Evangelism – East Central Philippine Union Conference

An Interview with an Ex-Combatant

“I notice you speak well,” said a former combatant as he shied away after our interview with him. He smiled sheepishly, showing his stained teeth that screamed of how he had lived his life from childhood to today. “Maybe I was,” he smiled again; his eyes became unfocused, perhaps summoning memories from the past. “I…

Elder-led evangelism initiative brings 49 baptisms to Ormoc-Albuera District

An elder-led evangelism initiative in the Ormoc-Albuera District from March to May resulted in 49 baptisms. The continuous initiative was launched by local church elders as part of their commitment to Mission Reach 2026, a broader mission goal by the East Central Philippine Union Conference. Pastor Paulino N. Acuin Jr., who provides pastoral leadership for…

Health and gospel seminar sparks hope for residents in Tambongan, Bohol

Candijay, Bohol — A week-long health and gospel seminar with the theme “Tinubdan sa Tinood nga Paglaum” concluded at Purok 1, Tambongan, Candijay, Bohol. This initiative was organized by the church officers and members of the Tambongan Seventh-day Adventist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Aron Alolod, the district pastor. Each night’s program was divided into…

160 baptized in Masbate province-wide simultaneous evangelism initiative

MASBATE, Philippines — A province-wide simultaneous evangelistic crusade conducted by the Central Visayas Conference (CVC) administrators and directors yielded 160 baptisms across nine sites in Masbate from May 17 to 23, 2026. The coordinated evangelism initiative involved seven CVC directors conducting their evangelistic meetings simultaneously during the week-long event, while two directors held their campaigns…

Culaba Evangelistic Seminar culminates in baptism of 9 new believers

CULABA, BILIRAN — Nine individuals were baptized following a week-long evangelistic campaign held at Barangay Bool East in the municipality of Culaba, Biliran, from May 17 to 22, 2026. The event, themed “Happy Family Life and Moral Recovery Seminar,” drew an average nightly attendance of 25 to 30 people. Pastor Samuel Salloman, president of the East…

San Miguel–Alang-Alang District Holds Successful Evangelism Seminar, Baptizes 58

The San Miguel–Alang-Alang District successfully conducted a simultaneous evangelism seminar May 10–15, drawing large crowds and resulting in 58 individuals accepting Christ through baptism. Pastor Emmanuel Paul Barcenas, Sabbath School/Personal Ministries director and Adventist-laymen’s Services and Industries coordinator for the East Visayan Conference, and Atty. Norman Sabdao, San Miguel Municipal mayor, facilitated the events through…

Children of Northeastern Samar 1 conducted evangelistic crusade, 11 baptized

Children from the Mapanas Seventh-day Adventist Church in Samar led a children’s evangelistic crusade, which culminated in the baptism of 11 children. The children’s evangelistic event, held May 10-16, drew about 70-80 attendees who were proud and happy to see their young family members speak about the love of God before a large crowd. “It’s…

72 baptized following simultaneous church evangelistic meetings in Almeria-Kawayan-Culaba Districts

A total of 72 people were baptized following a week-long simultaneous evangelistic crusade across the municipalities of Almeria, Kawayan, and Culaba in Biliran Province, from May 10 to 16, 2026, church leaders announced. The joint initiative, aimed at expanding outreach in high-need areas, featured 10 simultaneous meetings held at sites organized by district leaders, church…

ECPUC president joins simultaneous initiative in Leyte; holds evangelistic meeting in Biliran

ALMERIA, Biliran — Pastor Eliezer “Joer” Barlizo Jr., the first president of the East Central Philippine Union Conference, conducted a weeklong evangelistic meeting that concluded May 16, 2026. New converts participated in a mass baptism during the harvest celebration in Kawayan, Leyte, marking the culmination and harvest of a coordinated missionary initiative across multiple municipalities.…

74 Baptized After Week-Long Evangelistic Campaign in San Isidro

A week-long series of collaborative evangelistic outreach programs at Vera Farm in Balicuatro District, Samar, concluded on May 2, 2026. Seventy-four individuals, including 54 adults and 21 children, were baptized after accepting Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. From April 26 to May 2, the program included separate evangelistic seminars for adults and children each…