President’s Report in the Southern Asia-Pacific Region Advances OneVoice27 Digital-to-Local Discipleship Strategy

The Southern Asia-Pacific Division is advancing a coordinated digital-to-local discipleship strategy designed to move people from encountering a gospel message online to joining and growing within a local faith community, according to Pastor Roger Caderma, president of the Southern Asia-Pacific Division who presented the progress of the Adventist work in the southern Asia-Pacific region during the SSD Year-End Meetings.

OneVoice27 connects church media, digital influencers, regional events, congregational programs and personal mentoring in a five-stage pathway adapted to the languages and cultures of SSD’s territories.

The first stage uses church media to build awareness. Influencers then make the message personal, regional events convert online interest into in-person connections, local-church programs develop relationships, and congregations mentor new disciples.

“OneVoice27 helps leaders and members share the gospel digitally with a united message,” Caderma said.

SSD has appointed liaison officers for each organizational unit to assist in developing and providing guidance in proposals intended to meet the three pillars of the OneVoice27 campaign. The officers distribute updates while relaying local questions and realities back to the division.

Spiritual Preparation Precedes Digital Launch
The initiative began with a spiritual-revival emphasis in July 2026. Churches participated in prayer and Bible study focused on “The Desire of Ages”, Daniel and Revelation, along with a division-wide 40 Days of Prayer.

That preparation led to a simultaneous digital launch Sept. 5.

OneVoice27 serves as the church’s internal organizing identity, while “All Things New” is the public invitation. Participating posts carried the hashtag #AllThingsNew.

Local fields translate and contextualize messages for their audiences. Department leaders develop materials for seekers and members, while Hope Channel produces programs on health, family and theology and adapts them into 10-, five- and one-minute formats.

Departments also organize bridging events intended to connect people who respond online with nearby congregations and communities.

Leadership Development Supports Mission
The report presented leadership and institutional development as essential to sustaining the outreach.

The Office of the Field Secretary supports Adventist identity through biblical and theological education, continuing education and church governance. The SSD Leadership Development Office also operates LeadLab, an intensive six- to nine-month program preparing leaders for frontline ministry and administrative roles.

SSD launched five LeadLab batches in 2026, celebrated four graduating cohorts and welcomed a new class in September.

More than 300 administrators gathered for the March Leadership Summit to plan OneVoice27’s mission reach. In July, more than 3,000 local-church pastors committed themselves to the initiative during the Ministerial and Stewardship Convention in Indonesia.

The report said the division works with the world church across 11 countries to prepare “many voices to serve one mission and point people to Jesus.”

Leaders Recognize Presidential Team
In Caderma’s presentation, he extended appreciation to the union presidents, attached-mission presidents and administrative team for their contributions. He also extended appreciation to several teams working behind the scenes in the completion of the SSD Year End meetings.

Dr. Audrey Andersson, vice president to the General Conference, appreciated Elder Caderma and the presidential team for the division’s progress, collaborative spirit and quality reports.

“You have developed a wonderful leadership team,” Andersson said, describing Caderma’s smile and good humor as hallmarks of his leadership.

The session concluded with a prayer for the presidential team’s health, strength, courage and commitment.