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# Office for Regional Conference Ministries

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- [A Life of Service: PELC Recognition of Elder Dana C. Edmond](https://adventistregionalministries.org/a-life-of-service-pelc-recognition-of-elder-dana-c-edmond/) - At the 2025 Pastoral Evangelism Leadership Council (PELC), the gathering paused to recognize the faithful service of Elder Dana C. Edmond.
- [BAYDA Officers Elected for the New Term](https://adventistregionalministries.org/bayda-officers-elected-for-the-new-term/) - Elder Edmond chaired the BAYDA elections today with clarity and professionalism, guiding the session smoothly and thoughtfully.
- [Press Release – LRC Leadership Transition](https://adventistregionalministries.org/press-release-lrc-leadership-transition/) - Please read the official press release announcing the upcoming leadership transition at the Lake Region Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
- [2025 Alabama Religious Freedom Summit](https://adventistregionalministries.org/2025-alabama-religious-freedom-summit/) - The Alabama Religious Freedom Alliance made history hosting its first-ever Religious Freedom Summit at the Office of Regional Conference Ministries.
- [Message from the President of Oakwood University](https://adventistregionalministries.org/message-from-the-president-of-oakwood-university/) - Dear Oakwood University Alumni, Community & Supporters...
- [JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Communications Director for ORCM / RCRP](https://adventistregionalministries.org/job-announcement-communications-director-for-orcm-rcrp/) - Join the Office for Regional Conferences Ministries and the Regional Conference Retirement Plan as Communications Director.
- [A Fond Farewell and New Beginning for the Pancorbo Family](https://adventistregionalministries.org/a-fond-farewell-and-new-beginning-for-the-pancorbo-family/) - Elder Gerson Pancorbo has accepted a call to serve as Communication Director for the Southwestern Union.
- [2025 North American Division Year-End Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/2025-north-american-division-year-end-meeting/) - The 2025 North American Division (NAD) Year-End Meeting began at 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, at the NAD headquarters in Columbia, Maryland.
- [Ramah Christian Academy Celebrates 100 Years in Cleveland, Ohio](https://adventistregionalministries.org/ramah-christian-academy-celebrates-100-years-in-cleveland-ohio/) - This weekend in Cleveland, Ohio, Ramah Christian Academy marked a major anniversary by celebrating 100 years of ministry, education, and impact.
- [Ministry Connections 2025](https://adventistregionalministries.org/ministry-connections-2025/) - At Oakwood University, students from Theology, Education, and Business are connecting with the Presidents, CFOs, and Education Superintendents of our nine Regional Conferences through Ministry Connections.
- [Ministry Connections 2025 is Coming!](https://adventistregionalministries.org/ministry-connections-2025-is-coming/) - This week, we held a special training session in the Charles Dudley Building with Elder Dana C. Edmond, Executive Director of ORCM, and Elder Roger A. Bernard, Executive Director-elect of ORCM, to help prepare our students for these important interviews.
- [Lake Region Mass Choir Unites Singers from Five States for 80th Anniversary Celebration](https://adventistregionalministries.org/lake-region-mass-choir-unites-singers-from-five-states-for-80th-anniversary-celebration/) - It was a dream decades in the making—a mass choir that would draw singers from across five state lines. On Sabbath, Sept. 13, at the Lake Region Conference’s 80th anniversary celebration at Camp Wagner, that dream finally came to life.
- [Northeastern Conference Reaffirms Leadership Team for the 2025–2029 Quadrennium](https://adventistregionalministries.org/northeastern-conference-reaffirms-leadership-team-for-the-2025-2029-quadrennium/) - Delegates to the Northeastern Conference’s 29th Regular Constituency Session elected Dr. Eldeen C. King to continue his service as president of the Northeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists for the 2025–2029 quadrennium.
- ["For Such a Time as This": The Inauguration of Dr. Gina Spivey Brown, 12th president of Oakwood University](https://adventistregionalministries.org/for-such-a-time-as-this-the-inauguration-of-dr-gina-spivey-brown-12th-president-of-oakwood-university/) - Relive some of the best moments of the 2025 United Youth Congress through our photo gallery.
- [The Regional Conferences’ Statement on Justice, Unity, and Gospel Integrity](https://adventistregionalministries.org/regional-statement-justice-unity/) - The Regional Conferences’ Statement on Justice, Unity, and Gospel Integrity
- [Pastor Furman Fordham Selected as South Central Conference President](https://adventistregionalministries.org/pastor-furman-fordham-selected-as-south-central-conference-president/) - Pastor Furman Fordham Selected as South Central Conference President.
- [Official Notice from the Northeastern Conference](https://adventistregionalministries.org/6133-2/) - The Northeastern Conference will hold its Constituency Meeting on September 28, 2025.
- [United Youth Congress Photo Gallery](https://adventistregionalministries.org/united-youth-congress-photo-gallery/) - Relive some of the best moments of the 2025 United Youth Congress through our photo gallery.
- [2025 Conscience & Justice Council Convention](https://adventistregionalministries.org/2025-conscience-justice-council-convention/) - I never imagined in a million years that I would be entrusted with an assignment of the magnitude of the United Youth Congress...
- [Mrs. Kelley Paris Accepts Position with The Regional Conference Retirement Plan](https://adventistregionalministries.org/mrs-kelley-paris-accepts-position-with-the-regional-conference-retirement-plan/) - Kelley will begin orientation for her new position later this year and will officially assume her new role next year.
- [The United Youth Congress Journey](https://adventistregionalministries.org/the-united-youth-congress-journey/) - I never imagined in a million years that I would be entrusted with an assignment of the magnitude of the United Youth Congress...
- [New Leadership Elected for Central States Conference](https://adventistregionalministries.org/new-leadership-elected-for-central-states-conference/) - Cryston Josiah was elected as president of the Central States Conference, with Joseph Ikner serving as Vice President and Kelley Paris as Vice President for Finance.
- [51 Souls Rescued into God’s Kingdom During Inaugural Youth Pentecost Series](https://adventistregionalministries.org/51-souls-rescued-into-gods-kingdom-during-inaugural-youth-pentecost-series/) - The Allegheny West Conference Youth Pentecost & Pentecost Kids concluded in a powerful way.
- [On the Brink of Quitting, Pathfinder Leader Finds Renewed Calling After GC Session ](https://adventistregionalministries.org/on-the-brink-of-quitting-pathfinder-leader-finds-renewed-calling-after-gc-session/) - Henry Lowery was on a basketball court in Detroit when the Lake Region Conference Pathfinder Coordinator asked if his Pathfinder corps could perform at GC.
- [Malcolm X 100 & Transforming Narratives](https://adventistregionalministries.org/malcolm-x-100-transforming-narratives/) - He was born as Malcolm Little, died as El Hajj Malik El Shabazz, is best known as Malcolm X, and would have been 100 years old on May 19, 2025.
- [“Pitching” It Forward](https://adventistregionalministries.org/pitching-it-forward/) - G. Alexander Bryant, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America, throws first pitch at St. Louis Cardinals' game.
- [Division Presidents Elected to Lead World Church Regions for 2025–2030](https://adventistregionalministries.org/division-presidents-elected-to-lead-world-church-regions-for-2025-2030/) - On July 7, 2025, during the 62nd General Conference (GC) Session in St. Louis, Missouri, delegates elected division presidents to lead the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s 13 world divisions and territories for the 2025–2030 quinquennium.
- [Seventh-day Adventist Church General Conference Session Recap Videos](https://adventistregionalministries.org/seventh-day-adventist-church-general-conference-session-recap-videos/) - Seventh-day Adventist Church General Conference Session Recap Videos
- [Dr. Spivey-Brown's First Message to the Oakwood Alumni](https://adventistregionalministries.org/dr-spivey-browns-first-message-to-the-oakwood-alumni/) - Dr. Gina Spivey-Brown shares her hopes and her commitment to moving Oakwood forward together.
- [ORCM and RCRP at the 2025 GC Session in St. Louis](https://adventistregionalministries.org/orcm-and-rcrp-at-the-2025-gc-session-in-st-louis/) - If you’re attending, we invite you to visit our booth in Exhibit Hall 5 – Booth #2709.
- [Young Leaders Taking Charge: A First Sabbath Conversation](https://adventistregionalministries.org/young-leaders-taking-charge-a-first-sabbath-conversation/) - Our recent First Sabbath Series focused on something we don't talk about enough - the young people already doing the work in our regional conferences.
- [Presidential Farewell Gala Recap, Oakwood University](https://adventistregionalministries.org/presidential-farewell-gala-recap-oakwood-university/) - Presidential Farewell Gala Recap, Oakwood University
- [A Legacy of Dedication: Celebrating Margaret Weathers' Remarkable Career](https://adventistregionalministries.org/margaret-weathers/) - We said goodbye to Margaret Weathers on May 14. After more than 20 years of service to the denomination, with the last two years specifically with ORCM, she packed up her desk one final time.
- [MX 100: Faith Agitating Celebration](https://adventistregionalministries.org/mx-100-faith-agitating-celebration/) - The man born as Malcolm Little, but who died as El Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, and is best known as Malcolm X, would have been 100 years old on May 19, 2025.
- [Northeastern Conference regrettably announces the passing of Pastor Trevor H.C. Baker](https://adventistregionalministries.org/northeastern-conference-regrettably-announces-the-passing-of-pastor-trevor-h-c-baker/) - With deep sorrow and abiding hope in the resurrection, the Northeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists regrettably announces the passing of Pastor Trevor H.C. Baker
- [United in Worship with the Southeastern Conference](https://adventistregionalministries.org/united-in-worship-with-the-southeastern-conference/) - During this month of May, ORCM and RCRP joined together in worship with the Southeastern Conference.
