The Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD) has outlined three initiatives to strengthen the participation of children, youth and families in evangelism and discipleship as part of its preparations for OneVoice27.
Presented during the division's 2026 year-end meetings, the proposals include the Bible Kiddie Bites program, a division-wide Mission Youth Congress in 2028 and the designation of Jan. 2, 2027, as the OneVoice27 "All Things New: Hope Starts Here" Family Commitment Sabbath.
Together, these initiatives seek to make mission part of everyday Christian life through Bible-based learning, leadership development, family worship and community engagement.
Bible Kiddie Bites: Nurturing Young Disciples
The Children's Ministries Department proposed the Bible Kiddie Bites initiative to strengthen children's engagement with Scripture and prepare them to participate in OneVoice27.
Local churches would be encouraged to support and promote the program, helping children develop their faith and recognize their role in sharing God's love.
The initiative emphasizes that children are not only the future of the church but can also participate meaningfully in its mission today.
Mission Youth Congress 2028: Mobilizing Young People
The Adventist Youth Ministries Department proposed a division-wide Mission Youth Congress for summer 2028 at Mountain View College in Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines.
The gathering would bring together youth delegates from across the division for testimonies, leadership training, networking and mission-focused activities.
Through shared experiences and practical training, the congress aims to inspire young Adventists to strengthen their commitment to Christ and become more actively involved in evangelism and community service.
Family Commitment Sabbath: Every Family a Disciple-Maker
The Nurture, Discipleship, Retention-Integrated Evangelism Lifestyle (NDR-IEL) Department proposed designating Jan. 2, 2027, as the OneVoice27 "All Things New: Hope Starts Here" Family Commitment Sabbath.
Under the theme "Every Family a Disciple-Maker," Adventist households throughout the division would be encouraged to worship, pray and commit together to sharing the hope of Jesus Christ.
During the special Sabbath, families would sit together during worship, reflect on their role in mission and pray for three to five relatives, friends, neighbors or colleagues they hope to reach.
Each family would also identify a practical mission activity, such as visiting someone in need, offering Bible studies, inviting friends to church or participating in community outreach.
Following the sermon, family members would sign the OneVoice27 Family Pledge as an expression of their commitment to Christ and His mission.
The initiative encourages families to continue their involvement beyond the special Sabbath by organizing at least one mission activity each month. Unions, missions, conferences, institutions and local churches would support the observance through resources and practical guidance.
One Mission Across Generations
The three initiatives reflect SSD's commitment to integrated mission, encouraging churches, schools, ministries and families to work together in sharing the gospel.
While Bible Kiddie Bites focuses on nurturing children's faith, the Mission Youth Congress aims to equip young people for service, and Family Commitment Sabbath seeks to make homes centers of discipleship.
Together, these efforts reinforce the message of OneVoice27: Mission belongs to every member, regardless of age or responsibility.
As the church prepares for expanded outreach, the initiatives seek to encourage children, youth and families to make sharing the hope of Jesus Christ a continuing part of everyday life.