In January 1999, under a mango tree in Freedom Park, Dumaguete City, Philippines, several university students gathered and heard a clear presentation of the gospel.
Those students embraced Christ and formed the core of what is known as Student Movement for Christ International (SMCI).
First outreach
Six months later, permission was given to preach the gospel for 20 minutes in every classroom in several universities and campuses. Gospel meetings were also held on campuses in the evening.
