What does it take to serve as a missionary in one of Papua New Guinea's remote regions? Orian Lawrence shares his journey, his work with Adventist Frontier Missions, and the ways God is reaching communities through local leaders, Bible study, and discipleship.

Recorded at the Seventh-day Adventist General Conference Session in St. Louis, Missouri, this episode of Mission SONlight CHATT introduces AFM's work in hard-to-reach areas. Orian explains how his childhood shaped his call to missions, why he and his twin brother serve in different parts of the world, and what brought his family to Papua New Guinea after six years at an orphanage in Kolkata, India.

Orian also discusses traditional Papua New Guinean clothing and tools, including cowrie shells, pig tusks, a woven bilum, and a cassowary-bone dagger. He shares what it means to train and mentor local church leaders, plant congregations, and help new believers build a lasting trust in Jesus.

The conversation also highlights PNG for Christ, a nationwide evangelistic effort that brought more than 700 people to one meeting site and led to baptisms in Orian's region. Near the end, Orian tells how prayer and patience helped prevent violence between two villages, offering a clear reminder that mission work sometimes means standing still and waiting for God's direction.


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This video features a look at the 13th Sabbath offering projects in the Inter-European Division (EUD) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for the 3rd quarter of 2026.

Youth camps in Belgium and theological training in Italy are helping young people grow in faith, serve others, and share the gospel. In this special Mission SONlight report, Network 7 visits the Inter-European Division to see how 13th Sabbath Offering projects will support the next generation.

The Belgium-Luxembourg Conference is planning a permanent youth and camp center where children, teenagers, families, and church leaders can gather throughout the year. The center will provide space for summer camps, retreats, training events, and spiritual growth, while using responsible solutions such as energy efficiency, rainwater harvesting, and care for the environment.

In Florence, Italy, Villa Aurora trains students for ministry among Italian-speaking communities and beyond. The campus welcomes students from Europe, Africa, North America, and South America, including people from different Christian backgrounds. Because student housing is full and a waiting list has formed, this quarter's offering will help renew and expand accommodation at the Italian Adventist University Institute.

The report also looks at Adventist history in Europe, religious liberty in Italy, the worldwide Pathfinder family, and the lasting influence youth ministry can have on families, churches, and future leaders. Watch to see how these projects connect buildings and facilities with lives prepared to serve Jesus.

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What happens when Adventists are called to serve in the military while remaining faithful to their beliefs? Mario Ceballos shares his personal journey from Venezuela to pastoral ministry, military chaplaincy, and leadership in the Medical Cadet Corps.

Recorded at the General Conference session in St. Louis, Missouri, this episode of Mission SONlight Chatt looks at how the Medical Cadet Corps prepares Adventist young people to serve as medics and support their communities during war, disasters, hurricanes, floods, and fires.

Mario explains how reading his father's sermons led him toward ministry, why his military experience revealed the need for Adventist chaplains, and how he balanced a full-time pastoral career with decades of service in the Navy Reserve. He also discusses the history of the Medical Cadet Corps, its connection to Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries, and its growth in countries including Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Panama, Costa Rica, and the United States.

The conversation also addresses noncombatant service, Sabbath observance, religious accommodations, and the importance of churches working with conference leaders and military authorities before a crisis occurs. Mario's central message is clear: preparation should begin before young people are drafted or a disaster strikes.

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In this week's episode. ASAP Ministries and Gospel Outreach share firsthand mission reports from Southeast Asia, India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Pakistan in this special Mission SONlight CHATT episode from the 2026 ASI North American Division Convention in Phoenix.

Daryl Hosford explains how ASAP Ministries uses practical care, medical missionary work, education, and Bible worker training to build trust and share the gospel across Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam. He also discusses 73 mission schools, support for 8,000 students, AFCO Thailand, student sponsorships, and the role of prayer in communities affected by conflict and poverty.

Next, Brent Scully shares how Gospel Outreach supports nearly 2,400 Bible workers in more than 50 countries. Hear how new work in Pakistan is taking shape with local Bible workers, how Sunshine Orchard School serves Myanmar refugee children near the Thailand border, and how students are bringing faith and hope back to their families.

Discover practical ways to pray, sponsor a student, volunteer, receive ministry updates, and support gospel workers serving in difficult areas.

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ASAP Ministries phone: 269-471-3026

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What happens when a young filmmaker asks God for a place in ministry, then receives a camera just two days later? Clive Coutet of Lineage Journey shares how personal faith, church history, and media production came together to reach viewers around the world.

Recorded at the 2025 General Conference Session in St. Louis, Missouri, this Mission SONlight CHATT conversation covers Clive's journey from growing up in London and losing interest in Christianity to finding his calling in faith-based media. He explains how Lineage Journey began with short videos about the Protestant Reformation and grew into a full-time ministry producing documentaries, books, devotionals, podcasts, and study resources.

Recorded at the 2025 General Conference Session in St. Louis, Missouri, this Mission SONlight CHATT conversation covers Clive's journey from growing up in London and losing interest in Christianity to finding his calling in faith-based media. He explains how Lineage Journey began with short videos about the Protestant Reformation and grew into a full-time ministry producing documentaries, books, devotionals, podcasts, and study resources.

