Metropolitan Bible Baptist Church - Manila

A vision realized and a dream in the making - this, in a nutshell, is what the Metropolitan Bible Baptist Church and Ministries have become by God’s marvelous grace through the past 27 years.In July 1975, the Lord impressed upon the tender heart of a vibrant young preacher to start a mission work in the very heart of the city of Manila - Sta. Ana. Against all odds, this faithful man called of God to preach the gospel embarked on an exciting journey of faith, equipped with ardent zeal, undying enthusiasm, profound knowledge of God’s word, unwavering faith in God and a deep compassion for lost souls. On September 22, 1975, Dr. Benny M. Abante, Jr., surrendered his life for full-time pastoral work without any promise of support from anyone but the Lord. Thus, the Bible Baptist Mission of  

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Sta. Ana had its humble beginning.On its first Sunday service at La Torre St., Sta. Ana, the Bible Baptist Mission conducted its first worship service with an attendance of 96 including 24 adults. Seven people trusted Christ as their Savior, four of whom were baptized that same day. As a result of vigorous evangelistic endeavors, many people got saved, prompting the need for a larger place of worship. On December 5, 1975, the Lord answered their prayer by providing a missionary, Rev. Art Sims, who wholeheartedly supported the construction of a church building. On July 5, 1976, more than 200 people witnessed the groundbreaking celebration. Seeing the mission house getting overcrowded, the members’ eagerness to transfer to the new building grew intensely. On December 5, 1976, the new edifice, aptly called by the Pastor, “The Monument of God’s Grace”, was humbly dedicated to the Lord.