- [Northeastern Conference Restructured into Two Administrative Districts](https://adventistregionalministries.org/northeastern-conference-restructured-into-two-administrative-districts/) - The Atlantic Union Conference Executive Committee voted unanimously to approve a significant restructuring of the Northeastern Conference.
- [Regional Conference Camp Meetings 2025 Schedule](https://adventistregionalministries.org/regional-conferences-camp-meetings-2025-schedule/) - Find the Regional Conference Camp Meeting nearest you and join us for inspiring messages, music, and fellowship.
- [Family and Leaders Celebrate Pastor Ward's Legacy](https://adventistregionalministries.org/family-and-leaders-celebrate-pastor-wards-legacy/) - What better way to honor someone than by launching a book about his legacy? That’s exactly what happened last week at the Charles E. Dudley, Sr. Center.
- [Charles E. Dudley Sr. Center Hosts Key Events Leading Into Alumni Weekend](https://adventistregionalministries.org/charles-e-dudley-sr-center-hosts-key-events-leading-into-alumni-weekend/) - The week previous to Alumni Weekend at Oakwood University is always full of activities, and the Charles E. Dudley Sr. Center located on campus is no different.
- [Building Community Through Worship: A Recap of Tuesday's Online Gathering](https://adventistregionalministries.org/building-community-through-worship-a-recap-of-tuesdays-online-gathering/) - On Tuesday, as part of the ongoing Unity Conference Worship series, ORCM and RCRP joined with the Central States Conference for a special online worship.
- [54 Years of Service: A Farewell Message from President Jones](https://adventistregionalministries.org/54-years-of-service-a-farewell-message-from-president-jones/) - The Office for Regional Conference Ministries joins the South Central Conference and the broader church family in honoring the remarkable service of President Jones, who has officially announced his retirement effective December 2025.
- [NAACP Scholarships](https://adventistregionalministries.org/naacp-scholarships/) - Each year, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) offers need-based and merit scholarships to outstanding and qualified Black students
- [Oakwood University Names Dr. Gina Spivey-Brown as its 12th president](https://adventistregionalministries.org/oakwood-university-names-dr-gina-spivey-brown-as-its-12th-president/) - Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama has appointed Dr. Gina Spivey-Brown as its 12th president, marking a historic milestone as she becomes the first woman to lead the institution in its 129-year history.
- [Join us for "Pathway to Health" in St. Louis, Missouri](https://adventistregionalministries.org/pathway-to-health/) - Join us for "Pathway to Health" in St. Louis, Missouri from May 4-9, 2025, a humanitarian service provided by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
- [ORCM and RCRP participate in community service](https://adventistregionalministries.org/orcm-and-rcrp-participate-in-community-service/) - ORCM and RCRP staff spent a day at Valley View Health and Rehabilitation Center in Madison.
- [ORCM and RCRP Staff Complete American Red Cross CPR & AED Training](https://adventistregionalministries.org/orcm-and-rcrp-staff-complete-american-red-cross-cpr-aed-training/) - Staff members first took this training in 2023 and participated again this year to renew their certification.
- [Coming Together: Southwest Region Conference Joins in Online Worship](https://adventistregionalministries.org/coming-together-southwest-region-conference-join-in-online-worship/) - A special online joint worship service took place this morning, bringing together staff from the Regional Retirement Plan, the Office for Regional Conference Ministries, and the Southwest Region Conference.
- [Remembering the Past, Continuing the Mission](https://adventistregionalministries.org/remembering-the-past-continuing-the-mission/) - It was April 1944 and a group of leaders met at Chicago’s Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Church. Their mission? To organize African American members.
- [First Church of Huntsville Members Gain Insight into the Regional Work Through Facility Tour](https://adventistregionalministries.org/first-church-of-huntsville-members-gain-insight-into-the-regional-work-through-facility-tour/) - Members from The First Church of Huntsville, accompanied by Pastor Lampkin, made a special visit to the Charles E. Dudley Sr. Center on February 26.
- [Regional Offices Join for Monthly Worship](https://adventistregionalministries.org/regional-offices-join-for-monthly-worship/) - The Office for Regional Conference and Retirement Plan continued their tradition of monthly unity worship on February 11.
- [24-Hour Economic Blackout](https://adventistregionalministries.org/24-hour-economic-blackout/) - As Executive Director of the Office for Regional Conference Ministries...
- [South Central Conference Awarded Prestigious Black Rural Ministry Grant](https://adventistregionalministries.org/south-central-conference-awarded-prestigious-black-rural-ministry-grant/) - The South Central Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is thrilled to announce that it has received the Black Church Rural Small-town Ministry Initiative (BCRSMI) in partnership with Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. This grant is intended to preserve and strengthen the important role of African American churches as essential pillars in their communities.
- [ORCM & RCRP Board Meetings Highlight Faith, Leadership, and Future Planning](https://adventistregionalministries.org/orcm-rcrp-board-meetings-highlight-faith-leadership-and-future-planning/) - The Office for Regional Conference Ministries and the Regional Conference Retirement Plan held their board meetings in Scottsdale, Arizona.
- [Donna Brown to Direct Women’s Ministries in Mid-America](https://adventistregionalministries.org/donna-brown-to-direct-womens-ministries-in-mid-america/) - Elder Donna Brown has accepted the position to follow in the footsteps of her mentor, Nancy Buxton, who retired from that position on December 31.
- [New Book about the SDA Heroes!](https://adventistregionalministries.org/meet-the-sda-heroes/) - The SDA Heroes series is here, we're sharing the amazing stories of six important leaders who made a big difference in our world. Let's meet our heroes!
- [Statement on Immigration Enforcement Policy](https://adventistregionalministries.org/statement-on-immigration-enforcement-policy/) - As a faith community, we will continue to be guided by Christ’s admonition to “love thy neighbor as thyself” (Matt. 22:39).
- [Allegheny East and Pine Forge Academy Pack Care Packages for Ghana](https://adventistregionalministries.org/allegheny-east-and-pine-forge-academy-pack-care-packages-for-ghana/) - Students from Pine Forge Academy participated in packing items for Ghana as part of their MLK Day of Service.
- [How Can We Be Useful to God](https://adventistregionalministries.org/how-can-we-be-useful-to-god/) - Timothy 2:20–21 (MSG) Paul writes, ‘Become the kind of container *God can use* to present any and every kind of gift to his guests for their blessing’...
- [Lewis Accepts NPUC Regional Vice President Role](https://adventistregionalministries.org/lewis-accepts-npuc-regional-vice-president-role/) - EuGene Lewis, long-time regional leader in the Pacific Northwest, has accepted an invitation from North Pacific Union to serve as vice president for regional affairs.
- [Christmassing While Black](https://adventistregionalministries.org/christmassing-while-black/) - Someone tried to coerce me into saying “Merry Christmas” a couple of years ago because I greeted him with “Happy Holidays.” He was making a political statement, while I was making a pluralistic statement.
- [“Seeking God’s Spirit” Pentecost 2025 Prayer Meeting Kicks Off 10 Days of Prayer](https://adventistregionalministries.org/seeking-gods-spirit-pentecost-2025-prayer-meeting-kicks-off-10-days-of-prayer/) - Adventists across the North American Division are invited to the live-streamed prayer meeting on January 8, 2025.
- [PELC 2024 Honors Hispanic Ministry in Regional Conferences](https://adventistregionalministries.org/pelc-2024-honors-hispanic-ministry-in-regional-conferences/) - This year, at our Pastoral Evangelism Leadership Council, we established a new tradition: a special dinner to honor our pastors and their families.
- [California school shooting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/california-school-shooting/) - Two kindergarten students are in critical condition after they were wounded in a shooting at a school north of Sacramento.
- [Thanksgiving at ORCM and RCRP](https://adventistregionalministries.org/thanksgiving-at-orcm-and-rcrp/) - Thanksgiving is the holiday when we show gratitude. Being thankful and appreciative of others is a big part of our culture at ORCM and RCRP.
- [Celebrating Gratitude: A Thanksgiving Luncheon for Retirees](https://adventistregionalministries.org/celebrating-gratitude-a-thanksgiving-luncheon-for-retirees/) - More than 80 retirees gathered at the Charles E. Dudley Sr. Center. The luncheon, organized by RCRP, honored the seniors in the FYI program.
- [Southwest Region Conference’s 2025 Holiday Special Airs Nationwide](https://adventistregionalministries.org/southwest-region-conferences-2025-holiday-special-airs-nationwide/) - “What an Incredible Life” will air on December 25, 2024, on ABC affiliates across the United States.
- [Edward Pelote named Chief Operating Officer for AdventHealth Gordon](https://adventistregionalministries.org/edward-pelote-named-chief-operating-officer-for-adventhealth-gordon/) - With a commitment to operational excellence, strategic growth and service line innovation, Pelote brings over a decade of health care leadership.
- [It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Cherryl A. Galley](https://adventistregionalministries.org/it-is-with-profound-sadness-that-we-announce-the-passing-of-dr-cherryl-a-galley/) - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Dr. Cherryl A. Galley, who passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
- [Ministry Connection: A Bridge Between Regional Conferences and Oakwood University Students](https://adventistregionalministries.org/ministry-connection-a-bridge-between-regional-conferences-and-oakwood-university-students/) - Ministry Connection was a success, with attendance continuing to grow. This event connects Regional Conferences with Oakwood University theology, business, and education students.
