The NDR-IEL of the NCMC hosted the Launching & Equipping Program for One Voice 27. Pr. Mario Martinelli, Director of the General Conference Publishing Ministries, brought the Divine Worship message, challenging the church leaders with God’s mission and the Adventist call to unite in His work.

He emphasized that vision is essential for leading and walking as God’s people. Reflecting on Joshua’s life, he highlighted the specific characteristics that enabled Joshua to embrace the impossible.

“May God help us develop the character of Joshua.  May miracles unfold. May the Lord bless us, so that this impossible mission may become possible through God,” he said, concluding his message. 

Joining his visit was Pr. Tercio Marques, President of Safeliz Press, who addressed the vital role of church leadership and its influence in shaping the pioneers and their institutions.

Conference and union directors took turns at the podium and shared how their departments are rallying around the church's unified mission. Their talks touched on a rich array of topics: from hands-on evangelism, sermon preparation, and prayer-driven care groups, to Bible studies, medical missions, unreached populations, the enduring messages of The Desire of Ages and the Spirit of Prophecy, and the growing frontier of social media and digital evangelism.

The event, which opened on the evening of August 13 and concluded on August 15, 2026, was attended by more than four hundred delegates from across the North Central Mindanao region.

By Ken Salarda
     NCMC Com.Dept.

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