In a spirit of dedication to gospel service, 18 Bachelor of Arts in Theology students from South Philippine Adventist College (SPAC) were officially deployed on February 2, 2026, at the Davao Mission Headquarters, marking the beginning of their immersion in frontline ministry.
For three and a half months, the students will serve across three mission territories — Davao Mission, Southeastern Caraga Mission, and Northern Davao Mission. They will join various ministry activities, assist local churches, and participate in community outreach initiatives and will be assigned to various churches and districts where they will gain hands-on experience in pastoral and church leadership work. This deployment is more than an academic requirement; it is a sacred calling in action, embodying SPAC’s mission to “provide Christ-centered education that equips students for service to God and humanity” and aligning with the Adventist Church’s global objective of preparing disciples who proclaim the everlasting gospel.
As part of their field exposure, the student missionaries will engage in church visitations, evangelistic efforts, district coordination, and local church support. They will also observe and participate in different strategies used by pastors and leaders in nurturing congregations and advancing the mission. Leaders emphasized that the training will help the students understand the realities of ministry — balancing spiritual leadership, administrative responsibilities, and personal discipleship. This reflects SPAC’s vision of producing graduates who are competent, compassionate, and committed to the mission of the church.
As these theology students enter the field, they are not only learning methods but embracing Christ’s way of service — compassionate, personal, and mission-focused. Their deployment reflects the Adventist Church’s commitment to preparing workers who are spiritually grounded, practically trained, and ready to proclaim the gospel to “every nation, tribe, tongue, and people” (Revelation 14:6).
The host missions welcome SPAC trainees with gratitude and prayers, believing that this season will strengthen their calling, character, and passion for service. The immersion allows them to witness firsthand how God’s work moves forward in diverse church settings. Ellen G. White highlights the model of ministry these young workers are preparing to follow: “Christ’s method alone will give true success in reaching the people. The Saviour mingled with men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He bade them, ‘Follow Me.’” — The Ministry of Healing, p. 143.
Church leaders and members are encouraged to pray for these young missionaries as they answer God’s call, trusting that this season of training will shape them into faithful shepherds for the Lord’s harvest, fulfilling both SPAC’s mission and the church’s objective of nurturing disciples who will serve with devotion, "grounded in the Bible, focused on the mission".
