The South Pacific Division 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 Dr Brendan Pratt, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Australia. Juliana Muniz (JM): Have you enjoyed this week at the conference? What stood out (tap to read whole story)
Spiritual renewal, unity and preparations for Fiji for Christ were among the focuses of the Fiji Mission’s annual ministerial retreat, held at the Adventist campground in Pacific Harbour from May 27 to 30 under the theme “One in Christ”. The retreat brought ministers together for worship, fellowship, training and mission planning as the Church prepares (tap to read whole story)
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 Dr Eddie Tupa’i, president of the Church for the New Zealand Pacific Union Conference (NZPUC). Juliana Muniz (JM): We’ve had a long week here (tap to read whole story)
by Marcos Paseggi, Adventist Review “Should we plant a new church when our own church is half empty?” asked Dr Wayne Krause, director of Global Mission and Mission to the Cities in the South Pacific Division (SPD). “Shouldn’t we first fill our church before moving on to establish another congregation?” Dr Krause’s thoughtful question opened (tap to read whole story)
by David Filo, President, Solomon Islands Mission Last week, I had the privilege of visiting Buala in the Central Isabel District, and it was truly a blessed and unforgettable experience. But Buala is not just another place of ministry to me; it is a place deeply connected to my life and family story. As a (tap to read whole story)
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)