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What happens when a powerful encounter with God turns a successful sales career into a life of full-time ministry? Heidi Tomkins shares her honest testimony of addiction, surrender, restoration, and service on Mission SONlight CHATT.

Recorded at the ASI North American Division Exhibit Hall in Orlando, Florida, this episode follows Heidi's journey back to Jesus after a serious alcohol-related arrest. She explains how God spared her life, led her into Bible work in New York City, and opened the way for Heidi's Health Kitchen, a health food ministry that supports evangelism through cooking classes, health lectures, Bible studies, and food products.

Heidi also discusses The Wisdom Pearl, a nonprofit outreach focused on reaching truth seekers who may never walk into a church. Through conferences, guest speakers, and special events, the ministry creates opportunities to share biblical principles with influential leaders and unreached communities.

The conversation includes Heidi's thoughts on Sabbath observance, Christian outreach, religious liberty, and Isaiah 30:15: "In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and confidence shall be your strength."

Find Heidi's Health Kitchen at heidishealthkitchen.com and The Wisdom Pearl at thewisdompearl.org.

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A troubled youth, a life-changing conversion, and a ministry helping families find healing and direction. Alain Bautista shares how Jesus transformed his family life and led him into ministry with Outpost Centers International.

Recorded at the Seventh-day Adventist General Conference Session in St. Louis, Missouri, this episode features Alain's testimony of growing up between the Philippines, the United States, and Australia, finding faith through Bible study, and learning to trust God's promises.

Alain also describes the decision to leave California's demanding work culture, move to Wildwood, Georgia, and build a home centered on faith and family. He shares how God sustained his family through a house fire, illness, financial uncertainty, and his son's serious cancer diagnosis.

As a regional vice president for Outpost Centers International, Alain helps ministries clarify their mission, plan for the future, connect with experienced leaders, and serve where God is calling them. He and his wife, Irene, also lead Family Bond Builders, a ministry that helps families address generational patterns, practice forgiveness, and strengthen their relationships through biblical principles.

Listen for a personal conversation about faith, parenting, ministry, family restoration, and the ways God continues to lead one family.

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In this episode of Mission SONlight CHATT, Richard Hickam shares how music, community, and a renewed commitment to Christ shaped his life and ministry in this special Mission SONlight Chatt from the 2025 General Conference Session in St. Louis, Missouri.

Richard serves as the corporate director of music and the arts in mission and ministry for AdventHealth. He talks about growing up between two different faith backgrounds, losing his mother as a teenager, stepping away from church, and finding his way back to Christ through Scripture and music.

The conversation also covers Richard's work with AdventHealth, the healing role of music and visual art, and the AdventHealth Orchestra. Created during the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the orchestra brings healthcare workers together to honor those who died, support resilience, and share Christ's healing ministry through music. Christopher and Richard also discuss the lasting influence of teachers, the importance of encouraging others, praying for family members, and creating welcoming spaces where people can connect with God.

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In this episode of Mission SONlight CHATT, Abraham Ramos tells us how 40 days in immigration detention changed his life, restored his faith, and led him to a new calling in ministry.

Abraham shares his testimony of growing up in Ecuador, moving to the United States, drifting away from God, and finding his way back through an unexpected and difficult season. After immigration officers gave him the choice to return to Ecuador or remain in detention while seeking asylum, Abraham chose to stay. He spent 40 days with limited distractions, reading the Bible, praying for hours, and sharing Scripture with another detainee named Miguel. On the 39th day, Abraham was released. The next day, he reunited with his wife and shared his testimony at church.

Abraham also talks about his marriage, his wife's music ministry, their Bible studies, and the ministry they lead together, 40 Days of Freedom. He explains how God has used both his engineering career and his personal testimony to serve others. Throughout the conversation, Abraham points viewers to Psalm 51, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, and James 1:2-3. His message is clear: God can transform a life in any circumstance, and surrender to Him can bring freedom, purpose, and a renewed desire to serve. Watch this encouraging Christian testimony and hear how God met Abraham in detention, strengthened his faith, and gave him a new beginning.

If this testimony encouraged you, share it with someone who needs hope and remember to pray for Mission SONlight and Network 7.

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In this episode of Mission SONlight CHATT, Jennifer LaMountain shares her story, her music, and the moment that changed her faith in this heartfelt Mission SONlight conversation from the General Conference exhibit hall in St. Louis.

From a farm childhood in Cleveland, Tennessee, to a life in music ministry, Jennifer opens up about growing up in a close-knit Adventist family, studying at Southern Adventist University, touring for years, and stepping into a new role with Faith for Today. She also talks about the power of songs like "No More Night", the people who have been touched by her music, and why music still reaches hearts in ways that stick long after the concert ends. This episode also highlights the mission behind media ministry, what Faith for Today is doing for whole-person wellness, and how real connection starts with care, friendship, and trust. If this conversation encourages you, share it with someone who needs hope today.

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