The South Pacific Division (SPD) contains four unions. Adventist Record recorded interviews with all four union presidents during the South Pacific for Christ launch program in Brisbane, Queensland. Here is our chat with Pastor Charlie Jimmy, president of the church for the Trans Pacific Union Mission (TPUM). Juliana Muniz (JM): How did you feel about the (tap to read whole story)
by Marcos Paseggi, Adventist Review It was supposed to be the best of times, but it soon became a nightmare. Eighteen years ago Pastor Manuel (“Manny”) Arteaga and his new wife, Karen, based in the United States, were having the time of their lives on their honeymoon in Tahiti, in French Polynesia, when things suddenly (tap to read whole story)
South Pacific Division president Pastor Glenn Townend reflects on the South Pacific for Christ launch. With soaring fuel and flight prices, and Pacific people having difficulties getting visas for Australia, South Pacific Division leadership wondered if the launch for our bold strategic plan to impact the South Pacific for Christ would happen. More than a (tap to read whole story)
Thousands of students across the Solomon Islands committed their lives to Jesus during a “Schools for Christ” program, held May 16 to 23. The week-long program saw all Adventist schools across the country—including remote locations—host evangelistic meetings for students and their families. At the conclusion of the week, hundreds of students were baptised and many (tap to read whole story)
Adventist Record recorded an interview with General Conference (GC) president Pastor Erton Köhler during the South Pacific for Christ launch. Juliana Muniz (JM): How are you now finding the role of GC president? Erton Köhler: I consider it a privilege. At the same time, I feel too small for the position. I remember thinking But why (tap to read whole story)
Hundreds of people gathered at Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara last week for a major health expo that combined practical healthcare with a message of hope and healing for the community. Organised with the support of local Adventists, health workers and 10,000 Toes Campaign ambassadors, the event provided free health screenings, medical advice and health (tap to read whole story)
More than 40 true stories of mission, faith and transformation have been brought together in a new book, Christ in the South Pacific. Launched during the recent South Pacific for Christ event in Brisbane, the book highlights mission initiatives, answers to prayer, faith journeys and transformed lives from across the region. The collection features contributions from a (tap to read whole story)
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has welcomed the upcoming Solomon Islands for Christ initiative following a visit from a Seventh-day Adventist Church delegation on April 24. The delegation, led by Solomon Islands Mission general secretary Pastor Linray Tutuo, shared details of the nationwide program, which will run from July 5–18. The group included representatives (tap to read whole story)
Ghombua Adventist young people in Guadalcanal Province recently spent time giving their local health clinic a clean-up. Access to quality health services remains a vital need for communities in the province, where local clinics continue to care for families, children and the elderly. The clean-up was part of preparations for Solomon Islands for Christ, reflecting (tap to read whole story)
At Suva Central Adventist Church in Fiji, a team of 10,000 Toes health ambassadors from Suva North and Suva South came together to run a three-day health screening program. Many people from government offices, businesses and the community attended to receive free wellness checks and learn more about their health. Free massages were also provided. (tap to read whole story)
Honiara’s main road received a major clean-up on March 29 conducted by Seventh-day Adventist church groups in the city. Chairman of the Solomon Islands for Christ steering committee, Pastor Newton Langai, said the upcoming evangelism program is not just about preaching, but also about helping and caring for the community. “Today, many churches in Honiara (tap to read whole story)
Katurasele Adventist Primary School in South Choiseul recently brought its mission theme, “I Will Go: Step Over the Line”, to life as part of the Solomon Islands for Christ initiative. Led by principal Gary Puisasa, 64 students and four teachers journeyed to their sister school, Nabusasa Primary School, where they were warmly welcomed by the (tap to read whole story)