High in the mountains of Papua New Guinea, Omaura Adventist School of Ministry is training missionaries to reach the most remote places on earth. See how your 13th Sabbath Offering is helping this historic school grow, equip future leaders, and advance the gospel across the region.
Papua New Guinea is a land of vibrant cultures, untouched rainforests, and majestic mountains. Hidden within its rugged terrain is the Omaura Adventist School of Ministry, a place dedicated to equipping students for frontline mission work.
“The school was established in the 1930s, with a purpose of training missionaries, especially field workers to serve in the most remote parts of this country.”
For decades, Omaura has been a cornerstone in training individuals with no theological background, preparing them to bring the gospel to places few dare to go. Today, the school is entering a new chapter, marked by unprecedented growth. The school was built to accommodate 200 students.
“At the moment, we have more than 350 students, a huge increase compared to our current facilities. This level of enrollment has never happened before in the school’s history.”
This growth was fueled by the success of the "PNG for Christ" evangelistic campaign led by Pastor Ted Wilson in 2024. Thousands were baptized and new churches were established across the country, creating a pressing need for trained missionaries to nurture these new communities. To equip their students for effective ministry, Omaura offers specialized subjects.
“We offer subjects in the Pentateuch or the Old Testament, study of Old Testament prophets, and guidance on using the Spirit of Prophecy writings. Students also learn prophecy interpretation, especially the Adventist understanding of the books of Daniel and Revelation. We also have courses in Greek and Hebrew.”
“The Omaura School of Ministry has produced many impactful missionaries. Most of them are in the rural areas. Those areas are very, very, hard places, that the transportation couldn't transport them easily, like the airplane can drop you there, but you can walk for some hours, or some days or a week to go to that village. Some of those areas are very tough, due to the geography of our country. But as Omaura students, they sacrifice themselves in those areas, they go and mingle with people and they stay. They can do gardening, they can cook the food themselves, and they mingle with people very well.”
Omaura has a clear vision: to become a fully accredited college or seminary within five to ten years. Achieving this requires upgrades to provide higher-quality theological education and prepare pastors for the demands of a rapidly changing world.
“The basic need in the campus at the moment, dining hall and also a multi-purpose hall, we need a much bigger library with the additional upgrade of e-library services. We need to build new dormitories, and also staff accommodation.”
The need is urgent, and the goal is ambitious, but with your support, it can become a reality.
“Please pray for Omaura Adventist School of Ministry. Please pray for what the Lord is doing here. Please pray for our missionaries and also for the much needed school upgrade.”
Your 13th Sabbath Offering this quarter will help transform Omaura Adventist School of Ministry into an effective learning center, not only for Papua New Guinea but also for neighboring countries. Thank you for supporting mission!
