Trans Pacific Union Mission Session
Mission Reports
PRAYER
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for the faithful witness of our Mission Presidents, Pastors, and members across the Trans Pacific Union Mission. Through joys and hardships, You have led Your church to proclaim the gospel to families, neighbours, workplaces, and the ends of the earth. Fill us with Your Spirit, strengthen our leaders, and keep us united in Your mission. May every baptism, every act of service, and every prayer bear fruit for eternity until Jesus comes again. Amen.
Call to Action
As we receive these reports, let us not only celebrate what God has done, but also commit ourselves to the unfinished task. The “I Will Go” movement is not just a theme—it is a call for each of us to rise and answer, “Here am I, Lord. Send me.” May we go forward in faith, determined to serve, to disciple, and to reach the Pacific and beyond with the everlasting gospel.
This report brings together updates from the Mission Presidents across the Trans Pacific Union Mission. A visual presentation will be given by each leader at the session to accompany this written summary.
It also includes contributions from pastors serving in attached regions and attached stations, highlighting their ministry, challenges, and progress.
Together, these reports provide a comprehensive picture of how God is working through every part of our Union family, reminding us of the prophet’s words: “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’” (Isaiah 6:8, NIV).
We extend our gratitude to Adventist Media for the design and printing of this booklet, one of two prepared for delegates attending the TPUM Session 2025.
AMERICAN SAMOA MISSION
Leading people to Jesus is the main reason why we became Adventists, and the major force behind the purpose why we exist as a Church – The Seventh-day Adventist.
This report focuses specifically on how AS MISSION implemented and carried out the themes of this quinquennium: I Will Go To My Family, To My Neighbor, To My Workplace, And To The End Of The World.
American
Set Objectives / Goals & Strategies for 2021 – 2025:
1. Training/seminars (equipping members)
2. Visiting Families, Neighbors, Workplaces, (TMI).
3. Giving Bible studies & running evangelistic campaigns.
4. Increase by 80 new members each year (Baptism).
Quote: “No matter how brilliant the strategy, it’s worth nothing unless it’s implemented properly” (Mark Fields)
TRAINING / SEMINARS
AS Mission Administration has never taken lightly the significance of equipping and training members, so they can reach out in an effective way to non-Adventist families, workmates, neighbors, and so forth.Considering that, trainings were always offered at the beginning of each year to inform, equip, and train our church members.
IMPLEMENTATION OF EACH YEAR’S THEME
LEADERS TOOK THE LEAD: (visitation)
AS Mission Administrators & DepartmentalLeaders led by example. Took the time off from their usual duties to visit non-Adventist families, neighborhoods, Public Sectors, and so forth. The focus was to build relationships with them, get to know them, make friends with them, and meet their needs before we invited them to listen and follow Jesus.
Total Members Involvement
Members of the ASM did not want to sit idly when the leaders of the Church took the initiative and began the work of reaching out. They also got involved and followed suit.
Bible Studies and Evangelistic Campaigns
The TMI effort in reaching out to non-Adventist families, neighborhoods, workmates, and so forth through visitation was not in vain. People were touched and moved by the kind service, and as a result, they were interested to know more about Jesus and the SDA Church. This opens the door to each local, and Bible studies were given, as well as evangelistic campaigns were conducted in order for them to know more about Jesus.
Baptisms
American Samoa Mission’s soul-winning objective and aim for this quinquennium, as clearly spelled out in our strategic planning, was to increase and add 80 new souls to the Church of God each year.
As Mission Vision For The Next Quinquennium:
• Focusing on conducting soul-winning programs in areas where there is no Adventist presence.
• Improve Mission (tithes and offerings)
• Training / Seminars to help members become spiritually mature.
• Look for places for new Church planting.
• Encourage all members to engage in soul-winning programs.
Pastor Tui Tuiliatu
FIJI MISSION
As we conclude our vision for this quinquennium, we acknowledge God’s mighty and gracious hand leading His church. Truly, we have experienced a vibrant Adventist movement—living our hope in Jesus and transforming Fiji and beyond.
Our strategic focus centered on seven key pillars: Mission, Discipleship, Education, Organisation & Finance, Conference Status, Media, and Health.
The I Will Go initiative—reaching families, neighbours, workplaces, and to the ends of the earth—remained our guiding focus. This holistic approach bore much fruit, and we praise the Lord for the 5,900 souls won for the kingdom during this quinquennium. Today, our membership stands at 32,800 baptized members, with a ratio of 1:30 in the population. We anticipate further growth through the planned Fiji for Christ harvest.
We also ministered beyond our borders—in Papua New Guinea, Nigeria, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand—as part of the I Will Go mission emphasis for our Union. With gratitude, we acknowledge the Union and South Pacific Division for reigniting the missionary spirit, which led 16 young people from Fiji to serve in the West Indonesia Union and Timor Leste.
Discipleship
Small groups remain the foundation of discipleship, and our young people are at the frontline of this work. Through camp meetings, rallies, working bees, Pathfinder activities, and youth summits, discipleship has been vibrant.
The annual Global Youth Day became a signature event where young people touched lives meaningfully bringing compassion and hope to the elderly, sick, widows, orphans, street dwellers, and the marginalized. These acts of service allow youth to experience the Spirit’s blessing while embodying Christ’s ministry of sacrificial love.
Women’s Ministry proved to be a powerhouse of mission. Through prayer groups, vigils, fasting, and evangelistic preaching, they cradled the I Will Go theme. In 2025, women preached for two weeks during the August harvest campaign, leading to baptisms across the country.
Youth Ministry
• Growth: Youth membership grew from 6,612 (2021) to 12,000 (2025).
• Leadership Formation: Master Guides grew from “yet” status (2021) to 223 (2025).
• Milestones: Pathfinder manuals launched (2022), Camporee at Naravuka (2023), TPUM Youth Congress (2024–25), first-ever Master Guide Summit and Adventurer Fair (2025).
Youth ministry has nearly doubled in numbers, deepened discipleship through Bible study and mentorship, and extended mission through creative community service.
Adventist Education
• Growth: Enrolments and baptisms rose significantly, showing strong academic and spiritual development.
• Impact: Baptisms grew from 104 (2020) to 670 (2025), highlighting schools as vital centers of evangelism.
• Highlights:
• Navesau: Strongest evangelistic hub.
• Vatuvonu: Greatest mission challenge and opportunity.
• Suva Adventist: Balanced growth with potential for stronger nurture programs.
• Lautoka Adventist High School: Work has just started in the new approved high school in Lautoka. This should serve the heavily populated district of Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Nadroga and other western regions,
• Our 12 Primary schools: All are beacons of light and hope to the families and communities around Fiji.
Adventist schools are shaping lives for eternity—growing academically, spiritually, and evangelistically.
