(It seems like only yesterday that Pastor Isabelo F. Magalit gave his first official sermon at the UP School of Statistics auditorium. February 5, 2006 was the start of his full-time preaching as DCBC’s Senior Pastor, ending the church’s five-year quest for someone to shepherd the English service flock. His acceptance of the church elders’ invitation made for perfect timing, as 2006 marked DCBC’s 30th anniversary.

I recently sat down with Doctor-Pastor-Doctor Bel (as some of us fondly call him, acknowledging his spiritual calling and medical training) for a recap of the year just passed and a broad look at the plans for 2007, the second year of his three-year term. Following are excerpts from our chat.)