South Pacific Division

Evangelistic Campaign in Papua New Guinea Leads to Baptisms

More than 500 attend week-long meetings in Malakul village, resulting in 14 baptisms and a renewed focus on mission across the Pomio District.

May 7, 2025

Papua New Guinea

Paul Bopalo, Adventist Record, and ANN

The week-long evangelistic campaign drew more than 500 attendees and concluded with the baptism of 14 people.

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A week-long evangelistic campaign in Malakul village, Pomio District, Papua New Guinea, drew more than 500 attendees and concluded with the baptism of 14 new believers. The meetings, held from April 13–19, 2025, were organized by the New Britain New Ireland Mission and centered on the theme “Almost Home.”

Church members traveled by foot, boat, and vehicle from across the district to participate in the event. Evening messages, presented by Gibson Yambi, provincial area supervisor for East New Britain, focused on end-time events and the hope of Christ’s return.

“The sermon was very powerful—it reaffirmed my faith in Jesus and made me eager for His second coming,” said Ben Togaliurea, local church elder. “I want this message to be repeated again.”

Along with the nightly evangelistic meetings, daily training sessions were offered to equip members for ministry. Yambi led sessions for young people on relationships and dating, while district director Simau Mike facilitated leadership training for church officers. Enosh Jeffery, minister and trainer, provided instruction on preaching and spiritual gifts, emphasizing the importance of connecting biblical messages to the local context.

“Always understand the context of your audience,” Jeffery encouraged participants. “Avoid controversial topics and blend the message in a way that helps people accept Jesus Christ.”

Inspired by the training, Moses Boss, a local church elder, reflected, “If we use these same methods as laypeople, we can preach just like our pastors.”

The program also included Total Member Involvement (TMI) initiatives. Participants visited widows and the sick and contributed to a community service project by constructing a pit toilet for the local aid post.

During the final meeting, an additional 40 individuals responded to an appeal to prepare for baptism.

“The congregation was truly blessed,” Jeffery said. “Everyone returned to their home churches uplifted and encouraged to continue sharing the gospel.”

The original article was published on the South Pacific Division news site, Adventist Record. Join the ANN WhatsApp Channel for the latest Adventist news.