Engaging in God’s work is seldom without challenges. Yet, amid every trial, there remains a constant reminder, a reason to persevere and believe. Scripture reminds us, “The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame” (Isaiah 58:11). As we reflect on how God has guided us in the past, our faith is renewed and strengthened.
Membership & Governance
In Malaysia’s diverse religious landscape, where the majority of the population is Muslim, Adventist believers represent only 0.17% of the nation’s approximately 36 million people. Although the baptismal rate continues to grow steadily at 2.1%, the work in Malaysia requires both intentional determination and strategic focus.
This year, the establishment of the Northern Sabah Mission has allowed more opportunities for outreach and growth. The new mission contributed almost 30% of the baptismal numbers. As of the third quarter, MAUM recorded a total of 487 churches. God is indeed good!
Treasury
Despite the economic challenges faced in the country, the number of members returning tithe and offerings continues to rise year after year, thanks to the initiative of the Stewardship Ministries’ emphasis on systematic giving. The collection of Tithes has increased by 62% while One Offering has increased by 207% since the formation of MAUM.
The annual Stewardship Caravan plays a vital role in raising awareness and reminding members to trust God as the ultimate owner and provider. Above all, this continued growth stands as a powerful testimony of renewed commitment and deepening faith.
Discipleship & Evangelism
Adhering to the world church’s 2022 strategic focus, the “I Will Go” campaign united members in Total Member Involvement for revival and discipleship. In an effort to collaborate with various departments and ministries, this year, the online morning worship program engaged a total of 218,200 viewers daily, marking intentional opportunities for integration and spiritual ministry.
From 2022 to 2025, 334 Small Group Seminars were organized by pastors and church leaders at local, district, and mission-wide levels—exceeding the original target of 250. Currently, 687 small groups remain active using materials provided by the NDR-IEL Department. Furthermore, the implementation of the GDME: Back to the Altar program was successfully carried out with an estimated over 1000 members in attendance. While the Harvest 2025 initiative successfully held around 40 evangelistic meetings at 40 different sites, with additional meetings scheduled for November and December.
In 2025, the Lay Disciple Maker program took off as a supportive ministry, bringing in 28 individuals who responded to the call to serve as a Lay Disciple Maker.
Ministerial
With the association focusing on equipping pastors, strengthening ministerial families, and enhancing leadership at all levels, its diverse range of programs provides pastors and elders with the essentials needed for professional development, spiritual growth, leadership development, and evangelistic engagement.
In 2022, orientation programs and leadership certifications laid a strong foundation for ministry excellence. Building on this, 2023 focused on professional growth and pastoral care through retreats, book studies, and family initiatives. In 2024, integration with GDME emphasized disciple-making and theological depth. By 2025, the Connected Mission Harvest initiative united pastors and lay leaders in community outreach. Altogether, these efforts fostered spiritual renewal, deeper engagement, and stronger pastoral connections across the field.
The same spirit of connection was deeply felt in the Ministerial Spouses Association (MSA), where 167 pastors’ wives stood strong beside their husbands in mission. Through retreats, training, and community visits, the MSA became a beacon of encouragement, building stronger homes and churches alike. Evangelistic efforts led by MSA members resulted in over 100 baptisms, demonstrating that ministry is indeed a family calling.
These achievements are not the result of human effort, but of the blessing and empowering presence of the Holy Spirit.
Children’s Ministry
Catering to the needs of the children in MAUM, the Children’s Ministries demonstrates that the youngest members of the church can be powerful witnesses for Christ. With around 700 leaders certified and almost 1,000 copies of innovative resources such as Alive in Jesus and Michael Asks Why, the department is committed to fulfilling its mission and realising its vision of raising children who grow strong in faith and service. Events like the Micheal Asks Why Reading Challenge and Day-by-Day with Jesus promotes daily bible studies that demonstrates growing faith in the young hearts—some as early as age seven!
Between 2022 and 2025, an average of 384 evangelistic programs for children were conducted annually across MAUM. Recently, from June to October 2025, Children’s Evangelism was conducted across MAUM using the Health for Smart Kids materials, with participation from over 40 churches. In summary, the overall participation of MAUM children in events organised by the department has significantly increased, especially since all materials have been carefully translated and distributed to the missions.
Communication
Known as the voice of the mission, the Communication Department connects Adventists in Malaysia with one another and with the global church. By God’s grace, the work in communication continues to nurture faith, foster unity, and advance the mission of preparing people for Christ’s soon return. To enable clear distribution of content and information, the department organised Digital Evangelism & Discipleship Training in the two missions in Sabah as well as in Sarawak. Over 120 participants took part in CommLab, Communication Laboratory, a program that provided hands-on experiences in media and communication.
As the media team continues to establish its online presence, social media postings and video productions are consistently shared across multiple platforms, inspiring more viewers and achieving greater engagement from the digital world. Recently, the department launched AWR Malay, an internet radio channel broadcasting 24 hours a day. As content production grows, AWR Malay will serve as a strategic tool to reach non-Adventists with messages of hope and faith through songs in a format that is easily accessible at any time of day.
