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Our Story

Seekfirst Ministries is a ministry that was born from a desire to help bridge the financial and resource gap between Australia and the Philippines Faith communities. The Philippines have approximately 1.2 million Seventh Day Adventist Members, making up over 75% of all members in the Southern Asia Pacific Division. Often Churches 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 a difference by equipping active believers in reaching out to the community with a message of hope in a practical way . This ministry seeks to work directly with elders and leaders in local churches where the rubber hits the road. This ensures individual projects are managed effectively, and the donated dollar goes further through less administration. This in turn maximizes the benefits to the community around the local church, where more needs can be met. 

Our Volunteer Team

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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.

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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

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Apple Grace Hepworth 

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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

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