newsbyte Volume 15, Issue 24 | October 21, 2015 on-campus newsletter from

ASIA-PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Educating the Heart of Asia

The 3rd Leadership Camp Hosted by Clockwise from left: The participants, organizers and
speakers on the opening day; The participants making
their creative group flags to symbolize their common
the Faculty of Education and Psychology leadership styles; Pr. Chanchai Kiatyangyong, President
of Thailand Adventist Mission, giving his keynote address
by Saw Min Zaw Htay, Faculty of Education & Psychology on the opening day.

From October 16-18, 2015, the Faculty of Education and
Psychology successfully organized a three-day leadership camp,
joined by 60 participants from different faculties and AIMS. The
3rd leadership camp was centered on the theme “Building Blocks.”
The aim was to inspire and challenge youth to implement their
ideas and pursue their dreams through building relationships
among participants and teachers. During the
camp, a number of speakers shared valuable
experiences and insights on what it means to
"Every situation or subject
Along with the significant aspects of leadership presented during
the camp, Pr. Chanchai Kiatyangyong, President of the Thailand
Adventist Mission, stressed in his keynote address that “Every
situation or subject learned is a building block to help you grow
as a leader. If you train yourself to be a leader by blood and heart,
you will be a leader in any situation.”
Regarding leadership roles, Dr. Risper, Dean
of the Faculty of Education & Psychology,

be good leaders.
learned is a building block to further emphasized that, “A leader who can’t

The camp commenced with a welcome

help you grow as a leader."
from Mr. Naltan, director of the leadership
– Pr. Chanchai Kiatyangyong
camp. He emphasized that when it comes
to leadership, one doesn’t have to look far but to oneself. The
objectives of the camp were to develop in the participants an
understanding of the processes and demands of leadership, to
provide tools and strategies to realize leadership potential, and
to develop a better understanding of character and morals as
crucial components of leadership.
Each day of the camp typically featured an inspirational devotion
built upon Biblical principles of leadership, and lectures on
significant dimensions of leaders followed by group activities.
The participants were assigned to stay in their groups of 7 to 8
members throughout the camp and actively engaged in group
discussions and hands-on activities, so that they could develop
team spirit and good relationships. Apart from the regular sessions
of the camp, the second day also included a recreational Sabbath
outing to Pasak Jolasid Dam in the afternoon, followed by the
challenging but entertaining “rescue-survival” night activity.
learn to be a follower can’t be an effective
leader.”
The genuine success of the camp was evident
in the active interaction between students,
their impressive teamwork skills, and their positive feedback.
Hnin Phway Phway, a senior studying Business Management said,
“From the camp experience, I have now come to acknowledge my
leadership strengths and weaknesses.”
Ron Daneel Acosta, a junior majoring in Primary Education, also
commented, “The leadership camp was great fun. I thought it was
just going to be a seminar, but I was wrong.”
The way the leadership camp was organized clearly highlighted
transformational leadership, especially for the current and former
student officers of the Education and Psychology Club. They were
empowered by being given the opportunity to assist in managing
facilities and leading song services. All Christian students should
learn to lead as Christ leads His followers.
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Campus Calendar
OCTOBER 23, FRIDAY
Vespers - 7 pm (Sunset– 5:55 pm)
OCTOBER 24, SATURDAY
Sabbath School - 9 am
You are invited to attend the Church Service - 10:30 am

Bible Conference Branch Sabbath School - 1:30 pm

AY Program - 5:00 pm
OCTOBER 26, MONDAY
Date: October 28 - November 1, 2015
Classes resume
Place: Ekamai Adventist Church, BKK
OCTOBER 28, WEDNESDAY
For registration and further information, please email Chapel - 9 am
Pr. Miguel Luna: mluna@apiu.edu Campus Family Group - 7 pm
TAM/FRS Bible Conference, Bangkok (Oct 28 - Nov 1)
Organized by:
OCTOBER 29, THURSDAY
- Biblical Research Institute - Ministerial Association
- Thailand Adventist Mission - Faculty of Religious Studies, AIU
Faculty Meeting - 4 pm
Faculty & Staff Meeting - 5 pm
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