Despite Challenges, Myanmar Sees Hundreds Baptized Through Simultaneous Mission Efforts

In a country marked by political uncertainty and daily challenges, the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Myanmar continues to shine as a witness of hope. From August 14 to 23, 2025, members and leaders of the Myanmar Union Mission (MYUM) worked hand in hand to conduct a series of evangelistic programs that resulted in 225 baptisms, demonstrating that the gospel cannot be silenced even in difficult times.

Despite restrictions and unrest in Myanmar, local Adventist members have remained steadfast in sharing the message of Christ. Through house-to-house visits, community programs, and public evangelistic efforts, their work continues to bear fruit across the nation.

The August campaigns highlighted this spirit of mission. In Central Myanmar, the dedication of the Light of Hope Center on August 15 set the tone for the movement. The following day, 52 people were baptized. In Upper Myanmar, members and pastors gathered in Kalay City on August 18–19, where another 61 individuals committed their lives to Jesus through baptism. Further efforts in Ayeyarwady Mission and at Myanmar Union College on August 21–22 added 77 more baptisms. The series concluded on August 23 in Yangon Adventist Mission, where 35 believers were baptized during Sabbath worship.

Pastor Roger O. Caderma, president of the Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD), joined the evangelistic efforts, preaching and personally participating in the baptismal services. His visit, his first evangelistic campaign since being elected during the General Conference Session in St. Louis in July, brought encouragement to members and affirmed the division’s commitment to mission.

“These baptisms remind us of how the Holy Spirit works,” said Caderma. “They reflect the faithfulness of our members who continue to share Jesus in places where hope is desperately needed.”

The initiative was part of Harvest 2025, a division-wide campaign mobilizing churches across 11 countries in the Southern Asia-Pacific region to engage in intentional evangelism. In Myanmar, the results stand as a testimony that even in places of hardship, God’s Word continues to transform lives.

The Church in Myanmar, though facing adversity, presses forward with resilience and faith. Through the commitment of its members and the support of leaders, it remains a living witness that the gospel of Christ brings light in the darkest of places.

The original article was published on the Southern Asia-Pacific Division news site.