About
Joseph grew up in Davao City then later moved to Cebu City to finish high school. It was in college (University of San Carlos) where he had initial contacts with Catholic Charismatic and Pentecostal worshipping communities.
He is married to Lulu Umali (BBC ’86) and has three children (Justin David, 17; Alyssa Mariel, 15; Jan Isobel, 4 ).
Rev. Suico’s ministry experience includes pastoring local churches in Cebu, Quezon City, Pasig and Baguio City. He also served as youth director for Southern Tagalog District Council from 1987 – 1990. While a pastor in Ugong, Pasig, Joseph also taught courses at Bethel Bible College (BBC Extension, Cubao) and Manila Bible Institute (Pentecostal Holiness). In 1991 he joined the Asia Pacific Theological Seminary (APTS) in Baguio City as faculty and became Dean of Students in 1993 and Director for Research and Resources in 2005. He was president of Philippine Association of Bible and Theological Schools (PABATS) from 1996 – 1998. At present he is the president of Asian Pentecostal Society and the editor of APTS Press and AJPS (Asian Journal of Pentecostal Studies, with Wonsuk Ma as co-editor). Dr. Suico also serves as the general secretary and World Missions director of the Philippines General Council of the Assemblies of God.
His educational training includes: Studies in Political Science (University of San Carlos), Bachelor of Christian Ministries (Immanuel Bible College), Master of Divinity (Far East Advanced School of Theology/APTS), Master of Theology (Asia Graduate School of Theology), and Doctor of Philosophy (Oxford Centre for Mission Studies/University of Wales).
