Pastor’s Corner

MESSAGE FROM OUR SENIOR PASTOR

We are glad that you have visited the IRM Marikina website. We would like to get to know you and for you to know us more. We hope we can be a blessing in your personal and spiritual life and we pray that our gracious God will use each one of us in our continuous improvement in our faith, and to further deepen our relationship with the Lord. 
For and in behalf of our entire church family, we would like you to know that we are dedicated to meeting the needs of our brethren, no matter the state they are in life. The simple objective of our site is to introduce you to those various ministries which are relevant in supporting you in your personal and spiritual life.
We would like to invite you to join our worship services and be a part of our small group (Life Group) so we could have a significant sharing of personal experiences while learning about the word of God. Thank you and God bless.


REV. JOSUE F. STA. RITA

Rev. Sta. Rita is the Senior Pastor of IRM Evangelical Church, Marikina. Married to Deaconess Juanita ‘Nhitz’ G. Sta. Rita, they have 2 children – Japheth James and Justine James. He has been a part of the Pastoral Team since 2007 as an Associate Pastor and was appointed as Senior Pastor last 2020.
He completed his Bachelor’s Degree from Centro Escolar University and has a Certificate in Christian Ministry from the I Am, Redeemer and Master Bible Colleges Foundation (IRMBCF). He has a Master’s Degree in Transformational Leadership from the Asian School of Development and Cross-cultural Studies (ASDECS).
Currently, he is the Head of the Speaker’s Bureau of the I Am, Redeemer and Master Evangelical Church, district treasurer for the National Capital Region, adviser to the church’s Men and Women’s Network, and recently elected as member of the National Church Council. 
By God’s grace and under Rev. Josue’s able leadership, the church has reached new heights despite the challenges brought about by the pandemic. Aside from the on-line worship, which has been integrated to the church’s regular worship platform, weekday gatherings such as Prayer for Healing and Restoration, HASIK (Humayo Ayon sa Iniatas ni Kristo), Empowering Thirstday, Life Groups and Network programs, among others, have been regularly conducted.
Pastor Joey to most of the brethren, he is constantly guided by a life verse from Hebrews 5:8 “Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered.”

PASTORAL TEAM

  • Pastor Dabid Bambo

  • Pastor Art Sta. Ana

    Ptr. Arthur Sta. Ana, also known as Ptr. Art was born on March 3, 1979, in Pasig City. Married to Sitti Amiena B. Sta. Ana and has two children, Nissi Rohi (currently 13 years old) and Ezra Ephraim (currently 11 years old).

    He pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Theology at All Nations Theological Seminary and is an undergraduate of Master of Divinity (MDiv). With 20 years in ministry, 15 of which were with IRM, he focuses on church pioneering/planting.

    Currently, he is assigned to IRM Ministries-Redeemer Fellowship, involved in outreach ministry and church pioneering, he previously served as Former NCR District 1 Secretary and is now the District Auditor for 14 years. Before he became an associate pastor in Redeemer Fellowship, he was the assigned pastor of IRM Ministries Commonwealth for 10 years.

    Additionally, he held a national role as a former member of the Secretariat for 4 years. Outside his ministerial role, he became the president of SKN Youth (Samahang Kristyano ng Nasugbu) in Batangas and he also took a vocational training in welding.

  • Deaconess Tirse Carpio

    Deac. Tirse is the Deaconess of IRM Ministries - Marikina from 2007 up to present. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Ministries from the I Am, Redeemer and Master Bible Colleges Foundation (IRMBCF) and a Master’s Degree in Transformational Leadership from the Asian School of Development and Cross-cultural Studies (ASDECS).

    Married to Bernardo M. Carpio, they both share the vision and passion for the work of the Lord. Deac. Tirse has been actively involved in IRM Evangelical Church’s General Conference as part of the Conference Secretariat from 2003 to present. She is also the current secretary for the IRMEC National Christian Education and Development Committee and a regular member of the IRMEC National Workers & Family Retreat and National Anniversary Committee.

    Deac. Tirse is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the IRMBCF, Head of the IRM Evangelical Church Campus Minstry since 2020 and just recently been elected as a member of the National Church Council. Despite her very busy schedule, she has devoted time and effort to the programs spearheaded by the Young Married Organization Network, both in the Local and District levels.