Roxanne Calayag

Philippines

Calling & Mission

Everything that I do for the Lord is only possible because His presence fills every part of it.

Years Serving

Philippines

Focus Area

Field Ministry Update

A Turning Point

My calling began during the COVID pandemic in 2019. I left my position as a University Professor to work as a teacher in Shanghai China. I was in the process of relocating to Shanghai, having left my apartment and given away some of my belongings, when the lockdown happened. What we thought would be weeks turned into years.

Without a job, home and money, i moved back to my parents' home after 13 years of independent living. It was humbling, but my parents welcomed me, providing food and care.

With the global crisis, finding a job was challenging. Desperation led me to work as an HR recruiter at a friend's office for a few months.

Then I learned that there was an opening at KIDS INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES as a Communication Director.

This marked the start of my time at KIDS...

I was interviewed by Norman Denler for the said post. In the middle of the interview, I had a conversation with myself. "Am I called to be a Communication Director?" Maybe he saw my discerning face because he asked me, "If there's one thing you like to do even if you're not going to be paid, what is it?" I said "teaching." He said I came in at the right time because they were contemplating adding a senior high school at CCS and praying for someone who could start that. When I heard about that, I immediately said yes!

Favorite Verse

Isaiah 61:1

The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.

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SCHOOL LIFE

What a diverse experiences at CCS over the years

One of the judges during sports fest at CCS

COACHING CCS TEACHERS ON PICKLEBALL FUNDAMENTALS

THESIS DEFENSE OF GRADE 12 FOR THEIR RESEARCH SUBJECT

CUATRO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF

PICKLE BALL COMMUNITY

Staying physically active is one of the things told me to add in my life. Playing pickleball at church, other clubs and coaching my co-teachers at CCS is part of my regular weekly activities!

DISCIPLESHIP GROUP

We are commanded to share the gospel and making Jesus known. One of the things I look forward to every week!

BREAK-OUT GROUP DURING PICKLEBALL GAME AT CHURCH

MY BIBLE STUDY DGROUP COMPOSED OF HELPERS, DRIVERS AND SECURITY

ROXY THE EXPLORER

Exploring cultures, creating a bigger space for me in this world by meeting other people across the nation and around the globe!

SINGAPORE WITH MY FAMILY ON CHRISTMAS BREAK