Conference Status
The journey of the Fiji Mission toward attaining conference status is steadily progressing, marked by significant steps in both self-evaluation and external assessment. Guided and supervised by our leaders at the Union and Division levels, and upheld by their prayers, we are encouraged
Pastor Nasoni Lutunaliwa
to see the dedication of all stakeholders working harmoniously toward this goal. While essential elements still need to be assembled for readiness, the Mission is committed to aligning every aspect of church life with the broader mission of God’s church. Achieving conference status will not be the result of one initiative alone but the fruit of all departments, members, and ministries moving together in unity of purpose, faith, and service.
Organisation & Finance
We thank the Lord for His abundant blessings, reflected in the continuous growth of tithes and offerings throughout the quinquennium. Administration is working on adherence and updating policies that are not meeting the current mode of operation. This is a subject of authority by the Higher body of the church.
Adventist Health & 10,000 Toes Campaign
Achievements
• 6,000+ ambassadors trained nationwide.
• 329 wellness hubs established.
• Coverage extended to 300+ villages and settlements.
• Major partnerships with government, disciplined forces, corporations, schools, and provincial councils.
• Pioneered a 5-acre farm in Ba promoting healthy diets.
This movement has built a nationwide health missionary network—integrating farming, lifestyle education, wellness hubs, and institutional partnerships, all rooted in faith and service.
Media & Hope Books
• Hope Channel Fiji: Over 650 hours of locally produced content.
• Hope FM: Coverage expanded with 2 new
transmitters; 7 more planned next quinquennium.
• Reach: Through Walesi, coverage now spans 99.9% of Fiji, with over 900,000 multi-platform users.
• Hope Books:
• Expanded from 1 outlet to all 3 divisions within 2 years.
• Extended into digital platforms (VTKart, M-PAiSA, websites, social media).
• Produced contextual resources in Kiribati, Chinese, Korean, and Hindi, serving both local and regional needs.
Media and Hope Books are powerfully strengthening discipleship, inclusivity, and mission.
Final Reflections
Our greatest challenge remains the call of inspiration from the Spirit of Prophecy:
“A revival of true godliness among us is the greatest and most urgent of all our needs. To seek this should be our first work… Our heavenly Father is more willing to give His Holy Spirit… than are earthly parents to give good gifts to their children.”
We deeply thank our stakeholders—church members and families, discipleship teams, office workers, and ministry leaders. To the outgoing Transpacific Union Mission administration under Pastor Maveni and Jane, we express heartfelt gratitude. Above all, we glorify God, who has faithfully led His church in Fiji.
In the words of Ellen G. White:
“In reviewing our past history… I can say, Praise God! … We have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and His teaching in our past history.”
KIRIBATI MISSION
Make Disciples of Jesus Christ who live as his loving witnesses and proclaim to all people the everlasting gospel of the three angel’s messages in preparation for his soon return.
Mathew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, Revelation 14:6-12
To be a vibrant Adventist Movement Living our Hope in Jesus and Transforming Kiribati
Background and brief history
Seventh-day Adventists first arrived in Kiribati in 1947 by John Howse who was a captained of the MV Fetu Ao. He travelled from Sydney to the Gilbert Islands via Fiji. He departed on April 10, 1947, and landed in June 5 at Tarawa island.
• 1948, a school was established with two local teachers and six church members.
• 1968, three churches, 369 church members
• 1979, seven churches, 527 church members
• 2024, 14 churches, 3291 church members
Geographic and demographic context
• The Mission serves the people of Kiribati; a Pacific nation of 33 atolls and islands scattered across a vast ocean area.
• Kiribati has a population of about 115,000 people.
• Traditional and cultural lifestyle practiced daily
Organisational structure
Leadership
• Mission President
• Secretary
• Senior Accountant
• Departmental Directors
Membership
• Membership 3378
• Churches 14
• Companies 8
Institutions
• Kauma Adventist High School 1
• Local Church Preschools 7
• Health Clinic 1
Core ministries and functions
• Public Evangelism, Bible studies, and Church Planting.
• Schools that nurture both spiritual and academic growth.
• Youth, Pathfinders, Adventurers
• Health outreach, family ministries, and humanitarian service.
• Empowering families and women in mission
Strategic Priorities
• Strengthening discipleship and retention.
• Expanding mission presence to outer islands.
• Building local leadership and training ministers.
• Enhancing Adventist education and health services.
• Deepening community engagement through service.
Partnerships
Works in collaboration with TPUM, SPD, ADRA, Global Mission, and other church entities.
Challenges
• Geographical isolation of islands.
• Limited resources and infrastructure.
• Economic and climate-related vulnerabilities.
Impact and outcomes
• Average baptism per year – Between 80-100 people
• Churches are experiencing steady growth, and more are engaged in outreaching activities.
• Individuals and communities are being reached through health and public evangelism.
• The high school (Kauma) has always had an impact on students and staff.
Contact Information
Kiribati SDA Mission, PO Box 70 Bairiki Tarawa
Pastor Taabua Rokeatau
NAURU ATTACHED STATION
This brief report will only cover the 15 months my family spent in Nauru. My predecessor was unable to provide the reports for the first 3 years. (2021 – 2023). However, I would like to thank my predecessors, previous pastors for the success of the work of God in Nauru. We arrived in Nauru Sunday 26th of May 2025 at 4 am. Nauru Seventh day Adventist Church is a multi cultural Church. There are 4 nationalities that makes up Nauru SDA Church family.
When we first arrived in Nauru Church membership were as follows:
1. Nauruans - 26
2. Fijians -14
3. Kiribatian and Rabi – 1O
4. Solomon Islanders - 12
After 3 months of observation. A strategic plan was put together. The Church Board work with the Personal Ministry Evangelism Council together with the Sabbath School Council and 4 small Cell groups are formed.
Four small groups formed were purposely for Bible Study Class each Sabbath and for outreach. The 4 small groups fall within the 4 nationalities that make up Nauru SDA local church as stated above. Through these 4 small groups the Church fulfilled the Church strategic plan and the WORLD CHURCH MISSION plan – I WILL GO
Nauru local Church strategic plan 2024 - 2025
1. Build a green house to grow fruits and veggies
2. Sabbath School worships – appointed Sabbaths (worships held in the community)
3. Visitors’ day Sabbaths – Combine Sabbath Worship at church with special invited people coming to worship that Sabbath.
4. Open Air in Public -16 Nights Dr Chester Kuma’s Health presentations.
5. 10 Nights public presentations – LIFT HIM UP – held with the local Nauruan families.
6. Hospital Visitations
7. Prison Visitations
8. Health Check – 10,000 toes.
9. Flash Drives Evangelism. (Building friendship with the leaders’ pastors of other denominations and gift them our 28 Fundamental Beliefs, Bible study lessons, videos of Samuel Bacchiocchi from Sabbath to Sunday. etc
10. Weekly Cell groups Bible Study classes in the neighborhood. (Mid -week prayer meetings & Friday Opening of the Sabbath)
11. Hope VA
Highlights
1. Nauru is a very fertile land (Island) fruits and vegetables can grow in Nauru. I made a small vegetable garden; everything grew very well. Unfortunately, problem is water, no water to keep my garden going. However, if a greenhouse is built, I am confident we can grow vegetables and fruits in Nauru. NEED big tanks to store water to supply water.
