The results were attributed to the groundwork done by local church members using Discipleship Empowerment Training (DET) materials.
Author: Paul Bopalo
Participants were encouraged to take what they had learned and apply it to their ministry.
The church saw increasing engagement and commitment from local families through small group Bible studies, house meetings and community outreach.
More than 400 church members have freely donated more than K1 million worth of materials, labour and resources to build infrastructure in preparation for the upcoming New Britain New Ireland Mission business session.
More than 300 ACS members from across East New Britain Province travelled to Raigel village where they conducted several activities for the community.
In addition to the baptisms, 36 individuals responded to an appeal.
The course covered a range of topics, including types of marriage, legal procedures for registration, religious and civil ceremonies, divorce and remarriage, premarital counselling and the distinction between church and garden weddings.
The week-long evangelistic campaign drew more than 500 attendees and concluded with the baptism of 14 people.
Under the “service arena” of Papua New Guinea Union Mission’s 2022–2025 strategic plan, NBNIM has prioritised internet and network upgrades to assist local workers and ministries.
The initiative was part of a new worldwide emphasis launched by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to engage Ambassador-age youth (typically 16-21) through spiritual connection, leadership and community involvement.