Restoration in Higher Education: Hermely’s Gospel Impact in the Philippines
At Central Philippine University in Iloilo City, Dr. Hermely A. Jalando-on serves where faith and professional calling meet. As a faculty member in the College of Business and Accountancy, she views her work as more than the transfer of knowledge. For her, education is a form of ministry, an opportunity to build lives grounded in both ethical practice and spiritual purpose.
From her earliest days as an educator, Hermely sought ways to bring biblical values to life for her students. In classrooms where the complexities of public finance or the nuances of international marketing were explored, she emphasized honesty, integrity, stewardship, and trust as foundational principles. For those she taught, faith was never simply an idea discussed on Sundays. Instead, she helped her students recognize that it is a living reality woven into business ethics and daily decisions. In the context of a Baptist university, this integration was welcomed and essential. Hermely modeled what it means to lead with character and conviction, showing that faith and professionalism are inseparable.
However, even the most devoted leaders face seasons of searching. For years, Hermely participated in a variety of leadership trainings. Each provided helpful skills, but a sense of something unfinished remained. Her husband’s steady encouragement moved her to consider the Haggai Leader Experience (HLE). As she prepared for the program, she felt a mix of anticipation and uncertainty. She entered, hoping for new tools and insights, yet wondered if she could live up to the expectations awaiting her return.
What happened surprised her. Instead of pressure or burden, Hermely discovered restoration. The Haggai Leader Experience became a turning point. The program spoke directly to her sense of purpose and clarified her role in God’s mission. She remembers the moment of clarity: “I realized that I have to do my part in fulfilling the Great Commission, not just support my husband in his ministry. I have my own calling, and I need to work on it.” During her time with other Haggai Leaders, Hermely gained not only practical strategies for leadership, but also a renewed spiritual vision. This vision affirmed her identity and equipped her for even greater impact.
Determined to act on what she had learned, Hermely returned to the Philippines with new energy to incorporate her faith into her educational career. She joined the Christian Life Committee at Central Philippine University, stepping into a team responsible for the Christian Emphasis Week held each semester. During this dedicated season, the gospel is shared with students across the university, from the youngest learners in basic education to graduate students in law and medicine. Through vibrant worship and purposeful teaching, faith becomes an open invitation for all. Hermely also supervises the praise team from her college, walking alongside students as they rehearse, perform, and lead worship at campus gatherings. As she observes these students grow in passion and skill, she witnesses firsthand how faith is celebrated in word and action, continually shaping the university community.
The restoration Hermely experienced through the HLE also transformed her academic journey. She completed her Doctor of Management degree, focusing her dissertation on servant leadership. The topic resonated deeply with her renewed sense of calling. Although her major was business management, her research was also welcomed in churches. Pastors invited her to share her insights in gatherings across General Santos City and Puerto Princesa. Together with her husband, Hermely now travels to equip church leaders through lectures and seminars. She inspires lifelong learning and growth in Christ-centered leadership everywhere she goes.
One of the most enduring practices that Hermely brought back from Haggai was the vision board exercise. Recognizing its power to inspire hope and discipline, she included this activity in her personal finance courses. Students were guided to identify short-, medium-, and long-term goals and to share their stories amongst their cohort. Through this process, they learned that true success involves both purpose and perseverance. What they discovered in the classroom applied far beyond it.
Hermely’s journey as a leader is not one she takes alone. After her return, she was elected President of the Haggai Iloilo Chapter and now serves as its treasurer. She is committed to building a network of leaders who encourage one another to persevere and multiply their impact locally and nationally. Her work is often quiet but always profound. She continues to teach business subjects, mentor student researchers, and respond to needs across campus with empathy and encouragement. In all these places, she demonstrates what it means to lead as Christ did. Hermely serves with humility, invests in others, and joins in God’s ongoing work of restoration.
Every story like Hermely’s is a testament to the power of partnership. When Life-Giving Partners invest in Haggai Leaders, they become catalysts for transformation. Their support enables leaders like Hermely to demonstrate and present the gospel, inspiring change that touches professions, lives, and communities across the world. Hermely’s experience captures the outcome of the Haggai Leader Experience: leaders restored, equipped, and released to participate in the restoration of all things through the love of Christ.