2. Sabbath School worships done in cultural small groups in the community has brought many backslidden church members back to church.
3. Visitors’ day Sabbaths – Many Church leaders, friends and families of other faith came and worship with us. Build relationships to other brothers and sisters of other faith.
4. 16 Nights Dr Chester Kumu’s presentations were not only beneficial for the public but also for the members of church. Created interest for Bible Study.
5. Hospital Visitations – Sabbath School small groups who did visitation would find new backslidden SDA members who had never been to church. Got their names, visited and prayed with them, now they come to church.
6. Prison Visitations – We were not given the opportunity earlier due to some bias over religion, however, now we had the opportunity to do visitation in Nauru prison every Sabbath morning.
7. Health Check – 10,000 toes. This has open homes for Bible studies. Thankful to Pr Teatu a well-trained Ambassador he knew exactly what he was doing. We went with him and his wife from one home to another to do 10,000 toes health checks. Families are very receptive. Our beautiful country of Nauru, we are sick we desperately need help as far as health as concern. The Church has the answer - 10, 000 toes healthy check. Thankful to TPU 10,000 toes Director George Kwong for coming to Nauru and did a training for us. Big plans, George Kwong and Pr Teatu went and had talk with the Ministry of Health in Nauru. With doors opening for our church to get involved.
8. Thankful to the Communication Director Maika
Pastor Irving Vagha
Tuima and Youth Director Pr Uili Tino from TPU who had visited us in Nauru. Night meetings, prayer sessions and Leadership trainings were done. Walk 4 Life and good health was being promoted. Furthermore, the launching of the Pathfinder Manual and the Youth World Changers Bible. Media training especially to out youth on how to use their phone (social media) to share a simple gospel message on face book. Finally, the launching of a PRAYER plan times POWERHOUSE for Nauru Church for 2026 Nauru for Christ.
Challenges
1. Church Members and especially our local Nauruan leaders need trainings.
2. No resources – (Need Bibles, for Bible Study). Need Bible Study materials lessons. Need a printer or photocopy machine.
3. Transportation – no public bus service to provide transport and no taxi service, …. Many of our church members sometimes were unable to make it to church for worship on Sabbaths. (Yes, we do have a church truck)
4. If 10, 000 toes start in Nauru, the challenge is sustainability HOW to keep 10, 000 toes come alive – Since All fruits and veggies are imported into the country weekly and price are very expensive. According to survey only 2% of Nauruans eat fruits and veggies every day.
5. Language – Nauruan speak their own language. Many did not understand English. (Need translator)
Plan for 2026 Nauru for Christ.
1. Prayer – for Nauru 2026 (Zone the Island in 4 territories) (Each member pray for 5 people 7 times a day - Psa 119:164)
2. Bible Study – Bible Marking – Each member must know how to give Bible study -
3. Training of Church Member on the farming cycle or fishing cycle
4. Witnessing. I WILL GO. The 4 small groupsImplement the Church 11 points strategic plan mentioned above.
PRE – EVANGELISTIC MEETING PREPARATION –EVANGELISM - POST EVANGELISM RESPONSIBILITIES (NURTURING)
1. Pre – evangelistic meeting preparation – 40%
2. Evangelism – 20%.
3. Post evangelism responsibilities - (NURTURING) 40% to help make disciples the newly baptized members.
The Nauru SDA church will work through the 4 Sabbath School Small Groups to do the 10,000 toes health check in the community. Nauru is ripe for the HEALTH MESSAGE –the RIGHT HAND OF THE GOSPEL. Thus, the plan forward is for the 4 small groups to be equipped with the 10,000 toes gears and visits to every home in our neighborhood for health checks.
There will be 5 sites for Nauru for Christ 2026. Date 30th September to 3rd October. (2weeks)
Way forward 2026 - 2030
Project & Vision for 2026 – 2030
1. Send one local Nauruan young man to Fulton College to take theology
2. Start a Seventh day Adventist Primary School under the Church building
3. Build a pastor’s house
4. Build a teacher’s house
To God be the Glory
NIUE ATTACHED STATION
Pastor Nyumhen Nangaha
Niue Attached Church Five Years overview report [2021 –2025] covers these main areas of the strategic themes as outlined by Trans Pacific Union Mission of the Seventhday Adventist Church:
2021: Training and Resourcing 2022: I WILL GO: To My Families 2023: I WILL GO: To My Neighbours 2024: I WILL GO: To My Workplaces 2025: I WILL GO: To the Ends of the Earth
Within these five years the church undergo three administrations as per the pastors who have called to serve in the Island. Pastor Titau Tevita’s administration covered 2021 till 2022, He was then changed by Pastor Aquila Salabongi, who served from the year 2023 to 2024. The church is now for the first time have a Solomon Islander, and its a blessing and an eye opener for me, Pastor Nyumhen Nangaha, to be called to serve in Niue Attached Field.
Given the transition of administrations, it will be a challenge to track down the progress of implementation of certain aspect of the Strategic Themes and also to collect appropriate information however – Below are the information acquired through consultations with the other previous pastors who have work with the local congregation here.
2021 I WILL GO “TRAINING & RESOURCINGS
Within the year 2021 (under Training & Resourcing), the following trainings were conducted - How to Study the Bible, Church Leadership, How to Prepare a Sermon, The Farming Cycle, Family, Stewardship, and How to Make Friends. These were held during the time of Pr. Titau Tevita, with Dr. Ronald Stone and Dr. Paul Wood helping to facilitate some of the trainings.
Even though the church faced the challenges of Covid-19, she managed to keep youth ministries active and continued with evangelism efforts. These included Radio Evangelism “Hope in a Troubled World” and Public
Evangelism. A number of people confessed that the truth was being presented to them, yet they found it difficult to leave their native church.
2022 I WILL GO “TO MY FAMILY”
The church encouraged all believers to reach out and target at least one family member within their homes. However, this was a challenge because many of the church members are skilled workers from different places who have come to work in the country. This situation also comes at a time when many Niue members are migrating to New Zealand, yet we can see that God is still leading HIS church. Families were also encouraged to strengthen their relationships with God and with one another. Other programs included the Bus Prayer Trip around the Island, where church families travelled together to pray for the nation. Some of the key achievements during the year included a Town and Community Clean up and the Apostolic Youth Camp. Membership also increased due to baptisms conducted by Pastor Sione Kakala. A further development for the year was the renovation of the pastor’s house.
2023 I WILL GO “TO MY NEIGHBOR”
The Reach One Close Friend program eventuate because of lesser Niue Church members. The Idea is to reach one, a neighbour, a close friend, or workmate. A classic example is when the church family visited a workmate of Sister Rosalini before she passed away the very next day. It touched the hearts of the family members. Within this year, Pastor Akuila Salabogi conducted evangelistic meeting in Vaea and baptism were conducted. The developments that have happened include the extension of the church, and the maintenance of the pastor’s house.
