About & beliefs
A non-sectarian, non-denominational, Full Gospel Christian ministry — proclaiming the Gospel, healing, restoration and liberty found in Jesus Christ.
Our story
Jesus the Anointed One Church (JA1 Church) is a non-sectarian, non-denominational, Full Gospel Christian ministry founded in the Philippines under the leadership of Bishop Arthur V. Gonzales, Founding Head Pastor and President. JA1 traces its roots to Batangas City, Philippines, where the ministry was birthed on December 20, 1998. From its early beginnings, the church embraced a calling to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, make disciples, minister healing to the brokenhearted, and bring freedom to those in spiritual bondage through the ministry of Inner Healing and Deliverance. Genesis 12:1–3 and Luke 4:18–19 are our foundational passages: to be blessed in order to become a blessing, and to proclaim the Gospel, healing, restoration, and liberty found in Jesus Christ. Under Bishop Gonzales' leadership, JA1 grew from Batangas into a network of churches and ministries in the Philippines and internationally, including Canada. Today, Jesus the Anointed One Church Canada continues this calling as a Christ-centred, multicultural Christian family committed to worship, discipleship, evangelism, prayer, missions, healing, restoration, and serving communities across Canada.
Our journey
December 20, 1998
JA1 Church is birthed in Batangas City, Philippines, under Bishop Arthur V. Gonzales.
2000s
JA1 grows into a network of churches and ministries across the Philippines and internationally.
July 2008
Jesus the Anointed One Church Fort McMurray, Alberta begins as a Bible study in the Filipino community, mentored by Rev. Rodolfo Abat Jr.
Across Canada
Fort McMurray sends missionary pastors and helps establish JA1 congregations in Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Toronto and Winnipeg.
Today
JA1 Canada serves as one Christ-centred, multicultural church family of satellite churches across the country.
Our vision
To be a Christ-centred church where Jesus Christ is genuinely enthroned, where lives are transformed by His presence, and where every believer is equipped and empowered to become a blessing to families, communities, and nations.
Genesis 12:2–3
Our mission
To fulfill the Great Commission by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ, making disciples, strengthening families, equipping believers, and bringing hope, healing, restoration, and freedom through the power of the Holy Spirit. Following the calling of Luke 4:18–19, JA1 is committed to reaching the lost, healing the brokenhearted, ministering freedom to the captive, empowering believers, and sending disciples to serve Christ in their communities and throughout the nations.
Luke 4:18–19 · Matthew 28:18–20
Leadership
Supervising Head Pastor, JA1 Canada
Rev. Rodolfo Abat Jr. mentored the Bible study among the Filipino community in Fort McMurray, Alberta that became Jesus the Anointed One Church in July 2008. That congregation went on to send missionary pastors and help establish JA1 churches across Canada. Today he serves as Supervising Head Pastor of JA1 Canada, caring for the pastors and satellite churches nationwide.
Founding Head Pastor & President, JA1 Church
Founded Jesus the Anointed One (JA1) Church in Batangas City, Philippines in 1998 and has led its growth into a network of churches and ministries worldwide. He is widely known for his ministry of inner healing and deliverance, helping people find freedom from past wounds and spiritual bondage. He is also committed to raising up pastors and leaders to carry this message.
Statement of faith
The doctrinal framework shared across JA1 Church, in the Philippines and in Canada.
We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God, authoritative and trustworthy, and God's complete revelation for faith and life.
2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:19; Revelation 22:18–19
We believe in one God, eternally existing in three Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, equal in nature, power and glory.
Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19–20; 2 Corinthians 13:14
We believe Jesus Christ is God manifested in the flesh, conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of a virgin, completely without sin, and the promised Messiah and Lord.
Isaiah 9:6–7; Matthew 1:23; John 1:1, 14; Hebrews 4:15
We believe humanity is separated from God by sin and in need of salvation. Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, rose again, ascended into heaven, and will return. Salvation is by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ and His finished work, not through human merit or works.
John 14:6; Acts 16:31; Ephesians 2:1–10; 1 Corinthians 15:1–4
We believe the Church is the Body and Bride of Christ, composed of born-again believers who gather for worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, evangelism and encouragement.
Acts 2:42–47; Ephesians 4:1–6
We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit and in the empowering work of the Holy Spirit in believers, accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit gives utterance.
Matthew 3:11; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:38–39; Acts 19:1–7
We believe sanctification is both a definite and progressive work of God's grace, beginning at regeneration and continuing throughout the believer's life as we grow into Christlikeness.
1 Thessalonians 5:23; 2 Corinthians 3:18; 2 Peter 3:18
We believe God continues to heal and restore lives through the power of the Holy Spirit and the prayer of faith. We believe in Christ's ministry of healing, restoration and deliverance to those who are oppressed and broken.
Isaiah 53:4–5; Luke 4:18–19; James 5:14–15; Acts 10:38
We believe water baptism by immersion is a public declaration of the believer's identification with the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Matthew 28:19–20; Romans 6:3–4; Colossians 2:12
We believe in observing the Lord's Supper in remembrance of Jesus Christ and His sacrificial death for us.
1 Corinthians 11:23–32
We believe believers are called to participate generously in advancing God's Kingdom through tithes, offerings and faithful stewardship.
Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:6–10
We believe every person will stand before God and that there will be eternal reward or eternal judgment.
Matthew 25:31–46; Revelation 20:11–15
We believe Jesus Christ will personally and visibly return to the earth in power and glory.
Matthew 24:30–31; 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; 1 Corinthians 15:51–53
We believe the gifts of the Holy Spirit described in the New Testament remain available to the Church today and that the fruit of the Spirit should be evident in the life of every believer.
1 Corinthians 12:1–11; Romans 12:6–8; Galatians 5:22–23
We believe evangelism, discipleship and missions are central to the calling of the Church. We are commissioned to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to individuals, families, communities and nations.
Matthew 28:18–20; Mark 16:15; 2 Corinthians 5:18–20
“I will bless you … and you will be a blessing. All peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”
“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.”
“He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives.”
“God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and he went around doing good and healing all.”