Hello everyone, my name is Anilyn Masilac Lauresta. I am from Grace Baptist Church in Isio, under the spiritual leadership of Pastor Melecio Parcon Jr. As a junior, I found myself drawn to the church and the lady workers there. I admired them greatly and aspired to be like them. During my high school years, every summer was marked by my attendance at the summer youth camp. One such camp, where Fellowship Baptist Seminary performed a song and Pastor Charles Vidal reported about NFBS, left a profound impact on me. I remember whispering to myself, "Someday, I want to be part of the NFBS family." A year later, my youth pastor followed up with me regarding my college plans. I was at a crossroads, torn between becoming a teacher or a Bible woman, or venturing into Hotel and Restaurant Management. I also harbored the hope of marrying a pastor. My pastor advised me to choose one path, and I chose to attend the seminary. In retrospect, I can see how all these things were added unto me. Today, I am a Bible woman, a preschool teacher, and a pastor's wife. I often find myself cooking meals for small and large gatherings. I am married to Pastor Alan Lauresta, an NFBS graduate. We have been serving at Dinandan Baptist Church since May 1, 2011, and we're blessed with two sons, Josh Alyn Lauresta and Aaron John Lauresta. I attribute who we are in the ministry today to NFBS. It was used by God to mold us, shape us, and teach us sound doctrine. The faculty and staff at NFBS have become my second family - my parents, brothers, sisters, and friends. Through their love, I have felt the love of God. They have always been there for us, through the highs and lows of our ministry. I want to express my deepest gratitude to NFBS for fighting with love and concern to maintain a Godly environment. Thank you for your sacrifices. I pray that you may continue to exist to train more laborers for the Lord. I also want to thank everyone who has prayed for us, loved us, and supported us. May God bless you all. As for me and my family, we will continue to love, pray for, and support our beloved alma mater, NFBS.

As a Religious Institution that equip and train Christian believers for the ministry, Negros Fellowship Baptist Seminary, has a great impact in matters of integrity, sincerity and loyalty to God and the ministry. Personally, I testify how NFBS fortified me to do my best in serving God who has called me into the ministry. The training and the equipping which made me become what I am now I ascribe the majority part to my alma mater- the Negros Fellowship Baptist Seminary. Praise the Lord!

It is almost two decades now since I graduated from NFBS. One thing that really influenced into my life and to the ministry is the word “sacrifice”. I remember those days, especially the sacrifices of our teachers. Even though they don’t sometimes receive their salary but because of their love they just keep doing their duties consistently and faithfully. They keep on teaching us, training us and equipping us in order to be prepared for the ministry. My present ministry is bestowed by God through my dear alma mater - the Negros Fellowship Baptist Seminary. And whatever condition I have, even in sacrifices I am not afraid to face them because I have learned it from my teachers. And God never left them nor forsook, and I believe God will also do to me.

Negros Fellowship Baptist seminary has had a profound impact on my life and ministry. It was there that I deepened my understanding of the Scriptures and cultivated my spiritual discipline. The rigorous academic study combined with the nurturing spiritual environment shaped my character and prepared me for the challenges of ministry work.