Harvest 2025 is a division-wide evangelistic initiative in Southern Asia-Pacific calling every Adventist to prepare, plant, and reap a spiritual harvest through training, outreach, and united mission efforts.
The durian harvest season has just begun in Peninsular Malaysia! Across the region, people are filled with excitement, making their way to farms to get the freshest, most sought-after fruits. In much the same way, Harvest 2025 can be likened to preparing for a durian harvest—a process requiring time, patience, strategy, and the wholehearted involvement of everyone.
Just as durian trees need years of careful cultivation before yielding their famously rich and fragrant fruit, so does the mission of disciple-making demand intentional effort—planting seeds of truth, nurturing faith, and eventually reaping a bountiful spiritual harvest. This region-wide initiative, stretching across the Southern Asia-Pacific, is rooted in the biblical image of the “harvest.” It is a sacred call for every Adventist to actively participate in the work of evangelism.
Like the dedicated durian farmer who watches the weather and prepares the soil, HARVEST 2025 seeks to engage every member in the entire process—from sowing the Word to nurturing new believers and finally gathering the fruit of faithful labor.
As we enter the second quarter, we now step into the early harvest phase. We have prepared the soil, conducted training, planted seeds, and laid a strong spiritual foundation. The season of care and cultivation has come to an end—now begins the work of gathering.
On April 8, a virtual meeting was held between headquarters and territorial leaders from Sabah, Sarawak, and Peninsular Malaysia to assess the progress of Harvest 2025. It was a meaningful time of connection, reporting, and learning. Pr. Abel Bana, the president of the Malaysia Union Mission (MAUM), opened the session with a timely reminder of the Church's ultimate mission.
Encouraging reports from the three missions highlighted baptisms, ongoing Bible studies, and other evangelistic efforts. MAUM officers shared insights and observations, with the president affirming the need for unity and total member involvement. The executive secretary emphasized the importance of maintaining accurate data, while the president, speaking on behalf of the treasurer, announced the disbursement of additional funds to support evangelistic initiatives across the territory. The meeting closed with heartfelt prayers interceding for our leaders, members, and the mission of Harvest 2025.
Like villagers gathered beneath durian trees, watching and waiting for the ripe fruit to fall, churches across the country are now preparing to host evangelistic meetings. Members have been trained in care group leadership, personal witnessing, and Bible study—equipped like farmers sharpening their tools in readiness for harvest. Community outreach initiatives—including health seminars, medical missions, and media evangelism—are setting the stage. During this season, local churches will conduct simultaneous evangelistic meetings, led by church elders, officers, and lay members.
In Sarawak, the Adventist Church has implemented the Voice of Youth program, empowering young people to lead out in evangelistic efforts. Reports indicate that 34 locations will host youth-led meetings, with an additional 30 locations under preparation. Meanwhile, Sabah Mission reports 114 active locations, with Northern Sabah contributing another 25.
Inspired by the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19–20, this movement reminds us that the time of harvest is now. HARVEST 2025 is not just a campaign—it is a divine invitation to join in something eternal. It is a Spirit-led movement calling every Adventist to act in prayer, preparation, and unity.
Like the durian farmer who rises early and watches the sky with anticipation, the Church is called to be vigilant, active, and faithful—trusting that when the fruit is ripe, the Lord of the harvest will bless every act of love and labor. As the gospel is preached and lived, we have God’s promise: a rich harvest will follow—just as surely as the durian tree bears fruit in its season.
The original article was published on the Malaysia Union Mission news site.