- [Regional Communication Director Elected as President of the Society of Adventist Communicators](https://adventistregionalministries.org/regional-communication-director-elected-as-president-of-the-society-of-adventist-communicators/) - The annual Society of Adventist Communicators (SAC) convention was held this year in Chicago from October 17-19, 2024.
- [Oakwood University President to Take on New Role at the North American Division](https://adventistregionalministries.org/oakwood-university-president-to-take-on-new-role-at-the-north-american-division/) - Leslie N. Pollard accepts new position to serve as assistant to the president for pastoral continuing education and mission.
- [Lake Region Conference Grief Support Call: A Safe Space for Healing](https://adventistregionalministries.org/lake-region-conference-grief-support-call-a-safe-space-for-healing/) - Join the Lake Region Conference and its Support Group for those Who Lost a Loved One.
- [FYI: Forever Young & Independent - A Weekly Program for Retirees in Huntsville](https://adventistregionalministries.org/fyi-forever-young-independent-a-weekly-program-for-retirees-in-huntsville/) - This initiative promotes intellectual stimulation through participation in board game activities, creative expressions of art, and learning new skills.
- [Quit Hatin’ on Haiti](https://adventistregionalministries.org/quit-hatin-on-haiti/) - Boredom had me flipping through the channels until I paused to watch a popular senior statesman of the International Ecumenical Church...
- [Free Course on History and Theology of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty in the Adventist Church](https://adventistregionalministries.org/free-course-on-history-and-theology-of-public-affairs-and-religious-liberty-in-the-adventist-church/) - Deepen your understanding of the Seventh-day Adventist Church's mission and identity with this free online course from the Adventist Learning Community.
- [A New Addition to the ORCM Staff – Priscila Pancorbo](https://adventistregionalministries.org/a-new-addition-to-the-orcm-staff-priscila-pancorbo/) - Priscila Pancorbo has joined the Office for Regional Conference Ministries (ORCM) as the Building Usage Coordinator and Website Content Manager.
- [Dr. William T. Cox Shares Financial Tips on 50th-Anniversary BOL Trip](https://adventistregionalministries.org/dr-william-t-cox-shares-financial-tips-on-50th-anniversary-bol-trip/) - During the 50th-anniversary trip of Breath of Life, following the steps of Paul, the Regional Retirement Plan held a short master class on finances for retirees.
- [Allegheny West Conference Children’s Ministries Hosts Sabbath School Training](https://adventistregionalministries.org/allegheny-west-conference-childrens-ministries-hosts-sabbath-school-training/) - Churches from Allegheny West Conference came together for the Alive in Jesus Sabbath School training.
- [Oakwood University Students Tour the Office of Regional Conference Ministries](https://adventistregionalministries.org/oakwood-university-students-tour-the-office-of-regional-conference-ministries/) - Mrs. Gloria Brooks and her 2024 Oakwood University students of the OU101 Orientation Class tour the Office of Regional Conference Ministries.
- [Emotional Intelligence Training Session with Dr. Burton](https://adventistregionalministries.org/emotional-intelligence-training-session-with-dr-burton/) - A healthy workplace environment is key to success. The ORCM and RCRP teams participated in a new training with Dr. Burton.
- [Fantasy Football League: ORCM and RCRP](https://adventistregionalministries.org/fantasy-football-league-orcm-and-rcrp/) - Did you know that Fantasy Football can help improve relationships between coworkers? ORCM and RCRP have created their own Fantasy Football League.
- [Honoring the Retirement of Nancy and Albert Dudley](https://adventistregionalministries.org/honoring-the-retirement-of-nancy-and-albert-dudley/) - After years of dedicated service, Nancy and Albert Dudley are retiring. ORCM and RCRP honor the legacy of this couple.
- [ORCM and RCRP partnered with the Alabama Kidney Foundation for a community service project](https://adventistregionalministries.org/orcm-and-rcrp-partnered-with-the-alabama-kidney-foundation-for-a-community-service-project/) - The Office for Regional Conference Ministries (ORCM) and the Regional Conference Retirement Plan (RCRP) partnered with the Alabama Kidney Foundation for a community service project at the Boys & Girls Club in Huntsville, Alabama.
- [ORCM and RCRP Connect with Thousands of Pathfinders in Gillette](https://adventistregionalministries.org/orcm-rcrp-pathfinders-camporee-gillette-2024/) - The Office for Regional Conference Ministries (ORCM) and the Regional Conference Retirement Plan (RCRP) connected with thousands of Pathfinders, leaders, and attendees at the 2024 International Camporee, “Believe the Promise,” in Gillette, Wyoming.
- [Lake Region Conference Mid-Term Reports](https://adventistregionalministries.org/lake-region-conference-mid-term-report/) - Lake Region Conference Mid-Term Reports will begin on August 18th in the Illiana area.
- [ORCM and RCRP Bring Regional Work to Kids](https://adventistregionalministries.org/orcm-pathfinder-flyer/) - ORCM and RCRP are excited to bring the regional work to the International Pathfinder Camporee.
- [Anchored in Truth: Christians Navigating Politics](https://adventistregionalministries.org/christians-navigating-politics/) - Jesus warns, “Be careful. Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod” (Mark 8:15). This metaphor highlights the potential corrupting nature of political influences.
- [South Atlantic Conference Holds Annual Education Department Festival Expo](https://adventistregionalministries.org/south-atlantic-festival-expo-education-department/) - Students from across the South Atlantic Conference gathered to showcase their skills, creativity, and intellect at the recent Festival Expo.
- [Sign Up Now for PELC 2024: Registration Now Open!](https://adventistregionalministries.org/sing-up-for-pelc-2024-registration-now-open/) - We are excited to announce that registration for the 2024 Pastoral Evangelism & Leadership Council (PELC) is open! You can register now online.
- [Over $100,000 was raised in SWRC Sabbath morning English Camp Meeting offering](https://adventistregionalministries.org/over-100000-in-swrc/) - We praise God that over $100,000 was raised in our singular Sabbath morning Camp Meeting offering at Lone Star Camp on June 15
- [It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of David D. W. Steede, II](https://adventistregionalministries.org/david-d-steede/) - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of David D. W. Steede, II
- [Dr. Victoria Joiner, former General Manager of WJOU, Passes to Her Rest](https://adventistregionalministries.org/dr-victoria-joiner-passes-her-rest-wjou-manager-sabbath-praise/) - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dr. Victoria 'Vicki' Joiner, former General Manager of WJOU and Host of Sabbath Praise.
- [Allegheny East Conference Press Release](https://adventistregionalministries.org/incident-following-camp-meeting/) - Allegheny east Conference Press Release: Incident Following Camp Meeting
- [Regional Conference Camp Meetings Recap](https://adventistregionalministries.org/regional-conference-camp-meetings-recap/) - Summer is often associated with attending camp meetings, and most people look forward to these events. They are a great opportunity to worship, connect with others, grow spiritually, and create wonderful memories with family and friends.
- [A Fond Farewell: Celebrating Albert Dudley’s Retirement](https://adventistregionalministries.org/dudley-retirement/) - Today marks a bittersweet moment as we bid farewell to Albert Dudley. Your legacy will continue to inspire us all.
- [Christon Arthur selected as La Sierra’s next president](https://adventistregionalministries.org/christon-arthur-selected-as-la-sierras-next-president/) - The La Sierra University Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Christon Arthur to serve as the university’s 6th president.
- [Dr. Trevor Kinlock elected president of the Allegheny East Conference](https://adventistregionalministries.org/dr-trevor-kinlock-elected-president-of-the-allegheny-east-conference/) - Today June 23rd, the Allegheny East Conference Executive Committee elected Dr. Trevor Kinlock to serve as the new president of the Allegheny East, effective immediately.
- [South Central Conference Announces Pastor David Lee as New Associate Ministerial Director](https://adventistregionalministries.org/south-central-conference-pastor-lee-new-associate-ministerial-director/) - The South Central Conference announced the appointment of Pastor David Lee as the new Associate Ministerial Director. He is currently serving as the senior pastor of the Madison Mission Seventh-day Adventist Church in Huntsville, AL.
- [Central States Conference member's book becomes a theatrical production](https://adventistregionalministries.org/central-states-conference-member-book-community-production/) - The book Walk on Water, authored by Gary Wilkinson Sr., a member of the Central States Conference, will have its own theatrical production this Wednesday, June 19, and Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the Missouri Theater in St. Joseph, Missouri.
- [EXCOM Continues Process for Selection of AEC’s New President](https://adventistregionalministries.org/allegheny-east-conference-new-president-election/) - Allegheny East Conference's Executive Committee (EXCOM) gathered on June 8th and 9th to complete the second special meeting of its presidential selection process.
- [Abraham J. Jules elected President of the Atlantic Union Conference](https://adventistregionalministries.org/abraham-jules-atlantic-union/) - The Atlantic Union Conference Executive Committee elected Abraham J. Jules as the new president of the Atlantic Union Conference, effective immediately.
- [Dr. Eldeen C. King elected President of the Northeastern Conference](https://adventistregionalministries.org/eldeen-king-elected-president-northeastern-conference/) - Dr. Eldeen C. King was elected to serve as President of the Northeastern Conference by the Executive Committee on June 9, 2024.
- [Arne P. Nielsen, NAD Vice President for Education, Passes to His Rest](https://adventistregionalministries.org/arne-nielsen-nad-vice-president-education-passes-his-rest/) - We are deeply saddened to share that Arne P. Nielsen, North American Division vice president for education, passed to his rest this morning, June 3, 2024.