Written by Zoë Webb
Restoration in Higher Education: Hermely’s Gospel Impact in the Philippines
At Central Philippine University in Iloilo City, Dr. Hermely A. Jalando-on serves where faith and professional calling meet. As a faculty member in the College of Business and Accountancy, she views her work as more than the transfer of knowledge. For her, education is a form of ministry, an opportunity to build lives grounded in both ethical practice and spiritual purpose.
From her earliest days as an educator, Hermely sought ways to bring biblical values to life for her students. In classrooms where the complexities of public finance or the nuances of international marketing were explored, she emphasized honesty, integrity, stewardship, and trust as foundational principles. For those she taught, faith was never simply an idea discussed on Sundays. Instead, she helped her students recognize that it is a living reality woven into business ethics and daily decisions. In the context of a Baptist university, this integration was welcomed and essential. Hermely modeled what it means to lead with character and conviction, showing that faith and professionalism are inseparable.
However, even the most devoted leaders face seasons of searching. For years, Hermely participated in a variety of leadership trainings. Each provided helpful skills, but a sense of something unfinished remained. Her husband’s steady encouragement moved her to consider the Haggai Leader Experience (HLE). As she prepared for the program, she felt a mix of anticipation and uncertainty. She entered, hoping for new tools and insights, yet wondered if she could live up to the expectations awaiting her return.
What happened surprised her. Instead of pressure or burden, Hermely discovered restoration. The Haggai Leader Experience became a turning point. The program spoke directly to her sense of purpose and clarified her role in God’s mission. She remembers the moment of clarity: “I realized that I have to do my part in fulfilling the Great Commission, not just support my husband in his ministry. I have my own calling, and I need to work on it.” During her time with other Haggai Leaders, Hermely gained not only practical strategies for leadership, but also a renewed spiritual vision. This vision affirmed her identity and equipped her for even greater impact.
Determined to act on what she had learned, Hermely returned to the Philippines with new energy to incorporate her faith into her educational career. She joined the Christian Life Committee at Central Philippine University, stepping into a team responsible for the Christian Emphasis Week held each semester. During this dedicated season, the gospel is shared with students across the university, from the youngest learners in basic education to graduate students in law and medicine. Through vibrant worship and purposeful teaching, faith becomes an open invitation for all. Hermely also supervises the praise team from her college, walking alongside students as they rehearse, perform, and lead worship at campus gatherings. As she observes these students grow in passion and skill, she witnesses firsthand how faith is celebrated in word and action, continually shaping the university community.
The restoration Hermely experienced through the HLE also transformed her academic journey. She completed her Doctor of Management degree, focusing her dissertation on servant leadership. The topic resonated deeply with her renewed sense of calling. Although her major was business management, her research was also welcomed in churches. Pastors invited her to share her insights in gatherings across General Santos City and Puerto Princesa. Together with her husband, Hermely now travels to equip church leaders through lectures and seminars. She inspires lifelong learning and growth in Christ-centered leadership everywhere she goes.
One of the most enduring practices that Hermely brought back from Haggai was the vision board exercise. Recognizing its power to inspire hope and discipline, she included this activity in her personal finance courses. Students were guided to identify short-, medium-, and long-term goals and to share their stories amongst their cohort. Through this process, they learned that true success involves both purpose and perseverance. What they discovered in the classroom applied far beyond it.
Hermely’s journey as a leader is not one she takes alone. After her return, she was elected President of the Haggai Iloilo Chapter and now serves as its treasurer. She is committed to building a network of leaders who encourage one another to persevere and multiply their impact locally and nationally. Her work is often quiet but always profound. She continues to teach business subjects, mentor student researchers, and respond to needs across campus with empathy and encouragement. In all these places, she demonstrates what it means to lead as Christ did. Hermely serves with humility, invests in others, and joins in God’s ongoing work of restoration.
Every story like Hermely’s is a testament to the power of partnership. When Life-Giving Partners invest in Haggai Leaders, they become catalysts for transformation. Their support enables leaders like Hermely to demonstrate and present the gospel, inspiring change that touches professions, lives, and communities across the world. Hermely’s experience captures the outcome of the Haggai Leader Experience: leaders restored, equipped, and released to participate in the restoration of all things through the love of Christ.
