Geronimo Garing (Jaffe), Port Chaplain
Capt. Felino Kierulf, Head of Operations
Jessica Segundo, Follow-Up Coordinator
Bayani Audea, Port Chaplain
Bayani came to know God when he was still a seafarer in 1988 through a 4th Engineer inviting him to an on board Bible study. He was referred to SCFS Manila and became involved with the ministry, handing out Christian literature to his fellow seafarers. In 2003 he left seafaring and joined SCFS.
Geronimo Garing (Jaffe), Port Chaplain
Geronimo is a former seafarer who was called to ministry in 1990 and has faithfully served seafarers through SCFS Philippines for the past 35 years. His long standing involvement reflects a deep commitment to the spiritual care and welfare of those working at sea.
Prior to government restrictions on port access, he was actively engaged in ship visitation, sharing the gospel, distributing Bibles and tracts, and offering prayer and encouragement to seafarers onboard. When direct ship visitation became limited, he continued his service through ministering to seafarers at Luneta Park.
In addition to his ministry responsibilities, he oversees the financial management of SCFS Philippines. Together with his late wife, he was also involved in church planting efforts among the Aeta community in inland areas.
Capt. Felino Kierulf, Head of Operations
Felino began his maritime career as a Cadet in 1976 and graduated in 1978. He started his seagoing service as a Third Mate and progressed through the ranks, attaining the position of Captain in 1989, which he held until his retirement in 2022.
Alongside his seagoing career, he served as a Marine Superintendent from 2005 to 2022 and concurrently acted as an Owner’s Representative during the same period. He was a scholar of Wallem Philippines–Mosvold Shipping Norway, which supported his education and professional training both locally and abroad.
Capt. Kierulf joined SCFS Philippines as a member of the Board and currently serves as Head of Operations, contributing his extensive maritime experience and leadership to the organisation.
Jessica Segundo, Follow-Up Coordinator
Jessica has been serving with SCFS Philippines for the past 13 years and currently holds the role of Administrator. She provides essential administrative support to the organisation while contributing to the overall care and coordination of ministry activities.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and is currently pursuing further training in Biblical Counselling, equipping her to provide informed and compassionate support to seafarers and their families.
Her responsibilities include following up with seafarers who are currently onboard vessels, ensuring they are regularly checked on, encouraged, and prayed for. She also assists with hospital visitations as needed, while primarily handling office-based administrative and coordination work.
The Port of Manila refers to the collective facilities and terminals that process maritime trade function in harbours in Metro Manila and is the largest and the premier international shipping gateway to the country.
SCFS Phils operates mainly in the Lunetta Park where they can minister to the needs of seafarers resting, waiting or looking for a shipping company which they can apply to. Seafarers tend to congregate in the park as this is where most of the shipping agencies are. Luneta Park Ministry has existed for over 35 long years, and we have distributed numbers of flyers, books and bibles to seafarers. Brother Jaffe leads the volunteers to Luneta Park every Wednesday in distributing the materials and praying for the Seafarers.
SCFS Phils also works in partnership with ISWAN to assist seafarers and their close families, who are directly involved in sudden and unforeseen crises. We have been able to provide practical, emotional and spiritual support on house visitations to seafarers.
bayaniaudea@gmail.com
jessicacsegundo@gmail.com
