We started as a small cell group in June 2012, with a couple of pastors making the drive from Davao City to Tagum every week because they believed something could happen here. By February 2013, CLC Tagum was born. Today we have over 1,000 people gathering every Sunday, 122 active cell groups, and campuses spread across Mindanao, Visayas, Luzon, and even Hong Kong. Not bad for a church that started in someone's living room.
Our Purpose.
Our whole reason for existing is simple: making Jesus win in Tagum City and beyond. We believe the local church is the hope of the world, and we take that seriously. Everything we do, from Sunday services to cell groups to outreach, is built around that one big idea.
We are not here to just run programs or fill seats. We want to see real life change, families restored, and people stepping into who God made them to be.
Our Mission.
Love God. Love People. Make Disciples. That is the heartbeat of CLC Tagum. We follow a simple strategy called the Ladder of Success: Win people through evangelism, Consolidate them into community, Disciple them to grow, then Send them out to do the same.
It is a cycle that has been multiplying leaders and campuses for over a decade, and we are just getting started.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
John 3:16-17 ESV
Our Values.
Identity in Christ
Before anything else, we want every person who walks through our doors to know who they are in God. Not defined by their past, not limited by their mistakes. You are loved, chosen, and made on purpose for a purpose. That truth changes everything.
Church Is Family
We do not do lone wolf Christianity here. We genuinely believe that life is better together. At CLC Tagum, the church is not a building you visit on Sundays. It is the people who show up for you, celebrate with you, and pick you up when things get hard.
Kingdom Culture
We carry a culture that looks like heaven. That means generous, kind, faith-filled people who treat others well, serve without needing credit, and believe that God can use anyone. We are building something that outlasts us, and that is exciting.
Spirit Led Life
We believe the Holy Spirit is not just a topic for theology class. He is active, real, and available to every believer right now. We encourage everyone to pursue a personal relationship with God that goes beyond Sunday mornings.
What We Believe.
The Bible
We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God, fully reliable and relevant to everyday life. It is not just an old book. It is alive, and when you open it with an open heart, it actually speaks to where you are right now.
Salvation Through Jesus
We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and that through His death and resurrection, everyone who puts their trust in Him receives forgiveness and eternal life. That is the best news there is.
The Holy Spirit
We believe in the active presence of the Holy Spirit in the life of every believer. He guides, comforts, and empowers us to live out our faith in a real and practical way.
The Local Church
We believe the local church is God's plan A for the world, and there is no plan B. When the church is healthy and on mission, communities change. That is why we invest everything into building a church worth belonging to.