General Superintendent David A. Busic and his wife, Christi, arrived in Manila, Philippines, on January 3 for their first visit to the Asia-Pacific Region.

The week gave David Busic an opportunity to meet leaders from across the region and witness first-hand the strategy, passion, and vision of the regional team. His busy week began on Saturday morning with a time of regional briefing from Regional Director Mark Louw, field strategy coordinators, and ministry coordinators.

Another important aspect of the trip was the annual Board of Trustees meeting for Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary, held January 6 to 8, and the inauguration ceremonies for Im, Seung An, who was installed as the 6th president of APNTS on January 7.

Though almost every hour was scheduled with meetings, the Busics were able to visit the Rowenas Community Development Project (RCDP), a visit they stated was "truly a highlight" of their trip to the Philippines.

The RCDP is an outreach envisioned by faculty and students at APNTS as a strategy to go "beyond the walls" to reach those who are hurting. The Rowenas community, which is home to nearly 3,000 individuals, is literally built up against the outer wall of the seminary. The outreach started as a project to alleviate dengue fever but has grown to include community restrooms, a small pharmacy, health center, children's community center, fresh water projects, an organized church, and a child sponsorship program through which more than 130 students currently sponsored.

Busic began his duties as jurisdictional general superintendent for the Asia-Pacific Region on January 1.
--Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region