2024 I WILL GO “TO MY WORKPLACES”
These are the activities that have happened during this year; We have youth showing up in the town, prison and hospitals giving our books and tracks. The church was invited to welcome the Prime Minister of the New Zealand with singing. The singing ministry builds bridges with other sisters denominations within the Island. Niue SDA Church
managed to send youth delegate to Samoa for the Youth Camporee with baptismal candidates. Meanwhile the Adventure classes are continuing their activities and achieving their requirements (Field Trip). The Sign board of the church was established this year. Even though we come from different cultural groups and with different expectations - the team ork and working together is evident within the church.
2025 I WILL GO ‘To the Ends of the Earth’
This year (2025) is a challenging year for the church due to transition of church the pastors. However, the church continues with the leadership of the Church Leader Nom and His assistant Teacher Peni under the theme: “I will go to the ends of the earth.” Few activities that were conducted are as listed: 1. Basket of food given out to the old people and families. This happened during the Youth Week of Prayer. 2. Fasting and prayer every first sabbath of the month in preparation for evangelistic activities next year. 3 Spiritual gifts assessment - to help church families to use their gifts in ministry. 4. Continual involvement in FM radio preaching. This time with leaders during welcome and prayer in the mother tongue of the Country. 5. Involvement in singing program with other communities. This is part of witnessing Christ to others through songs and relationships. 6. Training on how to give Bible study to others - 7. Strengthening Small Group Evangelism initiatives.
Membership Snapshot
Baptised Members: 36
Inactive Members: 5
Families: 18
Adults: 30
Children/Youth/Teens/Primary: 28
Challenges We Face
• Ongoing migration of members to New Zealand.
• Fewer local Niuean members compared to those who move in from outside.
• Providing effective leadership in a mixed cultural group.
• Balancing work commitments with church responsibilities among working members.
• Restrictions on evangelistic activities within the isLands.
• Land disputes and internal church issues.
• Communication gaps between leaders.
Closing Word
Even with these challenges, God is still leading His Church. We are grateful to the Union leadership for their ongoing support and guidance for the Niue Attached Church. Our community deeply values this close collaboration, and we pray for God’s continued blessing as we serve together.
SOLOMON ISLANDS MISSION
This brief report will feature missional work in SIM this past quinquennium 2021-2025. What we do in SIM is guided by seven key strategic focus areas in our strategic plan as follows:
1. Discipleship and Farming cycle
2. Leadership and Effective governance
3. Effective institutions
4. Strategic financial growth
5. Developing Mission Land and Property
6. Develop and maximal utilization of media
7. Maximising the use of the 10,000 Toes strategy
Our Mission is: “A Vibrant Adventist movement, living our hope in Jesus and transforming the Solomon Islands” (Aligns with the world church)
Our Purpose is: “To inspire hope and wholeness of life in our communities” (Aligns with SPD)
Our Vision is: “A vibrant Adventist movement, living our hope in Jesus and transforming the Solomon Islands” (Aligns with TPUM)
This report provides a brief overview of the “I Will Go” initiative as implemented within the Solomon Islands Mission (SIM) over the 2021–2025 quinquennium. This initiative falls under our first strategic focus area: Discipleship and the Farming Cycle.
Due to the limitations of this written report (restricted to two pages), the remaining six strategic focus areas will be presented separately in a PowerPoint format verbally. These areas are equally vital and represent the broader scope of SIM’s ongoing mission and operational development.
From 2021 to 2025, the Solomon Islands Mission (SIM) aligned its focus with the global church mission strategy, “I WILL GO” initiative, adapted yearly by the Transpacific Union Mission (TPUM). Each year built upon the last— moving from preparation to active outreach—touching families, communities, workplaces, and even nations beyond.
2021 – I Will Go: Preparation
The journey began with intentional preparation. SIM trained members and leaders across youth, health, education, and evangelism departments. Churches were mobilized, and groundwork laid for a strong spiritual harvest. This year established a united foundation for mission across the nation. The strategy is envisioned, and each local church to work towards is the July and November Harvest every year. This is where the Farming Cycle was Integrated into the local church calendar and implemented at the local church level, which is very crucial every year. Our Baptism goal each year is set at 2000 souls baptized and nurtured around the mission!
2022 – I Will Go to My Family
Families became the heart of outreach. Hope Channel Solomon Islands entered homes with uplifting content. The July Pentecostal Harvest saw 522 baptisms. Thirtythree ministers completed advanced leadership training. Women’s Ministries hosted five Dorcas Federations. The 10,000 Toes health program trained 485 ambassadors, promoting wellness and opening doors for evangelism. Schools stood out as centers of character and faith development.
2023 – I Will Go to My Neighbor
With a strong foundation, the mission moved into neighborhoods. Local leaders led with courage. Schools emphasized excellence and values. Health ministries and the 10,000 Toes initiative continued to bridge faith and wellness. Media outreach—via radio, TV, and social platforms—amplified the gospel nationwide, sparking real transformation in communities.
2024 – I Will Go to My Workplace
This year extended mission into the professional sphere. The 10/40 Days of Prayer stirred hearts nationwide. Revival meetings, church growth, and leadership empowerment marked a season of renewal. The Mission-Wide Harvest at Honiara Stadium drew thousands, resulting in 1,632 baptisms. Schools continued to shine as centers for learning, character-building, and outreach. 2025 – I Will Go to the Ends of the Earth
Pastor David Filo
In 2025, SIM embraced a global vision. The theme— “Here am I, Lord, Send Me”—propelled preparations for TPUM for Christ / Solo for Christ 2026. SIM missionaries now serve in West Indonesia, sharing God’s love and supporting communities. Locally, the momentum continued with over 200 Pathfinders baptised during the SIM Central Region Camporee held at the Betikama campsite in Honiara. Media discipleship empowered believers to share Christ digitally, and churches remained active in spreading hope.
Mission Impact (2021–2025)
• Organized Churches: 211
• Company Churches: 294
• Total Membership: 63,515
• Total Baptisms (2021-2025 August): 9,732
• 10,000 Toes Ambassadors trained: 2500
• Ministers trained and Equipped: 75
• Pathfinders Baptized (2025 alone): 200+
• National & International Outreach: Active in Solomon Islands & West Indonesia
Our growth Goals for the ‘Solo for Christ’ 2026 are as follows:
Baptism Goal = 10,000
Proposed Preaching Sites = 500
Church Plant Goals = 150
We extend our sincere gratitude to the Greater Sydney Conference for your continued partnership and unwavering support. Through your contributions in education, health, and community initiatives, you have
significantly strengthened the mission impact of SIM, and we deeply value your collaboration.
