Helping Disciple Makers Make Disciples
Our Purpose
JIR Foundation and Donors provide financial support to dedicated Christian workers who do not have sufficient financial resources to support their family. JIR serves to encourage Christ’s servants by filling in the gap between their existing resources and their true needs. In so doing, JIR seeks to:
JIR Foundation assists full-time Christian workers through one time gifts or a regularly scheduled monthly grant. These are made possible by donors who give regularly or once a year. JIR serves as a link between the active full-time Christian workers in the mission field and those who are in the local churches but have a desire to partake in God’s plan to reach the world for Christ. We believe that in God’s plan both the donors and Christian workers serve to fulfill Christ’s commandment in Matthew 28:19-20.
Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.
- Ease the burden of Christian workers from taking part time jobs to augment their family’s financial resources
- Provide supplemental resource to help with the cost of food, clothing, children’s education, and medical care
- Create more time for Christian workers to concentrate on making disciples and to sharpen their skills for a more effective ministry
JIR Foundation assists full-time Christian workers through one time gifts or a regularly scheduled monthly grant. These are made possible by donors who give regularly or once a year. JIR serves as a link between the active full-time Christian workers in the mission field and those who are in the local churches but have a desire to partake in God’s plan to reach the world for Christ. We believe that in God’s plan both the donors and Christian workers serve to fulfill Christ’s commandment in Matthew 28:19-20.
Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.
What We Believe
THE HOLY SCRIPTURE
GOD
MAN
SALVATION
THE CHURCH
- The Bible is the inerrant Word of God and is our sole authority for faith and practice
GOD
- There is only one God, revealed in three distinct persons; the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit equal in every divine perfection
- The virgin birth of Jesus Christ
MAN
- The fall of man and his condemnation as sinner
SALVATION
- Christ died for our sins, was buried and His body rose again on the third day, ascended and exalted in the heavens
- God's sovereign grace and love for man's salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ
- Justification, sanctification and eternal security of the believer in Christ
THE CHURCH
- The Church is the Body of Christ and is composed of all believers in Christ from the day of Pentecost to His return for the Church at the Rapture. The Local Church as the body of believers are baptized by immersion upon repentance toward God and faith in Jesus Christ
Board Of Directors
Henry Chen
Co-Founder / Businessman Henry's passion for the Lord and his heart for pastors and missionaries led him and his wife to the creation of JIR Foundation. Henry has served in various ministries in the U.S. and Asia. He brings a wealth of knowledge to JIR as an entrepreneur and businessman. Henry is President of the successful real estate and mortgage loan company, Assured Investors, Inc. |
Monica Chen
Co-Founder / Classically Trained Pianist As Co-Founder of JIR Foundation, Monica shares a passion for serving pastors and missionaries. She is a classically trained pianist with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Piano from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines. Monica uses her talent to serve in various ministries. |
Genovevo Lubaton
Reverend / Teacher Genovevo Lubaton is the Founder and Reverend of Faith Fundamental Baptist Church of Los Angeles. Reverend Genovevo Lubaton's more than 55 years of Christian service includes various pastoral ministries and church planting. He served as Seminary Professor at Baptist Bible Seminary in the Philippines. |
Bennie Lagos
Consultant Bennie is a consultant for church leaders in the U.S. and Asia. His primary focus is growing church ministries. Bennie served on staff at Saddleback Church and has served in various ministries in the U.S. and Asia. Bennie mentors Christians to live out their faith and build Christ-centered relationships. |
How We Began
The idea of JIR Foundation was conceived after its founders attended a church business meeting where salary increases for pastors and missionaries were being debated. The desire to help insufficiently paid full-time Christian workers sacrificing their lives for the Lord’s service became a passion. Together, Henry and Monica Chen formed JIR Foundation. They sought counsel from church leaders and have encouraged people around the world to join in their vision of helping Christian workers.
Thus, JIR Foundation was born.
Thus, JIR Foundation was born.