Evangelism

MASBATE CITY, Philippines —Pastor Toneri Gaa, publishing ministries and Spirit of Prophecy director for the Adventist Church in the East Central Philippines, conducted an evangelistic crusade that resulted in 26 baptisms. The weeklong event, held Nov. 1-7, took place in Barangay Asid, Masbate City. Themed “Building a Happy Family Life,” the nightly gatherings featured a…

SANTANDER, Philippines — Twelve individuals, including a 74-year-old amputee, were baptized following a weeklong Seventh-day Adventist evangelistic crusade in Santander. The baptisms culminated the “Prophecies of Hope in Times of Crisis” series, conducted by Bernie Maniego, president of the Central Visayan Conference. The story began when a layman named Ricardo Santing, assigned to the southern tip of Cebu, particularly the…

“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…

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…

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…