About Davao Grace Theological Seminary
The idea of establishing a seminary had been on the minds of Federico Andoy (Pastor Fedy) and missionary Tim McLachlan for some time even before they came into contact with each other around mid-2023. Pastor Tim was invited to teach a conference (along with Pastor Max Klein) in Davao in October of that year, and through a series of discussions and much prayer the ideas became a reality in May of 2024, as the first group of students began formal studies at Davao Grace Theological Seminary.
Faculty
Pastor Federico T. Andoy (President)
Pastor Fedy graduated as an Economics Major (Bachelor of Arts) at University of Mindanao in 1995, where he had been saved by the grace of God in 1982. Not long after his salvation he was introduced to Bible doctrine based upon the expository teaching developed and expounded by R.B.Thieme, Jr., which Fedy still studies and teaches to this day. Fedy not only had a desire to study God’s Word since his salvation, but to serve the Lord through evangelism and teaching of scripture to anyone who was interested. He was a member of the “Boat Ministry Evangelism” team (1982 - 1987); the Touch Ministry Team (1987 - 1991) and in 1998 he became the pastor of Grace Christian Church in Tibungco, Davao. In 2020 Pastor Fedy became the chairman of the Mindanao Grace Doctrine Ministries, beginning Basic Pastoral Training studies to pastors and laypeople in Mindanao and other places in the Philippines and Asia.
Pastor Tim McLachlan (Director of Studies)
After a long period of spiritual seeking that led him through a mish-mash of eastern religion and philosophies, Tim was finally saved when he believed in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior while riding on a motor-scooter in Chiangmai, Thailand in November of 1998. In 2002 he began studying Bible doctrine with Max Klein, a missionary who had come to Chiangmai to teach Bible doctrine that same year. Tim soon began undergoing intensive Bible studies with Max, including daily instruction in Hebrew, Greek and Ancient History, a routine which he continued with Max for many years. In 2006 Tim was accepted as a missionary for Operation Grace World Missions and since then has had the great privilege of teaching doctrine to interested students in many locations around Asia. He continues to study Bible doctrine and related subjects as part of his daily routine.
Pastor Prasciano Amora, Junior (Pastor Jong)
Pastor Jong graduated with a bachelor’s degree major in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Mindanao in 2007. After four years in the workplace he return to his studies at the University of Southeastern Philippines to graduate with his masters degree in May 2014. In 2018, he was invited to a 3-day seminar held at Cagayan de Oro City, where he believed in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Because of his willingness to learn about his Savior he soon began intensive Bible studies with Pastor Federico Andoy based on the teachings of R.B. Thieme, Jr. In 2022, Pastor Jong was ordained as a Pastor-teacher becoming one of the teachers in Online Basic Pastoral Training, then later joined us at Davao Grace Theological Seminary as both student and administrator to begin the innaugural year.
Aleja Pandulo Angot (Secretary)
Mrs. Aleja Pandulo Angot serves as the Secretary of DGTS, where she plays a role in supporting the institution’s academic and administrative functions. She views her work not merely as an occupation, but as a ministry unto the Lord. By the grace of God, Mrs. Angot came to saving faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross in 2012. She acknowledges that her salvation was not by any merit of her own, but solely by the sovereign grace and mercy of God. This foundational truth continues to shape her life and service.