A heartfelt thank you also goes to the Trans-Pacific Union Mission (TPUM) for the tremendous support you have provided throughout this past quinquennium. Your leadership, resources, and encouragement have empowered our mission to thrive. At this juncture, we wish to express our deep appreciation to Pastor Maveni Kaufononga for his strong strategic leadership and spiritual guidance over the past five years as TPUM President. Pastor Maveni, God has clearly led you with wisdom and purpose during your service. We celebrate your appointment as SPD Vice President, and we are confident that the same faithful God who guided your leadership in TPUM will continue to empower you as you serve the wider church across the South Pacific Division. We also extend our warm congratulations to Pastor Charlie Jimmy, the newly appointed President of TPUM. Pastor Charlie, God has called you to lead His church in this region at a significant time in our history. Take courage, brother—just as He has guided you before, God will continue to lead you forward with strength, wisdom, and grace into even greater heights of service for His kingdom.
Maranatha!
May the Lord continue to bless His church as we press forward together in mission.
Tagio Tumas
SAMOA & TOKELAU MISSION
Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord. Psalms 117:1, 2
God has been so good to us. He was with us all the way in times of plenty and in times of famine, in times of happiness and in times of sadness. We have witnessed and tasted his goodness, grace and mercy. We have seen his miracles and power encounter as we struggle to face some of the challenges we confronted. His hand was upon everything we do and everywhere we go. We acknowledged his leading, guidance, protection, provision, and presence with us all the time. We can testify, his hand was upon everything and truly he is still in control. These five years theme is “I Will Go”. Emphasis was on Total Membership Involvement. TPUM narrowed down these big ideas to practical themes each year of “I will go to my family” in 2022; “I will go to my neighbour” in 2023; “I will go to my workplace” in 2024 and “I will go to the end of the world” in 2025. We thank the upper levels of our church structure for their help and assistance. Special thanks go to my colleagues and to our workers and members for their commitment, dedication, support and loyalty to God and his church.
Samoa & Tokelau Mission Membership
Our Mission membership have been growing every year because of the discipleship and harvesting we do. The reality is, we enjoy for those who joins the church, but we also mourn for the those who leaves the church. We also have members who are migrating overseas and members who have passed on to wait for the coming of Jesus.
Number of Mission Workers
The Total baptism for STM for this quinquennium is 3,165. There were so many groundwork activities done. There was a lot of Community Services such as ADRA projects, Women and Children Ministry visitations for the villagers, Old People’s Homes, Samoa Victim Support Group, Goshen Trust patients, Hospitals and Prisons. Several churches were doing the Bible correspondence courses, some did small groups, some did prayer walks, some did revival meetings, and all churches were encouraged to distribute the Tala Moni pamphlets. Each church organized a harvest program either an Evangelistic Campaign, Voice of Youth, Women or Children Ministry Outreach. The above baptism came about because of the many harvesting programs by the churches.
Our workers are very committed, dedicated, who served the Lord whole heartedly with sacrifice and loyalty to his calling and for his service.
Number of Churches
• Organize Churches 44
• Company Churches 26
• New Church Plants in these 5 years 5
• New Organise Churches 6
We thank God for the 70 churches we are faithfully serving the Lord within our Mission. We managed to plant a church each year. Church plants include Tanumalala, Mauga Fiafia, Tafaigata, Moamoa and Toamua. It is a goal for all Missions and Conferences to organize company churches to Organize Churches. New Organize Churches include Saipipi, Satui, Falelauniu, Tiapapata, Immanuel English Church and Siumu.
Number of New Buildings
• New Church Buildings 6
• New Church Building yet to complete 2
• New Ministers Houses 7
• New Meeting & Lunch Houses for Churches 5
Pastor Sione Ausage
Members worked very hard to do fundraisings and construct New Church Buildings, New Ministers Houses and New Houses for luncheons and functions and church gatherings. They believe that we must reflect to the world the big God we are serving.
Other Developments
We also started a new Printing Press, new Welfare Centre, new access road to the Tufuiopa road, renovation of the Centennial Building, face lift for the Youth Hall, Lalovaea car park, Vailoa road and leveling of the Salelologa land. We also developed other Mission lands like Vailoa, Laloanea and Vaiaata. The Salelologa land is reserve for a Regional Office for Savaii Island, a High School and a Multi-Purpose Hall for a Wellness Centre. The Churches were also doing their developments. The Aleisa East church was doing fundraising to purchase their land. The Mission assisted Toamua church and purchased a land for them. At present we must find money to purchase land for Tanumalala church. We also must purchase the land for Satomai and Saleimoa Church. The Mission continues to pay for the land at Nuu church and the lease to own land for the Tafaigata church.
Trainings
We have done a lot of trainings. All our Ministries had conducted trainings almost every year. This includes the Youth Ministries, Sabbath School Ministries, Family Ministries, Children Ministries, Women Ministries, Health Ministries, Stewardship Ministries, Personal Ministries, ADRA, Elders, Deacons & Deaconess, Secretaries, Treasurers, Pastors, Teachers, Literature Evangelists, Auxiliary Staff, all other staffs.
Schools
We only have 3 Schools, two Primary Schools and one College. Our schools went through some difficult times of experience some long lock down due to the corona virus pandemic, measles and dengue fever diseases. Teachers worked hard to prepare schoolwork for students. They were faithful to fulfill their calling to minister through Education. In return, students received good grades and were able to proceed to University and Technical
Colleges. No reports received of any fighting with other schools, but only reports of students who were awarded from some competitions.
ADRA Work
Our ADRA team were very busy. They did trainings for the CDCRM. They build evacuation houses for villages. They construct houses for poor families. They repaired old houses for poor families. They even build rest houses and sink for families in need. Half of the workers are nonAdventist, a witness for the church.
We thank God for his provision and blessings he has bestowed upon our people. We thank our members for their faithfulness and willingness to return what belongs to God. Out total Tithes and Offerings climbed every year. This is a milestone. It is historical too to keep in our reserves the working capital for the very first time of SAT $521,266.07.
Conclusion:
Honor and Glory be to God like what the Psalmist says: “Not to us, LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness.” Psalms 115:1.
TONGA MISSION
Psalm 126:6 Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy.
Over the past five years, the Tonga Mission has demonstrated unwavering commitment to holistic development, spiritual growth, and community resilience. Despite facing unprecedented challenges including the COVID -19 pandemic and Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha‘apai volcano eruption, migration, the Mission has remained steadfast in its purpose to serve, uplift, and empower the people of Tonga through faith-based initiatives, humanitarian outreach and strategic partnership. Through the storms and breakthroughs, we have witnessed the hand of God guiding his people raising leaders, reconciling community, and igniting a renewed passion for the Gospel across our islands.
This report is more than a record of activities, it is a testimony of obedience to the Great Commission. From village outreaches to national gathering from reconciliation efforts among divided fellowships to equipping of emerging leaders the mission has pressed forward with undistracted focus on Christ an unwavering Hope in His Promise.
We honor every servant, every prayer warrior, every partner in the field and behind the scenes. Your labor has not been in vain as we reflect on the milestone and challenges of the Past five years may this report stir fresh vision for the years ahead toward deeper discipleship, stronger unity, and lasting impact.
Let us continue to build, reconcile, and proclaim, until every tongue in Tonga Confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Spiritual Growth and Evangelism
At the beginning of this quinquennium, the Tonga Mission reported a membership of 3,880. As of the latest reports, our current membership stands at 4,186 in Jordan Systems, showing a steady growth.
