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Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

Vision

A vibrant and effective Intervarsity Christian Fellowship ministry in the Philippines and worldwide through IVCFP alumni and friends.

Mission

To meaningfully engage its members and friends towards a thriving collaboration of support for Balikatan, IVCFP and IVCFP Alumni-In-Ministry.

Values

  • Dependence on the Sovereignty of God
  • Zeal for God’s Honor and Glory
  • Allegiance to the Bible as authority and guide
  • Adherence to Integrity and Accountability
  • Devotion to Compassion and Generosity
  • Commitment to Unity and Belongingness

Purpose

  1. Help fulfill Christ’s Great Commission by being a Spirit-led and missionally effective support movement to IVCF Philippines
  2. Provide prayer, financial and other forms of support to IVCF Philippines staff and alumni in ministry.
  3. Help ensure that a sustainable and long-term resource support base is provided to Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Philippines (IVCFP).
  4. Foster mutual encouragement and fellowship among alumni, friends and supporters in IVCF Philippine’s ministry.
  5. Assist its North American and international constituency in proactively pursuing its Christian witness in North American and global societies and cultures.

Balikatan Conference 2026

July 3-5, 2026, Lake Junaluska, North Carolina

 

...and so Lord, Lead.

#BalikatanConference2026   #andsoLordLead

Special Announcement and Event: Balikatan Mentoring Program

Balikatan will launch its Mentoring Program prior to the Balikatan Conference on July 3–5, 2026.

You may register as a Mentor/Mentee by clicking the registration link herehttps://bit.ly/balikatanmentoringreg

Purpose

The Balikatan Mentoring Program seeks to provide intergenerational opportunities for members and adherents to journey together in a purposeful commitment towards holistic growth — spiritual, emotional, relational, and professional areas.

 

Participants

This initial offering of the Mentoring Program is open to members and adherents of Balikatan in North America.

 

Members: Individuals who have completed and signed the membership form for the current fiscal year.

Adherents: Former members who continue to be engaged with Balikatan and support its purposes and programs.

 

Participation in the Mentoring Program does not require attendance at the Balikatan Conference.