CAEc Local Council Meeting last October 30, 2026 (Friday)

Key Outcomes

The Local Academic Council meeting covered three main areas: review and comment on the draft Faculty Manual, discussion of a student grievance case involving a student with special needs, and a preliminary Q4 performance review. Key Faculty Manual comments were endorsed to the Office of the VP for Academic Affairs. A parent conference was approved as the next step for the grievance case. Several Q4 targets remain significantly below threshold, requiring urgent action before year-end.

Decisions Made

• Faculty Manual – Teaching Load: Recommend removing the maximum cap on thesis advisory load credit (0.5 per student) in the absence of service credit, to reflect actual faculty effort. 1
• Faculty Manual – Work Hours: Recommend reducing the minimum required work hours from 18 to 15 units, subject to number of course preparations (3 preparations = 15 units; 4 preparations = 18 units). 23
• Faculty Manual – Ad Hoc Committees: Add a provision for load credit or honorarium for membership in ad hoc/university committees. 4
• Faculty Manual – Faculty Responsibilities: Suggest consolidating scattered faculty responsibility subsections into one unified section throughout the manual. 5
• Faculty Manual – Research Load Credit: Add a provision under load credit for faculty involved in external R&D projects. 67
• Faculty Manual – Redundant Sections: Recommend deleting sections already covered under regular faculty function (e.g., reviewing approved teaching loads). 89
• Graduate School Manual – Class Size: Flagged the 10-student minimum for graduate courses as financially burdensome; raised for committee-level resolution. 1011
• Graduate School Manual – Thesis Fees: Flagged the practice of collecting thesis/dissertation fees before defense and via bank transfer to advisers as potentially non-compliant; recommended removal or silent treatment in the manual. 1213
• Instructional Materials: Approved endorsement of two instructional materials by Atty. Carlo Carmogan — Growth Theory and Public Economics. 14
• BS Economics Curriculum Revision Committee: Constituted, led by Dr. Estrada, with all faculty as members. 15
• Student Grievance (Kobe): Approved resolution to conduct a parent conference as the next formal step; refer to Guidance Office for professional assessment. 161718

Q4 Performance Status

• Research outputs published: 14.29% achieved vs. 30% target — below threshold. 19
• Faculty engaged in research: 60% vs. 95% required — significantly below target. 19
• Faculty with at least one patent publication: 11.11% vs. 20% target. 20
• Faculty presenting research: 3 out of 40% target — critical gap. 21
• Research funding secured: ~₱1.7M toward ₱5M target; upcoming projects expected to close gap. 22
• Extension training beneficiaries: 100% satisfaction rate achieved; however, only 40 out of 210 trained. 23
• Extension program proposals: Still pending submission; Sir Carlo's proposal targeted for January effectivity. 24

Pending Confirmation

• Faculty Manual comments to be formally submitted to the Office of the VP for Academic Affairs for committee consideration. 25
• Graduate School Manual class size and thesis fee provisions to be resolved at committee level. 26
• Parent conference for student Kobe to be scheduled based on parent availability; Sir Joel to facilitate. 2728
• Budget for 2027 Work and Financial Plan under review; consolidation meeting set for November 5, Thursday afternoon. 29
• Cubicle partition delivery and installation deferred to January–February due to holiday extensions and pending electrical work. 30
• Electrical capacity upgrade (₱600K) for the CAEB building is in process; admin handling payment. 31
• College fellowship/Christmas party venue canvassing ongoing; tentative dates December 18–19. 3233

Action Items

• Lyra / Gian: Insert Faculty Manual comments directly into the Google Doc for committee review
• Elizabeth (Beth): Coordinate parent conference scheduling for student Kobe with Sir Joel 28
• Dr. Estrada (lead) + All Faculty: Constitute and begin work on BS Economics Curriculum Revision 15
• Noland / Gian: Submit Work and Financial Plan for the Research Center (₱200K operational budget) for 2027 3435
• Noland: Add faculty to research project (forecasting/corn impact assessment) to improve engagement metrics 36
• Gian: Finalize canvassing for fellowship venue and food; present cost breakdown to council 3738
• Sir Rupert: Prepare activity design for Circular Bio-Economy Week (April 2027); hire support staff for 5 months 39
• Elizabeth: Contact and arrange alumni feature/photo for the Distinguished Alumni initiative 40
• Faculty (all): Submit LDRF documents for training attended; ensure Learning Action Plans are filed 41
• Gian: Book concept note presentation for November 28 (graduate school) 42

Other Notes

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Tuesday Dgroup Meeting last October 27, 2026

 

Summary of the Discipleship and Small Group Training

The transcript discusses the biblical purposes of small groups, the responsibilities of small group leaders, the process of making disciples, and the commitments expected of every member.

