Philip and Ruth Robinson are OMS missionaries currently serving in the Philippines with Jesus Christian Ministry. They have served with OMS for 10 years!
At a recent chapel, those serving at the OMS World Headquarters had the privilege of hearing about what the Lord is currently doing through their ministry.
The Robinsons work with seven tribes in the Philippines. There, they serve the community by providing necessities such as toilets, water, and housing. However, one ministry that has been prevalent within the tribes is education.
People in these specific tribal communities often do not prioritize education, as it is not a primary focus in their culture. However, through the work the Lord is doing through Philip and Ruth, this is beginning to change. The children in the community have a growing desire to complete school and further their education. Even a few single mothers have returned to school to complete their education.
“There are now students who have graduated from high school, but before, it was a struggle even to reach the third grade,” Ruth said.
This desire to pursue education is growing within these tribal communities, and Philip and Ruth have had the privilege to see this firsthand.
“So, from zero students who wanted to go to school, now there’s already one who has graduated from education and is now a licensed teacher,” Ruth said.
Finishing education has many benefits, and these tribal communities are beginning to see them. One key benefit the Robinsons highlighted is the ability to read the Bible for themselves. It’s much easier to believe in something when you begin to understand it and read about it personally, and education provides this ability.
As education increases in these communities, more people are coming to understand the Good News of the Gospel. Praise the Lord for all he is doing there!
Currently, around 40 students are being sponsored through this ministry. However, they only have 15 sponsors for all the children. If you would like to support Philip and Ruth’s ministry, you can do so here:
https://onemissionsociety.org/missionaries/detail/Robinson
By Grace Barnhart, OMS Journalism Intern, May 2025
