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ECPUC Leaders Consecrated for 2026-2030 Quinquennium

The East Central Philippine Union Conference (ECPUC) officially held the commitment and installation service for its newly elected leaders for the 2026-2030 quinquennium. The ceremony, held Friday, Feb. 13, at the ECPUC headquarters in Cebu City, was officiated by Pastor Roger Caderma, president of the Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD). Leaders from the SSD, various local…

Day 2 of Legal, Church Manual, Working Policy Review Addresses Tax Compliance, Sacred Stewardship

CEBU CITY, Philippines — On the second day of the East Central Philippine Union Conference-wide “Legal, Education, Church Manual, Working Policy, and Adventist Identity Review,” participants received technical legal training and a spiritual approach to administration, with a focus on tax compliance, corporate governance, and working policies. The Feb. 11 sessions at ECPUC headquarters, 112…

Central Visayan Conference Elects New Leadership During Annual Council

TALISAY, Cebu City — The Central Visayan Conference (CVC) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church has announced a new slate of leaders, following an executive committee meeting held at the conference headquarters on Feb. 3. The election, a pivotal moment during the 2026 Annual Council, establishes the leadership team that will oversee church operations and spiritual…

Church Leaders Gather in Cebu City for Review of Legal, Manual Protocols

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Delegates from missions, conferences, educational, and medical institutions under the East Central Philippine Union Conference gathered Tuesday at its headquarters at 112 Gorordo Ave., Kamputhaw, Cebu City, for the “Legal, Education, Church Manual, Working Policy, and Adventist Identity Review.” This four-day gathering, which opens Tuesday and runs through Feb. 13, centers on…

Calbayog District Hosts Family Seminar Focused on Raising Children for Christ

CALBAYOG, Philippines – Aimed at enhancing the spiritual development of local families, the Calbayog Adventist Center hosted a district-wide seminar Jan. 30-31. The event brought together representatives from three districts, emphasizing the theme, “A Covenant of Partnership: Raising Our Children for Christ.” With an objective designed to engage local church members, the seminar included a…

Boldly Stand for Christ and Follow Him Fully

The story of Pentecost and the events in Acts Chapter 4 are more than just old history. They show us a powerful plan for how people, or the church, can truly change. When we look at how Peter changed—from a man who was afraid during Jesus’ death to a man who was brave at Pentecost—we…

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

To strengthen territorial operations and mission goals, and to address leadership transitions across the territory, the East Central Philippine Union Conference (ECPUC) convened its first Executive Committee meeting of the year on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. The meeting included role realignments to fill the designations left vacant after the constituency-elected leaders were further reelected to…

Over 1,000 Delegates Mark Historic EVC-SM Joint Evangelism Orientation, Launch of Mission Reach 2026

To kickstart the year with strategic evangelism goals, the church leaders of the East Visayan Conference and the Samar Mission joined together for a collaborative gathering to orient on and launch Mission Reach 26, a massive Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD) initiative, designed to mobilize every church member for the Gospel commission. More than a thousand…

East Central Philippine Union Conference Seeks Spiritual Renewal in ‘Unleashed’ Prayer Series

Following the Week of Prayer, which concluded on Jan. 7, the East Central Philippine Union Conference transitioned into another season of spiritual revival: “The Ten Sessions of Prayer,” themed “Unleashed.” This initiative seeks God’s wisdom and guidance for the year ahead and dedicates workers to God’s service and mission. After a week of spiritual blessings…

By His Grace, We Dare

As we stand at the threshold of 2026, many of us approach the new year with the usual checklist: healthier eating, more consistent Bible reading, or career milestones. While these are noble pursuits, there is a higher calling—goals we cannot achieve by our own strength, but only by His power and grace. To “dare” is…