1. Four Purposes of Small Groups

Purpose	Key explanation
1. Foster a healthy relationship with God	Encourage members to depend on God rather than their leaders. Teach them to pray, read the Bible, study Scripture independently, and apply God's Word to their personal situations.
2. Foster healthy relationships with fellow believers	Develop fellowship, prayer, mutual encouragement, and genuine relationships. Small groups should welcome new people rather than become exclusive circles.
3. Fulfill God's mission of evangelism and discipleship	Equip members to share their testimonies, communicate the Gospel, invite others, start small groups, and develop new leaders who can multiply disciples.
4. Fulfill God's call to service and ministry	Help members discover and use their gifts to serve others, build up the church, and grow toward Christlikeness.

2. The Role of a Small Group Leader

The speaker emphasizes that leaders should not make members dependent on them. Instead, they should help members develop a personal relationship with God.

Practical approaches include:

• Ask, “What does the Bible say about your situation?”

• Help members read and understand relevant Scripture.

• Encourage them to pray and seek God's guidance.

• Teach them to study the Bible independently.

• Model Christian living, faithfulness, and obedience.

• Train and empower members to become leaders themselves.

Key principle: The goal is not to create dependence on the leader but to cultivate dependence on God.

3. A Practical Approach to Personal Bible Study

The speaker shares a method taught by his own discipler to encourage independent Bible reading.

• Read the Psalm corresponding to the calendar date.

• Add 30 to the Psalm number and continue in increments of 30, reading the corresponding Psalms.

• Read the corresponding chapter in Proverbs for wisdom.

• Reflect on how the passages relate to personal experiences and challenges.

For example, on the 14th day of the month, the suggested readings are Psalms 14, 44, 74, 104, and 134, together with Proverbs 14.

The speaker clarifies that this is simply one practical method, not a mandatory or magical formula.

4. Small Groups and the Great Commission

The speaker connects small group discipleship with Jesus' command in Matthew 28:19–20 to make disciples of all nations.

The process involves:

1. Engage — Build relationships with people who do not yet know Christ.

2. Evangelize — Share personal testimonies and the Gospel.

3. Equip — Teach believers how to grow spiritually and disciple others.

4. Establish — Encourage members to start and lead their own small groups.

5. Empower and multiply — Develop servant-leaders who can disciple others.

The speaker introduces the Pray, Care, Share approach as a practical starting point:

• Pray: Pray for people and ask how you can pray for them.

• Care: Show genuine concern for their needs and build meaningful relationships.

• Share: Share your testimony and the Gospel, and invite them to fellowship.

Members are encouraged to begin with people already around them, such as colleagues, neighbors, relatives, and friends, rather than waiting for the church to provide group members.

5. The Ultimate Goal: Christlikeness

Drawing from Ephesians 4:11–13, the speaker explains that church leaders are called to equip God's people for service and build up the body of Christ.

The ultimate objective is Christlikeness, not merely completing Bible study materials or finishing a discipleship curriculum.

Spiritual growth should produce:

• Christlike character.

• Faithfulness and obedience to God.

• A willingness to serve others.

• A commitment to evangelism and discipleship.

• The ability to help others grow spiritually.

6. Four Core Functions of a Small Group

Worship

Praise God through singing, prayer, thanksgiving, and sharing what members appreciate about God's character and work in their lives.

Fellowship

Build authentic relationships and support one another. When a member is experiencing grief or difficulty, prioritize care and prayer over completing the lesson agenda.

Grow

Help members mature spiritually and develop Christlike character through Scripture, prayer, accountability, and obedience.

Serve

Identify and use members' spiritual gifts and abilities to serve the church and the wider community.

7. Differences Between a DGroup and a D12

According to the speaker's explanation in the transcript:

Aspect	DGroup	D12
Membership	Believers, visitors, and guests	Generally believers, including members who lead their own groups
Composition	Homogeneous groups are encouraged, such as men with men and women with women	The same preference for homogeneous groups
Size	May vary; the speaker mentions approximately six or seven as the CCF average	May vary
Leadership focus	Nurture members toward spiritual growth and future leadership	Mentor leaders who nurture their own members
Main objective	Evangelism and spiritual growth	Maturity and multiplication

The speaker explains that a DGroup transitions into a D12 when one or more members begin leading their own small groups.

8. The CHRIST Discipleship Covenant

The speaker introduces six commitments that establish healthy relationships and accountability within a small group.

Letter	Commitment	Expected behavior
C	Confidentiality	Keep what members share within the group and avoid gossip.
H	Honesty	Be open and honest with the leader and fellow members.
R	Respect	Attend meetings regularly and punctually and honor the leader's authority.
I	Intercession	Pray regularly for the leader and fellow members.
S	Spiritual growth	Commit to growing spiritually and helping others grow. Avoid using the group for business transactions, borrowing money, or unrelated purposes.
T	Timothy's	Aim to establish and lead one's own DGroup in the future.

These commitments help create a safe, trustworthy environment focused on spiritual development.

9. Closing Encouragement: “Only One Life”

The speaker concludes by sharing selections from Only One Life by C. T. Studd.

