Friends,
As we stepped into 2025, none of us could have imagined the marvelous works God would accomplish in just twelve months. This has been the most exciting and miraculous year in our ministry’s history. Below are some of the key highlights—each one a reminder that we are watching God multiply the work in real time.
2025 Highlights
This year began with the Renovation Mission Trip, where volunteers poured themselves into preparing our Oak Haven campus for training the next generation of missionaries.
Shortly after, SOLTI opened its doors to our 10 pioneer students, marking a historic beginning for the Streams of Light Training Institute. These young missionaries stepped onto campus not simply to learn—but to consecrate their lives fully to God’s service. Their testimonies are already echoing far beyond Michigan.
In March, we traveled to Tennessee for the Chattanooga Mission Trip, where students and volunteers distributed tens of thousands of truth-filled books and connected with the community in powerful ways. Garnering more than 375 Bible-study contacts from this mission was a fresh reminder that the harvest is ripe. People are hungry for hope.
From there, the Lord opened doors across Europe. This summer, teams traveled to Liechtenstein, Stuttgart, and Birmingham (UK), helping dozens sign up for Bible studies and witnessing divine appointments at every turn. Partnerships formed during these missions and the spark of a continent-wide work was ignited.
Back in the United States, our students stepped into the next phase of their training—hosting the Grand Rapids Mission Trip, which, along with many other opportunities afforded them 550 Bible-study contacts through door-to-door work and the partnership with Messiah’s Mansion, many of these being in-person Bible-study requests. This mission and other opportunities helped comprise the more than 7,000 collective hours of frontline ministry that students gained by the end of their program. Much of their second semester consisted of leading health programs, Bible studies, and outreach initiatives, in addition to gaining additional evangelism tools through their remaining classes. Witnessing their growth along the way was remarkable.
Meanwhile, God was opening the way for long-term expansion. The SOLI Board voted to acquire the Bass Campus, a major step toward establishing an international headquarters for missionary training in trades, English for Mission, and comprehensive evangelism.
Mission momentum continued as we held the Calgary Mission Trip, a citywide outreach where churches united for our first major mission in Canada that resulted in nearly 50 Bible-study contacts. At the same time, as Europe’s needs rapidly expanded, SOLI hired Dietmar Butcher as Director for the work in Europe. Dietmar immediately set to work launching the establishment of nonprofit structures and missions across multiple countries.
During our time at the GC Session, God impressed us to unite efforts with the believers in Cuba. This year, SOLI committed to 200,000 books for the Cuba Mission Trip, taking place in February 2026, and ensuring that tens of thousands of homes across the island will receive the Everlasting Gospel through the pages of El Gran Conflicto (The Great Controversy). While registration for this mission trip is now closed, there is still an opportunity to take part in this mission through financial support.
Another milestone this year was the pioneer launch of the Light Squads initiative, rallying small groups across North America to commit to praying for divine appointments, and sharing The Great Controversy on a consistent basis, with a minimum of 50 books per month. Already, testimonies are coming in from the Pioneer Light Squad members and we look forward to connecting and working alongside more teams in the coming year.
God also led the EXCOM to invest in the long-term sustainability of our campuses by approving the planting of a large orchard on the Pullman campus, where more than 60 acres of woods are being cleared for agriculture, future food production, and student training.
As the year drew to a close, we held our first-ever Dedication Week and the Commissioning of Graduates—a deeply moving moment in our ministry’s history. Surrounded by supporters, pastors, and family members, our pioneer students were consecrated to the mission field, ready to implement the training they’ve received in the large cities through Bible work, literature evangelism, and other open doors.
And finally, we witnessed the premiere of the student-produced documentary, a powerful film capturing their experiences, growth, and faith. An updated version, featuring new footage of several students rededicating their lives to Christ through rebaptism, will be released soon.
Looking Ahead
As we look into 2026, we are filled with anticipation. The SOLI Board has voted to assemble a team who, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, will develop a comprehensive plan to reach every home in Chicago—a model we pray will be replicated in major cities throughout North America, Europe, and beyond.
Final preparations are underway for the launch of the English for Mission (ESL for Missionaries) course, which will equip international workers to communicate the gospel with clarity and power. Their training will include both English-language study and training in comprehensive evangelism.
Simultaneously, we are building the curriculum and program structure for the new Vocational School on the Bass Campus, beginning with HVAC Technician, Electrician, Welding Technician, Plumbing, and CNA programs—to equip self-supporting missionaries who can serve anywhere God calls.
On the Oak Haven campus, development is moving forward on the Organic Farm Operations program, integrated with welding and farm-equipment training. Running from March to December, this initiative will offer one-, two-, and four-year pathways in agriculture-based missionary training.
Our Comprehensive Evangelism Course will run in two locations in 2026—Bass (August–May) and Oak Haven (February–November)—giving more students than ever the opportunity to join this movement.
We are also excited for the launch of SOLI student chapters at Andrews University and Southern Adventist University, mobilizing youth for neighborhood outreach and distribution of The Great Controversy.
And with gratitude and faith, we are now planning for 10 mission trips in 2026, praising God for continuing to open doors to reach the cities with the Three Angels’ Messages.
Friends, as we close this extraordinary year, I want to appeal to you that each of us seeks a deeper, closer walk with God than ever before. God is calling His people—not simply to admire the mission, but to enter it. To press closer to Christ than ever before. To surrender more fully. To labor more zealously. To pray for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit earnestly.
May 2026 be the year we draw nearer to Jesus, engage in mission with renewed courage, and prepare our hearts for the latter rain.
With joy and anticipation,
Oleg Lotca
President, Streams of Light International