Preparations are intensifying for Solomon Islands for Christ, with major initiatives confirmed in health outreach, school engagement and media partnership.
A Mission-wide health expo will be held from May 10–16 at 12 sites across the country, with a strong focus on provincial centres. The initiative is being led by Solomon Islands health director Dr Chester Kuma and his team.
In the education sector, Solomon Islands for Christ in Our Schools has confirmed participation from 113 schools. Local preachers are expected to lead the majority of school programs, although several external speakers have also expressed interest in supporting the initiative.
Mission president Pastor David Filo said the Solomon Islands for Christ campaign has so far confirmed 342 preaching sites, including one within the prison system.
“Last year, approximately 160 prison candidates were ready for baptism as a result of our prison ministry in Honiara, but regulatory constraints prevented us from proceeding,” he said.
“This year, there is renewed and strong interest from the prison authorities to host a preaching site, and we do not want to miss this opportunity. Our team is working tirelessly to populate all preaching sites with preachers ahead of July.”
Following the July programs, nurturing initiatives will begin immediately, with plans already in place for a second harvest in November.
Preparations are progressing across regions, districts, local churches and institutions. In addition, an agreement has been signed with Telekom Solomon Islands to broadcast content and promotional material nationwide on TTV Channel 2. Weekly broadcasts are already airing on the channel, complementing coverage across other church media platforms.
Solomon Islands for Christ is scheduled for July 5-18. It is a part of the Division-wide South Pacific for Christ initiative that is being held during this quinquennium.
