Rolling Out the “Alive in Jesus” Curriculum Across MAUM: Equipping Leaders for a New Era of Children’s Sabbath School
Following the successful launch of the Southern Asia Pacific Division (SSD)-wide “Alive in Jesus” (AIJ) Children’s Sabbath School curriculum training in Kuala Lumpur earlier this year, a series of similar training sessions are now being held across the Malaysia Union Mission (MAUM) territory. These sessions, running from August to December, aim to introduce the new…
Read MoreMAUM Hosts First Chaplaincy Convention, “Journey to Wholeness”
The Malaysia Union Mission (MAUM) successfully hosted its first Chaplaincy Convention, themed “Journey to Wholeness,” from September 26 to 28, 2024, in Penang, Malaysia. The event gathered over 60 chaplains, pastors, ministers, ministerial spouses, and church leaders from across the region, marking a huge step forward in spiritual care and leadership. The convention was attended…
Read MoreMaster Guides Convene in Malaysia to Rebuild Faith and Strengthen Youth Ministries Across Southern Asia-Pacific
The Adventist Church in the Southern Asia-Pacific region (SSD), through its Adventist Youth Ministries, brought together 750 Master Guides in Malaysia for the growth and strengthening of Junior Youth Ministries (JYM). The convention, held in Port Dickson, Malaysia, from October 3-7, 2024, welcomed participants from SSD’s nine unions, one attached conference, one attached mission, and…
Read MoreTreasurer’s Report Highlights Commitment to Supporting Frontline Mission
More than 300 members of the Executive Committee (EXCOM) of the General Conference (GC) of Seventh-day Adventists listened to the Treasurer’s Report on October 14 as part of the 2024 Annual Council, held at the denomination’s headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States. During the report, treasurer Paul H. Douglas shared a general outlook of…
Read MoreGC Secretary Calls Leaders to Redouble Efforts, Tackle Challenges in the Mission Field
A review of a recent mission trip set a singular tone for the Secretariat Report at the Annual Council of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (GC) in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, on October 13. The report would be “a precious time to share with you a picture of our church and its worldwide…
Read MoreNew Resources Strengthen “Back to the Altar” Initiative
At the 2024 Annual Council, held at the General Conference (GC) headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, church leaders emphasized the need for renewed spiritual commitment through the ongoing “Back to the Altar” initiative. This program, launched two years ago, calls for a return to daily family worship, prayer, and Bible study, addressing the spiritual challenges…
Read MoreAdventist Church Introduces Media Brand Positioning Architecture
The General Conference (GC) of Seventh-day Adventists unveiled a new brand positioning architecture to the GC Executive Committee (EXCOM) members and invited guests in attendance at the LEAD Conference held in Silver Spring, Maryland, on October 10, 2024. The framework is the first resource of its kind and defines each audience served by world church…
Read MoreAdventist Church Executive Committee Approves Strategic Plan for 2025-2030
I Will Go initiative simplifies use of measurable goals to enhance mission and spiritual growth. At its Annual Council meeting on October 10, the Executive Committee of the General Conference (GC) of Seventh-day Adventists voted to adopt the official Strategic Plan for 2025-2030. The new plan reflects the Adventist Church’s ongoing commitment to spreading the…
Read MoreSarawak Adventist Church Serves the Local Community on World Pathfinder Day
The Sarawak Southern Region churches celebrated World Pathfinder Day at the SUPP Hall, Kuching, Sarawak on 21 September. The event brought together 7 churches with approximately 830 individuals, including Pathfinders, Master Guides, Adventurers, and members of the local community. The event was hosted by Batu Kawa Seventh-day Adventist Church in collaboration with Kuching English Church.…
Read MoreCouples Empowered at MAUM’s First Marriage Enrichment Conference
The Marriage Enrichment Conference, hosted by the Malaysia Union Mission (MAUM) Family Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Kozel Malim welcomed 367 participants, including children, for a time of inspiration, learning, and recommitment from 12-15 September 2024. Held at the Bangi Avenue Convention Centre, the event, themed “Cherish the Love,” aimed to equip pastoral couples…
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