Launch Event

Launch event ends on a high note

May 6

Church leaders and members gathered for the South Pacific for Christ closing ceremony on Saturday evening, with a clear message from the final program—this is just the beginning. The launch program, held at Watson Park Convention Centre in Brisbane, Australia, from April 28 to May 2, brought together around 1000 attendees from across the South (tap to read whole story)

Participants gather for “Jordan” experience

May 6

A communion and anointing service held early Sabbath morning at the South Pacific for Christ launch event brought participants together for a deeply spiritual experience centred on renewal, humility and the Holy Spirit. Set beneath the trees at the Watson Park Convention Centre campsite, the service formed the closing exercise of the Catalyst discipleship experience (tap to read whole story)

PNG Prime Minister attends launch event

May 5

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape attended the Sabbath program of South Pacific for Christ in Brisbane on May 2, joining church members from across the South Pacific Division for the final day of the event. Mr Marape, accompanied by his wife Rachel, visited the program at Watson Park Convention Centre and was welcomed (tap to read whole story)

Educators inspired by visit from GC president

May 5

Northpine Adventist College (Brisbane, Queensland) had an extra special guest lead staff worship on Friday—General Conference president Pastor Erton Köhler! While not originally part of his schedule, Pastor Köhler was pleased to be invited to visit the school and spend time with staff. Northpine Adventist College is located on the same grounds as Watson Park (tap to read whole story)

Torch ceremony lights up South Pacific for Christ launch

Apr 30

Around 1000 leaders and members from across the South Pacific Division have gathered at Watson Park Convention Centre in Brisbane, Australia, for the launch of South Pacific for Christ, a five-year initiative aimed at refocusing the Seventh-day Adventist Church on its core purpose for mission.  The event, running from April 28 to May 2, opened (tap to read whole story)