Mr. Chairman, permit me to give a few highlights and accomplishments of the Adventist Laymen’s Services and Industries. During this quinquennium, we were successful in reviving some chapters, including South Caribbean Conference, Suriname, Antigua, Guyana, St. Thomas, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia and Grenada (2026).

We currently have active chapters in Antigua, Barbados, Grenada, Guyana, Tobago, Suriname, St. Lucia, St. Thomas, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad.

During the quinquennium, the Adventist-laymen’s Services and Industries (ASI) ministry continued to promote its core philosophy of fostering a Christ-centered lifestyle through daily partnership with God and active witness in the marketplace. Through its emphasis on “Sharing Christ in the Marketplace”, ASI encouraged business owners, professionals, entrepreneurs, and supporting ministries to integrate faith with service while actively supporting the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Special attention was given to enhancing awareness of ASI’s mission and vision among church members throughout the Union territory. Educational presentations, promotional initiatives, and networking opportunities highlighted the vital role that lay members can play in advancing evangelism, health ministry, education, community outreach, family life ministries, and special mission projects. Emphasis was also placed on demonstrating that every profession, business, and vocation can become an avenue for ministry and soul winning.

The Department also promoted the historic and prophetic significance of ASI as a movement dedicated to mobilizing lay involvement in the proclamation of the Three Angels’ Messages. Members were challenged to view their businesses, professions, and personal influence as instruments for mission, and to actively support the worldwide work of the Church through service, leadership, mentorship, and financial partnership.

Particular emphasis was placed on encouraging collaboration among supporting ministries, business professionals, and emerging young leaders. This included fostering a greater appreciation for ethical business practices, Christian leadership, marketplace evangelism, and the development of the next generation of mission-focused professionals through ASI’s expanding network and outreach initiatives.

Throughout the period under review, ASI remained committed to its overarching objective of connecting and equipping laypersons to become effective disciples and ambassadors for Christ in their spheres of influence. The ministry continued to reinforce the biblical principle that the work of proclaiming the everlasting gospel is not limited to only pastors and church officers, but is a shared responsibility entrusted to every believer who is called to participate in God’s mission of preparing the world for the soon return of Jesus Christ.

We continue to fulfil the mandate as enunciated in the book, Gospel Workers, page 351, where Ellen White makes the following observation: “The work of God in this earth can never be finished until the men and women comprising our church membership rally to the work, and unite their efforts with those of ministers and church officers.”