In November 2021, Ernesto and many former rebels publicly surrendered their lives to Jesus in baptism. Once a fierce fighter, Ernesto found peace in Christ and immediately began sharing the gospel with others. Through his testimony, 50 more people accepted the call and were baptized into new life with Jesus. Watch the full transformation story from rebel to witness here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=cGyJA8v9pF0&list=PLGPdsC4UKnguKNW4S3x0_TaJ2xJUWY0hN&index=4 #AWR360 #BroadcastToBaptism #Mindoro #RebelToRedeemed #BaptismTestimony #HopeInJesus #LivesTransformed MB01RGRU2GQFN6Y Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9SU7-DbGb54

It’s been a busy couple of months since I joined Adventist World Radio—and what a ride it’s been! The more I learn about our ministry, the more I’m impressed with the scope and breadth of this media tool of the Adventist Church to reach the world for Jesus. The possibilities are endless! Many years ago, I was working as an evangelism coordinator at a local conference, and I invited then-AWR President Duane McKey to speak at our camp meeting. I did so because I knew there was an intentional effort on the part of AWR to not just broadcast the message, but to win souls and lead them to discipleship. That was my first impression of this ministry that I’ve come to love. Here is a short video where I share my vision for AWR. What a privilege to be able to lead this ministry—to reach the world with a clear and powerful message, proclaiming that Jesus is coming soon! I know that as we work together and trust God’s Spirit to lead us, we can accomplish what Jesus promised His disciples: “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come” (Matthew 24:14). Amen! I want AWR to be on the front lines of God’s mission as together we prepare the world for His soon return! Yours in the Blessed Hope, Jim Howard
President MB01W77DW8KJYAO Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK-7wlesUTU

As Ernesto listened to the AWR broadcasts introduced by Rose, the messages of love, hope and forgiveness through Jesus stirred something new within him. With conviction, Ernesto and many of his fellow rebels surrendered their weapons, received amnesty and began a new life—this time with Christ at the center. Watch the full transformation story from rebel to witness here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=cGyJA8v9pF0&list=PLGPdsC4UKnguKNW4S3x0_TaJ2xJUWY0hN&index=4 #AWR360 #BroadcastToBaptism MB01EQQTSMEZUF1 Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/O893ZuiJNrQ

Ernesto joined the rebels under the influence of Rose, a feared commander who also recruited his five siblings. In an unexpected turn, Rose herself returned with a different message—she had accepted Jesus through Adventist World Radio. Her testimony confronted Ernesto with a choice that would forever change his path. Watch the full transformation story from rebel to witness here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=cGyJA8v9pF0&list=PLGPdsC4UKnguKNW4S3x0_TaJ2xJUWY0hN&index=4 #AWR360 #BroadcastToBaptism MB01VM8O3CBG5HP Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/oealO6AZcQk

For more than 50 years, NPA rebel insurgents have ravaged the Philippines, leaving tens of thousands dead. Ernesto was part of the feared Marong 43, one of the fiercest groups of the New People’s Army, spending ten years in violence on the island of Mindoro. Ernesto found himself asking: is there a way out? Watch the full transformation story from rebel to witness here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=cGyJA8v9pF0&list=PLGPdsC4UKnguKNW4S3x0_TaJ2xJUWY0hN&index=4 #AWR360 #BroadcastToBaptism MB019OYZCXGUOZS Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-RkcPJXD5TE