Pastor Sherman Fiedacan was elected as the new President of the Hope Channel Philippines (HCP) during the HCP Constituency Meeting held on May 8, 2024. He succeeds Pastor Joel Sarmiento who stepped down from the post to undertake a new journey.
Pastor Sherman has a substantial background in the field of communication, having served as the director of the Communication Department of the Central Luzon Conference for the last eight years. On April 1, 2024, he accepted the call to serve NPUC Communication Department as Assistant Director for Hope Channel North Philippines. Shortly after, he was appointed as HCP President.
As the new president, he envisions to expand the reach and impact of Hope Channel by introducing new programs that cater to the diverse interests and needs of viewers from various backgrounds and even cultures. He is eager to strengthen collaboration with the different HC studios in the Visayas and Mindanao, pooling talents and creativity to produce high-quality content. Additionally, he seeks to attract more sponsors and partners to support the programming in terms of finances. This will enable HCP to continue delivering impactful content while also working towards the goal of self-sustainability.
Pastor Fiedacan is geared towards recalibrating the program lineup of HCP to cater and appeal more to audiences outside the faith community. Nonetheless, while he is passionate about advancing the ministry of HCP, he is keenly aware of the challenges ahead. These include among others financial constraints and the need to stay abreast of ever-changing technology and media trends. He also hopes that more church members, particularly those with expertise in various fields, will step forward to participate in the media ministry so that more programs of high-caliber will be produced, enriching the channel’s offerings for its audience.
Pastor Sherman is confident that with strategic planning, the dedication of the HCP team, the untiring support of the church community, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, HCP will continue to fulfill its mission.
Hope Channel Philippines is a TV network operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church offering programs on wholistic Christian living that focuses on faith, health, relationships, and community to bring hope and healing to the World.
North Philippine Union Conference