The baptisms were held at the end of a four-week evangelistic series.
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The 536 baptisms are an addition to the 846 baptisms recorded in the first half of 2023.
An evangelistic series presented in Melbourne by staff members and students from Avondale seminary has helped 31 people demonstrate commitment to Jesus Christ through baptism.
According to personal ministry director Pastor Uraia Seru, 145 souls were baptised in the first quarter of this year, 179 in the second and 480 by the end of July.
FM president Pastor Nasoni Lutunaliwa praised the successful evangelistic effort and welcomed the new church members.
According to Pastor Gershom Luke, the message of hope presented each night brought comfort and optimism during the present uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other social issues.
Despite the heavy rain and winds brought about by Cyclone Kevin in Vanuatu, 24 people were baptised in Nayaca Village, Nadarivatu, Fiji, on March 4.
SPD president Pastor Glenn Townend visited four small groups in PNG and encouraged them to keep growing and making disciples.
The church plant is a direct result of of outreach by local churches on the west coast of New Ireland Province.
Both students have been doing Bible studies since the beginning of 2022.