Pastor Joey Bruce Miralo: From Homelessness and Family "Headache" to 35 Years of Kingdom Impact

Pastor Joey Bruce Miralo is the Senior Pastor of Amazing Church Philippines, a growing ministry with churches in Pasig, Rizal, and Cagayan. With over 35 years in ministry, Pastor Joey began his spiritual journey at the age of 17 after a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ during a near-drowning experience. That moment led him to dedicate his life fully to serving God and sharing the message of salvation.Raised in a humble family as the youngest of nine siblings, Pastor Joey experienced significant personal transformation through his faith. His testimony has inspired many within his family and community to pursue a deeper relationship with the Lord.Pastor Joey began pastoring at the age of 18 while studying in seminary, where he was assigned to lead an established church in a rural province. This early ministry experience helped shape his leadership, perseverance, and commitment to serving others despite challenges.In addition to his pastoral ministry, Pastor Joey and his wife are deeply involved in outreach to vulnerable youth. Through a faith-based shelter ministry, they provide care, food, clothing, education support, and spiritual guidance to young people who have experienced abuse, neglect, homelessness, addiction, and difficult life circumstances. Their mission is to offer these youth not only practical assistance but also a loving spiritual family and renewed hope for the future.Pastor Joey and his wife have three children. His passion is to see lives transformed by the power of God, churches planted, and communities impacted through faith, compassion, and service. He continues to devote his life to helping people encounter Jesus Christ and live with purpose and hope.faithcentermanilaph.org