Congratulations to the new officers of the Northeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists! On Sunday, September 26, 2021, delegates of Northeastern Conference convened for the 28th Regular and 5th Quadrennial Constituency Session at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, CT. The following officers and department leaders were elected: President – Dr. Abraham J. Jules Executive Secretary- Dr....
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Allegheny East Conference Elects New Officers
On Sunday, September 26, 2021, the executive committee of Allegheny East Conference elected Elder Pete Palmer as president for the remainder of the current term. Elder Palmer previously served as vice-president for administration and has led the conference through the tragic loss of former president, Elder Henry Fordham, and his wife Sharon. Elder Palmer is...
Elder Garth Gabriel Elected As President of Lake Region Conference
Congratulations to Elder Garth Gabriel, the newly elected President of the Lake Region Conference. On Sunday, September 19, 2021, after almost 7 hours of careful and prayerful deliberation, the Conference Executive Committee voted to elect Elder Gabriel as president of the Lake Region Conference for the remainder of the 2018-2022 term. Elder Gabriel served as acting president from...
Misogyny and the Believers’ Responsibility to Our Sisters
Join us on Sabbath, September 24, 2021 for a conversation every church member needs to hear: Misogyny and the Believers’ Responsibility to Our Sisters. This crucial conversation is part of the Conscience & Justice Council’s 2021 Virtual Convention and can be viewed on the Conscience & Justice Council’s Facebook page and YouTube Channel.
Examining the SDA Church Structure: Divisions
Join the Office For Regional Conference Ministries for our First Sabbath Series on Examining the Seventh-day Adventist Church Structure: Divisions. Our featured guest is North American Division President, Dr. G. Alexander Bryant. Our live stream begins at 4:30 p.m. Central Time, and we welcome your questions and comments during the discussion. Tune into the Office...
Statement on the Loss of Elder Charles Bradford
We are saddened to share the passing of Elder Charles Bradford, former North American Division president and pioneer in Regional Conference ministry.
Join Us As We Talk With Union Presidents
On Sabbath, September 11, we continue our First Sabbath Series on Examining the SDA Church Structure. Join us at 4:30 p.m. Central Time as we explore what Unions are and dialogue with Union presidents about how Unions operate. Our guests are Dr. Ron Smith, Southern Union; Elder Carlos Craig, Southwestern Union; and Elder Dave Weigley,...
What We Learned-And Did Not Learn-During Covid 19
Last month, we cautiously celebrated the general re-opening of society in the United States and the general re-opening of Regional Conferences churches and offices. Our celebration was cautious-and, as it turned out-with good reason. To some degree, the pandemic-which never fully went away-returned with a vengeance-particularly among those who have steadfastly declined to be vaccinated....
Farewell and Welcome to the Byrd Family
On successive Sabbaths during the month of August, the ministry of Dr. and Mrs. Carlton P. Byrd – newly elected President and First Lady of the Southwest Region Conference – was celebrated and affirmed in different ways. On August 14, the Oakwood University SDA Church bade farewell to the Byrds after 9 and a half years of ministry as...