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Rich Harvest of Souls for ASI IAD Evangelists in West Jamaica Campaign

Posted on Jul 15 2025

Montego Bay, Jamaica – The Adventist-Laymen’s Services and Industries (ASI) Inter-American Division (IAD) recently concluded a highly successful evangelism campaign in the parishes of St. James and Westmoreland, Jamaica, from June 14th to June 28th, 2025. This initiative, dubbed the "ASI IAD Evangelism Impact WJC Campaign 2025," saw hundreds of individuals seeking truth, hope, and a better way of life converge on 10 different sites. Evangelists from ASI IAD delivered nightly sermons that were Bible-based, God-directed, and Holy-Spirit filled.

Pictured left to right Evangelists: Denfield Baptiste, Ken Armstrong, Peet Lee, Phillip Matthew,David Williams, Ronald Frith, Selwyn Hewitt, Easton O’Garro, Shannon O’Garro, (wife), David Knowles

These dedicated evangelists exemplified their passion for sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ, making personal sacrifices of their time, talent, and finances to further the Kingdom of Heaven. One evangelist, upon receiving devastating news just before his departing flight, powerfully declared, “What the devil has done, he will have to pay in the currency of Souls”. This declaration bore fruit at his campaign site in Strathbogie, Westmoreland, where eight individuals surrendered their lives and were baptized.

Evangelist Phillip Matthew

In total, 114 souls were baptized during the two-week campaign. Additionally, many others who attended the meetings pledged their commitment to Jesus in the near future. Bible Workers, Personal Ministries Leaders, and astors were encouraged to continue nurturing these new believers using the follow-up and strategic visitation forms provided by the ASI IAD Evangelism team.

 Baptisms from various sites

Pastor Glen O. Samuels, President of West Jamaica Conference (WJC), one of the five conferences within the Jamaica Union of Seventh-day Adventists, expressed profound gratitude for the sacrifices made by the evangelists and their spouses. He conveyed his appreciation during a special luncheon held at the Mount Salem Headquarters in St. James, acknowledging their willingness to minister in this part of the Lord’s vineyard.

WWJC President, Glen O. Samuels, hosts Evangelists

The timing of the visiting evangelists' arrival was particularly fortuitous, coinciding with Jamaica's "Day of the Laity”. This celebration, held at the WJC Auditorium, recognizes the outstanding evangelistic contributions of laypersons. Over 500 individuals, including ASI members, were publicly recognized at the special Pinning ceremony.  Several baptisms were conducted at various sites to commemorate the day.

Eugene Benjamin, Vice President of Evangelism for ASI IAD, commended the evangelists for answering the "Macedonian call". He shared an encouraging message, stating, "Preachers, Happy Father's Day. As you continue to make children for the kingdom of God, heaven rejoices over every sinner that repents and is baptized. I applaud you and encourage you to go for more. Acts 2:47 Praising God and having favour with all the people, and the Lord added to the church daily such that should be saved”. Benjamin also played a crucial role in organizing weekly sessions, which included cross-cultural evangelism training led by Dr. Samuel Telemaque, and dedicated Prayer and Fasting sessions.

Elder Eugene Benjamin, VP Evangelism, ASI IAD

Collaborating closely with Yvonne Lawson, ASI IAD Evangelism Team Coordinator, Pastor Donovan Williams, Vice President of Evangelism at the WJC, offered crucial support in overseeing the hospitality, accommodation, and ground transportation for the team's arrivals and departures at Sangster and Norman Manley International Airports.

Yvonne Lawson - ASI PRO                             Pastor Donovan Williams -VP, WJC           

Cecil Foster -VP Partnership & Development ASI-IAD

The ASI Inter-American Division Evangelism Team and the ASI Jamaica Union President, Cecil Foster, continue to embody their motto, “Sharing Christ in the Marketplace.” ASI remains a vital supporting ministry of the Adventist church in the Inter-American Division, diligently working to fulfill its mission of “Making disciples for Jesus as His loving witnesses, proclaiming to all people the everlasting gospel of the Three Angels’ Messages in preparation for Jesus’ return.”

Contributed by Yvonne Lawson, Assistant Communication Director, ASI Inter-American Division & Public Relations Director, ASI Jamaica Union.