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Southern Asia-Pacific Division

Myanmar Adventists Advance Evangelism Amid Ongoing Challenges

More than 220 people baptized during the region's Harvest 2025 efforts.

August 26, 2025

Myanmar

Teint Saung, Myanmar Union Mission; and Edward Rodriguez, Southern Asia-Pacific Division
Pastors and church leaders raise their hands in prayer during a baptismal service at the Upper Myanmar Mission campus on August 19, 2025. The service, part of the Harvest 2025 initiative of the Southern Asia-Pacific Division, welcomed dozens of new believers.

Pastors and church leaders raise their hands in prayer during a baptismal service at the Upper Myanmar Mission campus on August 19, 2025. The service, part of the Harvest 2025 initiative of the Southern Asia-Pacific Division, welcomed dozens of new believers.

Photo: Myanmar Union Mission

In a country marked by political uncertainty and daily challenges, the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Myanmar is sharing the gospel across the region. From August 14–23, 2025, members and leaders of the Myanmar Union Mission (MYUM) conducted a series of evangelistic programs that resulted in 225 baptisms.

Despite restrictions and unrest in Myanmar, Adventist members have remained active in sharing their faith through house-to-house visits, community programs, and public evangelistic meetings.

The August initiatives highlighted this mission spirit across multiple regions. In Central Myanmar, the dedication of the Light of Hope Center on August 15 was followed by 52 baptisms the next day. In Upper Myanmar, gatherings in Kalay City on August 18–19 led to 61 baptisms. Additional efforts in the Ayeyarwady Mission and at Myanmar Union College on August 21–22 added 77 more. The series concluded on August 23 in Yangon Adventist Mission, where 35 individuals were baptized during Sabbath worship.

Roger O. Caderma, president of the Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD), joined the evangelistic efforts, preaching and participating in the baptismal services. His visit marked his first evangelistic campaign since being elected during the General Conference Session in St. Louis, Missouri, in July.

“These baptisms remind us of how the Holy Spirit works,” Caderma said. “They reflect the faithfulness of our members who continue to share Jesus in places where hope is desperately needed.”

The efforts formed part of Harvest 2025, a division-wide initiative mobilizing churches across 11 countries in the SSD for intentional evangelism. In Myanmar, the results reflect the resilience of members and leaders who continue to advance the church’s mission despite significant challenges.

The original article was published on the Southern Asia-Pacific Division news site. Join the ANN WhatsApp Channel for the latest Adventist news.

Teint Saung, Myanmar Union Mission; and Edward Rodriguez, Southern Asia-Pacific Division

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