Rey Lopez — Missionary Update

Missionary Report

Field Ministry Update

Tondo Youth Lab / Boys Home

Rey Lopez

Philippines

Years in Ministry

Philippines

Location

Tondo Youth Lab / Boys Home

Focus Area

Calling & Mission

To faithfully serve, disciple, and empower individuals and communities to grow in Christ, live with purpose, and reflect God's love in everyday life.

About Our Work

A dedicated and compassionate servant leader deeply committed to mentoring young people, building meaningful relationships, and sharing hope through faith-driven community outreach in the urban neighborhoods of Manila.

How God Called Me

My calling began in 2015 when I decided to stay at the Boys Home. There, I met a missionary named Ben Wong, who invited me to stay in his home. On my first night, I had a vivid dream. I found myself in a huge playground, and I heard someone calling my name—clear and loud. Suddenly, a man appeared standing in the middle of the playground, repeatedly calling me. Beside him was a bright light that shone so intensely.

I shared this dream with him, and he brought me to a Bible bookstore. He told me, “Whatever questions you have in life, the answers are in this Book. Please read it.” That was the first time I read the Bible.

As I continued, I told him I wanted to stay in the home because I wanted to know who Jesus is. In that season, I said yes to His calling and accepted Him as my Lord and Savior.

Today, I am leading the Boys Home and serving as a missionary with Kids International Ministries. I am also part of the Youth Lab, actively doing ministry in Tondo, and currently studying at Global Life University.

Why This Place & People

Smokey Mountain, Tondo’s urban youth population is one of the most overlooked mission fields in the country. I have personally seen and experienced the depth of poverty in this community.

I believe that God has called me to serve here—to share His love, the Good News, and the hope we have in Christ with the people. My desire is to help change mindsets, lead lives toward transformation in Christ, and be part of breaking the cycle of poverty in this community.

A Turning Point

The year I almost walked away was the year everything changed. I see this boys in the home hunger to know jesus in there lives. passionate in ministry and finished theire schooling isaw God is moving in there life .

I encountered God more honestly than I ever had from a pulpit. There was no dramatic vision — just a quiet, persistent peace that said: stay. I emerged from that season with a different kind of faith — quieter, sturdier, and far more useful to the people I serve.

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Community Outreach