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ANNUAL REPORT
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PRESS ON I PRESS ON TOWARD THE GOAL TO WIN
THE PRIZE FOR WHICH GOD HAS CALLED ME HEAVENWARD IN CHRIST JESUS. PHILIPPIANS 3:14
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GLOBALREACH
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COUNTRIES
PROJECTS
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DIVISIONS OF THE SDA CHURCH
MESSAGE FROM THE
BOARD CHAIR
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14 During 2021, the pandemic’s second year, it is evident that God has sustained this ministry and magnified its plans. We adopted the resolve of Philippians 3:14, determined to “press on” despite the shut-down of international travel and restrictions on group gatherings. In some ways, the global restrictions gave our international partners the time to build new, creative ways to reach people for Christ. God has mightily blessed, and 2021 turned out to be one of the most prolific years for QHM-supported outreach. We are so grateful to the faithful supporters who provided the needed funding to help bring in more than 24,000 new church members. As you view this report, please join me in a prayer of thanksgiving. Let’s continue this momentum as we add mission trips back into our work. Ralph S. Watts, Jr. Chairman of the Board 5
PERSEVERING THROUGH UNCERTAINTY How does a “mission trip” ministry work during a pandemic when it isn’t safe, or even allowed, to travel with mission teams? Going into 2021, we were encouraged by the possibilities of the future, yet disappointed to have no assurances of when we would be able to travel the world with the story of Jesus. We recognized that 2021 would be a year of perseverance through challenges of distancing and other restrictions. We began the year by claiming a verse from Paul in Philippians 3:14. We determined to “press on” in partnership with world Adventist Church leaders and share the gospel message in any safe and responsible means. This report is a true testament to the everlasting power of God who continues to guide through storms and expand human efforts. It is gratifying to see how new and diverse methods of evangelism have resulted in reaching more than 500,000 people. We look to the future with hope and a commitment to following God’s leading.
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PERSONALEFFECT 7,551 LOCALLANGUAGES BIBLES GIVEN
42 CHAPELS BUILT
OR RENOVATED
3,194
GOSPEL WORKERS DEPLOYED
128,612
ADVENTIST BOOKS PROVIDED
47
MOTORCYCLES LAUNCHED 7
WITH THEHOLY SPIRIT 24,244
PEOPLE BAPTIZED
14,926
ADDITIONAL SIGN-UPS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
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500,000
PEOPLE REACHED FOR CHRIST
MESSAGE FROM THE
PRESIDENT
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 Do you remember back in late 2020 how the world was facing so much uncertainty? As we made plans for 2021 it was tough and discouraging to know what to do. Would we be able to plan mission trips for the Spring, maybe by Fall? At times if felt like there was no way forward. How could we accomplish our mission of spreading the gospel to the world if we can’t travel? As you read this report, you will not see the hours of planning and sleepless nights spent in prayer. What you will see here are the results of pressing on toward God’s calling. When we step forward in faith, God carries us through with amazing outcomes. Staying true to our ministry standards, we worked with our international partners to creatively reach people through quarantines and closures around the world. God blessed these efforts and turned 2021 into an incredibly productive year. The greatest lesson from 2021 is that there is no reason to fear the unknown. God’s faithfulness is the enduring truth that gives me tremendous confidence in the future. Randy Bates President 9
COUNTRIES SERVED
IN 2021
Argentina Bolivia Cambodia Chile China Colombia Cuba Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt Ethiopia Fiji
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Guatemala India Indonesia Iran Kenya Lebanon Malawi Mexico Mongolia Pakistan Panama Philippines
Russia Tanzania Tajikistan Thailand Tunisia Turkey United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Zambia
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GLOBAL EVANGELIST OUTREACH
3 MEETING SERIES 17,190 BAPTISMS MORE THAN 200 GOSPEL WORKERS MORE THAN 215,000 PEOPLE REACHED
2,210 ADDITIONAL SIGN-UPS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
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VIRTUAL EVANGELISM IN
THE PHILIPPINES Early in the year, as the pandemic was continuing in full force, our Global Evangelist, Pastor Dan Smith, coordinated with the West Visayan Conference and the Palawan Adventist Mission to pursue evangelism efforts in any way possible. In Iloilo, there was a virtual evangelistic seminar that the Lord truly blessed. Sermons were broadcast via Zoom and low-powered FM radio stations. Gospel workers followed-up on Bible interests in the city in the weeks following the series. Praise the Lord that more than 1000 people were baptized. Pastor Dan also worked with Pastor Carlito Quidet (thenPresident of the Western Mindanao Conference) and his team to orchestrate a conference-wide evangelistic effort, the first Search for Eternity series in July 2021. Pastor Dan preached in a studio in California, and his translator was in Manila, Philippines, while the technical director was in Toronto, Canada. The resulting presentation made it look like Pastor Dan and his translator were standing side by side on a church platform. The evangelism series was broadcast via Zoom, radio, and livestreamed on social media. There were also small groups that gathered in person to watch the broadcasts. Altogether, this resulted in more 6,200 baptisms.
