Alive in Jesus: New Sabbath School Curriculum Training in NSD
On March 27-28, a significant event occurred as the Northern Asia-Pacific Division, in collaboration with the Korean Union Conference and Pastor Kim YoungUn, KUC Children’s Ministries Director, convened to train and review the ‘Alive in…
Ceremony Marks Beginnings of Historic UCI Center in Bangladesh
On April 28, 2024, the Bangladesh Urban Center of Influence(UCI) building’s groundbreaking ceremony was held at an open site within the Bangladesh Union Mission campus. Over 130 people attended this commemorative event, including officers from…
Challenges and Potentials in Bangladesh’s Adventist Schools
Educational missionary work is extremely important and actively pursued in Bangladesh. Currently, there are 147 schools in Bangladesh, home to approximately 30,000 students. Among these, 35% are adherents of the SDA faith, with the remainder…
Northern Asia-Pacific Division Leaders Make Their First Visit to Bangladesh
From April 22 to 26, 2024, officers and directors from the Northern Asia-Pacific Division (NSD) visited Bangladesh. This visit holds a deeper significance as it is the first scheduled visit since Bangladesh was incorporated into…
2024 Youth Ministry Advisory in Okinawa
From April 15-18, 2024, the Youth Department of the Northern Asia-Pacific Division held the Youth Ministry Advisory in Okinawa, Japan. The advisory commenced with an opening sermon by Choi HoYoung, Youth Director of the NSD,…
[Interview] Pastor. Han SukHee, Newly Appointed Director of the 1000 Missionary Movement Training Institute
“After returning home, I will continue to maintain missionary tension and live the life of a missionary wherever I am for the rest of my life,” stated Pastor. Han SukHee, the newly appointed director of…
The Remaining Number of 96
[Newsletter from 1000 Missionary Movement] Korea 14, Laos 9, Cambodia 2, Canada 1, Mongolia 1, China 1, Northern Philippines 8, Central Philippines 42, Southern Philippines 18. All these numbers complete the figure of 96. To…
The Long Road to Victory for Im IJin in Her Historic Sabbath Case
The legal dispute over ‘Sabbath exams,’ initiated by the administrative lawsuit filed against the school by Im IJin in February 2021, has finally concluded with a victory. It was a grueling fight, lasting 18 months,…
Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Taiwan
An earthquake in Taiwan, occurring around 8 A.M. local time on April 5, 2024, caused minor damage to three churches where Korean missionaries are serving. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported. However, aftershocks continue, and…
South Korea’s Supreme Court Upholds Religious Freedom in Landmark Law School Admission Case
The Supreme Court of South Korea has ruled that a law school’s refusal to change an interview schedule based on religious beliefs was unlawful. This landmark decision accepted the Seventh-day Adventist’s test schedule change request…