More than 50 people were baptised across Fiji and many more expressed interest in studying the Bible after a three-week evangelism series aired by Hope Channel Fiji.
The series, led by Fiji Mission ministerial secretary Pastor Aisake Tiko Kabu and broadcast from the Newtown Seventh-day Adventist Church in Nasinu, reached homes and villages across the country through television, radio and social media.
“Media is a powerful tool, and we witnessed how God used this medium to reach and convict individuals in their homes,” said Pastor Kabu. “The majority of those baptised watched and listened through Hope Channel, the social media platforms and Hope FM, and gave their lives to Jesus and were baptised. This includes a blind person living in Navai Village, right in the interior of Viti Levu,” he added.
These interests called Hope Bible School’s Toll-Free Line (813) and filled out online forms through a QR code to register their interest and decisions during the evangelistic series.
Hope Bible School co-ordinator Pastor Asalusi Kunabuli noted the high level of engagement during the series. “We received more than 30 calls every day during the evangelism,” he said. “Many are yet to be visited by us and our Hope Ambassadors and be led through Bible study as they have more questions to be answered.”
Pastor Kabu has already begun recording a follow-up series to help nurture these newly baptised members who are committed to watching Hope Channel and Hope FM as they continue their spiritual journey. Pastor Kabu and a team from Hope Channel will travel to the highlands of Navosa on August 31 to baptise more than 20 souls from the same series.
Fiji Mission president Pastor Nasoni Lutunaliwa highlighted the significance of media in spreading the gospel. “There are more than 200,000 Walesi set-up boxes distributed around Fiji, and we believe that almost every home in Fiji is watching TV.” He expressed hope that the Holy Spirit will guide many more to surrender their lives to Jesus.