- [Oakwood University President, Dr. Leslie N. Pollard, to Receive the Prestigious Dr. Dorothy C. Yancy at Wiley University](https://adventistregionalministries.org/oakwood-university-president-dorothy-yancy-award-winley-university/) - Oakwood University is delighted to announce that President, Dr. Leslie N. Pollard, will be honored with the esteemed Dr. Dorothy C. Yancy Vanguard Award. This accolade is presented by the Higher Education Leadership Foundation, (H.E.L.F.).
- [Connect with the Central States Conference during their online prayer meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/central-states-conference-prayer-meeting/) - Join the Central States Conference family as they embrace this year's theme, "IGNITE," through corporate prayer on the last Wednesday of each month at 7pm CST.
- [Process for the Selection of Allegheny East Conference’s New President](https://adventistregionalministries.org/process-selection-new-president-allegheny-east-conference/) - On Sunday, March 24th, Dr. Marcellus T. Robinson, Allegheny East Conference president was elected to serve as the president of the Columbia Union Conference, headquartered in Columbia, Md. Since then, Robinson has been serving in both roles simultaneously.
- [Regional Conferences' Camp Meetings 2024 Schedule](https://adventistregionalministries.org/regional-conferences-camp-meetings-2024/) - Find the Regional Conference Camp Meeting that is nearest to you, and join us for a spiritually uplifting experience filled with inspiring messages, uplifting music, and meaningful fellowship.
- [Pine Forge Academy Graduation Weekend 2024](https://adventistregionalministries.org/pine-forge-academy-graduation-weekend-2024/) - Join Pine Forge Academy as they celebrate the Class of 2024. This weekend's graduation will surely leave an impact on their graduates, not only because of their educational accomplishments but also because it is the starting point of a new season in their lives.
- [Seventh-day Activists](https://adventistregionalministries.org/seventh-day-activism/) - Part 2 of the Seventh-day Activism series begins where the DJM (Dudley, Joseph, and Moore) episode ended, with Elder Earl Moore’s mic-less mic-drop, “There is no white money in that van.”
- [ORCM and RCRP Walking Challenge 2024](https://adventistregionalministries.org/orcm-rcrp-walking-challenge-2024/) - The official 2024 Office for Regional Conference Ministry (ORCM) and Regional Conference Retirement Plan (RCRP) Walking Challenge is taking place this month of May.
- [The Regional Conference Retirement Plan is Hiring: Chief Investment Officer​](https://adventistregionalministries.org/rcrp-cio/) - This role offers the flexibility of working remotely from Monday to Thursday, with required travel for special meetings. The compensation for this position is competitive, commensurate with experience, and includes benefits aligned with our church's retirement plan.
- [Allegheny East Conference hosts the Connection and Ministry Communication Conference (CAMCON)](https://adventistregionalministries.org/allegheny-east-conference-hosts-the-connection-and-ministry-communication-conference-camcon/) - The AEC’s Communication and Technology Department hosted its 9th Annual Connection and Ministry Conference (CAMCON) under the theme: 'Refresh', focusing on breathing new life into local church communication ministries.
- [Office for Regional Conference Ministries and Regional Conference Retirement Plan visit Oakwood Adventist Academy](https://adventistregionalministries.org/regional-office-oakwood-academy/) - ORCM and RCRP volunteered their time to engage with Oakwood Adventist Academy students and support the school in various ways.
- [Administrative Professionals Day](https://adventistregionalministries.org/administrative-professionals/) - Administrative Professionals Day was a moment that highlighted their importance to the team and the entire organization, fostering a spirit of gratitude.
- ['Inspired Imagery' 2024](https://adventistregionalministries.org/inspired-imagery-2024/) - “Inspired Imagery” showcased the amazing talent within the Regional Seventh-day Adventist artists and their affiliates.
- [More than 60,000 Youth to Set Up Camp in Gillette, Wyoming, for Week-Long Event Filled with Learning, Worship, and Community Outreach](https://adventistregionalministries.org/international-pathfinder-camporee/) - More than 60,000 young people, hailing from more than 100 countries, will set up a tent and RV city August 5-11, 2024.
- [Beneath the Suit - Episode III](https://adventistregionalministries.org/beneath-the-suit-3/) - Beneath the Suit - Episode III. Yvonne Collins, Chief Financial Officer of the Regional Conference Retirement Plan
- [Lessons from a Drought](https://adventistregionalministries.org/max-drought/) - In 2019, fresh out of Oakwood University and filled with optimism, I joined Allegheny West Conference to establish a young adult church in Columbus, OH.
- [Hagar: The Woman Who Nicknamed God](https://adventistregionalministries.org/hagar-the-woman/) - Hagar, an African slave, becomes a surrogate mother for Sarai and Abram under coercive conditions, leading to complex dynamics of power and recognition, but finds divine consolation in God's promises and presence.
- [Pierre E. Omeler Elected as General Vice President of the Adventist Church](https://adventistregionalministries.org/pierre-omeler/) - Demonstrating the Seventh-day Adventist Church's commitment to its global mission, the Executive Committee elected Pierre E. Omeler as a General Vice President of the General Conference (GC) on April 10, 2024.
- [It’s time to be ExcuseLess!](https://adventistregionalministries.org/excuseless-devotional-prayer-book-pastor-debleaire-snell/) - If you want to break the cycle of excuses and prepare yourself for a better you, join the ExcuseLess movement. This 21-day morning devotional is based on the new book from Pastor Debleaire Snell.
- [Allegheny East Conference Welcomes New Associate Superintendent](https://adventistregionalministries.org/allegheny-east-conference-welcomes-new-associate-superintendent/) - Renee Humphreys joins Allegheny East Conference’s Office of Education as the new associate superintendent. With over 35 years of educational experience, Humphreys has previously served at the Chesapeake and Lake Region Conferences.
- [BAYDA raises $10,000 for "Standing in the Gap" Scholarship Fund](https://adventistregionalministries.org/bayda-raises-10000-for-standing-in-the-gap-scholarship-fund/) - BAYDA raised $10,000 for the "Standing in the Gap" Scholarship Fund, supporting Oakwood University students facing financial challenges.
- [Regional Ministries Open House 2024](https://adventistregionalministries.org/regional-ministries-open-house-2024/) - During Alumni Weekend 2024, the Charles E. Dudley Sr. Center hosted an open house by ORCM, RCRP, and Breath of Life Ministries, offering attendees an enriching experience and insights into regional work and heritage.
- [It’s All About Redemption](https://adventistregionalministries.org/its-all-about-redemption/) - My wife and I sat before our televisions, utterly transfixed. Neither of us are particularly into golf, but we were into it that day. We had relegated Tiger Woods to the “golfing dead”-at least as far as ever winning anything in golf again-especially not a major tournament and especially-not the Masters. Via text and over
- [Associate Editor and Assistant Editor Positions Available at Pacific Press](https://adventistregionalministries.org/pacific-press/) - Pacific Press is excited to announce new opportunities within its team. They are currently seeking talented individuals to fill the roles of Associate Editor and Assistant Editor.
- [International Women's Day ORCM/RCRP](https://adventistregionalministries.org/international-women-day/) - Today, we honor the incredible women who inspire us every day with their strength, resilience, and achievements.
- [ORCM 2024 Alumni Week Events](https://adventistregionalministries.org/orcm-2024-alumni-week-events/) - ORCM Facility Tours & INSPIRED IMAGERY an Art Exhibit Fundraiser at the Joseph W. McCoy Regional Retiree Cultural Center
- [Dudley, Joseph, & Moore](https://adventistregionalministries.org/dudley-joseph-moore/) - The great cloud of witnesses described in Hebrews 12:1 doesn’t simply include the patriarchs and prophets of biblical antiquity, but also those who throughout the ages have held the banner high for truth, love, and justice.
- [The Blessings of a Delay](https://adventistregionalministries.org/blessings-delay/) - James Edson White, the son of Adventist pioneers James and Ellen White, is credited with taking the gospel to African Americans in the southern United States — after having departed from the Adventist faith for approximately 30 years.
- [PELC Steering Committee in Riverside, CA](https://adventistregionalministries.org/pelc-steering-committee/) - The PELC Steering Committee is deep in discussions in Riverside, California, shaping the path for PELC 24 from December 8-11.
- [Beneath the Suit 2 - Debleaire K. Snell](https://adventistregionalministries.org/beneath-the-suit-2-debleaire-k-snell/) - Pastor Debleaire K. Snell - Speaker/director of Breath of Life Ministries and Senior Pastor of the Oakwood University Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church. No suit, no time, no script... Let's get to know him better.
- [Statement from the Regional Presidents Caucus on the Loss of Elder Maurice Valentine](https://adventistregionalministries.org/statement-from-the-regional-presidents-caucus-on-the-loss-of-elder-maurice-valentine/) - The Regional Conference Presidents Council is shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Elder Maurice Valentine, Vice President, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist.
- [I Appreciate Being a SDA Pastor](https://adventistregionalministries.org/i-appreciate-being-a-sda-pastor/) - I know that not everyone is appreciative of the Pastor that they have. Pastoring is a divine calling that is given to people who are quite human. The tension between what Pastors are expected to be, what they should be, and what we sometimes are can produce tension in the places where Pastors serve.
- [Dr. Paula Olivier Elected BAYDA Chair](https://adventistregionalministries.org/dr-paula-olivier-elected-bayda-chair/) - On October 4, Dr. Paula Olivier was elected the Chairperson of the Black Adventist Youth Directors Association (BAYDA). This group plans the collective events for Regional Conference young people-such as United Youth Congress and the National Bible Bowl tournament.
