores and market stalls, to provide for their families. While these enterprises are vital to local economies, their owners often face financial instability. In 2024, CCT provided services to 149,224 microentrepreneurs, supporting their efforts to achieve financial stability and growth.

Our support is delivered through several key ministries. The CCT Multipurpose Cooperative (CMPC) is the primary ministry, offering access to capital loans for business operations and savings programs that encourage financial discipline. CMPC’s work is integrated in our weekly fellowship meetings, where community partners (clients) receive encouragement and spiritual nourishment on top of business mentoring and entrepreneurial support.

The CCT Mutual Benefit Association (CMBA) offers affordable microinsurance plans, protecting families from unforeseen financial shocks. For entrepreneurs ready to grow, CCT-Tindahan para sa Bayan helps by creating linkages to larger market platforms.

Through this combination of financial tools, spiritual support, and practical assistance, CCT works to empower microentrepreneurs, restore dignity in their work, and help them build a secure future for their families.

Children & Youth

Children and youth are among the most vulnerable members of society, often facing poverty, unstable family situations, and limited access to education. Many endure daily hardships, such as hunger or long journeys to school, especially those in remote tribal communities or on the streets. CCT believes in their potential to overcome these challenges and become servant-leaders in their communities. In 2024, our ministries served 13,393 children and youth.

CCT provides a range of programs to meet their educational, physical, and spiritual needs. The CCT-Visions of Hope Christian School (CCT-VOHCS) offers quality, Christ-centered education for children in marginalized urban, rural, and tribal areas. For orphaned or rescued street children, the Visions of Hope Foundation (CCT Paglingap) provides shelter, homecare, and a supportive environment for healing and restoration.

The Kaibigan Ministry (KMI) focuses on equipping at-risk youth with education and life skills to break the cycle of poverty, while the CCT Ministry Among Tribespeople (CMAT) runs literacy and discipleship programs for indigenous youth. Through these converged efforts, CCT provides children and youth with the tools and support needed to build a stable future and grow into Christ-centered leaders.

Street Dwellers

CCT refers to street dwellers as Kaibigans, or friends, recognizing them as individuals created with inherent dignity and purpose. Many homeless individuals and street-dwelling families have experienced homelessness, hunger, and abuse. Our ministries walk alongside them, providing the support and resources needed to help them rebuild their lives. This process is a structured “Journey of Change” designed to help them achieve lasting transformation. In 2024, CCT’s Kaibigan Ministry Group worked with 4,475 Kaibigans.

Our work begins with street-based outreach, where the Kaibigan Ministry (KMI) provides daily meals, Bible studies, and fellowship groups. KMI’s mobile school, Paaralan sa Tarima (School by the Roadside), brings education directly to street children. For those ready for the next step, our resettlement community, Lupang Pangako (Promised Land), provides housing and homecare for children and the elderly, and a supportive faith community.

Economic empowerment is crucial for self-sufficiency. The Kaibigang Maaasahan Multi-purpose Cooperative (KMMC) and other social enterprises offer skills training, sustainable livelihood programs, and job placement in fields like construction and agriculture. This holistic approach is designed to break the cycle of intergenerational street dwelling by restoring relationships with God, equipping individuals for stable lives, and empowering them to thrive.

Tribespeople

Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in the Philippines are among the most vulnerable populations, often living in remote areas with limited access to basic services like education and healthcare. They face high poverty rates and challenges such as land grabbing. CCT is committed to serving these communities, empowering them to preserve their unique cultural heritage while finding their identity in Christ. In 2024, CCT worked with 3,127 tribespeople from 10 indigenous groups: Blaan, Tagakaolo, Badjao, Teduray, Aeta, Tingguian, Dumagat, Bagobo/Tagabawa, Manobo/Bagobo and Palaw’an.

The CCT Ministry Among Tribespeople (CMAT) leads this work, providing holistic support tailored to the needs of each community. CMAT and the CCT-Visions of Hope Christian School (CCT-VOHCS) run literacy and formal education programs to address learning gaps, especially among children.

Economic empowerment is fostered through sustainable livelihood opportunities and skills training. The Savings Group Program teaches financial stewardship based on biblical principles, and the CCT Tribespeople of Sarangani Producers Cooperative (CTSPC) helps develop enterprises that showcase traditional craftsmanship.

At the core of all these initiatives is spiritual development, with CMAT leading Bible studies and discipleship programs. Through this work, CCT helps indigenous communities build a future that is both economically stable and spiritually grounded.

Workers

The labor sector is essential to the nation’s economy, yet many workers face unstable employment, inadequate pay, and poor working conditions. CCT recognizes their struggles and is committed to helping them find dignity and stability in their work. In 2024, our ministries reached 6,191 workers, bringing spiritual support and practical guidance directly into their workplaces.

