Former Adventists Philippines
Official Mission & Vision Statement
Our Identity, Purpose, and Strategy
I. Introduction
Former Adventists Philippines (FAP) exists by the providence of God to serve those transitioning out of Seventh-day Adventism and into the freedom found in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This ministry was not established by human ambition but was birthed out of God’s calling, grounded in the testimonies, questions, and struggles of those earnestly seeking biblical truth.
We are committed to the proclamation of the sufficiency of Christ, the refutation of unbiblical doctrines, and the discipleship of believers toward active membership in healthy, Gospel-centered churches.
II. Historical Background
In September 2019, God began gathering small groups of former Adventists in online discussions, home Bible studies, and open conversations addressing essential matters of faith, such as:
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The true nature of the Gospel
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The meaning of the Sabbath under the New Covenant
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The biblical identity and mission of the Church
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The spiritual path after leaving Adventism
What began informally soon became an official Bible-based teaching, discipleship, and apologetics ministry. FAP was established not to attack Seventh-day Adventists, but to rescue, restore, and rebuild former members so they might become mature Christians—rooted in Scripture, devoted to the local church, and equipped to serve others.
III. Core Ministry Functions
1. Service to Local Churches of Former Adventists
FAP works in partnership with established congregations composed primarily of former Adventists:
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Complete in Jesus (CIJ) – Solano, Nueva Vizcaya – Pastor Leonardo Balberan
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New Covenant Christian Fellowship (NCCF) – Parañaque City – Pastor David Sabaupan
These churches are fully functioning local congregations with regular preaching, baptism, communion, and pastoral care. FAP’s role is to assist transitioning believers in connecting with such churches or other Gospel-centered congregations near them.
2. Support for Adventists in Transition
Many within Adventism begin to question its doctrines, including:
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The 28 Fundamental Beliefs
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The prophetic authority of Ellen G. White
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The Investigative Judgment
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The binding requirement of the Sabbath
FAP walks alongside these individuals patiently—sometimes over months or years—guiding them from confusion to clarity, from fear to freedom, and from legalism to grace.
IV. Ministry to the Wider Evangelical Church
FAP is not an exclusive fellowship for ex-Adventists; it is an active member of the wider Body of Christ, contributing to its growth and health in the following ways:
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Education and Equipping – Conducting seminars, Bible studies, and producing printed and digital resources to help churches:
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Share the Gospel with SDA members
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Refute SDA doctrinal errors
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Understand the historical context of Ellen G. White
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Guard against the legalism of Sabbatarianism
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Apologetics and Evangelism – Training Christians to answer SDA claims using:
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Scripture
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Church history
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Sound theology
FAP produces booklets, online videos, and verse-by-verse teaching series such as SDAs Answered Verse by Verse e-book series available in Amazon.com.
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Bridge for Integration – Helping evangelical churches welcome and disciple former Adventists unfamiliar with Gospel-centered preaching, regular communion, and fellowship free from Sabbath controversies.
V. Vision, Mission, and Strategy
Vision Statement:
"To see former Adventists across the Philippines rooted in the Gospel of grace, living within biblical churches, and equipped to disciple others in truth and love."
Mission Statement:
"Expose the false doctrines of Adventism, proclaim the sufficiency of Christ, and disciple transitioning SDAs into gospel-centered, local church membership."
Mission Strategy – REAP:
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Rescue – Reach those under legalism through online presence, personal relationships, and evangelism.
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Educate – Teach sound biblical theology via verse-by-verse refutations, seminars, and study materials.
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Affirm – Integrate believers into healthy local churches, fostering fellowship rather than isolation.
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Prepare – Train future leaders—pastors, teachers, and missionaries—from among former Adventists.
VI. Conclusion and Call to Partnership
Former Adventists Philippines is not merely a ministry; it is a long-term movement dedicated to raising mature, Gospel-rooted, Christ-exalting believers from among those leaving Adventism.
We invite pastors, churches, and individual believers to partner with us in proclaiming the true Gospel, exalting the supremacy of Christ, and declaring the freedom of the New Covenant.
“If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” – John 8:36
Soli Deo Gloria
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