Record Wrap

More than 350 church communicators, pastors, content creators and ministry leaders gathered in Auckland for the Digital Discipleship Conference, exploring how digital platforms are creating new opportunities to share faith. In this special edition of Record Wrap, we take you inside the event, hear perspectives from attendees across the South Pacific and explore why church leaders see digital minis...

The Digital Discipleship Conference is underway in Auckland, bringing together church communicators, pastors and content creators from across the South Pacific. The event is exploring how digital platforms can be used to share faith and connect with people searching for spiritual answers online. Here’s a quick look at what’s happening. We’ll bring you more from the conference in a special edition...

An Avondale University researcher has led the largest study ever conducted on the prevention of a common hospital-acquired infection, with findings that could help save lives and influence healthcare practices around the world. We also look at the opening of a new multipurpose hall at one of Fiji’s oldest Adventist schools and celebrate two Adventist volunteers recognised for their service to the...

A handwritten Bible created at the 2013 World Changers Youth Congress returned to Watson Park Convention Centre (Brisbane, Qld) during launch of South Pacific for Christ. We hear from a contributor who revisited the Bible more than a decade later. We also look at the impact of the Schools for Christ initiative in Solomon Islands, where hundreds of students were baptised, and hear about new seminar...

South Pacific for Christ concluded in Brisbane last week, officially launching a new division-wide mission movement across the SPD. In this episode, we continue our coverage of the launch event, looking at key moments from the week—including an unexpected visit by General Conference president Pastor Erton Köhler to a local Adventist school and the attendance of Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Jame...

A major mission movement is about to begin across the South Pacific, with around 1300 leaders set to gather in Brisbane for the launch of South Pacific for Christ next week. We also look at how churches and leaders are preparing for Trans Pacific for Christ and hear about local initiatives already underway. 00:00 Opening and headlines 00:24 Jarrod is leaving 01:47 South Pacific for Christ to launc...

Seven widows in the Solomon Islands are finding renewed purpose and income through ADRA’s cocoa project; construction begins on a lifestyle medicine centre in PNG with government backing; and Pathfinders fill Wahroonga church for a vibrant end-of-year rally. Plus, a new Adventist Memory Centre opens in Brazil, and researchers use AI to explore the authorship of Bible texts. Hosts: Juliana Muniz an...

Adventists in New Caledonia are helping their community heal after last year’s riots. Volunteers from the 10,000 Toes campaign offered free health checks in one of Noumea’s hardest-hit neighbourhoods, as part of a broader effort to rebuild trust and restore social connection. In Sydney, hundreds of teens gathered for a city-wide worship night; and in PNG, an evangelistic campaign brought together...

More than 330 young people responded to baptism appeals at the first combined Pathfinder Camporee in New South Wales. In this episode, we hear how collaboration between three conferences helped create an environment for spiritual growth and connection. We also talk about Advent Brass' centennial concert which fundraised for ADRA, and how the ATSIM Bible is making its way into new communities throu...

Adventist schools are leading growth in Victoria’s independent education sector. In this episode, we report on new data and what it means for Adventist Schools Victoria. We also highlight a moustache-growing fundraiser for men’s health led by staff from the South Pacific Division office, and a new aid post providing basic healthcare to remote villagers in Papua New Guinea. 00:00 Opening and headli...

A generous donation from Sydney Adventist Hospital and Avondale University is helping 10,000 Toes upgrade wellness clinics in PNG and the Solomon Islands—ensuring safer, more dignified spaces for patients, including mums who’ve had to give birth on the floor. We also cover Fulton’s move toward university status in Fiji, the opening of a long-awaited dental clinic at Atoifi Adventist Hospital, and...

We’re back after a whirlwind of sessions across the South Pacific! This week we explore the rebranding of South Queensland’s Adventist schools and the reasons behind it. We also take a look at Sanitarium’s wins at the Healthy Food Guide Awards, how a TikTok pastor helped a young man in Ukraine find faith, and a new study linking group belonging with better wellbeing. Plus, October is Adventist Her...

