Fulfilling Acts 16:31 Among Families in the Philippines of Church Leaders and Workers in KSA
Saint Francis T. Dofredo
pp. 527–535
Abstract
This study took a closer look at how Filipino church leaders and workers in Saudi Arabia live out Acts 16:31 with their families back in the Philippines, even though they are separated by distance, face religious diversity, and deal with restrictions on Christian evangelization in KSA. Using a qualitative research design through the Social Grounded Theory approach, this study delved into the real-life experiences, challenges, and strategies of six Filipino church leaders and workers living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The data were obtained from semi-structured interviews conducted online and were then analyzed using open coding, axial coding, and thematic analysis. The findings showed that participants faced hurdles in providing spiritual guidance and evangelization to family members with different religious beliefs or who belong to various Christian denominations. Despite these obstacles, they continued to nurture their families’ faith through prayer, patience, digital communication, biblical teachings, and support from church systems. The study also underscores the importance of respect, understanding, and family harmony when evangelizing in interfaith family settings. Moreover, digital platforms such as Zoom, Messenger, and social media have become crucial tools for maintaining spiritual connections and building faith remotely. The findings suggest that churches and religious organizations should bolster digital ministry programs, discipleship initiatives, and support systems for Filipino migrant workers. Overall, the study highlighted that faith, love, communication, and spiritual resilience are key to sustaining family centered evangelization, even in the face of migration and physical distance.
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Dofredo, S. F. T. (2026). Fulfilling Acts 16:31 Among Families in the Philippines of Church Leaders and Workers in KSA. BAMBOO NEXUS: Journal of Education, Technology, Innovation and Climate Action (BN-JETICA), 1(3), 527–535.
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Authors
Saint Francis T. Dofredo(Author)
Christway College Wyndham, Australia
Francis.DOFREDO@christway.vic.edu.au
