Samoa Islands Asia Pacific Theological Seminary September 2023
Perspective in World Missions Graduate Class
Richard L. Hamm Ministries had a very successful sixteen day trip to Pago Pago, American Samoa to teach a core graduate class for Asia Pacific Theological Seminary. The Asia Pacific Theological Seminary (APTS) is the foremost regional Pentecostal-Charismatic seminary, serving the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Since its founding in 1964, APTS has trained thousands of leaders, with many of them serving now in key positions in international and national churches and organizations. Dr. Hamm has been privileged to serve as an adjunct professor with APTS for over fifteen years. We had a very robust class filled with pastors and denominational leaders. Dr. Hamm taught “Perspectives in World Missions.” We had in-depth discussion and interaction on obeying God’s mandate of Missio Dei in a cross cultural setting. All students testified they had learned and was challenged in their understanding of the Biblical Theology of Missions. Writing assignments will begin arriving soon and the grading process will begin.
Dr. Hamm had the pleasure of preaching for Rev. Aifa Tanuvasa, the General Supt. of the Assemblies of God church, Jehovah Jireh and at the Cornerstone Church (English speaking congregation) the following Sunday. He preached for ten churches that combined for a special mission service on the subject of the Importance of Missions. All the services were wonderful and filled with the presence of God. The Samoan people have beautiful voices and their harmony is unmatched.
Dr. Richard L Hamm and General Superintendent Aifa Tanuvasa
This beautiful island is only seventeen miles long and five miles wide at its widest point. Dr. Hamm enjoyed hiking to the top of Mt. Alava and enjoyed the breathtaking views. Hiking the rain forest was scenic to say the least. The crashing waves of the raw Pacific Ocean pounding the shore line is beautiful and mesmerizing.
Photo from the top of Mt. Alava
Dr. Hamm is looking forward to returning to the South Pacific in early 2024 to teach another graduate course.
Pago Pago Coast Line, Pacific Ocean
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