However, the membership recorded in the Adventist Church Management System (ACMS) currently stands
at 1,775 members. This gap in reporting highlights the ongoing challenge of aligning local church records with ACMS. Continuous training and monitoring are being undertaken to improve accuracy and ensure that ACMS truly reflects the life and growth of our churches.
A total of 479 souls have been baptized into the fellowship of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Tonga. Hosted regional evangelistic campaigns and youth congresses that emphasized themes of resilience, justice, and service.
Quinquennium Theme I will go 2021-2025
The Tonga Mission’s quinquennial journey under the banner I will go has been a call to intentional discipleship, mission living, and strategic development. Each year’s focus beginning with family and expanding outward to the world reflecting a biblical pattern of witness that begins at home and radiates into every sphere of influence.
Vision
To be vibrant members in reaching out to save people for Eternity
Mission
To call upon all members to become a disciple Maker for Jesus Christ and Proclaim the everlasting Gospel by Embracing the Three Angel Messages and prepare the people of Tonga for the Soon Return of Jesus Christ.
The Mission’s implementation strategy centers on six interconnected pillars that drive spiritual vitality, organization strength, and community impact.
1. Church growth
a. Emphasizes evangelism, discipleship and retention
b. Uses strategic planning to align outreach with the Church Vision and community needs
c. Encourages holistic growth spiritual, numerical and relational
New Churches established – Over the past five years the
Pastor Fanueli Mataele
mission has witnessed the planting of the 6 new churches and worship groups, strategically located in both urban and rural communities.
Growth Strategy Church planting efforts were guided by demographics studies, migration patterns and spiritual needs, with focus on reaching underserved areas and diaspora communities.
Membership Growth – total 479 new members that has been has grown by approximately 18% with notable surges in youth engagement and family baptism.
Retention and Discipleship – Enhanced Bible study programs, small group ministries and mentorship initiatives have contributed to stronger member retention and spiritual maturity.
2. Leadership
a. Develop spiritual mature, mission driven leaders through mentoring, training and accountability.
b. Promotes servant leadership that models Christ’s Character and empowers others
c. Leadership structure ensure clarity, collaboration and continuity across departments
Spiritual and Strong Leadership
• Provides resources and Upskill Staff
• Support workforce 22 Ministers for 32 congregation
• 52 Staff for 1151 Students
• Resources the local church Leaders (Relationship)
• Participate in Professional Leadership training
• Resources the Departmental Directors
• Good governing
• Mission Leadership officers to be updated with modern knowledge and tools
• Implementing Church Policies
• Decision making base on strong ground
3. Institutions
a. Strengthens schools, Health Center and service agency as mission outposts
b. Align institutional goals with the mission Spiritual and social mandate
c. Encourages partnership with ADRA, ACS and other faith based entities to extend impact.
• Professional Development for all Staff.
• Provides Scholarship for Students
• New Facilities Development
• Active Beulah Alumni Associations
• Strengthen relationship with PTA
• Upgrade to the higher level
• Independent Financial Operation for Schools
• Improve Workers Residences
• Successful Accreditation for all 4 schools
• Staff Loyalty to Administration
• Employed Non Adventist Teacher
• Health Wellness Center / Five Hubs, 10 Thousand Toes program
4. Finance
• Implement stewardship education and transparent budgeting
• Mobilizes resources through tithes, offerings, sacrificial offering ,personal commitment financially, grants and strategic fundraising
• Finance Committees and councils ensure ethical management and sustainability
Tithe – Over Monthly Budget Offering – Over Monthly Budgets This Year
• Overseas Tithe and Offering / Special Donation / Projects
• Development of the Church Property
• Increase the Payment of the Workers 2023
• Personal Financial Commitment to the Lord
• Monthly Budget Surplus eg Tithe & Offering
• Wise Management of the Church Finance
• Church Commitment to our Institutions & Projects
• Commitment to the New Office
• Building Church Resources for Spreading the Gospel
5. Church Development
• Invests in infrastructure, technology and ministry tools to support growth
• Prioritizes inclusive planning and community feedback to guide development
• Encourages innovation while preserving doctrinal integrity and mission alignment
• Infrastructure Upgrades – Several Churches underwent renovations, including 5 sanctuary construction , 6 new workers residence and also our brand new officer for Tonga Mission, few classroom and major renovation to the big hall.
• Technology Integration – Many congregations adopted digital tools for worship livestreaming and hybrid Bible studies especially vital during pandemic disruption.
6. Implementation Strategy
a. Anchored, in Prayerful Strategic planning and vision casting
b. Uses five year goal with actionable steps and regular evaluation
c. Build capacity through leadership development governance and community engagement
7. Public Relationship of the Church with the Government and National Leadership
The Church in Tonga maintains a respectful, collaborative and spiritually grounded relationship with the Government, guided by mutual values of Service unity and National well being. This relationship is expressed across several key dimensions
Royal Family Engagement
The church honors the Monarchy as a symbol of National identity and spiritual heritage.
Members of the Royal Family actively participate in the Church Services when they were invited to church functions.
Their Majesty has made a decision to visit the Head Quarter of the Seventh Day Adventist General Conference and also Loma Linda Hospital and White Memorial Hospital. This is stand as a History in the Kingdom of Tonga and in the Church.
Government and Ministries Collaboration
The church engages constructively with most of the Government ministries, offering support in area such as education, health, disaster response, youth and development, Children Program and also the government support the church financially.
Community impact – Collaboration with ADRA and ACS enhanced visibility and trust, leading to increased community participation and conversations.
Workers Enrichment and Leadership Development
Church building and resources are often used to supplement government services especially in remotes areas, providing water, electricity, and internet access for education and training.
Church leaders Forum
The church leader’s forum serves as a platform for dialogue unity and strategic collaboration among denominational leaders and government representatives.
Mission and Evangelism
A total of 72 Mission evangelism events were conducted the last five years , including health expos, prophecy seminar and youth evangelistic outreach.
Training Programs
Over 100 church workers and lay leaders participate in spiritual leadership training, disaster preparedness workshop and theological enrichment courses.
Pastoral care initiatives and peers mentoring have helped sustain morale and spiritual vitality among workers especially amid raising migration pressure.
8. Strategic Reflection: Challenges Facing the Mission
The mission is navigating a complex landscape shaped by social, economic, and technological shifts. These challenges impact church growth, member engagement and long-term sustainability.
Attraction to Overseas Opportunities
The ease of migration especially through seasonal work programs in Australia and New Zealand has led to a significant outflow of church members seeking financial stability and good education for the family.
Impact on Church Participation
While remittances support families and church donations, the absence of active members weakens local congregations, leadership continuity, and ministry momentum.
Social Disruption
Families left behind face emotional strain and youth often lack spiritual guidance, affecting their religious participation and moral development
Facebook and Online Engagement
Easy access to platforms like Facebook has shifted attention away from in-person worship. Members increasingly indulge in online entertainment and discussion, reducing reverence and consistency in attending church services.
