Kiribati SDA Mission Announces New Worker Postings 2025

The Kiribati Seventh-Day Adventist Mission has unveiled its staffing appointments for 2025, with key changes affecting several prominent churches in the region.

Among the new postings, Kauaba Nabura will take over pastoral duties at the Korobu Church in Tarawa, succeeding Pastor Titau Tavita. Recent Theology graduate Bays Kabwata, from Fulton, has been assigned to serve at Bonriki Church, while fellow graduates Taaua and Kaetieti will take on roles at Betio Church and Poland Church in Kiritimati, respectively.

In a significant move, Taeuea Torere has been transferred from Butaritari to Tabiteuea Meang Church, where he will replace former minister Bakarereua. Bakarereua has been assigned to Kauma Adventist High School, where he will serve as the institution’s new Chaplain.

In staff changes at the school, Mrs. Totaake Tarangkoa, who previously ministered at Poland Church in Kiritimati, will now join Kauma Adventist High School as the new Dean for girls.

Other workers in the Mission will remain in their current positions.

17 Moms Completed 13-Week LMA Training

17 participants from the Nanikaai community proudly received their certificates after completing the 13-week Live More Abundantly program.

Adventist Wellness Director, Mrs Teera Katarake says a few participants were unable to complete the full course due to illness or other reasons, but they will continue their sessions until they finish the program.

In a special celebration hosted by the participants, they showcased their new skills by preparing a variety of nutritious, plant-based dishes made from locally available ingredients. The menu featured vegetarian options such as roulru, bamba, dhal soup, and gluten-based meals like chop suey and curry. Other dishes included pumpkin soup, kangkong, boiled breadfruit, sweet potatoes, eggplant curry, and grilled eggplant with coconut cream and onion, alongside a selection of fresh, healthy salads. The event’s only beverage—plain water—surprised and intrigued the invited guests.

The ceremony culminated with the awarding of certificates, speeches and reflections from the graduates who expressed gratitude and looking forward to more training sessions in the futures.

In addition, the graduates made an important commitment to the community, offering to share their knowledge through food demonstrations and provide support to those affected by non-communicable diseases (NCDs). They are eager to continue educating and promoting healthier lifestyles in Kiribati.

The event marked a significant step forward in advancing health and wellness across the community.

Riitaea te Burintibo ae e a rang maan n Tia Reirei i Kauma ...

Taraan nanon te nama i Kauma

RITAEA TE TIA REIREI AE TEKEMAU RIBABAITI IMWIIN 60-TABUN TE RIRIKI N TIA REIREI

E a riitaea Tekemau Ribabaiti, temanna ae rang kinaaki n te reirei i Kiribati ao n te Aro ni Kaitibong n ana ririki ae  80 imwiin 60-tabun ana ririki n tia reirei n Reirein te Kaitibong ae ti teuana ae Kauma. Tekemau boni bouana te reirei ao te tia reirei ae aki kona ni mwaninga te aba taekana. E a tia n riki bwa te tia reirei, te tia ibuobuoki, te tia kairiri irouia ataein Kiribati mai mwiin te ririki 1960 tabun.

E ataaki Tekemau irouia ana ataei n ana “ooti bwaibu” te ara are e kaekea arana ibukin ana kairiri n reirei ae matoa ao n noraki riaina. E a tia Tekemau ni kakabongana te ooti-bwaibu n reirei ao ni kataereia ataei aika aki ongotaeka—te waaki ae e ngae ngke e tara ni matoa, ma a mwaiti ataei aika a taku bwa bon te ooti-bwaibu anne ae karekei kabwaiaia. Bon angiia ana ataei ae a kakoaua bwa e a tia Tekemau ni buokia ni kaeti maiuia ni borikia ao ni karekei aia tabo aika raraoi n taabo ni mwakuri iaon Kiribati ao n taabo nako n te bong aei.

E boni ngae ngke e a kaman riaon te ririki n ritaea Tekemau, ma nanona ae korakora n te reirei ao te Ekaretia boni ngaai aika kateimatoa tikuna inanon te umwanreirei ao n te kairiri inanon ririki aika bati. E a tia naba Tekemau n tia reirei n aba tabeua itinanikun Kiribati n aron Toromon, Biiti, ao te Aono ni Kuuka. Ma e riki Kauma bwa ai aron mwengana raoi ni koaua. Kauma ao Abemama boni ngaia are e moan waerake iai te Aro ni Kaitibong iroun Pr John Howse n te ririki 1947.

Irarikin nakoana n tia reirei, e rang n ataaki naba Tekemau n rabakauna n te Borau ni Kiribatii. Inanon ririki aika bwakanako, ao e a tia Tekemau ni boborau imarenan aban Kiribati irabubua te maire inanoni marawa ae tangaina nako n te booti te aramanimin ao n tia ni kaitarai ao ni maiu n ruanikai inanoni marawa aika bati. Ana rabakau aikai a anganna te kinaaki tiaki ti iaon te aba ma i marawa naba.

N te tai aei, ao e waaki Tekemau n ibuobuoki i Kauma ni katauraoa te kaibibiti ae nakoraoi nakon are e na manga riki bwa te burintibo ae boou ibukin Kauma.