About

Presence began when Jayvee Otares, together with his wife Rica, received a call from God to establish a community that would mirror the early church's blueprint outlined in the Book of Acts; a church that is marked by God's fire and surrendered to the flow of the Holy Spirit. The couple embraced the call along with the leadership of their friends, Tom Cruz and Prince Faderogao, who shared the same passion for God's presence.

In response to God's leading, they made the decision to bring Presence to Rockwell Makati and introduce the gospel to this vibrant community. Currently, the church gathers every Sunday at the 8 Rockwell, Makati City, eagerly anticipating the advancement of God's Kingdom throughout the city and beyond.

PRESENCE

God's presence is the foundation of our church's existence. He holds the utmost importance in all our gatherings and the pursuit of His presence defines our worship, prayer, and fellowship.

“My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Then Moses said to him, “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here."
Exodus 33:14-15

LOVE

God is love, therefore love is what we become. At the heart of our relationships and community is a deep commitment to love one another and pursue Christlikeness.

"Let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love."
1 John 4:7-8

POWER

The church is designed to operate in the power of the Holy Spirit. Signs, wonders, and miracles are essential in our mission to advance the Kingdom of God throughout cities and beyond.

"These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in my name, and they will speak in new languages.... They will be able to place their hands on the sick, and they will be healed.”
Mark 16:17-18

ENCOUNTER GOD

We aspire to become a church where the passion for God's presence continually grows and the hunger to encounter Him never ceases.

BECOME LIKE JESUS

We desire to build a community that genuinely pursues life-changing transformation that can only be attained through Jesus.

PARTNER WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT

We want to witness a generation that advances God's Kingdom with boldness, through an authentic partnership with the Holy Spirit.

GOD

We believe in the existence of one true God, the eternal King, Creator, and Redeemer of all things. He is characterized by perfect holiness, justice, love, and truthfulness. He has revealed Himself as eternally self-existent, existing as one being in three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit.

JESUS

We believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, the one and only Son of God, was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, and is God’s Anointed One, empowered by the Holy Spirit to inaugurate God’s kingdom on earth. He was crucified for our sins, died, was buried, resurrected, and ascended into heaven, and is now alive today in the presence of God the Father and in His people. He is "true God" and "true man."

HOLY SPIRIT

We believe in the ongoing ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose presence within believers empowers them to live a godly life and operate in supernatural ministry. Through the baptism of the Holy Spirit, believers are endowed with divine power, enabling them to be effective witnesses for God. The Holy Spirit's indwelling and empowerment are crucial aspects of our faith, guiding and equipping us to fulfill our calling as followers of Christ.

BIBLE

We believe that the Bible is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God. It serves as our ultimate guide and source of truth, providing wisdom, guidance, and understanding for our faith and life.

MAN

We believe that humanity was originally created in the image of God with the purpose of knowing and delighting in Him, yet we willfully rejected the Lordship and glory of God for which we were intended. Consequently, the world became tainted with sickness, death, and judgment, as the consequences of sin impacted all of creation.

SALVATION

We believe we are saved solely by God's grace, through our faith in Jesus Christ and His redemptive work. Anyone can be reconciled to God by repenting, placing their faith in Jesus, and accepting Him as their Savior and Lord. The Holy Spirit plays a pivotal role in this process, convicting us of sin, regenerating our hearts, justifying us through Christ, sanctifying us, and adopting us into the Kingdom of God as we become His sons and daughters.

REDEMPTION

We believe in the victorious and redemptive work of Christ on the cross, granting us freedom from the power of the enemy. Christ's victory ensures our deliverance and enables us to walk in the fullness of God's freedom and abundant life.

CHURCH

We believe that the Church consists of all who put their faith in Jesus Christ. He gave His Church the ordinances of baptism and communion. The Church exists to carry on the ministry of Jesus Christ and further advance His kingdom by undoing the works of the enemy, preaching and living the good news of God’s love, and discipling the nations – baptizing and teaching them to love and obey God.

KINGDOM

We believe in the advancement of God's kingdom and place our hope in the glorious and visible return of the Lord Jesus Christ to rule and reign with His victorious bride – the Church.

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