The Central Papua Conference (CPC) has equipped more than 200 district and local church communication leaders with media skills to support upcoming mission initiatives in the South Pacific and around the world.
Held from May 17 to 23, the Hope Media Training program featured workshops on news writing, media production, audio recording, livestreaming and visual design. According to organisers, the training aimed to strengthen communication ministry and equip participants to share messages of hope through a range of media platforms.
Facilitators also emphasised the importance of using communication tools intentionally for mission in today’s digital environment.
“We are living in a technology-driven world. Almost everyone has a phone in their hands,” said facilitator Laurence Korup. “As they scroll, they may come across your video, and that Bible text you share could change someone’s life.”
Mr Korup encouraged participants to view all forms of communication as ministry. He explained that media is not limited to video production, but also includes writing, audio, livestreaming, design and even church signage, each carrying a message of hope that can reach someone for Christ.
CPC communication director Ottoa Sepuna said the initiative is part of the conference’s preparation for OneVoice27, a worldwide Adventist evangelistic initiative focused on September 2027 in which Adventists worldwide will share Jesus through media.
