IMPACT Mozambique has been hailed as a powerful demonstration of unity in mission, with over 25,000 people baptised across more than 800 sites. The campaign grew Mozambique Union Mission's membership to over 410,000.

On Sabbath, thousands gathered at Zimpeto National Stadium in Maputo to fellowship and witness the mass baptism of more than 650 people. In a historic move, four church presidents entered the baptismal pool at the same time to conduct the first baptisms: General Conference leader Erton Köhler, Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division (SID) President Harrington Akombwa, Mozambique Union Mission President José Moreira, and South Mission President Alfredo Fondo, to the jubilation of the congregation.

The campaign brought together all unions within the SID under the theme "Christ, Our Hope." Leaders described it as a historic movement where ministries, pastors, members, and administrators worked together as one body.

SID President Harrington Akombwa said the campaign demonstrated the strength of the collective mission.

"IMPACT Mozambique has shown that the mission is strongest when we work together as one body in Christ. Through an integrated approach to mission, lives were touched and communities transformed across Mozambique. This flagship initiative reminds us that every member and every ministry has a role in God's mission," he said.

SID Executive Secretary Gideon Reyneke praised God for the visible work of the Holy Spirit.

"We praise God that we can report that the Holy Spirit is alive and well, because He still touches and changes lives. We have just seen it with our own eyes during IMPACT Mozambique, in young and old," he said.

Finance team members also took an active role in frontline evangelism. SID Chief Financial Officer Hopekings Ngomba, who personally led a preaching site, said,

We stand for mission. Our duty is to mobilise financial resources for the mission. God has done it again.

Overall coordinator and SID Personal Ministries Director Dennis Matekenya thanked church members and the people of Mozambique for their dedication and hospitality throughout the campaign. He commended members who participated in community outreach, Bible studies, and evangelistic meetings, and emphasised that the work of discipleship does not end at baptism.

"As we celebrate what God has done, we now entrust the local union, conferences, districts, and churches with the sacred responsibility of nurturing and retaining these new members," Matekenya said.

Retention is key, because true mission is not only about bringing people into the church, but helping them grow into faithful disciples who remain connected to Christ and actively participate in His mission.

Mozambique Union Mission President José Moreira says they are committed to intentional follow-up, mentorship, Bible study groups, member involvement, and fellowship to strengthen the spiritual journey of the newly baptised. Retention remains one of the most important indicators of sustainable evangelism, ensuring new believers are spiritually grounded and empowered to become disciple-makers themselves.

Beyond the baptismal numbers, IMPACT Mozambique reignited evangelistic passion across the territory and strengthened collaboration among unions. Church leaders say the spirit of "Integrated for Mission" will continue to guide evangelistic efforts across the SID territory.