Education
Operating 35 schools with 3,753 students, Adventist Education continues to merge academics with mission. Meanwhile, the total number of teachers is 274 (SDA and non-SDA) and 57 support staff, totalling 331 employees across all our institutions. The teachers are relatively qualified, having degrees and being state-certified. They also had the opportunity to participate in benchmarking trips to strengthen visionary leadership. An area of growth would be for teachers to obtain the SDA teaching certificate recognised by the organisation. Furthermore, in partnership with the Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD), MAUM is currently supporting nine teachers in the Master of Teaching program at Asia-Pacific International University, Thailand. This collaborative effort underscores MAUM’s commitment to equipping teachers with advanced training, thereby strengthening the quality and mission focus of Adventist Education in our territory.
The Education Department also achieved a notable milestone by securing accreditation from the Adventist Accrediting Association (AAA) for all three secondary schools within its jurisdiction. Despite external demands, MAUM managed to achieve remarkable progress on the local front. Four primary schools, 3 in the Sabah Mission and 1 in the Northern Sabah Mission, entered candidacy status for accreditation—a significant breakthrough. Additionally, 3 primary schools successfully achieved full accreditation, further strengthening the educational foundation of the territory. Currently, 7 schools remain in need of AAA visits, either for candidacy or for the renewal/extension of their current accreditation status.
Family Ministries
Strong families nurture faithful members, build healthy congregations, and witness powerfully to the community. From 2022 to 2025, Family Ministries has been intentional in strengthening marriages, discipling children, and mobilizing families for evangelism. Moreover, certification trainings, seminars, and workshops not only empowered leaders to serve more effectively but also provided participants with practical tools to face life’s challenges with hope and grace.
From the Marriage Enrichment Conference to the Family Togetherness Week of Prayer, hundreds of couples and families rediscovered Christ-centred love and unity. The “Love Conference” guided youth toward godly relationships, while evangelistic programs like Happy and Healthy Family brought the message of hope to homes across the union. Collaborations with Health and Stewardship departments demonstrated the power of integrated ministry—families growing together in faith, health, and stewardship.
Health
Health Ministries, driven by the theme “Total Member Involvement in Missioning, Leadership, and Spiritual Growth,” ignites wholistic transformation across Malaysia. Through the formation of regional Health Councils, lifestyle training, and medical missionary programs, health became a powerful entry wedge for evangelism. Programs such as Health for Smart Kids, Heal Your Lifestyle, and digital outreach through the Eight Treasures platform have brought the gospel of health to churches and communities alike. The establishment of Health Promoters, Mental Health Summits, and collaborative medical missions strengthened the church’s healing ministry.
The department has made significant progress, with 79% of churches now having appointed health leaders. Among them, 86% have conducted in-reach health programs, while 70% have organized outreach activities. In addition, 40 health promoters have been trained, and eight health-based care groups have been successfully established.
Key events successfully organised include Medical Missionary Volunteer Program, Lay Led Evangelism, Adventist Health Professionals’ Association, Health Camp for Administrators and Leaders, First Mental Health Summit, Digital Evangelism, Health for Smart Kids, and Heal Your Lifestyle programs.
Publishing & Spirit of Prophecy
Despite various challenges, the department recorded notable progress in literature evangelism and Bible study engagement. A total of 137 Literature Evangelists visited and prayed for over 89,000 homes, distributed 186,000 tracts, and engaged nearly 45,000 individuals in Bible study through the Voice of Prophecy. The establishment of a new Bible school in Northern Sabah further demonstrated the continuing impact of the printed word in transforming lives.
Over the next five years, the department targets total sales of RM3,032,000.00 for Home Health Education Service (HHES) books. As of August 2025, sales have reached RM1,945,088.00, falling RM1,086,912.00 short of the projected goal. Efforts are underway to raise awareness among church members that the Literature Evangelist ministry is a divine calling, with the aim of inspiring broader participation. Moving forward, more effective and innovative marketing strategies will be developed to strengthen outreach and boost retail sales of HHES books.
Sabbath School & Personal Ministries
Sabbath School has emerged stronger than ever in the post-pandemic period, revitalizing discipleship and mission across the field. Membership increased significantly from 10,655 in 2022 to 27,000 by the second quarter of 2025. Evangelistic activities also expanded, with more than 30,000 GLOW tracts distributed in the same quarter and hundreds of baptisms recorded annually, clear evidence of effective outreach and discipleship. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, over 6,000 members received training, enhancing the church’s overall capacity for mission.
Despite these achievements, challenges remain, particularly in sustaining active member engagement. To address this, the Sabbath School and Personal Ministries Department (SSPM) plans to strengthen collaboration with other departments, including Family, Youth, Health, Publishing, and Communication, to optimize resources and increase participation in mission activities. With faith and commitment, the department anticipates that the seeds sown during this period will produce a lasting spiritual harvest.
