About Us

1950 – 1957 Pr Korarome Yasiwo (EHP- PNG)

1957 - 1962 Pr Leonard Bainard (Australia)

1962 – 1962 Min Wood (Australia)

1962 – 1965 Mr William (Australia)

1965 – 1967 Mr Evans (Australia)

1967 – 1967 Mr Edward (Australia)

1967 – 1967 Pr Berense (Australia)

1967 – 1970 Pr Starford (Australia)

1970 – 1980 Mr Daniel Almond (Musao – PNG)

1980 – 1982 Pr Penny (Musao – PNG)

1982 – 1982 Pr Robertson (Australia)

1982 – 1984 Pr Billy Amiawa (EHP – PNG)

1984 – 1988 Pr Peter Knopper (Australia)

1989 – 1990 Pr Moriki Yatome (EHP – PNG)

The first Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) missionary contact in Eastern Highlands Province, particularly in Homu Village, marked a significant milestone in the region's religious history. The SDA Church's missionary efforts in Papua New Guinea began in the early 20th century, focusing on remote and underserved areas to spread their message of faith, health, and education.

In the case of Homu Village, the contact likely occurred several decades ago, when SDA missionaries first arrived to establish a presence and share their teachings. These early missionaries faced challenging terrain and cultural differences but worked diligently through community engagement, health programs, and education initiatives to build trust and develop a supportive relationship with the villagers.

1990 – 1995 Pr Steven Kamae (EHP – PNG)

1995 – 2001 Pr John Enoch (Daru – PNG)

2001 – 2005 Pr Joanis Fezemo (EHP – PNG)

2005 – 2007 Pr Timothy Yapao (Enga –PNG)

2007 – 2008 Pr Kona Namaro (EHP – PNG)

2008 – 2011 Pr Apaito Enkeo (EHP – PNG)

2011 – 2016 Pr Williamson Torosa (EHP – PNG)

2016 – 2018 Pr Gerry Lena (Central- PNG)

2018 – 2020 Pr Gibson Irafawe (Simbu –PNG)

2020 – 2024 Pr Elvis Bigugure (EHP- PNG)

2024 – 2025 Pr Paul Aure (Simbu –PNG)

2025 – 2026 Pr Yanny Yaita (EHP – PNG)

District Directors' History

Mission & Vision

Our mission is to revive and expand the Layman Training School by 2027, equipping church leaders and the community with technical, leadership, and evangelism skills. We aim to continue Pr. Knopper's work of soul-winning, community service, and faith-building.

History and Legacy

Over time, this contact led to the growth of the SDA community in Homu Village, with churches, schools, and health facilities being established to serve the local population. The missionaries' efforts contributed to both spiritual and social development in the area, leaving a lasting legacy of faith and community service.