A collection of rare and ancient Bibles—including a gold-covered edition and a Gutenberg replica—is touring churches and schools across the South Pacific; plus, four Adventist women are cycling 4000 kilometres across Australia to raise funds and awareness for suicide prevention. In news from around the world, we find out how unused smartphones are being repurposed for mission in Sri Lanka and how...

Adventists across Australia unite to confront family violence, with new initiatives aiming to make churches ‘safe, not silent.’ We also share details about a new Faith FM series highlighting women who shaped the Reformation and Sanitarium’s latest community outreach efforts. Plus, in Making Headlines, meet a young Adventist heading to the North Pole for a scientific expedition and find out why 700...

This week, the South Pacific Division Executive Committee meetings set the course for the future of mission, including the return of key departments like Youth, Children’s and Family Ministries; new leadership appointments and the strategic focus guiding the Church over the next five years. We hear from SPD and GC leaders about the alignment between regional and global mission plans, and introduce...

Can justice be practised without faith? In this episode, we explore that question through the lens of a new book launched at Avondale University Church— Practising Justice by Nathan Brown. Plus, we follow a 250-kilometre fundraising run, look at child safety commitments across the South Pacific, and check in with global headlines on domestic violence and mental health research. 00:00 Opening and h...

Papua New Guinea’s rapid church growth is reshaping leadership representation in the South Pacific. In this episode, we explain what the SPD Executive Committee is and why PNG now has more seats. Plus, hear about the SPD’s new associate leaders, a message from the GC president, and global headlines—from a community-focused café in Texas to a study on how pets support brain health. 00:00 Opening an...

This week at the GC Session, new leaders were elected to guide the global Seventh-day Adventist Church, including the reappointment of the South Pacific Division (SPD) leadership team. The SPD’s video report highlighted mission initiatives across the region, while South Pacific performers and delegates brought colour and vibrancy to the event. We also cover a US$100,000 donation to tornado relief...

The global Adventist Church has a new leader. Pastor Erton Köhler, the first South American to serve as General Conference president, was elected this weekend at the GC Session in St Louis. In this special episode, we break down who he is, what he’s said so far and what to expect from his leadership. Plus, hear reflections from South Pacific Division president Pastor Glenn Townend and highlights f...

The 62nd General Conference Session is about to kick off in the United States. Our editor Jarrod Stackelroth is on the ground and gives us a preview of what’s to come. We also check in with Ashley Jankiewicz at NAC Big Camp, and share the story of an Adventist cookbook named “Best in the World.” 00:00 Opening and headlines 00:22 Adventist cookbook "Best in the World" 01:15 Report from NAC Big Camp...

In this episode, we explore why Adventist Record is teaching Adventists to write, with highlights from recent storytelling workshops held in Papua New Guinea. We also celebrate five residents aged 101 and over at Adventist Aged Care Wahroonga, hear how a PNG church became officially organised after 27 years, learn about a new Adventist radio station reaching the Navajo Nation in the US, and discov...

The children’s series The Rescue is back with a brand new season—using puppets, animation and music to introduce Jesus to kids with no church background. We take a look at the heart behind the series, why it matters, and how it’s reaching today’s digital generation. This episode also features a story about an Aussie Adventist who earned a King’s Birthday Honour and celebrates Sanitarium topping Au...

What does the Bible say about life beyond Earth? In this episode we take you inside the South Pacific Division’s Faith and Science Conference, where church leaders, educators and scientists explored cosmology, deception, and the limits of our understanding. You’ll also hear how the Adventist Church in Australia is reaffirming its commitment to child safety—and what leaders are asking of every loca...

Adventists joined flood-affected communities in NSW to provide practical help and emotional support after some of the worst flooding since 1984. We also talk about a national education conference held in Adelaide and the opening of the first Adventist church in a remote Papua New Guinean village. 00:00 Opening and headlines 00:31 The science of forgiveness: brain benefits revealed 01:15 Empowering...

A 12-week discipleship program called Catalyst is helping participants discover their gifts and deepen their faith—leading four recent graduates to choose rebaptism. We also cover a new PhD program launched by Pacific Adventist University and a volunteer group rebuilding classrooms in Vanuatu. 00:00 Opening and headlines 00:31 New president for Oakwood University 01:07 The benefits of poetry 02:10...