- [First Official Oakwood University Classes in the Charles E. Dudley Center](https://adventistregionalministries.org/first-official-oakwood-university-classes-in-the-charles-e-dudley-center/) - ORCM Executive Director, Elder Dana C. Edmond, came by to welcome the students into the Dudley Center. He spoke briefly about the building and Regional Conferences and shared with them that the responsibility for continuing Regional Conferences would ultimately be theirs.
- [Southwest Region Re-Elects Conference Administrators, Makes Departmental Changes](https://adventistregionalministries.org/southwest-2023/) - On September 23-24, approximately 450 delegates met at the Keene SDA Church, on the campus of Southwestern Adventist University, in Keene, Texas for the 5th Quadrennial and 26th Regular Session of the Southwest Region Conference.
- [Beneath The Suit](https://adventistregionalministries.org/beneath-the-suit/) - Beneath the Suit aim to provide a deeper and more personal perspective on individuals in prominent positions.
- [Lessons Learned in An Electric Car](https://adventistregionalministries.org/lessons-learned-in-an-electric-car/) - The rental car company made the assumption that I knew how to operate an electric car. But the reality was that I had never been in an electric car before-I had zero idea of how they operated.
- [First Church Learns About Regional Conference, Visits the Dudley Center](https://adventistregionalministries.org/first-church-learns-about-regional-conference/) - On August 16, the Huntsville First Church Midday Prayer Meeting Group had a different type of meeting during Prayer Meeting time.
- [ORCM/RCRP Do Team Building Activities](https://adventistregionalministries.org/orcm-rcrp-do-team-building-activities/) - One of the core values of the Office for ORCM and RCRP office staff in Huntsville, Alabama is the concept that a good culture in the office is developed in part by doing things together out of the office.
- [Oakwood VP Moves On to the GC](https://adventistregionalministries.org/oakwood-vp-moves-on-to-the-gc/) - Mrs. Sabrina Cotton DeSouza was recently elected to serve as the Associate Treasurer for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
- [Mission Trip to Belize](https://adventistregionalministries.org/madison-mission-trip/) - We tutored students in grades K-8, repaired the kitchen, painted the building, and created a classroom mural of Moses parting the Red Sea.
- [Career Opportunity: Property Development/Management Director](https://adventistregionalministries.org/southeastern-hiring/) - Join the Southeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists as a Property Development/Management Director. Lead transformative real estate projects, counsel churches, and ensure legal and financial compliance.
- [First Sabbath Goes On Location to Lake Region](https://adventistregionalministries.org/fris-sabbath-lake-region/) - During the Camp Meeting season, it was thought to broadcast First Sabbath from one of the Regional Conference camp grounds. The idea was to give those who were not physically attending a camp meeting an idea of what happens during camp meeting.
- [Getting Along Makes Good $ense](https://adventistregionalministries.org/getting-along/) - It is part of the economic benefit that has occurred since Israel, Egypt and Jordan decided to stop killing each other and start cashing checks with each other. Getting along makes good $ense.
- [Oakwood and Breath of Life Lead Holy Tour](https://adventistregionalministries.org/oakwood-and-breath-of-life-lead-holy-tour/) - Approximately 200 individuals from across North America and the Caribbean toured Israel, Jordan, and Egypt in a tour sponsored by Oakwood University and Breath of Life
- [Register today for PELC 2023](https://adventistregionalministries.org/register-today-for-pelc-2023-2/) - The highly anticipated Pastoral Evangelism & Leadership Council (PELC) is set to take place from December 3-6 at Oakwood University
- [E.E. Rogers SDA School is now hiring](https://adventistregionalministries.org/e-e-rogers-sda-school-is-now-hiring/) - E.E. Rogers SDA School is now hiring Elementary School teachers. Upper or lower elementary grades.
- [Benjamin Jones invited all constituents at the camp meeting to visit the Regional Conference Retiree Cultural Center](https://adventistregionalministries.org/benjamin-jones-camp-meeting/) - The president of the South Central Conference, warmly invited all constituents at the camp meeting last night to visit the Regional Conference Retiree Cultural Center.
- [Regional Conferences' Camp Meetings 2023 Schedule](https://adventistregionalministries.org/regional-conferences-camp-meetings-2023-schedule/) - Find the Regional Conference Camp Meeting that is nearest to you, and join us for a spiritually uplifting experience filled with inspiring messages, uplifting music, and meaningful fellowship.
- [New Staff Members at ORCM/RCRP](https://adventistregionalministries.org/new-staff-members-at-orcm-rcrp/) - The brand new Charles E. Dudley, Sr. Center for Regional Conference Ministries has some brand new employees! Let’s meet them: Gerson Pancorbo, Communications Director, Office for Regional Conference Ministries (ORCM)/Regional Conference Retirement Plan (RCRP) Gerson Pancorbo is a native of Jaen, Spain. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in audiovisual communications from Valencia University. He
- [May ADEL Monthly Program](https://adventistregionalministries.org/may-adel-monthly-program/) - This month's edition features an exciting lineup of events, including an Inspirational Challenge led by Pastor Virgil Childs, a Mini-Concert by Wanda Lott, and an Interview with Jocelyn Thomas and Shirley Iheanacho.
- [ORCM and RCRP board meetings](https://adventistregionalministries.org/orcm-and-rcrp-board-meetings/) - The Office for Regional Conference Ministries (ORCM) and Regional Conferences Retirement Plan (RCRP) recently held their board meetings.
- [South Central Conference statement on the TN House Expulsions](https://adventistregionalministries.org/south-central-conference-statement-on-the-tn-house-expulsions/) - Statement on the TN House Expulsions
- [ORCM and RCRP Involved in Community Service Project](https://adventistregionalministries.org/orcm-and-rcrp-involved-in-community-service-project/) - The Office for Regional Conference Ministries (ORCM) and the Regional Conference Retirement Plan (RCRP) staff recently closed their office in Huntsville for approximately half a day to engage in a community service project. They were joined in this project by the three members of the Huntsville architectural firm, KPS. KPS was the firm that designed
- [Office for Regional Conference Ministries, Regional Retirement Plan and Dudley Foundation to Dedicate Charles and Etta Dudley Monument at Dudley Center](https://adventistregionalministries.org/office-for-regional-conference-ministries-regional-retirement-plan-and-dudley-foundation-to-dedicate-charles-and-etta-dudley-monument-at-dudley-center/) - On April 7, the Office for Regional Conference Ministries, the Regional Conference Retirement Plan and the Charles and Etta Dudley Foundation will dedicate the new monument in the front of the new Regional Conference headquarters-the Charles E. Dudley, Sr., Center for Regional Conference Ministries. The Dudley Center is on the campus of Oakwood University, in
- [Again-??? Part II](https://adventistregionalministries.org/again-part-ii/) - In our last installment, we talked about the importance of people of color (any people, really) knowing our history and the things that God has done for us to help us overcome. We shared some reasons why that is important and the challenges that occur when people do not know their history. It is my
- [ORCM and RCRP Welcome the Dudleys](https://adventistregionalministries.org/orcm-and-rcrp-welcome-the-dudleys/) - The Office for Regional Conference Ministries/Regional Conference Retirement Plan Office family has grown by 2 members with the addition of Albert and Nancy Dudley. They are serving as Building Facilities Manager and Assistant to the Human Resource Director/Events Coordinator, respectively. Albert Dudley, Sr., is a native of Nashville, Tennessee. He is a graduate of Oakwood
- [Historic Meeting of Adventist Leaders: Collaboration on Mission Initiatives](https://adventistregionalministries.org/historic-meeting-of-adventist-leaders/) - This historic meeting marks an important step forward for the church, as leaders from different regional conferences share their perspectives and explore opportunities for collaboration with the Inter American division.
