Source: The Health Connection Newsletter | 2ND Quarter 2026
Cavites, Philippines | Southern Asia Pacific Division (SSD)
Health Ministries directors from the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Timor-Leste, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Myanmar came together from April 6-9, 2026, for the once-a-quinquennium advisory held at the Southern Asia Pacific Division (SSD) headquarters. Organized by Dr. Lalaine Alfanoso, the SSD Health department director, the advisory was attended by some newly appointed directors alongside other veteran leaders, but all were eager to explore best practices in health ministries to extend Jesus’ health and healing ministry in their territories. They shared strong reports on what God is doing through health ministries in their respective fields and discussed important policies to advance God’s healing mission in the SSD territory. The GC Health Ministries team (Dr. Zeno Charles-Marcel, Dr. Katia Reinert, and Dr. Milton Mesa) delivered inspiring messages and shared health materials and resources to reach multicultural audiences. The church’s strategic plan was discussed, including the OneVoice27 initiative, which will launch later this year. Integrated for mission was the core emphasis, and the participants left encouraged and inspired to continue the ministry they were called to, with an intentional desire to work together under one purpose.
