Jonathan Selby — a 69-year-old American missionary and adventurer — has been sailing all over the Philippines on a boat that he made himself.

Selby used to be a mechanical engineer and a teacher in the US. He gave it all up in 2014 to pursue his dream of sailing around the world and ministering to the children that he meets. Selby’s Facebook page also indicates that he attended Lancaster Bible College in Pennsylvania.

On his YouTube channel bio, Selby wrote that his journey started in Tennessee.

The Facebook page, The Philippine Roadtrip, has also taken notice. They wrote a post about him back in August.

“Selby has been to Singapore, Manila, Leyte, Boracay, and Mindoro. His boat is currently docked in Dumaran, Palawan,” reports Chinee Sanchez Palatino on ABS-CBN News Online.

At every stop, Selby has taught kids some Christian songs and shares the gospel with them. Plus — although he is far too svelte for the role — Selby sometimes dresses up as Santa Claus to amuse kids.

The report noted: “While in Palawan, Selby traveled to Puerto Princesa City to buy some supplies and materials to repair his boat. He said it was a miracle how he survived at sea, especially during bad weather conditions, but he just entrusted everything to the Lord.”

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