Melchizedek Eleazar Atienza
Missionary, Theological Educator, Pastor
Cainta,RIZ
Summary
Ptr. Zar Atienza is a theological educator serving in multiple faculty roles at Foursquare Bible College (FBC), the Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries (ASCM), and the Asian Theological Seminary (ATS).
As a missionary with the Asia Graduate School of Theology (AGST), he partners with Bible translation organizations such as Wycliffe Associates and Biblica to advance Scripture translation and engagement in low-resource languages and high-orality contexts.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from FBC and a Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies from ATS, where he received academic awards. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Orality Studies at AGST, focusing on innovative approaches to theological education and Bible translation.
Ptr. Zar is happily married to Joyce, and together they share a passion for transformative, inclusive learning.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Missionary
Asia Graduate School of Theology
Quezon City, Philippines
10.2020 - Current
Bible Translator
Wycliffe Philippines
Quezon City, Philippines
09.2016 - 06.2017
Visiting Faculty Member
Asian Theological Seminary
Quezon City, Philippines
01.2025 - Current
Visiting Faculty
Jesus Loves You Bible College
Mandaluyong, Metro Manila
08.2024 - Current
Adjunct Faculty
Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries
Silang, Cavite, Philippines
01.2023 - Current
Faculty
Theology University - DWAY
Arimbay, Legaspi , Philippines
01.2023 - Current
Faculty
Foursquare Bible College
Quezon City, Philippines
07.2020 - Current
Senior Pastor
The Tent Christian Fellowship
Quezon City, Philippines
05.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Pastor
Jesus Savior of All Community Church
Manila, Manila, Philippines
06.2012 - 12.2019
BPO Agent - Sales Specialist
APAC Customer Services
Muntinlupa
01.2012 - 05.2012
BPO Agent –Customer Service Specialist
Convergys
Muntinlupa
07.2011 - 11.2011
BPO Agent – Customer Service Specialist
Teleperformance
Paranaque
01.2010 - 05.2011
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Orality Studies
Asia Graduate School of Theology
Quezon City, Philippines 08.2023 - Current
Master of Divinity - Biblical Studies
Asian Theological Seminary
Quezon City 08.2016 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Foursquare Bible College
Quezon City 06.2012 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Arts
Asia Pacific College
Makati City 06.2008 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Jesus Cares Christian Academy
Las Pinas 06.2004 - 06.2007
Skills
Musical Skills
Leadership and Management
Training and Teaching Skills
Exegetical Skills
Use of Biblical Hebrew and Greek in Exegesis, Preaching and Teaching
Timeline
Visiting Faculty Member
Asian Theological Seminary
01.2025 - Current
Visiting Faculty
Jesus Loves You Bible College
08.2024 - Current
Doctor of Philosophy - Orality Studies
Asia Graduate School of Theology
08.2023 - Current
Senior Pastor
The Tent Christian Fellowship
05.2023 - 05.2024
Adjunct Faculty
Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries
01.2023 - Current
Faculty
Theology University - DWAY
01.2023 - Current
Missionary
Asia Graduate School of Theology
10.2020 - Current
Faculty
Foursquare Bible College
07.2020 - Current
Bible Translator
Wycliffe Philippines
09.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Divinity - Biblical Studies
Asian Theological Seminary
08.2016 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Foursquare Bible College
06.2012 - 06.2016
Senior Pastor
Jesus Savior of All Community Church
06.2012 - 12.2019
BPO Agent - Sales Specialist
APAC Customer Services
01.2012 - 05.2012
BPO Agent –Customer Service Specialist
Convergys
07.2011 - 11.2011
BPO Agent – Customer Service Specialist
Teleperformance
01.2010 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Arts
Asia Pacific College
06.2008 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Jesus Cares Christian Academy
06.2004 - 06.2007