Loss of Sacred Rhythm
The immediacy of digital communication can dilute the spiritual discipline of sabbath observance and communal worship.
Scattered Islands
Tonga’s dispersed geography poses logistical challenges for ministry deployment, pastoral visits and infrastructure development.
Workers Hesitancy
Many skilled workers are reluctant to serve in remote or less developed islands due to limited amenities isolation and lack of incentives.
Limited Local Resources
Many congregations struggle to raise sufficient funds for building projects, maintenance and ministry tools.
Dependency on External Support
Without consistent local churches rely heavily on overseas donors or mission grants which are always sustainable.
Conclusion
The Tonga Mission stands at a pivotal crossroads- rich in spiritual heritage, resilient in faith and deeply committed to the gospel commission. The report has highlighted notable strengths a vibrant church community, committed leadership and strong institutional partnerships. These assets continue to anchor the Mission’s work across the islands.
Yet the mission also faces sobering realities. Migration, digital distraction, geographic dispersion and financial constraints have strained local growth and engagement. The weakening of congregational participation and infrastructure development calls for prayers and response through God’s words.
In response the Mission has outline a forward looking plan rooted in faith, strategy and service. This includes
• Strengthening discipleship and leadership development
• Innovating ministry models to reach migrating members and youth
• Enhancing collaboration with government and institutions
• Mobilizing local stewardship and resources sharing to empower church building and sustainability.
As we move forward we do not in fear but in faith trusting that He who began a good work in you will carry it to completion. The Mission ‘s future depends not only on strategic planning but on spiritual renewal, unity in purpose and the unwavering commitment of its members and leaders.
God Bless the future of Tonga Mission.
TUVALU ATTACHED REGION
Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Ephesians 3: 20 NLT.
Over the past quinquennium, the Tuvalu SDA District has witnessed God’s hand leading His church through challenges and victories. Despite geographical isolation, limited resources, and the impact of climate change, the mission has grown through four strategic pillars: Education, Media, Health, and Discipleship.
Pillar 1: Education – Raising a New Generation
Key Impacts:
• Advanced Study Agreement with Fulton for in service training.
• Education retreats & professional development for staff and students.
• Accreditation process launched for our Adventist school.
• Alive in Jesus children’s curriculum launched.
• Sabbath School groups and Pathfinder/Adventurer clubs revived, strengthened and integrated at school.
• Weekly Let’s Pray SDA staff prayer initiative at our school.
Impact Story: A teacher shared how Alive in Jesus and prayer meetings not only enriched her teaching but also revived her personal walk with Christ.
Challenges: Shortage of qualified teachers and pastors; limited space and resources.
Way Forward: Expand teacher/pastors training, strengthen children’s ministries, and grow Pathfinder/ Adventurer programs.
Pillar 2: Media – Hope Channel Tuvalu, A Pulpit Without Walls
Key Impacts:
• Digital discipleship training at Fulton and locally.
• Launch of Hope Channel Tuvalu/International.
• Locally produced DVDs, Bible study panels, object lessons and health talks.
• Tuvalu Broadcasting Corporation TV segments.
• Hope VA introduced.
• District-wide Zoom worship connecting scattered islands.
Impact Story: Tuvaluan families locally and overseas testified that watching Sabbath worship online and listening to Bible studies enabled them to discover amazing truths, felt enriched spiritually and increased in Bible knowledge.
Challenges: High internet costs, limited studio space and equipment, and skilled volunteers. Way Forward: Strengthen Hope Channel production, train more digital disciples, expand local content.
Pillar 3: Health – Healing Hands in Tuvalu
Key Impacts:
• Launch of the 10,000 Toes Campaign across Tuvalu.
• Screening kits distributed.
• Wellness Community Zones and Step Up to Wholeness program introduced.
• Walk 4 Life Challenge promoted physical fitness across church families.
Impact Story: A sister suffering from high blood pressure and obesity experienced restored health through the wellness program, testifying: I feel healthier and have more energy to work and serve in ministry.
Challenges: Limited health resources and sustaining lifestyle changes.
Pastor Waisele Dokonivalu
Way Forward: Expand Wellness Community Zones, grow health education, and use health outreach as a bridge for evangelism.
Pillar 4: Discipleship – Growing Together in Christ
Key Impacts:
• House-to-house Bible studies and evangelistic meetings leading to baptisms.
• Youth Congress, GYD, retreats, and camps for revival.
• Prison, hospital, and vulnerable visitation ministries.
• Quarterly Sabbath outreach, 40 Days of Prayer, and Bucket Ministry.
• Sabbath School Care Groups preparing for Tuvalu for Christ.
Impact Story: One baptism candidate testified: I once felt far from God, but through Bible studies, I discovered the truth and through the love of this church, I found my way home.
Challenges: Spiritual apathy in some areas, clergy dependent mindset and scattered geographically.
Way Forward: Strengthen small groups, mobilize for Tuvalu for Christ, and deepen the friendship and prayer culture.
Conclusion
As we reflect on this quinquennium, we echo Paul’s assurance: He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6.
The Tuvalu SDA District commits to pressing forward in Education, Media, Health, and Discipleship, preparing our people and nation for Christ’s soon return. To God be the glory—great things He has done, and greater things He will yet do.
VANUATU MISSION
The Vanuatu Mission is committed to advancing God’s work by focusing on strategic priorities that strengthen the mission, expand influence, and equip members and institutions to fulfill the Great Commission. Our goals for this quinquennium have been to strengthen the discipleship farming cycle, ensure the purpose and effectiveness of Adventist institutions, build sustainable financial growth to support mission expansion, and enhance leadership skills and governance mechanisms. This strategic framework has been tied to the “I Will Go” focus, beginning with casting vision, trainings, and resourcing in 2021, then progressing to personal, family, neighbor, workplace, and finally unreached places from 2022 to 2025.
The 2021–2025 quinquennium has been one of the most challenging periods in Vanuatu Mission history. The nation endured the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021–2022, followed by twin cyclones Judy and Kevin in February 2023, and a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Port Vila on December 7, 2024, causing widespread destruction. Despite these setbacks, the Mission remained committed to its strategic priorities, advancing initiatives in discipleship, education, health, and media outreach. A landmark achievement was the collaboration with Fulton Adventist University College to launch an off-campus program in July 2023, providing accessible higher education for church workers and members nationwide.
Strengthening the Discipleship Farming Cycle
Over the past five years, the Mission has focused on deepening discipleship, increasing church participation, and spreading the gospel across the islands. A structured annual calendar and discipleship roadmap ensured that every member could contribute to the Great Commission. This included evangelism weeks with focused training on retention, nurturing, and discipleship, followed by forty days of personal and corporate prayer. Annual evangelistic campaigns have been central to this strategy, reaching beyond Adventist circles to new communities.
