The baptisms concluded an evangelistic campaign run at a community historically aligned with other denominations.
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While the numbers tell a compelling story of growth, there are concerns over the challenge of retaining new members.
Following the baptism an agape feast was held to welcome the new members into the church family.
Many preachers are needed—both lay members, including young people and retirees, and ministers.
The Kerevat Adventist Students' Association has been very active in church programs and have led students to baptism.
The group, including Adventurers, Pathfinders, youth and community members, were accompanied by a police escort to the Kokopo Town Market.
It is a first for the university to receive such resources.
SPD discipleship strategy leader Pastor Danny Philip said the growth was the result of a deep commitment by members to get involved and share their faith.
Inmates sang and gave praise to God during a worship service held at Kerevat Correctional Services in Papua New Guinea on August 5.
PNGUM president Pastor Malachi Yani challenged the pastors to study more about Jesus and also to care for people.