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
2020.10 - Current
Bible Translator
Wycliffe Philippines
Quezon City, Philippines
2016.09 - 2017.06
Visiting Faculty Member
Asian Theological Seminary
Quezon City, Philippines
2025.01 - Current
Visiting Faculty
Jesus Loves You Bible College
Mandaluyong, Metro Manila
2024.08 - Current
Adjunct Faculty
Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries
Silang, Cavite, Philippines
2023.01 - Current
Faculty
Theology University - DWAY
Arimbay, Legaspi , Philippines
2023.01 - Current
Faculty
Foursquare Bible College
Quezon City, Philippines
2020.07 - Current
Senior Pastor
The Tent Christian Fellowship
Quezon City, Philippines
2023.05 - 2024.05
Senior Pastor
Jesus Savior of All Community Church
Manila, Manila, Philippines
2012.06 - 2019.12
BPO Agent - Sales Specialist
APAC Customer Services
Muntinlupa
2012.01 - 2012.05
BPO Agent –Customer Service Specialist
Convergys
Muntinlupa
2011.07 - 2011.11
BPO Agent – Customer Service Specialist
Teleperformance
Paranaque
2010.01 - 2011.05
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Orality Studies
Asia Graduate School of Theology
Quezon City, Philippines 2023.08 - Current
Master of Divinity - Biblical Studies
Asian Theological Seminary
Quezon City 2016.08 - 2023.06
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Foursquare Bible College
Quezon City 2012.06 - 2016.06
Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Arts
Asia Pacific College
Makati City 2008.06 - 2012.06
High School Diploma -
Jesus Cares Christian Academy
Las Pinas 2004.06 - 2007.06
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
2025.01 - Current
Visiting Faculty
Jesus Loves You Bible College
2024.08 - Current
Doctor of Philosophy - Orality Studies
Asia Graduate School of Theology
2023.08 - Current
Senior Pastor
The Tent Christian Fellowship
2023.05 - 2024.05
Adjunct Faculty
Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries
2023.01 - Current
Faculty
Theology University - DWAY
2023.01 - Current
Missionary
Asia Graduate School of Theology
2020.10 - Current
Faculty
Foursquare Bible College
2020.07 - Current
Bible Translator
Wycliffe Philippines
2016.09 - 2017.06
Master of Divinity - Biblical Studies
Asian Theological Seminary
2016.08 - 2023.06
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Foursquare Bible College
2012.06 - 2016.06
Senior Pastor
Jesus Savior of All Community Church
2012.06 - 2019.12
BPO Agent - Sales Specialist
APAC Customer Services
2012.01 - 2012.05
BPO Agent –Customer Service Specialist
Convergys
2011.07 - 2011.11
BPO Agent – Customer Service Specialist
Teleperformance
2010.01 - 2011.05
Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Arts
Asia Pacific College
2008.06 - 2012.06
High School Diploma -
Jesus Cares Christian Academy
2004.06 - 2007.06