- [Pine Forge Academy nominated for NAACP Award](https://adventistregionalministries.org/pine-forge-academy-nominated-for-naacp-award/)
- [Job Opening: Director of Investments/Chief Investment Officer (DOI/CIO)](https://adventistregionalministries.org/job-opening-director-of-investments-chief-investment-officer-doi-cio/) - See the below job description [pdf-embedder url="https://adventistregionalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/RCRP-DOI-CIO-job-description-2-1-23.pdf" title="RCRP DOI CIO job description 2-1-23"]
- [New Superintendent of Education Hired!](https://adventistregionalministries.org/new-superintendent-of-education-hired/)
- [Government and Church Leaders and Thousands of Constituents Lay Dr. Daniel L. Honoré to Rest](https://adventistregionalministries.org/government-and-church-leaders-and-thousands-of-constituents-lay-dr-daniel-l-honore-to-rest/) - On February 5, 2,000 plus mourners at the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn, New York, laid Minnesota Conference and former Northeastern Conference President, Dr. Daniel L. Honoré to rest. A host of dignitaries from both the Seventh-day Adventist Church and from the Federal and New York City governments attended the service. From the United States
- [Again?????-Part I](https://adventistregionalministries.org/again-part-i/) - I was getting ready to do a Week of Prayer-back in the days when we still had them. I was packing my things in my office, when my daughter came in. She was a little girl then-maybe about 7 years old. “What are you preaching, Daddy?” I named a sermon that I often used during
- [Elder T. Marshall Kelly: “True Greatness”](https://adventistregionalministries.org/elder-t-marshall-kelly-true-greatness/)
- [North American Division Regional Conference Presidents Council Statement on the Death of Dr. Daniel Honore](https://adventistregionalministries.org/north-american-division-regional-conference-presidents-council-statement-on-the-death-of-dr-daniel-honore/) - North American Division Regional Conference Presidents Council Statement on the Death of Dr. Daniel Honore The North American Division Regional Presidents Council, along with the Office for Regional Conference Ministries and the Regional Conference Retirement Plan, join the entire world church in expressing its deep sadness on the loss of our former colleague and our
- [PELC 2022 Itinerary](https://adventistregionalministries.org/pelc-2022-itinerary/) - View the PELC Schedule Here [pdf-embedder url="https://adventistregionalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/PELC-2022-Itinerary-Article.pdf" title="PELC 2022 Itinerary Article"]
- [When “I’m Sorry Is Sorry”](https://adventistregionalministries.org/when-im-sorry-is-sorry/) - In my family-especially between my youngest sister and I-we have an expression that we use with some degree of regularity. When something is not very good, my sister and I say that it is “sorry”. My sister became a big football fan after she became an adult (after showing zero interest in any kind of
- [Pastor Kirk Nugent Becomes Media Pastor for Oakwood University](https://adventistregionalministries.org/pastor-kirk-nugent-becomes-media-pastor-for-oakwood-university/) - Pastor Kirk Nugent recently accepted a call to become the Media Pastor for the Oakwood University SDA Church. It is believed that he becomes the first person to hold that position in a Regional Conference church. This groundbreaking appointment comes after years of preparation. Pastor Nugent was born in New York but he was raised
- [A New Addition to the ORCM/RCRP Office Staff - Brendon Henfield](https://adventistregionalministries.org/a-new-addition-to-the-orcm-rcrp-office-staff-brendon-henfield/) - The ORCM (Office for Regional Conference Ministries)/RCRP (Regional Conference Retirement Plan (RCRP) office family recently gained a new member. He is Brendon Henfield and he joins the Treasury team as an accountant. Brother Henfield is a native of Nassau, Bahamas. He is the younger of two sons. He is a “double” graduate of Oakwood University,
- [International Interfaith Group Tours the Charles Dudley Center](https://adventistregionalministries.org/international-interfaith-group-tours-the-charles-dudley-center/) - On November 22, an international and interfaith group from Europe toured the Charles E. Dudley, Sr. Center for Regional Conference Ministries on the campus of Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama. The visit was arranged by Global Ties Alabama, which is a non-profit partner of the U.S. State Department. It is designed to bring current and
- [The Charles E. Dudley Sr., Center for Regional Conference Ministries Is Dedicated](https://adventistregionalministries.org/the-charles-e-dudley-sr-center-for-regional-conference-ministries-is-dedicated/) - On October 18, the new Office of Regional Conference Ministries headquarters-the Elder Charles E. Dudley, Sr., Center for Regional Conference Ministries-was dedicated. This project was nearly 5 years in the making. It had to work around a world-wide pandemic, construction delays, supply chain issues, labor shortages and other serious challenges. But the Lord prevailed and
- [Allegheny East Elects New President, New Vice President for Administration](https://adventistregionalministries.org/allegheny-east-elects-new-president-new-vice-president-for-administration/) - On Sunday, October 16th, 600 plus delegates met in the Metropolitan Activity Center at the Metropolitan SDA Church in Hyattsville, Maryland for the Second Quinquennial Session of the Allegheny East Conference. The theme was “More Than Conquerors”, and the emphasis was on all of the unprecedented things that the Allegheny East Conference had faced of
- [An Adventist Church in New Jersey Celebrates Juneteenth with the Community](https://adventistregionalministries.org/an-adventist-church-in-new-jersey-celebrates-juneteenth-with-the-community/) - On June 18, 2022, church members offer blood pressure checks during the Willingboro, New Jersey, Juneteenth festival. Photo provided by Carl McRoy For the second year in a row, Willingboro Seventh-day Adventist Church hands out literature, offers blood pressure checks and healthful living advice in the annual Juneteenth festival. On June 18, 2022, church members
- [ORCM Joins Denominational SDA Entities Across North America In Sending Water to Jackson, Mississippi In Their Water Crisis](https://adventistregionalministries.org/orcm-joins-denominational-sda-entities-across-north-america-in-sending-water-to-jackson-mississippi-in-their-water-crisis/) - The crisis began a few weeks ago when the Pearl River in Jackson, Mississippi flooded because of major rainstorms in the area. The flooding forced the city’s largest water treatment plant to stop the treatment of drinking water indefinitely. This left the residents of Jackson with no access to safe water to drink. The city
- [Getting Rid of Junk](https://adventistregionalministries.org/getting-rid-of-junk/) - A bane of existence for Pastors in the Adventist Church is having to move from one location to another. While most Pastors accept getting moved from place to place as a part of what comes with being a Pastor, I believe the longer a Pastor is in ministry and the older he/she gets, the more
- [South Atlantic Conference Elects New President, Some Departmental Leaders and Makes Significant Constitutional Changes](https://adventistregionalministries.org/south-atlantic-conference-elects-new-president-some-departmental-leaders-and-makes-significant-constitutional-changes/) - On Sunday, September 11, a little under 900 delegates gathered at the South Atlantic Conference campground in Orangeburg, South Carolina for its 26th Quinquennial Session. Those delegates elected Elder Calvin B. Preston as President of the 55,000 member conference, which is headquartered in Decatur, Georgia. Elder Preston has spent all of his 47 year ministry
- [South Central Conference Re-Elects President Benjamin Jones - Makes Administrative, Departmental and Constitutional Changes](https://adventistregionalministries.org/south-central-conference-re-elects-president-benjamin-jones-makes-administrative-departmental-and-constitutional-changes/) - On July 24, approximately 800 delegates met at the Oakwood University Church for their Fifth Quinquennial Session. After the devotional by Elder Roger Bernard, President, Central States Conference, the delegates began addressing the business of the day. They voted to take the unprecedented step of suspending the rules to allow for the submission of up
- [The Passing of Elder Daniel R. Jackson - The Loss of a Brother](https://adventistregionalministries.org/the-passing-of-elder-daniel-r-jackson-the-loss-of-a-brother/) - This website includes the statements of the Regional Conference leadership and the statements of the North American Division (NAD) leadership on the recent passing of former NAD President, Elder Daniel R. Jackson. I would like to briefly share my thoughts as well. Elder Jackson was an extraordinary leader who never acted as if he saw
- [Getting Back to Work](https://adventistregionalministries.org/getting-back-to-work/) - I heard a powerful sermon several years ago at PELC by Pastor Orville Brissett. He is currently a Pastor in the Allegheny East Conference; I think he was in Allegheny West at the time—or perhaps, it was Southeastern Conference (he served in both). In any event, Pastor Brissett preached on my favorite Bible character—Elijah. Elijah
- [Former NAD President Daniel R. Jackson Passes to His Rest](https://adventistregionalministries.org/former-nad-president-daniel-r-jackson-passes-to-his-rest/) - On Sabbath morning, July 23, 2022, Daniel R. Jackson, former president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America, passed to his rest after several months of battling cancer. He was 73. Jackson, who served the Adventist Church for 49 years, retired in July 2020 after serving as NAD president for a decade. As president,
- [“Second Tuesday” - ORCM/RCRP Worships With Regional Conference Office Staff](https://adventistregionalministries.org/second-tuesday-orcm-rcrp-worships-with-regional-conference-office-staff/) - The ORCM/RCRP staffs instituted a new program this year. It is called “Second Tuesday”. On the second Tuesday of each month, the office staff of the Office for Regional Conference Ministries (ORCM) and the Regional Conference Retirement Plan (RCRP) change their daily staff worship schedule to have morning worship with a different Regional Conference Office
- [Statement from the Regional Conference Leadership on the Passing of Elder Daniel R. Jackson](https://adventistregionalministries.org/statement-from-the-regional-conference-leadership-on-the-passing-of-elder-daniel-r-jackson/) - Daniel R. Jackson in the NAD headquarter's C. D. Brooks Chapel [photo by Pieter Damsteegt/NAD] The Regional Presidents Council, the Office for Regional Conference Ministries (ORCM) and the Regional Conference Retirement Plan (RCRP) wish to express our great sorrow on the passing of our colleague, our friend and our brother, Elder Daniel R. Jackson, former