Written by Zoë Webb
Restoration in Higher Education: Hermely’s Gospel Impact in the Philippines
At Central Philippine University in Iloilo City, Dr. Hermely A. Jalando-on serves where faith and professional calling meet. As a faculty member in the College of Business and Accountancy, she views her work as more than the transfer of knowledge. For her, education is a form of ministry, an opportunity to build lives grounded in both ethical practice and spiritual purpose.
From her earliest days as an educator, Hermely sought ways to bring biblical values to life for her students. In classrooms where the complexities of public finance or the nuances of international marketing were explored, she emphasized honesty, integrity, stewardship, and trust as foundational principles. For those she taught, faith was never simply an idea discussed on Sundays. Instead, she helped her students recognize that it is a living reality woven into business ethics and daily decisions. In the context of a Baptist university, this integration was welcomed and essential. Hermely modeled what it means to lead with character and conviction, showing that faith and professionalism are inseparable.
However, even the most devoted leaders face seasons of searching. For years, Hermely participated in a variety of leadership trainings. Each provided helpful skills, but a sense of something unfinished remained. Her husband’s steady encouragement moved her to consider the Haggai Leader Experience (HLE). As she prepared for the program, she felt a mix of anticipation and uncertainty. She entered, hoping for new tools and insights, yet wondered if she could live up to the expectations awaiting her return.
What happened surprised her. Instead of pressure or burden, Hermely discovered restoration. The Haggai Leader Experience became a turning point. The program spoke directly to her sense of purpose and clarified her role in God’s mission. She remembers the moment of clarity: “I realized that I have to do my part in fulfilling the Great Commission, not just support my husband in his ministry. I have my own calling, and I need to work on it.” During her time with other Haggai Leaders, Hermely gained not only practical strategies for leadership, but also a renewed spiritual vision. This vision affirmed her identity and equipped her for even greater impact.
Determined to act on what she had learned, Hermely returned to the Philippines with new energy to incorporate her faith into her educational career. She joined the Christian Life Committee at Central Philippine University, stepping into a team responsible for the Christian Emphasis Week held each semester. During this dedicated season, the gospel is shared with students across the university, from the youngest learners in basic education to graduate students in law and medicine. Through vibrant worship and purposeful teaching, faith becomes an open invitation for all. Hermely also supervises the praise team from her college, walking alongside students as they rehearse, perform, and lead worship at campus gatherings. As she observes these students grow in passion and skill, she witnesses firsthand how faith is celebrated in word and action, continually shaping the university community.
The restoration Hermely experienced through the HLE also transformed her academic journey. She completed her Doctor of Management degree, focusing her dissertation on servant leadership. The topic resonated deeply with her renewed sense of calling. Although her major was business management, her research was also welcomed in churches. Pastors invited her to share her insights in gatherings across General Santos City and Puerto Princesa. Together with her husband, Hermely now travels to equip church leaders through lectures and seminars. She inspires lifelong learning and growth in Christ-centered leadership everywhere she goes.
One of the most enduring practices that Hermely brought back from Haggai was the vision board exercise. Recognizing its power to inspire hope and discipline, she included this activity in her personal finance courses. Students were guided to identify short-, medium-, and long-term goals and to share their stories amongst their cohort. Through this process, they learned that true success involves both purpose and perseverance. What they discovered in the classroom applied far beyond it.
Hermely’s journey as a leader is not one she takes alone. After her return, she was elected President of the Haggai Iloilo Chapter and now serves as its treasurer. She is committed to building a network of leaders who encourage one another to persevere and multiply their impact locally and nationally. Her work is often quiet but always profound. She continues to teach business subjects, mentor student researchers, and respond to needs across campus with empathy and encouragement. In all these places, she demonstrates what it means to lead as Christ did. Hermely serves with humility, invests in others, and joins in God’s ongoing work of restoration.
Every story like Hermely’s is a testament to the power of partnership. When Life-Giving Partners invest in Haggai Leaders, they become catalysts for transformation. Their support enables leaders like Hermely to demonstrate and present the gospel, inspiring change that touches professions, lives, and communities across the world. Hermely’s experience captures the outcome of the Haggai Leader Experience: leaders restored, equipped, and released to participate in the restoration of all things through the love of Christ.
Written by Zoë Webb
