The Seventh-day Adventist Church in the South Pacific is preparing for a major gathering of leaders and members for the launch of SPD for Christ—an event focused on prayer, disciple-making and mission.
Set to take place at the Brisbane church campground, Watson Park, from April 28 to May 3, 2026, SPD for Christ aims to build on the momentum of last year’s transformative PNG for Christ evangelistic initiative.
“The SPD is very diverse culturally and economically but very united in the mission of God,” said SPD president Pastor Glenn Townend. “We showed this in the PNG event a year ago. Because of what God did in PNG, we are asking all in the SPD to pray and work toward SPD for Christ—a process of disciple-making.
“The SPD for Christ launch gives the opportunity for hundreds of church leaders and members to come together to pray and plan for the disciple-making process. We have the Adventist Church’s best storytellers, preachers and disciple-making practitioners coming. It will be a great event, and we want you there.”
Keynote speakers include General Conference (GC) executive secretary Pastor Erton Kohler, Adventist Mission director Dr Gary Krause, who will share mission stories from around the world, and GC Global Mission Centres director, Dr Chanmin Chung, who will provide valuable insights into reaching the billions of people who have not yet heard of Jesus.
SPD associate director of ministry and strategy, Dr Nick Kross, is leading the steering committee organising the event. “The SPD for Christ summit will be an amazing opportunity for every Adventist who wants to see God’s church grow across the South Pacific,” he said. “Inspired preaching, in-depth workshops, networking opportunities and a combined worship celebration—this is an event you cannot afford to miss.”
More information and registration details will be released in the coming months.
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