The Malaysia Union Mission held its Constituency Meeting in conjunction with the Annual Year-end Session from 2-3 December at its headquarters in Seremban.
The session began with a worship service, where Pr. Jacinto Adap, SSD Treasurer, shared a devotional message on stewardship in leadership. In his talk, he described stewardship as a lifestyle that grows out of a living, active relationship with Jesus, which involves walking in obedience with God and acting as His representative in managing what He entrusts to us. Drawing in Biblical examples such as Joseph, David, and Nehemiah, Pr. Adap explained leadership as a form of stewardship because God grants leaders influence, responsibility, and the care of souls.
A key focus of this year’s session was the election of union directors and mission officers for the upcoming quinquennium, 2026–2030. Elections took place on the first day itself and were voted on and announced before the end of the business day. The following are the results.
MAUM Department Directors:
Vice President for NDR-IEL and Adventist Mission, Pr. Justin Ginsud
Ministerial Association Secretary and Stewardship Ministries, Pr. Tan Meng Cheng
Children’s Ministries and Women’s Ministries, Madam Faridah Lausin
Communication and Youth Ministries, Elder Farrel Gara
Education, Adventist Community Services, Planned Giving & Trust Services, Elder Golden Gadoh
Family Ministries, Sabbath School & Personal Ministries, and Ministerial Spouses Association, Madam Rozelene Gulon
Health Ministries and Adventist Possibility Ministries, Dr. Jane Yap
Mission Officers:
Peninsular Malaysia Mission
President, Pr. Dennis Ng
Executive Secretary, Pr. Renie Ubara
Treasurer, Mr. Kelvin Liew
Sarawak Mission
President, Pr. Semilee Tajau
Executive Secretary, Pr. Brian Scott
Treasurer, Mr. Dave Keith Mina
Sabah Mission
President, Pr. Jim Gabu
Executive Secretary, Pr. Kozel W. M. Enggang
Treasurer, Elder Daven Tanggau
Northern Sabah Mission
President, Pr. Feldinand Sawanai
Executive Secretary, Pr. Earie Madius
Treasurer, Elder Heljony Morudin
The first day of the session concluded with a Commitment Service, with Pr. Roger Caderma, President of the Southern Asia-Pacific Division, reminding all to remain grounded in Scripture and focused on the mission. He ended with a call to commitment, followed by a dedicatory prayer.
The second day of the session began with a devotional message by Madam Jo Ann Amparo, Director of Adventist Health Care Services. Drawing from Romans chapter 8, she encouraged all present to adopt a mindset of victory, focusing on five key ideas: Identity, Purpose, Eternal Perspective, Empowerment, and Security. The day’s agenda centred on reports from various missions and institutions. A key highlight was the appreciation for former mission presidents, who, although retired, continue to faithfully serve the Lord.
The Constituency Meeting and Annual Year-End Session concluded with a renewed sense of unity, purpose, and commitment among leaders and delegates. Through worship, reflection, careful decision-making, and the affirmation of faithful service, the Malaysia Union Mission was reminded of its calling to be faithful stewards of God’s work. As the newly elected leaders prepare to serve in the 2026–2030 quinquennium, the session reaffirmed a shared dedication to advancing the mission, relying on God’s guidance, and moving forward with a spirit of faith, victory, and service.
Reported by Hazel Wanda Ginajil-Gara, MAUM Communication Department
31, December 2025, Wednesday.