In the Philippines, Youth Leadership Summit Equips Young Leaders for Mission

[phkrause]

Youth leaders gather to strengthen discipleship and prepare for active involvement in the global digital movement.

https://adventist.news/news/in-the-philippines-youth-leadership-summit-equips-young-leaders-for-mission

[Joe Knapp]

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Youth leaders from across the Southwestern Philippine Union Conference gather for a group photo during the Youth Leadership Summit 2026 in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, highlighting their shared commitment to mission and participation in the global OneVoice27 initiative.

This is one of the top growth areas in PH. 

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The summit brought together youth leaders from regional headquarters across Zamboanga Peninsula, North Eastern Mindanao, Western Mindanao, Central Mindanao, and North Central Mindanao.

This is the largest populations of Muslims in PH. 

People in these ares are more religious in general than the northern richer areas. 

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Leaders emphasized that empowering young people today is essential to the success of OneVoice27, as the church prepares for a united global effort to proclaim a message of hope in 2027.