Chosen Ministries International
From terror to honor, from despair to repair,
from devastation to restoration, from mistakes to miracles,
from suffering to rejoicing, from darkness to light,
from misery to victory —
We arise and take our position to climb to our highest purpose in Christ Jesus.
Who are we?
A Ministry of Spirit & Service
Chosen Ministries International is a Sacred Scripture Study Ministry, operating with utmost pursuit of the Holy Spirit — for members to become more Christ-like and to strive eagerly for the greatest spiritual gifts.
We carry a robust Intercessory Ministry, pleading for the cause of our members in their prayer petitions. Praise God — we have seen people healed from critical illness, obtain long-sought employment, and receive unexpected financial blessings. Hallelujah!
Our Chesed (Mercy) Ministry supports orphanages in Kenya and the Philippines on a regular basis. More ministries are continually being birthed by Chosen Ministries International. Praise be to God!
Our Origins
Our ministry began in March 2020 at the onset of COVID-19, when three people — a brother, an aunt, and a physician — began praying online for the wellbeing of others. What started as three voices has grown into an international community, open to all.
Our Mission
“To alleviate the suffering of the poor and get them to their destiny.”
We address two kinds of poverty, as taught by St. Mother Teresa. Physical poverty — those materially in need — is met through our orphanage support. Spiritual poverty — those depressed, fearful, feeling alone — is addressed through weekly scripture study, prayer, and the anointing of the Holy Spirit.
Chesed Ministry – Loving Kindness
Orphanages We Support
Fr. Simpliciano Children’s Home
BULACAN, PHILIPPINES
Home to approximately 40 girls, ages 4 to high school. Many come from backgrounds of abuse, neglect, and abandonment. We provide food, shelter, school supplies, psychological counseling, and Christmas gifts. This orphanage nearly closed during COVID — our donors kept it open.
Cebu Hope Center
CEBU, PHILIPPINES
Home to 20–29 girls, teens to college age. We sponsor college scholars from this center, including graduates in Social Work (Cum Laude) and Mass Communication (Magna Cum Laude). We continue supporting two new scholars, inspired by the resilience of their graduates.
St. Joseph Caring Home
MITUNGUU, MERU, KENYA
Home to approximately 60 boys, elementary to college level. We funded a solar-powered water pump that transformed their farm and ended a water crisis. Their fields now thrive with produce, and the boys can focus on their studies.
Meet the Team!
Rowena Ventayen, MD
President
Mrs. Leonila Velasquez
Treasurer
Mrs. Maria Asunción Pasion
Treasurer (Alt.)
Mrs. Charity Avena
Secretary
Mr. Ronald Velasquez
Secretary (Alt.)
Ms. Erlinda Aglubat
Chief Administrator & Ministry Auditor