Who We Are
Philippine Mission Churches of Christ of Central Luzon USA Inc. (PMCC-US) is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) mission organization with the primary goal of assisting, encouraging, and empowering independent, Filipino-led ministries that share the Gospel of Christ through Christian education, medical evangelism, and church planting across central and northern Luzon, Philippines.
Our Vision:
We are passionate about seeing thousands of Filipinos come to know Christ and grow in their faith through:
- Christian Education: Equipping the next generation to become leaders and entrepreneurs through quality Christian education at our three award-winning Academies.
- Medical Evangelism: Transforming lives through medical evangelism—providing physical healing, offering hope, and leading individuals to Christ through the 35-bed Charles W. Selby Memorial Hospital.
- Church Planting: Laying the foundation for new churches, raising up leaders, and inspiring hope in communities throughout Central and Northern Luzon.
Our Mission:
Through strategic partnerships, PMCC-US is dedicated to advancing the Gospel and promoting lasting transformation across central and northern Luzon.
- Raising Awareness: Engage and inspire individuals and organizations to support our partnered ministries through prayer and financial contributions.
- Regular Visits: Foster strong relationships with ministries by making regular visits to provide encouragement, observe their progress, and assess their ongoing needs.
- Financial Support: Provide essential financial support, as resources permit, to help ministries broaden their reach and increase their impact.
Each ministry we support undergoes a comprehensive application and selection process. To qualify, the ministry must be a registered non-profit religious organization under Philippine law. Once approved, it is required to provide regular updates on its legal, financial, and organizational status, as well as its activities, outcomes, opportunities, and needs.
The PMCC-US Executive Director regularly visits these ministries to offer encouragement, observe their work firsthand, assess current needs, and provide actionable recommendations to the Board.
PMCC-US holds no legal ties to, nor governance over, any of the ministries it supports.
PMCC-US Board of Directors – 2024
PMCC is faithfully served by a volunteer Board of Directors.
- Chairman: Dave Bouchard, Retired Minister– Altoona, IA
- Vice-Chair: Karen Diefendorf, Retired Army Chaplain, Lt. Colonel– Elgin, SC
- Treasurer: Scott Boudreaux, Financial Advisor – Webb City, MO
- Secretary: Arnel Alon, Lead Pastor –San Jose, CA
- B. James McElroy, D.D., Executive Director – Seattle, WA
- C. Jeannie Hoffman, D.D., Executive Director Emeritus – Camby, IN
- Lory Selby, Ed.D., Retired Educator – Hoschton, GA
- Larry Travis, D. Min., Professor – Highland Heights, KY
- Brian Van Dyke, Lead Pastor – Kingman, AZ
Executive Director
Jim’s love for the Philippines began in 1951 when he arrived with his missionary parents, who served PMCC for 20 years. He later earned degrees in Sacred Literature and Linguistics, was ordained in 1972, and received a Doctor of Divinity in 2011.
Jim and his wife, Karla, served with Manila Bible Seminary (1983-1988) and again when he was President (2012–2017). Now PMCC’s Executive Director, he works mostly in the U.S. but travels regularly to the Philippines.