- [Lake Region Re-Elects President and Selects Administrative and Departmental Staff](https://adventistregionalministries.org/lake-region-re-elects-president-and-selects-administrative-and-departmental-staff/) - On July 17, 2022, approximately 600 delegates met at the Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan for its quadrennial session. After re-electing President Garth Gabriel to his first full term as Conference President (Elder Gabriel became President when Dr. R. Clifford Jones accepted a call to become
- [It Is Already Decided](https://adventistregionalministries.org/it-is-already-decided/) - As I am writing this, the 61st session of the General Conference is meeting in St. Louis. The world-wide pandemic delayed this meeting for 2 years and caused it to be held at a different venue (St. Louis) than originally scheduled (Indianapolis). From time to time I hear people say things that suggest bringing people
- [Regional Conference Retirement Plan Launches Website](https://adventistregionalministries.org/regional-conference-retirement-plan-launches-website/) - “The afternoon sun of his (senior believer) life may be more mellow and productive of fruit than the morning sun. It may continue to increase in size and brightness until it drops behind the western hills.” Ellen White, RH April 6, 1886 The quote above by Ellen White encapsulates the vision of the Regional Conference Retirement
- [Camp Meeting Calendar](https://adventistregionalministries.org/camp-meeting-calendar/) - June 3-5-Central States-Central States Campground, Kansas City, Kansas. Sabbath Speaker-Elder Freddie Russell June 15-18-Southwest Region-Lone Star Campground, Athens, Texas. Sabbath Speaker: Elder Henry Wright Allegheny West Conference (Virtual) Sabbath Speaker: Elder John Trusty South Central Conference-Oakwood
- [General Conference Officers](https://adventistregionalministries.org/general-conference-officers/) - Dr. Ted Wilson and Dr. G. Alexander Bryant Re-Elected as General Conference President and North American Division President, Respectively. Elder Maurice Valentine Elected As a General Conference Vice President As the 61st session of the General Conference wound down in St. Louis, Missouri, there were some things that changed and some things that remained the
- [ORCM / RCRP Job Announcement: Communications Director](https://adventistregionalministries.org/orcm-rcrp-job-announcement-communications-director/) - The Office for Regional Conference Ministries (ORCM) and the Regional Conference Retirement Plan (RCRP) are seeking a Director of Communications and Media. This person will advance the mission and ministries of ORCM and RCRP by raising awareness, telling the story, and highlighting the many historical and current contributions of Regional Conferences, Regional Ministries, and related entities
- [Don’t Forget to Remember](https://adventistregionalministries.org/dont-forget-to-remember/) - Even though it was nearly 45 years ago, I can still hear his voice: “Joseph Griffin-like Griffin Shoe Polish”. It was my first pastoral assignment. I was the Associate Pastor and the Senior Pastor was introducing me to the church board. I was very young and it is only as I have gotten older that
- [Farewell, Elder Darriel Hoy](https://adventistregionalministries.org/farewell-elder-darriel-hoy/) - Elder Darriel Hoy, the first Communications Director for the Office for Regional Conference Ministries (ORCM) and the Regional Conference Retirement Plan (RCRP), has accepted a call to the Southwest Region Conference to serve as pastor of the Faith Seventh-day Adventist Church (Baton Rouge, LA) and the Morning Star Seventh-day Adventist Church (Lafayette, LA). Elder Hoy
- [A Living Hope: Breath of Life Easter Special Airs on ABC Stations](https://adventistregionalministries.org/a-living-hope-breath-of-life-easter-special-airs-on-abc-stations/)
- [Allegheny West Conference Leaders Elected](https://adventistregionalministries.org/allegheny-west-conference-leaders-elected/)
- [Dr. Calvin Rock & Dr. Prudence Pollard Receive the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award](https://adventistregionalministries.org/dr-calvin-rock-dr-prudence-pollard-receive-the-presidents-lifetime-achievement-award/)
- [Elders Fred Crowe & Alvin Kibble: Pioneers in the Regional Work](https://adventistregionalministries.org/elders-fred-crowe-alvin-kibble-pioneers-in-the-regional-work/)
- [Elder Fred Crowe, Part 1: Pioneers in the Regional Work](https://adventistregionalministries.org/elder-fred-crowe-part-1-pioneers-in-the-regional-work/)
- [Dr. Ernest E. Rogers: Pioneers in the Regional Work](https://adventistregionalministries.org/dr-ernest-e-rogers-pioneers-in-the-regional-work/)
- [Pastor Chanda Nunes Elected As Nevada-Utah Executive Secretary](https://adventistregionalministries.org/pastor-chanda-nunes-elected-as-nevada-utah-executive-secretary/)
- [Alabama Governor Ivey Writes Letter to Oakwood Adventist Academy Team](https://adventistregionalministries.org/alabama-governor-ivey-writes-letter-to-oakwood-adventist-academy-team/)
- [Oakwood Adventist Academy Team Forfeits Game to Honor God](https://adventistregionalministries.org/oakwood-adventist-academy-team-forfeits-game-to-honor-god/)
- [Elder Larry Bailey Voted South Central Conference  Executive Secretary](https://adventistregionalministries.org/elder-larry-bailey-voted-south-central-conference-executive-secretary/)
- [Regional Conference Officers Meet in Person and Virtually in Destin Florida](https://adventistregionalministries.org/regional-conference-officers-meet-in-person-and-virtually-in-destin-florida/)
- [Black History Month Study Guide: Social Justice in the Word of God](https://adventistregionalministries.org/black-history-month-study-guide-social-justice-in-the-word-of-god/)
- [Perspectives on the African American Family of God](https://adventistregionalministries.org/perspectives-on-the-african-american-family-of-god/)
- [JESUS & SOCIAL MEDIA](https://adventistregionalministries.org/jesus-social-media/)
- [Oakwood University Student Featured as Stem Queen in Ebony Magazine](https://adventistregionalministries.org/oakwood-university-student-featured-as-stem-queen-in-ebony-magazine/) - EBONY Magazine is kicking off Black History Month with Oakwood University’s wonder-freshman 13-year-old Alena Wicker front and center on the cover of a commemorative issue. Thanks to your votes, Alena was selected as one of the top 10 HBCU STEMQueens in EBONY’s HBCU STEM Queens competition this past fall. Alena is a Biomedical Sciences major at Oakwood University. “As a pre-med student,” she said, “my
- [Lake Region Conference Day of Prayer & Fasting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/lake-region-conference-day-of-prayer-fasting/)
- [Elder and Mrs. Debleaire Snell - December 11th ORCM Live Stream Guests](https://adventistregionalministries.org/elder-and-mrs-debleaire-snell-december-first-sabbath-guests/)
- [Save Lives: Host a Regional Blood Drive April 30, 2022](https://adventistregionalministries.org/save-lives-host-a-regional-blood-drive-april-30-2022/)
- [Derek Lane Appointed Washington Conference Community Services Director](https://adventistregionalministries.org/derek-lane-appointed-washington-conference-community-services-director/)
- [Elder Pierre Omeler Elected President of Atlantic Union Conference](https://adventistregionalministries.org/elder-pierre-omeler-elected-president-of-atlantic-union-conference/)
- [Central States Conference Women's Ordination Presentation](https://adventistregionalministries.org/central-states-conference-womens-ordination-presentation/) - On Saturday, November 13, 2021, Elder Cryston Josiah, Central States Conference Vice-President for Administration, and Elder Kimberly Bulgin, Pastor of the New Beginnings Seventh-day Adventist Church, were guests on the Office for Regional Conference Ministries 1st Sabbath live stream. We enjoyed a candid conversation about leading change and Central States Conference's journey to women's ordination.
- [JeNean Lendor Voted As Lake Region Conference Communications Director](https://adventistregionalministries.org/jenean-lendor-voted-as-lake-region-conference-communications-director/) - On Thursday, October 28th, the LRC Executive Committee voted JeNean Lendor to serve as the full-time Communication Director of the Lake Region Conference starting January 1, 2022. JeNean Lendor is a product of Christian education. She attended Pine Forge Academy and Oakwood University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Public
- [Elder Tyrone Douglas To Serve As Mid-America Union Church Ministries Director](https://adventistregionalministries.org/elder-tyrone-douglas-to-serve-as-mid-america-union-church-ministries-director/)
- [Celeste Blyden Elected To Serve As Columbia Union Executive Secretary](https://adventistregionalministries.org/celeste-blyden-elected-to-serve-as-columbia-union-executive-secretary/)
- [Thank You, Pastors](https://adventistregionalministries.org/thank-you-pastors/) - The Seventh-day Adventist Church has an organization structure that I suspect virtually every other church denomination either envies or would envy if they knew more about it. Now - I am imagining that if that statement appeared on social media, I would be pilloried - which is a fancy way of saying I would get
- [Church and Civic Leaders Lay Iconic SDA Leader,  Elder Charles Bradford, to Rest](https://adventistregionalministries.org/church-and-civic-leaders-lay-iconic-sda-leader-elder-charles-bradford-to-rest/) - On October 3, 2021, an eclectic combination of civic and Seventh-day Adventist leaders came both in-person and electronically to the Oakwood University Seventh-day Adventist Church to lay Elder Charles E. Bradford to rest. Elder Bradford was a beloved, long-time Seventh-day Adventist pastor and church administrator. He was 96 years old. Huntsville mayor, Tommy Battle, was one
- [Southwestern Adventist University Names First Woman of Color As President](https://adventistregionalministries.org/southwestern-adventist-university-names-first-woman-of-color-as-president/)
- [ORCM / RCRP Welcome New Staff](https://adventistregionalministries.org/orcm-rcrp-welcome-new-staff/) - The Office for Regional Conference Ministries (ORCM) and the Regional Conference Retirement Plan (RCRP) board of directors each had their quarterly board meetings on October 19, 2021. In each meeting, their respective boards voted to call individuals to join their staffs. ORCM voted to call Dr. Margaret Neckles to be its treasurer and chief financial
- [The Passing of Mrs. Sharon Lewis  -  A Personal Loss](https://adventistregionalministries.org/the-passing-of-mrs-sharon-lewis-a-personal-loss/) - Usually in this space, I am either writing, co-writing, or requesting that our Communications Director, Elder Darriel Hoy, do the writing of a statement on behalf of the Regional Conference Presidents Council. We did that a few weeks ago with the loss of Elder Charles Bradford - Mrs. Lewis’ father - and a few weeks
- [New Senior Pastor of Oakwood University Church](https://adventistregionalministries.org/new-senior-pastor-of-oakwood-university-church/)
- [Mid-America Union Votes Women's Ordination](https://adventistregionalministries.org/mid-america-union-votes-womens-ordination/)
- [Congratulations to the Newly Elect Officers of Northeastern Conference](https://adventistregionalministries.org/congratulations-to-the-newly-elect-officers-of-northeastern-conference/) - 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.
