From October 2 to 4, 2026 around 366 ministers, administrators, chaplains, and educators from across the Southeastern Philippine Union Mission (SePUM) gathered at Wongโs Hall inside the Southern Mindanao Mission Compound in General Santos City for the Union-Wide Bible Conference. Centered on the theme โCommitted to Our Identity,โ the sacred gathering focused on helping gospel workers deepen their understanding of Godโs Word, stand firm in their spiritual calling, and navigate modern challenges while reflecting Christโs truth, love, and mission. The conference brought together attendees from five local missions including Davao, Northern Davao, Southeastern Caraga, South Central Mindanao, and Southern Mindanao Missions alongside chaplains from Adventist Hospital Davao and theology instructors from South Philippine Adventist College (SPAC).
The event opened on a bright Friday afternoon with warm welcomes from SePUM leaders Pastor Danielo Palomares and Pastor Reynaldo Merin, alongside an inspiring devotional from Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD) Field Secretary Pastor Ian Felicitas, who reflected on Mosesโ questioning of his own capabilities when called by God. Throughout the three-day conference, attendees engaged in rigorous theological discussions led by distinguished international and regional scholars, including Dr. Clinton Wahlen from the Biblical Research Institute, Dr. Kelvin Onongha from the Adventist University of Central Africa, and Dr. Donny Chrissutianto from AIIAS. Topics spanned critical theological areas such as Remnant and Last Generation Theology, The humanity of Christ, Trinitarian relationships, and practical methods for managing church theological issues. Participants expressed deep gratitude for both the high-level spiritual instruction and the rich fellowship, describing the well-organized gathering as a uplifting taste of heavenly community that renewed their dedication to serving their local congregations.
Serene Shekinah D. Boncavil | Photos by Hope Channel Southern Mindanao and SePUM Communication