This quickly became the model and template for an approach that has been expanded into a national virtual evangelism series that involves three conferences across the Philippines. The national series, Search for Eternity Season II, began November 26, and ended on December 4. Pastor Dan presented all new sermons. There were 68 satellite locations supported by more than 250 small groups, plus Zoom, Facebook, radio, television, and recorded videos. The estimated audience across all channels is more than 130,000 viewers. So far, more than 9,800 people were baptized through this virtual evangelism series. 13
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. Luke 10:2 Some of the most rewarding mission projects are those where we may not see the immediate results. However, investing in the future by creating disciples has the potential of incredible expansion in sharing the good news of Jesus with the world. That is why we are so grateful for the opportunity to invest in education to prepare people for service in the harvest field. Training programs are happening around the globe. One of the most exciting is taking place in Vietnam. After two years of strict lockdown, restrictions are lifting. Pastor Khoi Tran Quoc wasted no time in gathering 30 pastors and gospel workers for special training in evangelism. He says, “We don’t know when this window of opportunity will be gone, since we are living in a very uncertain time.” Another 19 students are signed up for the next session. In Indonesia and the Philippines, tuition scholarships are helping prepare students to be disciples. These future pastors, religion educators, teachers, nurses, and nutritionists will touch countless lives in their careers. These programs and more are some of the best ways to invest in the future for God’s kingdom. 14
CREATING DISCIPLES 42 WI-FIVE VIDEOS 30 PASTORS AND GOSPEL WORKERS
TRAINED IN VIETNAM
5 TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR
GRADUATE DEGREES FOR PASTORS IN INDONESIA
10 TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR
RELIGION EDUCATION MAJORS IN INDONESIA
6 TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MAJORS IN
TEACHING OR NUTRITION IN PHILIPPINES
6 TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NURSING
MAJORS IN PHILIPPINES
6 TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THEOLOGY
MAJORS IN PHILIPPINES
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REVENUES
Direct contributions and other Contributions from estates, trusts and annuities Released from restriction
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EXPENSES
$300,000
$600,000
$900,000
$1,200,000
$1,500,000
$600,000
$900,000
$1,200,000
$1,500,000
Program Services Support Services Change in value of annuities
0
$300,000
MISSION DISTRIBUTIONS Holistic Evangelism Chapels Children Bibles Gospel Workers Muslism Outreach Other
BY TYPE
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Pacific Eastern Africa World Projects Other
BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA
MESSAGE FROM
THE CFO
God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 There are many different factors in which to evaluate success in a ministry. As a nonprofit entity, we are not in business to make a profit to give our shareholders. Our financial calling is to be excellent stewards of the provided resources supporting our mission. You will see in this report how the finances have supported worldwide evangelism and the results of this work. I personally appreciate serving at Quiet Hour Ministries because of our board and leadership’s care in managing the finances. Being 100 percent donor-supported, I have a high level of appreciation for the trust of our contributors, as evidenced by the faithfully continued gifts throughout the pandemic. As we press on through these challenging times, I believe it is clear that God is blessing the efforts of our ministry “in all things at all times,” as promised in 2 Corinthians 9. As I focus on keeping track of the numbers, I always pray for the work and the people reached around the world.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ralph S. Watts, Jr. Chairman Halvard Thomsen Vice Chairman Randy Bates President/CEO Dianne Fillman Arlind Hackett Patricia Marruffo Bill Tucker
Committee Member Pat Watts
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2021 VOLUNTEERS Deborah Burgin Ana Dumitrescu Zoltan Hangyal Mary Ann Stumpf Steve Thorpe Jackie Tucker Carol Weaver
THANK YOU FROM OUR INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS “We appreciate all your support and attention so that these projects are for the honor and glory of our God.” Pastor Roman Monroy, South Guatemala Mission “We are very much grateful for the support given to the gospel mission of Ethiopia. The Lord used QHM in a mighty way with the funds given for evangelism at Guji and Borana.” Pastor Tadessa Adugna, Eastern Ethiopia Union Mission “With God’s help we are advancing as much as we can despite the restrictions and isolation. Thank you for your prayers and support so that we can continue advancing with God’s blessing.” Pastor Marcos Zalgado, North Buenos Aires Mission, Argentina 19
PARTNERING WITH GOD IN LEADING PEOPLE TO SHARE HIS SAVING GRACE.
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