The South American Division (SAD) was presented during the division's Annual Council. The report highlighted initiatives receiving investment aimed at strengthening the spiritual lives of children through music, education, and missionary mobilization.
Investment in the next generation
The New Church for All project provides spaces for children to participate in worship services. The proposal states that providing such spaces will create opportunities for children to develop their faith and become active church members.
Since its launch in 2024, New Church for All has reportedly benefited 654 congregations within SAD's territory.
The Generation Worshippers project supports the development of orchestras and musical ministries, with a special focus on children's involvement. The project involves collaboration between the SAD office, unions, conferences, and local churches. One hundred and one churches have received funding for instruments.
A special fund was created to support opening new Adventist schools within the Adventist Education Network. The investment, the Treasury Report said, represents an opportunity to relate to families and influence the spiritual upbringing of the next generation.
"These are initiatives that show that the Church is looking with great affection at our children and adolescents. We need to continue investing in their formation so that, in love with Jesus, they also influence other people and share the hope of His soon return," said Edson Medeiros, SAD treasurer.
A voice to reach more people
Preparation for the global OneVoice27 initiative was also highlighted in the Treasury Report. Since September, the initiative has mobilized members and institutions around the world to share a message centered on Jesus, especially on digital platforms.
SAD's preparation included training, content production, and taking active steps to increase visibility on social networks. Each outreach effort is accompanied by invitations to church services and Bible studies.
Participation supports mission
The Treasury Report showed that tithes in South America increased by 15 per cent as of September compared to the same period in 2025. Missionary offerings also increased by 16.6 per cent until August in the annual comparison.
In the last six years, SAD has seen the number of tithe payers grow by 21 per cent while the total number of members increased by 7 per cent in the same period.
The Treasury Report also showed a change in how church members contribute financially. In 2026, 48 per cent of tithes and offerings were given through the 7me app. This data, said Medeiros, shows that incorporating digital tools into worship expands member participation.
"Today we are the division receiving the most offerings in the world despite not having the largest number of members. We must thank each person for this contribution to the mission, which benefits many around the world," Medeiros said during the Treasury Report.
According to him, the goal of the SAD is to create opportunities for more people to know Jesus and encourage them to reach others.
Impacts
J. Raymond Wahlen II, General Conference associate treasurer, thanked the SAD for its continued investments in the global church's mission. "We saw how this territory has grown over time in the report presented by the secretariat. Now the division is helping other regions of the globe to preach our message. God has blessed the resources, and I thank you for the effort that the church is making in this part of the world."
Gláucia Korkischko, SAD Children's Ministries director, stressed that investments in the next generation are a gift. "The New Church for All has contributions on two fronts: methodological and emotional. The first is to help make Bible knowledge more easily available to children. The second reinforces what neuroscience proves: every child emotionally involved in learning will remain with it, and learning will become practice. And that's what we want when discipling the next generation."
The original article was published on the South American Division news site.