The CCT Working Hands Ministry (WHM) is our primary arm for serving this sector. WHM partners with Christian-owned companies to implement values formation programs and workplace fellowships. In collaboration with the CCT Ministers Association of the Philippines (CMAP), dedicated pastor-equippers lead regular Bible studies and provide spiritual care to employees.

As workers engage with God’s Word, they discover their true worth in Christ, which goes beyond their professional roles. This engagement leads to tangible changes in the workplace, such as improved integrity, increased responsibility, and stronger team morale. The positive transformation extends to their families and communities as they apply biblical principles to their daily lives. Through this ministry, CCT helps turn workplaces into environments where workers can be spiritually nurtured and professionally empowered.

Farmers and Fisherfolk

Farmers and fisherfolk are vital to the nation's food security, working diligently to cultivate the land and harvest from the sea. However, they are often exposed to economic instability and the severe impacts of natural disasters, which threaten their livelihoods. CCT supports their essential work by providing resources to enhance their productivity and build resilience. In 2024, CCT assisted 4,974 farmers and their communities.

Spiritual support is the foundation of this approach. Through local fellowship groups, farmers and fisherfolk are spiritually nurtured. This is combined with practical resources from the CCT Multipurpose Cooperative (CMPC), which provides financial services designed for their needs. Access to capital loans allows them to invest in quality seeds and equipment, while savings programs help them create a financial buffer. This combination of a strong faith foundation and practical tools empowers them to build sustainable livelihoods while recognizing God as the provider of every harvest.

Community Servant Leaders

Community Servant Leaders (CSLs) are volunteer leaders from the communities CCT serves who demonstrate transformation through their faith and service. Their leadership is based on compassion and a desire to serve, making them effective agents of change at the grassroots level. In 2024, 2,511 active CSLs extended CCT’s services to 2,256 barangays nationwide.

CSLs fulfill a dual role within their communities. Spiritually, they lead local fellowship groups, disciple their neighbors, and nurture families in faith. Practically, they implement CCT’s mission by organizing medical missions, managing feeding and literacy programs, and coordinating disaster response. To further structure this work, a key development in 2024 was the formation of 139 Community Cooperative Volunteers Development Councils (CCVDCs). Composed of CSLs, these councils are designed to deliver social services and support local CCT cooperatives.

CCT is committed to equipping these leaders for their vital work. The Visions of Hope Foundation (CCT Paglingap) and the CCT Training & Development Institute (TDI) provide CSLs with ongoing training, resources, and spiritual guidance. By empowering these local leaders, CCT ensures that community transformation is sustainable and genuinely responsive to local needs.

Christian Development Workers and Pastors

The heart of CCT’s mission is its dedicated team of Christian development workers, staff, and full-time and volunteer pastors. Recognizing that those who serve must also be cared for, CCT is committed to being a “brother’s keeper” by providing holistic support to its own team.

In 2024, CCT’s internal support ministries served 1,327 Christian development workers and 550 volunteer pastors. The CCT Jehovah Jireh (JJ) Multi-purpose Cooperative functions as the primary support system for CCT staff. It provides a range of financial services, including affordable loans for housing and education, as well as scholarships for their children and assistance during family emergencies.

For pastors, the CCT Ministers Association of the Philippines (CMAP) and CCT Community Fellowship, Inc. (CFI) offer a network for fellowship, accountability, and spiritual encouragement. Additionally, the CCT Training & Development Institute (TDI) provides formal theological training and leadership development through programs like the Pastoral Leadership Development Program (PLDP). By investing in our workers, we ensure they are spiritually and practically equipped to faithfully serve others.

Community at Large

CCT's vision for transformation extends beyond specific sectors to positively impact the community at large. Our goal is to help establish Christ-centered faith communities where all residents can live with dignity and sufficiency. The positive changes in the lives of individuals are meant to create a ripple effect, blessing entire neighborhoods and barangays. In 2024, CCT’s community-wide programs and services reached 42,298 people.

This broader outreach is made possible by the convergence of our ministries. For example, the community-based services of Visions of Hope Foundation (CCT Paglingap), such as disaster relief operations and medical missions, are available to all families in a community, not just our direct partners. Similarly, the CCT Mutual Benefit Association (CMBA) offers affordable microinsurance to the general public, strengthening the financial resilience of the whole community.

The local churches and fellowships established by CCT Community Fellowship, Inc. (CFI) and the CCT Ministers Association of the Philippines (CMAP) serve as spiritual hubs that foster hope, unity, and mutual care among neighbors. Through these efforts, CCT works toward the holistic transformation of entire communities, contributing to our ultimate vision of a transformed nation.