PNG Women's Ministry Sparks Hope for Kiribati Female Ministers

A recent clarification from the General Conference has affirmed that commissioned ministers—both men and women—are permitted to baptize, bringing renewed encouragement to women in ministry across the Pacific.

The clarification followed the PNG for Christ campaign, where several women pastors baptized new believers.

This affirmation was met with excitement in Papua New Guinea and among women's ministry leaders across the region.

In Kiribati, only a small number of women are currently pursuing ministerial work.

The Kiribati Mission has just two qualified women ministers—one is serving in the field, and the other, already a commissioned minister, is pursuing a doctorate in theology overseas.

Leaders here say the bold example from PNG could inspire more I-Kiribati women to consider ministry as a life calling.

As the church continues to grow, the need for more trained and Spirit-filled workers—both men and women—remains urgent.

As Hope Channel Launches in PNG, Kiribati Still Awaiting Completion

While Papua New Guinea celebrates the official launch of Hope Channel PNG on national Digital Channel 7, here in Kiribati, Hope Channel is still on hold—pending vital funding from the Kiribati Mission, the Trans Pacific Union Mission, and the South Pacific Division.

The PNG launch included a special prayer of dedication, with Brad Kemp from Adventist Media joining remotely to highlight the power of media in spreading the gospel.

Plans are now underway in PNG to develop more locally produced content that reflects their culture and stories of faith.

Meanwhile, in Kiribati, the vision for a local Hope Channel remains strong. Once completed, it is expected to amplify the mission of the church—sharing Bible truth, health education, and community stories with the nation and beyond.

Church members are hopeful that with unified support, Kiribati’s own Hope Channel will soon move from dream to reality.

Manga Taua Naba Mooa Sanitarium Iaon Amwarake Aika Tatangiraki irouia kaain Aotiteria

A tia kaain Aotiteria n taekina ana karaobwai Sanitarium ae te Weet-Bix bwa kanaia ni kaingabong ae te kabanea n onimakinaki.

Aio are e a kanikinaea naba te Ka-13 n Ririki ae Reitinako are e a taua mooa iai Weet-Bix bwa te kabanea n tamaroa ni karaobwai ni kaeineti ma te Reader’s Digest.

Inanon te kauoua ni bukamaru ibukin Sanitarium, e a tia naba ana karaobwai te kambwana man te Aro ni Kaitibong aei ae te miriki ae te So Good ni karekei moani kaniwanga, ao n riki bwa ana Miriki Aotiteria ae te Kabanea n Onimakinaki n ana karinan.

E taku Nicole Toby, te senior brand manager ibukin te miriki ae So Good, bwa kinaakin te karaobwai aei e kaota rikiraken aia onimaki taan nima te miriki aei iai, ao e a riki te So Good miriki bwa te miriki ae tatangiraki irouia mirion ma mirion aomata ni katoabong.

E moani karaoa te miriki ae te So Good Sanitarium e kaniia 40 te ririki n nako ao e teimatoa n taua mooa n te karaobwai man mirikin te kao. E ngae n anne, ao e teimatoa Weet-Bix n riki bwa te kaingabong irouia aomata inanon 50 te ririki imwiin moani karaoana—ao e tatangiraki ibukina bwa e bebete, ao e koaua bonganan te amwarake are inanona.

E taku te mataniwi n ana botaki ni mwaakete Sanitarium ae Jessica Manihera bwa taeka ni kimarimari aikai mairouia aomata e kaota te tomaaki ae nano irouia kaain Aotiteria ma aia karaobwai—man te “Weet-Bix kids” nakoia te koraki ake a tangiri riki amwarake ake a nako man te kai.