NDR-IEL Holds Bi-Mission Congress, Equips 1,500 Leaders for MissionReach26

South Philippine Adventist College, Matanao, Davao del Sur | Al Ray Lazado

DAVAO CITY — The Davao Mission and South Central Mindanao Mission united for a joint congress on the Nurturing, Discipling, and Retaining (NDR) Program-Integrated Evangelism Lifestyle (IEL) at South Philippine Adventist College on February 14, 2026.

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Held under the theme "MissionReach2026: Integrated for Mission," the event gathered an estimated 1,500 evangelism leaders from local churches across the two missions. Pr. Rene Rosa, SePUM NDR-IEL Director, oversaw the congress, which aimed to orient and prepare leaders for the year's evangelistic programs.

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Guests from the Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD) led the morning lectures. Pr. Arnel Gabin, SSD NDR-IEL Director, presented the division-wide MissionReach26 initiative, while Pr. Ian Felicitas, SSD Field Secretary, delivered the keynote on "The Theological Foundation of Mission," emphasizing that discipleship is a lifelong journey of walking in Jesus' steps.

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Afternoon sessions provided practical training on life coaching, entering unentered areas, and mobilizing churches for community service. The event culminated in a powerful commitment message from Pr. Danielo D. Palomares, SePUM President, who inspired the 1,277 registered delegates and many more unregistered participants to dedicate themselves fully to the MissionReach26 vision.

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With local leadership now energized, the congress has set the stage for a successful evangelism program in the year ahead.

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​DM Communications