The poem emphasizes that earthly life is temporary and that what is done for Christ has lasting significance. Participants are encouraged to invest their time and energy in making disciples, serving faithfully, and helping others grow in their faith.

The closing prayer expresses gratitude for God's calling, asks for more faithful workers, and seeks spiritual growth, church expansion, and the salvation of more people.

Overall Synthesis

The central message of the training is that small group discipleship is a process of helping people know God, grow in Christlikeness, build healthy relationships, serve faithfully, and eventually disciple others.

A successful small group is not simply a weekly Bible study or a close circle of friends. It is a community that nurtures spiritual growth, welcomes people who need Christ, equips believers for ministry, and multiplies disciples and leaders.

The practical challenge for participants is to begin where God has placed them: pray for people, care for their needs, share the Gospel, nurture them in faith, and prepare them to disciple others.

The speaker's ultimate reminder is that the goal is not merely to complete a curriculum or build a larger group. It is to become more like Christ and faithfully fulfill His mission.

Session 15 Lay Counseling Training | October 27, 2026 (Tuesday)

Key Outcomes

• Emotional damage is categorized into commission (things done against a person) and omission (things not done for a person, such as lack of attention, love, or affirmation), both of which can persist throughout adulthood. 1
• Childhood emotional neglect (CEN) is specifically identified as omission, where primary caregivers fail to provide expected attention, love, affirmation, and affection. 1
• 90% of adult reactions are tied to emotional damage received before age 20, and more specifically before age 6. 2
• Counselors are encouraged to focus on the heart, identify the source of pain (generational, parental, spouse, church, etc.), and use a heart-centered approach to help counselees find freedom. 34

Types of Emotional Damage

• Commission: Events done against a person, such as an angry home, critical parents, rejection, or being ignored. 15
• Omission (CEN): The "sin of omission" where a person did not receive the attention, love, affirmation, or affection expected from primary caregivers. 1
• Impact of Omission: Individuals may crave attention and love but feel they never receive enough, even in healthy adult relationships. 5
• Identity Impact: Being called names (e.g., "stupid") can become a governing script and part of a person's identity. 67

Five Areas Affected by Emotional Damage

• Self-View: People may feel worthless, insignificant, unloved, or have negative self-talk. 78
• Response to Others: Reactions may include anger, high expectations, despair, depression, or an inability to deal with internal issues. 9
• Treatment of Others: Difficulty loving oneself makes it hard to love others; behavior may be moody, inconsistent, or lack emotional equilibrium. 10
• Reaction to Pain Triggers: People may react strongly when others "touch their pain," or they may suppress/block pain to avoid further damage. 11
• View of God: Lack of parental love can make it difficult to conceptualize or experience God's love; parents are seen as the manifestation of God to their children. 1213

Counseling Approaches and Techniques

• Scriptural Tool: Copying the Book of Psalms word-for-word (one chapter or paragraph a day) is recommended because David's descriptions of emotional pain are vivid and relatable. 6
• Heart-Centered Questions: Use questions directed to the heart rather than just "who, what, when, where, how" to help ease pain. 4
• Confrontation with Care: Counselors should listen and accept, but also challenge and confront counselees, sometimes using a third-person approach (e.g., "What about Luisa?") to reduce direct confrontation. 14
• Therapeutic Alliance: Establishing a strong relationship (e.g., being called "Mommy") can make confrontation feel more like parental correction than attack. 1214
• Prayer Sensitivity: Be cautious with the term "Father" in prayer for those with father issues; use "God" or "Lord" until the issue is worked through. 15
• Deliverance Prayer: For generational sins, the process involves:
  1. Invoking the power of the cross to cut the power of sin in the lineage.
  2. Asking the blood of Jesus to wash and cleanse the specific sin (e.g., favoritism, incest, adultery).
  3. Invoking the name of Jesus to reclaim grounds stolen by Satan. 16

Generational and Cultural Issues

• Generational Issues: Can be identified by asking if others in the family have similar issues (e.g., depression, sexual abuse, favoritism). 1718
• Cultural Patterns: In some cultures, certain issues (e.g., sexual abuse) may be rampant but unspoken, becoming an "invisible force" or generational curse. 1920
• Chinese Culture Example: Favoritism is noted as a common generational sin in Chinese families. 18
• Filipino Culture Example: A "shame-based culture" where women may suppress emotions and instead vent to friends about their partners. 21

Clinical Considerations

• Depression: Clinical depression can be hereditary/genetic and may require medication. 2223
• Medication Warning: Counselors should never tell a counselee to stop medication prescribed by a psychiatrist, as this can lead to severe outcomes, including suicide. 23
• Future Topics: Stress, anxiety, depression, suicide, and panic attacks will be covered in Module 9. 24

Action Items

• Counselors: Review modules 1 and 2 for heart-directed questions to use in counseling. 4
• Counselors: Practice the "heart of compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience" when responding to others. 32526
• Counselors: When appropriate, offer to pray for counselees, but respect their boundaries if they decline. 27