The Yes to Jesus Vanuatu campaign, held from August 3 to 23, 2025, exemplified the effectiveness of these efforts. A total of 206 sites hosted local preachers, while the final ten days featured international evangelist Pr. Doug Batchelor preaching live from Korman Stadium to 101 downlink locations. This coordinated effort led to 2,237 baptisms, with more continuing to respond. Youth Ministries, under the leadership of James Usamoli, contributed significantly to the discipleship journey, focusing on leadership development and membership growth. The introduction of the Master Guide portfolio and training programs across districts increased the number of recognized leaders and youth clubs, culminating in the National Youth Congress in December 2023. This event inspired a wave of baptisms and deepened the commitment of young people to Christ, strengthening the future of the church.
Health initiatives were closely integrated with discipleship to promote holistic wellness. The 10,000 Toes Initiative trained 854 Ambassadors and 172 Live More Abundantly Facilitators. Three Pop-up Wellness Hubs were launched, and a permanent brick-and-mortar hub is under construction. Clinics reopened at Port Resolution, Port Quemi, and Vandue, restoring vital care to underserved populations. Two Health Expositions reached over 500 participants with education on preventive health practices, while three Free Medical Clinics provided services to more than 700 people with the support of medical missionaries from Papua New Guinea, Australia, and Oceania, in partnership with the Ministry of Health. A Mass Medical Camp conducted from August 10 to 14, 2025, served over 4,000 individuals, offering medical and dental care, cervical cancer screening, mental health services, lifestyle counseling, blood bank donations, massage therapy, and pastoral prayer.
In addition, specialized ministries further strengthened the mission of the church. The Welfare Ministry hosted its first-ever Welfare Congress in December 2024, drawing more than 1,000 participants, including delegates from across the Pacific, particularly the Solomon Islands and
Pastor Charlie Jimmy
New Caledonia Missions. The congress emphasized compassion-driven service and offered highly practical trainings in areas such as sewing, organic medicine, and spiritual enrichment seminars. Key speakers included Pr. Bruce Likaveke and Dr. Agnes Kola, whose messages and teachings inspired and equipped participants to serve their communities with renewed dedication and practical skills. The Prayer Ministry played a vital role in spiritual revival, leading a 100 Days Prayer Plan in preparation for the Yes to Jesus program, uniting churches and members in prayerful commitment. The Children’s Ministry also marked a significant milestone by launching the Alive in Jesus curriculum in two key districts, Efate and Tafea, ensuring that children are nurtured in faith through age-appropriate discipleship resources. Furthermore, the Children’s Ministries Department partnered with local churches and the Trans-Pacific Union Mission (TPUM) to build several Lamb Shelters across the country, sponsoring iron roofing, cement, timber, and other resources to support the spiritual growth and well-being of children.
A vital extension of this discipleship farming cycle is the partnership with ADRA Vanuatu, which has become a practical arm of mission by opening doors to new areas through humanitarian service. The SHAPE Project (Sustainable Health, Agriculture, Protection, and Empowerment) has reached 11 communities across Sanma Province—Nokuku, Elia, Linduri, Tasiriki, Ipayato, Avunatari, Big Nanuku, Butmus, Fanavo, Hog Harbour, and Khole. By advancing sustainable agriculture, health and WASH, climate resilience, protection and women’s empowerment, and inclusive community development, ADRA is preparing fertile ground for the gospel to thrive. Engagements with the Department of Agriculture, Department of Climate Change, Department
of Cooperative, Vanuatu Women’s Centre, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the New Zealand High Commission have strengthened ADRA’s credibility and created new opportunities for collaboration. These initiatives reflect a holistic discipleship approach— addressing both physical and spiritual needs—and position ADRA as a strategic partner in entering new communities with the love of Christ.
Media Ministry
The development of Adventist Media Ministries has also been a historic milestone, with the establishment of Hope Channel Vanuatu and Adventist Radio Vanuatu FM 107.5. On February 25, 2024, the Mission officially opened and dedicated its new Media Center at Epauto, Port Vila. Radio broadcasting runs 24/7 in Bislama, English, and French, focusing on discipleship and targeting audiences of all ages. The Vanuatu Mission has also strengthened its online presence through the VAM website and app. The media team, consisting of four full-time staff and five active volunteers, has been essential in sustaining ministry, particularly during crises. Plans for television expansion are underway, pending the arrival of a transmitter.
Strengthening the Purpose and Effectiveness of Adventist Institutions
In education, the Mission successfully accredited three secondary schools, with plans to complete accreditation for the remaining 35 schools within the next five years. Significant reconstruction took place at Aore Adventist Academy, where 90 percent of the infrastructure has been rebuilt, including classrooms, dormitories, a clinic, and a dining hall. These facilities support both FAUC and Pacific Adventist University programs, and the ultimate goal of Adventist education—revealing Jesus to students
and their families—remains central. This commitment has resulted in over 800 baptisms among students and teachers during the quinquennium.
Enhancing Leadership Skills and Governance
Leadership development has been a priority, with the sponsorship budget increasing from VT 2 million to VT 10 million per annum, enabling investments in education and ministerial training. The Mission has supported 24 theology students, 19 of whom have completed internships, and nine ministers were ordained during this period. To address pastoral shortages caused by retirements, medical conditions, and deaths, the Mission recruited three ministers from Papua New Guinea and two from the Solomon Islands, with additional support from the Solomon Islands Mission, including a radio producer. Nineteen ministers graduated with Certificates in Theology through Fulton cohort studies, further strengthening the workforce. The Mission expresses gratitude to Fulton College for its unwavering support in training human resources in both education and theology.
Strengthening Financial Growth to Expand the Gospel Mission
Despite recurring natural disasters and economic challenges, faithful church members ensured the Mission remained financially sound, enabling uninterrupted evangelistic activities. Churches now take responsibility for financing their own programs, reflecting true biblical stewardship. This was evident during the Yes to Jesus Vanuatu 2025 campaign, where members gave sacrificially, sometimes selling land, houses, and vehicles to support evangelism. The Mission has also invested in
infrastructure, including a portable stage, LED screens, and over 100 Starlink units for local churches, ensuring sustainability and excellence in ministry delivery.
Congratulatory Messages
On behalf of the Vanuatu Mission family, we extend heartfelt congratulations to Pr. Charlie Jimmy on his appointment as President of the Trans-Pacific Union Mission. We recognize and deeply appreciate his years of faithful service, visionary leadership, and Christ-centered guidance, which have inspired growth, unity, and mission advancement across Vanuatu. We also congratulate Pr. Maveni Kaufonoga on his new leadership role at the South Pacific Division, acknowledging his more than 15 years of dedicated service to TPUM as Youth Director and President. We pray God’s continued blessing, wisdom, and strength on both leaders as they assume their new responsibilities.
Conclusion
The Mission’s collective efforts in evangelism, discipleship, education, health, and media reflect unwavering commitment despite unprecedented challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic, cyclones of 2023, and the 2024 earthquake tested the resilience of the church, yet strengthened faith, reliance on God, and innovation in ministry. Today, the Vanuatu Mission stands as a testimony of God’s sustaining grace, laying a foundation for continued growth, outreach, and transformation across Vanuatu.
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