Under Rower Leadership Academy

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡. 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞

As we look back on everything that has been accomplished, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude, first and foremost 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐨𝐝 above all. His guidance, protection, and grace paved the way for this entire journey, opening hearts and making every moment possible.

We are profoundly grateful 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 who faithfully answered the call to send their young men, 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 who supported them from home with prayers and sacrifices, and 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 whose incredible generosity turned this vision into a reality. An initiative like this thrives on the dedication of a community, and we owe a massive debt of gratitude to the hands and feet behind the scenes.

𝐓𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, thank you for walking alongside these young men with wisdom, patience, and true leadership.

𝐓𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐤𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬, thank you for bringing the Word with power, truth, and conviction that challenged us all to dig deeper.

And 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 — our unsung heroes — thank you for pouring your love into every meal and keeping everyone energized and cared for throughout this experience.

Finally, we want to celebrate 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 themselves. We are incredibly proud of the young men who participated, showing up with open minds, hungry hearts, and a genuine willingness to grow in faith and integrity.

𝐓𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 who made this possible: thank you for being a vital part of this journey, and we cannot wait to see how the seeds planted during this time continue to flourish.

📸: Vanz

𝐔.𝐑.𝐋 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

Celebrating growth, dedication, and hard work today! We are so incredibly proud to hand out these well-deserved certificates to an amazing group of under rowers who went above and beyond.

Success isn’t just about the destination; it’s about the consistency, late nights, and passion you put into the journey every single day. Seeing your progress is the ultimate reward, and we know this is just the beginning of even greater milestones ahead.

Thank you for your inspiring commitment, congratulations to all, keep shining! 🌟🏆

📸: Klyde, Third, Mark Angelo, and Vanz

𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚. 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞

In John 13:15, Jesus sets the ultimate standard for our daily walk, calling us to align our persona, posture, and purpose with His perfect example.

Our persona is instantly transformed when we embrace the identity of a servant, letting go of pride to mirror Christ’s heart. This identity dictates our posture — a position of humility, willing to stoop low, meet others in their mess, and serve without expecting anything in return. Ultimately, this shapes our purpose: we are not here to be served or to chase worldly status, but to actively extend the love and grace we’ve received.

When we live out this verse, our everyday actions become a living reflection of Jesus to a world that desperately needs to see Him.

Speaker: Bro. Shem Sameon

𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆: Under Rower Leadership Academy Culmination Program 2026

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

An unforgettable two weeks! The Under Rower Leadership Academy is about to close, and we couldn’t be prouder of our incredible students who stepped up, leaned in, and embraced what it truly means to lead from below.

Inspired by John 13:15 “I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you”, these two weeks were not just about learning how to steer the ship, but learning how to serve those on board with humility, integrity, and grace.

As our “under rowers” are about to head back to their respective congregations, we know they are ready. But first, witness them fulfill this journey through today’s 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦!

See you at Heritage Bible College campus. The activity starts at 1:00 to 3:00 in the afternoon. Godspeed!



Edited by: Mark Angelo