"The battle is not yours, but God’s.” January 14-21, 2006, people studying at the AIIAS (Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies ) campus in the Philippines were inspired and encouraged as Pastor Dale Tunnell presented his personal experiences in ministry.

The AIIAS Week of Prayer was held for it’s students, faculty and staff. They gathered together twelve times for worship and prayer to the Lord at the AIIAS gymnasium and auditorium, morning and evening.

The Week of Prayer’s theme was “Run The Race”. Pastor Tunnell’s chosen topic will be especially memorable since the Tunnell family is leaving Asia where they have served as a missionaries in Mongolia.

Upon receiving a call to serve the Lord as the Mongolia Mission Field Director, Pastor Dale and his wife Cheryl Tunnell arrived in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia in April, 1998. Pastor Dale and Mrs. Cheryl Tunnell dedicated their lives to expanding the pioneer work for the Lord’s mission in Mongolia.

The Mongolia Adventist Church had been born not long before the call. In spite of many difficulties and severe cold, the Tunnell’s gladly accepted the call. Pastor and Mrs. Tunnell will go on permanent return to the United States April 17, 2006.