Stewardship
Guided by the motto “People Putting God First,” the Stewardship Department encourages members to live out the 8Ts—Talent, Time, Temple, Treasure, Territory, Truth, Tribe, and Testimony. As a result, there has been a rise in tithing faithfulness, a wider adoption of systematic giving, and over 25,000 participants in stewardship training and revival programs. Through online devotions, caravans, and translated materials, stewardship became more than giving—it became a lifestyle of gratitude. Furthermore, the department has initiated translation of offertory videos into 4 languages (Malay, Chinese, Bidayuh, and Iban) to intentionally engage members. These videos are used in over 300 churches every Sabbath.
The impact has been apparent; several are even tangible. The spiritual growth and commitment of members have significantly increased. Members now recognize that the 8Ts are sacred trusts to be used for God’s glory. In addition, child-friendly offering envelopes have been introduced, to create awareness amongst the children. As of September 2025, more than 5,000 members have reported practising systematic giving through the Combine Offering Plan (COP). It is our prayer and hope that many more will commit to giving their offerings systematically.
Women’s Ministries
As the Women’s Ministries continue to empower women for leadership, nurture, and mission, the participation in women events and program rose from 32% to 42%. From the International Women’s Day of Prayer to Enditnow® Day, women across Malaysia stood united for spiritual growth and advocacy. Initiatives such as the Flourish Fund supported the education of young girls, while Leadership Certification programs equipped over 500 women for service. The Golden Grace Retreats and Girls CoMission Camps bridged generations, ensuring that both young and senior women are flourishing in faith and ministry.
The ministry also launched an illiteracy eradication campaign that has transformed the lives of twelve adult and elderly women. Most participants, aged 59–73, had little to no formal education, which limited their spiritual growth and participation in church life. Despite the challenges, their progress has been remarkable, and many students desire to continue their English studies. The initiative addresses Women’s Ministries’ global focus on combating illiteracy and empowering women for fuller discipleship. All in all, the ministries have organised around 220 evangelistic meetings annually, yielding an average of 69 baptisms.
Youth Ministries
Mobilising young people to fulfill the Great Commission, the Youth Ministries remain steadfast in equipping Adventist youth spiritually while providing avenues for faith-building, service, and experiencing God’s blessings. Club Ministries remains a strong foundation, with 168 Pathfinder and 117 Adventurer Clubs currently active, supported by training through the revised Club Ministry Training (CMT) curriculum. The first MAUM Pathfinder Camporee in 2024, attended by over 2,000 participants, marked a milestone in youth engagement and outdoor faith development. The Voice of Youth (VOY) initiative has also grown, expanding from 26 teams in 2021 to 88 teams by 2025, resulting in over 1,300 baptisms and increased youth involvement in evangelism.
Public Campus Ministries (PCM) continues to nurture Adventist students in public institutions while programs such as the Young Missionary Training, Prayer Network, and Bible Reading Project strengthen youth discipleship through collaborative partnerships with other departments in stewardship, health, and community service initiatives. Continue to pray for our Adventist youth and the leaders to be spirit-led at all times.
Adventist Community Services
The Adventist Community Services (ACS) has focused on outreach projects, including the Pulau Gaya initiative, which has involved five medical mission trips and infrastructure improvements in Kesuapan Village. The department has salso extended support to the Myanmar refugee community by assisting the Children’s Future Education Centre with food supplies, classroom equipment, and health services. Locally, ACS remains committed to supporting Adventist schools in need, including providing water tanks, building assistance, and transportation support.
Community outreach efforts have also expanded through care packages for Global Youth Day and collaborations with churches to uplift indigenous communities, including literacy programs in Port Dickson. While the department continues to rely on donor support, it remains committed to initiating and piloting projects that local missions can sustain in the long term. Looking ahead, ACS aims to expand its outreach to unreached regions, including Pulau Banggi, Semporna, Tawau, Lahad Datu, Bario, Sarawak, and the Borneo Attached Region, as it continues to advance Christ-centred community service.
Adventist Possibility Ministries
The Adventist Possibility Ministry is a special ministry that oversees seven distinct ministries, including care for the Deaf, Blind, physically immobile, those with mental health challenges, orphans or vulnerable children, those mourning the loss of their spouses, and support for caregivers.
Some of the highlights of APM include: 1. APM’s roadshow to create awareness among churches, 2. Collaborative programs with the Adventist Community Services (ACS) and the Health Ministries Department in conducting regular medical and dental outreach missions to marginalized communities, such as the Pulau Gayah immigrants in Sabah and the Myanmar Refugee School for children in Kuala Lumpur. 3. The Grace of Aging program, which is targets the Elderly, Widows and Widowers, and caregivers. 4. Building C.A.R.E. (Children. Autism. Resilience. Empowered.) Adventist Advocacy Program, which aims to support and advocate for children with Autism and special needs.
Conclusion
Together, these reports form a beautiful mosaic of mission. From pastors in pulpits to children in Sabbath School, from digital missionaries online to community health promoters—every person, department, and initiative has played a role in Malaysia, all for the glory of God’s love.
As MAUM moves forward, the call remains clear: Integrated for Mission, Grounded in the Bible, and Focused on the Mission, until Jesus comes again.
