Vanuatu has a population of approximately 200,000, speaking English, French, Bislama (Pidgin) and 120 Tribal languages. The main religion is Christianity.
Ecclesias: Efate, Tanna, Malekula, Emau.
ACBM activities
Since the first baptism in 1999, the numbers of brothers and sisters in Vanuatu has steadily increased. There are now brothers and sisters on the islands of Efate, Emau, Malekula, Tanna and Espiritu Santo. Much of the preaching work is conducted via a correspondence course available in both English and Bislama which is administered by local brothers and sisters. Fieldworker visits provide pastoral support and assistance with preaching activities.
History of the Truth
The ecclesia commenced in the city of Vila on the island of Efate in 1999 with the baptism of Brother Kaltos Manses. Our gospel proclamation has continued to have results with ecclesias now established in five of the islands. We were in Vanuatu for five weeks during June and July and assisted ecclesias in three of the islands.
Visits were made to the island of Santo in 2003. But it was not until 2009 when a contact who had applied for the correspondence course in our initial advertising gained a conviction that compelled him to seek baptism. Shortly after, his wife was baptised and last year we were pleased to baptise his brother and sister-in-law. Attan, the first brother in Santo, with his wife Sister Esline, live in the main centre, while Brother Charles and Sister Rael live 50 kilometres east at Shark Bay.
Recent Posts
Vanuatu earthquake
21 December 2024
On December 17 a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu near the capital Port Villa. At least 14 people died and many were injured. Communication has been difficult since the earthquake but we understand that all the brothers and sisters are safe. We are hoping that communication will be easier […]
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September eNews – Vanuatu: South Pacific Youth Conference
9 September 2023
Vanuatu has successfully hosted the 5th South Pacific Youth Conference (SPYC) in Port Vila. It was an enjoyable week around the theme of “Lessons from our Master”. Bro Josh Kempster led the studies and really brought out the need to develop the mind of Christ in our lives as we […]
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Hello from Vanuatu
11 July 2023
Vanuatu has recovered from the 2 cyclones that hit Pt. Vila and Tanna in early March and the Bro and Sis are very grateful for the support from the ACBM. The Bro and Sis in Pt. Vila are going well and are currently planning for the upcoming South Pacific Youth […]
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Cyclone Harold – April 2020
10 April 2020
On the 6th of April Cyclone Harold stuck the largest Island of Vanuatu, Santo. It hit the town of Luganville Monday morning as a Category 5 cyclone. Extensive damage has been caused to the homes of the Bro and Sis who live on the Island of Santo and Malekula. Gardens have been damaged, Electricity and Running water are also no longer available and debris has been blown all over the town. Obtaining clean water and food is the priority at this time. No lives of the Bro and Sis have been lost and we can thank our God for watching over them.
Read MoreVisit to Vanuatu
26 September 2012
History of the Truth in Vanuatu The ecclesia commenced in the city of Vila on the island of Efate in 1999 with the baptism of Brother Kaltos Manses. Our gospel proclamation has continued to have results with ecclesias now established in five of the islands. We were in Vanuatu for […]
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