Report Highlights Mission Growth in South America
Latest division report covering the past three years presented to delegates during the 62nd General Conference Session in the US.
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Erton C. Köhler Elected as President of the Seventh-day Adventist General Conference
Erton C. Köhler was elected to the office of the president of the General Conference (GC) on July 4, 2025, during the 62nd GC Session in St. Louis, Missouri. Köhler’s election marks the beginning of his first term as the spiritual and administrative leader of a worldwide movement that spans more than 200 countries and includes…
The Adventist Leaders at the Table
At the heart of the General Conference Session’s bustling floor, a small table on the stage holds the people responsible for guiding the world church through its most important business. Audrey Andersson, a general vice president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church since her election in 2022, has had a front-row seat to this process. Andersson…
How Does the Seventh-day Adventist Church Elect Its Leaders?
Every five years, the Seventh-day Adventist Church gathers its global family for an event known as the General Conference Session. This year, from July 3 to 12, 2025, more than 100,000 people are expected to convene in St. Louis, Missouri, United States, for the 62nd Session. Beyond the worship services, mission reports, and business meetings,…
Newly Elected General Conference President Erton Köhler Speaks to Press
Day two of business sessions for the 2025 General Conference (GC) Session has wrapped up with the election of a new GC president, Erton Köhler. He spoke with internal and external media sources at a press conference upon election. “My two priorities are unity and mission,” Köhler said. “If we ...
SID Pathfinder Camporee 2025
A Spirit-Filled, Life-Changing Gathering: Pathfinders Ignite in Zimbabwe The 4th Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division (SID) Pathfinder Camporee was more than just a camp—it was a spirit-filled, life-changing encounter that transformed a field in Zimbabwe into holy ground. Under the theme “Saved to Serve“, nearly 5,000 Pathfinders from around the world gathered for a week of worship,…
Historic Telesurgery Connects Central Florida and Angola in World-First Medical Breakthrough
The procedure spans nearly 7,000 miles, making it the longest distance telesurgery ever completed, setting a new global benchmark in surgical innovation.
Hope Media Europe and Israel Field Partner for Faith-Based Production Marathon
Two-day “Building Bridges” event yields 7.5 hours of multilingual content, strengthening digital evangelism and intercultural collaboration.
Mountain View College Breaks Ground on Hemodialysis Center in Southern Philippines
New facility will expand access to dialysis care while training student nurses and advancing MVC’s Christ-centered health mission in Bukidnon and beyond.
ADRA Romania Charity Run Mobilizes 12 Cities Against Domestic Violence
Event funds raised allocated towards providing victims with free services through ADRA's shelter for women and children.
AdventHealth Bounty Bus to Bring Food to Underserved Communities
Collaboration between Advent Health and Access to Fresh provides families with fresh, locally sourced produce.
Groundbreaking Held for New Adventist College in Papua New Guinea
Southern Highlands Adventist College aims to expand access to faith-based education in Mendi District.
Educating for Mission at Solusi University
Commemorating 150 Years of Global Mission: “Educating for Mission”Convention at Solusi University, Zimbabwe | March 4–8, 2025 In 2024, the Seventh-day Adventist Church marked a historic milestone—150 years of international mission—honouring the momentous sending of evangelist and scholar J. N. Andrews to Europe on September 15, 1874. As the Church’s first official foreign missionary, Andrews…
Australian Adventist Leaders Launch Church Next Consultation to Tackle Post-Christian Culture
More than 100 pastors, academics, and ministry leaders gather in Melbourne to explore innovative strategies for engaging secular Australia.
Digital Empowerment and 12 Souls Saved: SDA Church’s Impact in Majiga – Central Malawi Conference
In a blend of faith and technology, the Lingadzi Seventh-day Adventist Church Pastoral District in Lilongwe has empowered residents of Majinga Village with digital skills that have ignited hope for improved livelihoods and entrepreneurship opportunities. The initiative was led by a Zimbabwean Microsoft trainer, Blessings Muvuti, who equipped participants, ranging in age from ten to…
ADRA Responds to Flood-Hit Communities in South Philippines
ADRA Philippines provided emergency aid to over 1,200 flood-affected households in Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur, following heavy rains in May 2025. In partnership with local leaders and Adventist Community Services, they distributed 600 food packs. Relief efforts also extended to nearby areas hit by flash floods, with ongoing support pledged for affected communities.
My Adventurer Book “with sounds”
The Youth Ministries is excited to unveil a ground-breaking tool for nurturing faith in our youngest members, the My Adventurer Book “With Sound.” This brand-new resource is specially designed for Adventurer Club members and is set to revolutionize how children engage with the Adventurer program. At the heart of the Adventurer ministry is a…
The Arthur Daniells Institute of Mission Studies Trains Over 1,000 Adventist Leaders Across Europe
Friedensau-based ADIMIS leads initiative to equip grassroots leaders for relational ministry in secular contexts.
Adventist Mission Team Brings Hope to Unreached Communities in the Philippines
South Pacific Division representatives join AIIAS missionaries and local members in a collaborative outreach resulting in 31 baptisms.
“Jesus is Coming Again” — A Mission Calling the Islands to Prepare for Christ’s Return
With the powerful theme “Jesus is Coming Again”, the Seventh-day Adventist Church across the Indian Ocean Union Conference (IOUC) is ready to begin one of its largest evangelistic campaigns ever. From 18 to 31 May 2025, thousands of members and leaders from across the Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division (SID) will join hands with local churches…
Historic Southern Zambia Union Conference Dorcas Rally
Over 37,000 Dorcas workers gathered for the historic Southern Zambia Union Conference Dorcas Rally in Monze District, located in the southern part of Zambia. This prestigious occasion was graced by the President of the Republic of Zambia, His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema, the First Lady, Mrs. Mutinta Hichilema, the Division President, Dr. Harrington Simui Akombwa, as…
Retired Nurse Builds 12 Seventh-day Adventist Churches in Angola
The Southwest Angola Women’s Ministry marked 30 years in Gangula by recognizing a nurse’s decades of community evangelism in Bié Province.
Impact Zambia
The Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division (SID) has embarked on an Evangelism program dubbed Impact SID. This mega evangelism project started in 2023 with Botswana Union Conference and Southern Africa Union Conference and it will stretch to 2029. The road map for Impact SID is as follows: Botswana Union Conference and Southern Africa Union Conference…
Always Be Better Not Bitter
After two solid years, when the world was affected by the disease called Covid 19, the first week of September 2023 was not just a mere week to women from Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division (SID) but rather an important week. More than two thousand Women from six unions of the Seventh-day Adventist namely Malawi, Northern,…