About our guest Pastor
Rev. Emmanuel (Noel) Ilagan

Noel graduated with a B.S Industrial Engineering at the University of the Philippines in 1971. While studying in this university, he was a member of the UP Concert Chorus with Zonia.

From 1970 – 2000, he did professional work in human resource management and development with the Christian Conference of Asia, National Council of Churches in the Philippines, World Vision Philippines, and the Development Academy of the Philippines.

In 2002, he came to the US, and finished his Master of Theological Studies at the Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, CA.

He returned to the Philippines, was ordained by the Lutheran Church in the Philippines in 2005, then served outside the country, as head of a Christian NGO in Cambodia from 2005-2008.

Currently, he is a member and pulpit supply for Christ Lutheran Church, Lover’s Lane, Dallas, TX.  He also writes devotional readings for their monthly church newsletter.

We are honored and blessed to have Rev. Emmanuel Noel Ilagan leading worship with us at Mabuhay Fellowship!