seekfirst1ministries@gmail.com
Our Story
Seekfirst Ministries is a voluntary ministry that was born from a desire to help bridge the financial and resource gap between Australia and the Philippines Seventh Day Adventist Churches. The Philippines have one of the largest membership in the world, but like all third world countries, lack the resources to keep up with the growth and reach their full potential.
We at Seekfirst Ministries, recognize we cant change the world, but we can make an eternal difference for Gods Kingdom by equipping our brothers and sisters where the gospel is spreading quickly.
This ministry seeks to work directly with elders and leaders in local churches where the rubber hits the road, ensuring individual projects are managed effectively and the donated dollar goes further through less administration.
Our Volunteer Team

Shaun Hepworth
Has spent 28 years in ministry for the Seventh Day Adventist Church. First as a Literature Evangelist, before becoming a church planter and then Pastor.
He is also a children's author and pilot. He is currently working on building projects and the founder of Seekfirst ministries, which is dedicated to supporting local church projects to empower ministry in the Philippines. He believes independent ministries and practical support are essential in sharing the load of the great gospel commission.

Cynniel Hope Rivera
Is based in the Philippines and serves as a Youth Director in one of the districts of the North-Central Mindanao Conference. She is also the Founder and Director of Global Friendship Welfare Ministry (GFWM).
GFWM serves as a bridge connecting willing volunteers and generous donors to communities in need.
She believes through God's grace, we must strive to bring hope, uplift lives, and demonstrate Christ's love through meaningful service."
Founding Director
Australia
Shaun Hepworth
Cynniel Rivera
Project Manager
Philippines

Apple Grace Hepworth
Is a primary school teacher who has taught in both the Philippines and Thailand. She has recently moved to Australia where she will act as a communication liason to the churches in the Philippines. Apple has been involved as a leader in her local church and has a thorough understanding of how churches operate and what are the real needs of the local congregation.
Apple Grace Hepworth
Communications Coordinator