Convocation 2027 · May 10–13 · Cebu City
Territorial Convocation 2027
Commissioned to Make Disciples
Gather in Cebu City, Philippines — where the cross was first planted on Asian soil — for four days of territorial worship, formation, and mission under Matthew 28:18–20.
May 10–13, 2027 · Cebu City · Philippines
Venue Change Announcement
Now in Cebu City — the Queen City of the South
The 2027 Territorial Convocation has moved to Cebu City, Philippines, as announced by Primate Archbishop Ariel Santos at the Territorial Clergy Retreat on Samal Island, Davao.
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Commissioned to Make Disciples
May 10–13, 2027 · Cebu City, Philippines · Matthew 28:18–20
Official Notice
Change of Venue — from Cagayan de Oro to Cebu City
Announced by Primate Archbishop Ariel Santos at the Territorial Clergy Retreat, Samal Island, Davao · August 24–27, 2026
August 24–27, 2026 · Emelia's Healing Resort, Samal Island
A new host city for the Territory of Asia
During the Territorial Clergy Retreat at Emelia's Healing Resort on Samal Island, Davao, our Primate Archbishop Ariel Santos announced that the 2027 Territorial Convocation will be held in Cebu City, Philippines. The dates remain May 10–13, 2027, and the theme “Commissioned to Make Disciples” (Matthew 28:18–20) continues to anchor every gathering.
Cebu City — where the Gospel first took root in the Philippines in 1521 — stands as a living testimony to the enduring power of the Great Commission. All existing registrations remain valid.
Key Details
What stays the same
• Dates: May 10–13, 2027
• Theme: Commissioned to Make Disciples
• Fee: ₱6,000 tentative (meals + accommodation; final amount set by Convocation Committee)
• All existing registrations remain valid
What changes
• Venue: Cebu City, Philippines
• Airport: Mactan-Cebu International (CEB)
• Host diocese: Diocese of the Visayas
Event Details
A clear registration and hospitality model.
Everything a delegate needs in one place.
May 10–13
2027
Four days of worship, formation, fellowship, and mission.
1,000+
Delegates
Clergy, lay leaders, youth, and ministry teams from across Asia.
₱6,000*
Registration
Tentative — includes meals and accommodation. Final amount set by the Convocation Committee and may be reduced.
Theological Focus
Matthew 28:18–20 as a formation framework.
The Great Commission shapes every plenary, breakout, and act of worship.
Go
The missionary imperative: every believer is sent into family, parish, city, and nation.
Make Disciples
Moving beyond converts to formed, maturing followers of Christ who can teach others also.
Baptize
The sacramental entry connecting the charismatic and liturgical streams in one covenant life.
Host City
Cebu City — the Queen City of the South.
The cradle of Christianity in the Philippines, where the cross was first planted in 1521. A vibrant, accessible, and Spirit-filled host for the Territory of Asia.
The Queen City of the South
Cebu City, Visayas
The cradle of Christianity in Asia — accessible by direct flights to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) from Manila, Davao, and major international hubs across the region.
Christian Heritage
Where the Cross Was First Planted
In 1521, Ferdinand Magellan raised the cross of Christ on Cebu's shores. The Territory of Asia gathers where the Gospel first took root in our land — a living testimony to the Great Commission.
Festival Culture
Sinulog Spirit — Pit Señor!
Cebu's vibrant festival heritage mirrors the joyful, Spirit-filled worship of our territorial family. Delegates will experience the warmth and celebration of the Queen City of the South.
Delegate Registration
Join 1,000+ delegates in the Queen City of the South.
Registration fee · ₱6,000.00
Includes meals and accommodation at the Cebu City venue complex. The ₱6,000 fee is tentative and subject to adjustment by the Convocation Committee; the final amount may be reduced. The registration flow is designed for idempotent submissions, diocesan reporting, and secure payment status tracking.
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