The Master of Ministry program at Fulton Adventist University has continued to gain momentum since its official launch in 2024.
The pioneer cohort began with seven students from the Solomon Islands and Fiji. This year, enrolment has more than doubled, with 15 students participating in the program, representing various Pacific island nations.
As part of the semester’s coursework, students completed the Community Health and Medical Missionary Work module, which explores the role of health ministry with pastoral practice. The unit provided students with a practical understanding of community health, emphasising the importance of prevention, education and service-based outreach.
Through hands-on learning, pastors developed skills in community health assessment, program planning and evaluation, enabling them to respond more effectively to the needs of their local communities.
With preventable diseases placing an increasing burden on communities and churches across the Pacific, demand is growing for leaders trained in a holistic approach to ministry. The Master of Ministry program seeks to address this need by equipping pastors to deliver health-focused initiatives that are affordable, practical and relevant to the communities they serve.
The module was supported by George Kwong, 10,000 Toes regional ambassador for the Trans Pacific Union Mission, along with his team, who conducted a half-day orientation and compliance training session. Students also received 10,000 Toes health kits to support future community outreach and health initiatives.
Participants expressed strong enthusiasm for the program, noting its value in strengthening the integration of sound health principles into pastoral ministry and community engagement across the Pacific.