- [Allegheny East Conference Elects New Officers](https://adventistregionalministries.org/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](https://adventistregionalministries.org/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](https://adventistregionalministries.org/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](https://adventistregionalministries.org/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
- [Join Us As We Talk With Union Presidents](https://adventistregionalministries.org/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,
- [Statement on the Loss of Elder Charles Bradford](https://adventistregionalministries.org/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. [pdf-embedder url="https://adventistregionalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Statement-2-on-the-loss-of-Elder-Charles-Bradford-1.pdf" title="Statement 2 on the loss of Elder Charles Bradford"]
- [Farewell and Welcome to the Byrd Family](https://adventistregionalministries.org/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
- [Historic Election In Pacific Union Yields One Female and Two African-American Administrators](https://adventistregionalministries.org/historic-election-in-pacific-union-yields-one-female-and-two-african-american-administrators/) - The Pacific Union elected a historically diverse group of Union administrators in their recent elections. Meeting in Tucson, Arizona, the Pacific Union delegates elected Elder Brad Newton-formerly the Executive Secretary of Pacific Union-as the new Union President of the Pacific Union Conference. The Pacific Union with 223,000 members and nearly 190 million dollars in tithe
- [What We Learned-And Did Not Learn-During Covid 19](https://adventistregionalministries.org/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.
- [New Leadership at United Prison Ministries International (UPMI)- Dr. Roland and Dr. Susie Hill](https://adventistregionalministries.org/new-leadership-at-united-prison-ministries-international-upmi-dr-roland-and-dr-susie-hill/) - In June of this year, Dr. Roland J. Hill, long-time Adventist Pastor, educator and author and a part of a family of three generations of Adventist Pastors, became President of United Prison Ministries International. He succeeds Mrs. Carolyn Bland, one of the co-founders of UPMI of the 41 year old ministry. His wife, Dr. Susie
- [Southwest Region Conference Offers Shelter From The Storm](https://adventistregionalministries.org/southwest-region-conference-offers-shelter-from-the-storm/) - Southwest Region Conference President, Dr. Carlton Byrd, asks for your prayers and your help notifying church and community members about shelter resources for those impacted by Hurricane Ida. The Lone Star Campground and church sites are open and available to house church and community members. Please read Dr. Byrd's memo below which provides more details.
- [A Heartfelt Thank You From Allegheny East Conference](https://adventistregionalministries.org/a-heartfelt-thank-you-from-allegheny-east-conference/) - As the Allegheny East Conference continues to grieve the loss of their conference president, Elder Henry J. Fordham III, and his wife, Sis. Sharon E. (Wright) Fordham, your loving support is making a difference. Elder Pete Palmer, Vice-President for Administration for Allegheny East Conference, and the entire Allegheny East Conference thanks you for your comforting
- [Northeastern Conference Builds Affordable Senior Citizen Housing](https://adventistregionalministries.org/northeastern-towers-annex-ribbon-cutting-ceremony/)
- [Regional Voice Commemorative Issue Honors Elder Henry Fordham III and Mrs. Sharon Wright Fordham](https://adventistregionalministries.org/regional-voice-commemorative-issue-honors-elder-henry-fordham-iii-and-mrs-sharon-wright-fordham/) - This special issue of the Regional Voice commemorates the life and ministry of Elder Henry Fordham III and his wife and partner in ministry, Mrs. Sharon Wright Fordham. Elder and Mrs. Fordham were “contagious Christians” who helped countless people around the world meet Jesus our Savior. Our commemorative edition shares personal stories from family members, friends,
- [Shayla-René Little](https://adventistregionalministries.org/shayla-rene-little/) - Diverse, detailed and driven are a few words that come to mind if asked to summarize the conversation for the interview describing the incoming Administrative Assistant for the Office for Regional Conference Ministry (ORCM) and the Regional Conference Retirement Plan (RCRP). Shayla-René Little hails from Washington, D.C. where she was educated in the Prince George
- [Five Year Old Author Writes Children’s Book](https://adventistregionalministries.org/five-year-old-author-writes-childrens-book/) - Five year old author, Julius Marshall’s journey to getting a book published, started one day as he was visiting his aunt’s house. She had an alarm system that listed the date, the time, the weather, etc. On that particular day, the weather was listed as “Partly Cloudy”. Though Julius has been reading since he was
- [Five-Year-Old Author and His Book Back In The News](https://adventistregionalministries.org/five-year-old-author-and-his-book-back-in-the-news/) - Five-year-old Julius Marshall and his book, Cloud Party, are back in the news. Julius was invited to WPMI-TV NBC 15 to give a lesson about clouds, good choices, and forgiveness. News anchors and the chief meteorologist encouraged viewers to purchase Julius' book. To buy a copy of Cloud Party for your child, students, or yourself,
- [Southwest Region Conference Welcomes New Executive Secretary](https://adventistregionalministries.org/southwest-region-conference-welcomes-new-executive-secretary/) - On July 11, 2021, the Southwest Region Conference Executive Committee voted Pastor Jason North as the Executive Secretary. Elder North succeeds Pastor Stephen Brooks who was elected to serve as Executive Secretary and Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Director at the 31st Constituency Session of the Southwestern Union Conference. As the Executive Secretary, Elder North
- [Oakwood University Appoints Dr. R. Clifford Jones As New Dean of Religion Department](https://adventistregionalministries.org/oakwood-university-appoints-dr-r-clifford-jones-as-new-dean-of-religion-department/) - Dr. R. Clifford Jones, a distinguished scholar-teacher, conference administrator, and pastor has been appointed as the new Dean of Oakwood University’s Religion Department. Dr. Jones began his new assignment on July 1, 2021, transitioning from the role of President of the Lake Region Conference. Prior to service at Lake Region Conference, Dr. Cliff Jones was
- [Elders Garth Gabriel and Julius Everett Headline Leadership Change in Lake Region](https://adventistregionalministries.org/elders-garth-gabriel-and-julius-everett-headline-leadership-change-in-lake-region/) - The acceptance of the call to Oakwood University by former President, Dr. R. Clifford Jones triggered a change in the leadership of the Lake Region Conference. Dr. Jones, who previously taught at Andrews Theological Seminar for many years prior to being elected the President of Lake Region, returned to academia as the Dean of the School
- [Celebration of Life and Arrangements for Elder Henry & Mrs. Sharon Fordham](https://adventistregionalministries.org/celebration-of-life-and-arrangements-for-elder-henry-mrs-sharon-fordham/) - Celebration of Life Sunday, August 8, 2021 Family Hour: 10:00 AM | Service at 12:00 PM Martin's West 6817 Dogwood Road Baltimore, MD 21244
- [Statement on the Loss of Elder and Mrs. Fordham](https://adventistregionalministries.org/statement-on-the-loss-of-elder-and-mrs-fordham/) - We are saddened to share the passing of Elder and Mrs. Fordham [pdf-embedder url="https://adventistregionalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Statement-on-the-Loss-Elder-and-Mrs.-Henry-Fordham.pdf" title="Statement on the Loss Elder and Mrs. Henry Fordham"] Download
- [Efficiency Subcommittee Report](https://adventistregionalministries.org/efficiency-subcommittee-report/) - Download Here [pdf-embedder url="https://adventistregionalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Efficiency-Subcommittee-Report-June-2021.pdf" title="Efficiency Subcommittee Report June 2021"] Download Here
- [The Great Advent Movement Continues- Elder Garth Gabriel Becomes Acting President](https://adventistregionalministries.org/the-great-advent-movement-continues-elder-garth-gabriel-becomes-acting-president/) - On July 1, Elder Garth Gabriel became the Acting President of the Lake Region Conference. The position of President became vacant at that time when the former President, Dr. R. Clifford Jones, assumed the position as Dean of the School of Religion for Oakwood University. For the past 3 years, Elder Gabriel has served as
- [Things We Learned-And Did Not Learn in the Pandemic-Part I](https://adventistregionalministries.org/things-we-learned-and-did-not-learn-in-the-pandemic-part-i/) - It looks as if the United States is emerging from some of the most traumatic 15 months in recent memory. Last week, was my first Sabbath in a Regional Conference church that was fully reopen for worship since February 29, 2020. When Mrs. Edmond and I walked out of the Shiloh SDA Church in Cincinnati,
- [Conference Office Becomes COVID Vaccination Site in New York City](https://adventistregionalministries.org/conference-office-becomes-covid-vaccination-site-in-new-york-city/) - Download [pdf-embedder url="https://adventistregionalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NEC-Vacc-Release.pdf" title="NEC Vacc Release"] Download
- [Church Officers Dedicate New Truck in the Fight Against Hunger](https://adventistregionalministries.org/church-officers-dedicate-new-truck-in-the-fight-against-hunger/) - Download [pdf-embedder url="https://adventistregionalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NEC-Truck-Release.pdf" title="NEC Truck Release"] Download
- [The Great Advent Movement](https://adventistregionalministries.org/the-great-advent-movement/) - An unprecedented number of personnel changes have taken place in the Regional Conferences of the Seventh-day Adventist Church over the past few weeks. We are dedicating a significant amount of space in this edition of The Regional Voice to share these personnel changes with you. Here is an overview of these changes: First, in our
- [Mrs. Phyllis Lee to Retire As Chief Financial Officer for ORM/RCRP](https://adventistregionalministries.org/mrs-phyllis-lee-to-retire-as-chief-financial-officer-for-orm-rcrp/) - Mrs. Phyllis Ware, groundbreaking Chief Financial Officer who served as the only African-American female President of a conference in the history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and has served as Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer for the Office of Regional Ministries (ORCM) and the Regional Conference Retirement Plan(RCRP) has announced her intention to retire as
- [An Exciting and Historic Appointment: Pastor Darriel Hoy to Become First ORCM/RCRP Communications Director](https://adventistregionalministries.org/an-exciting-and-historic-appointment-pastor-darriel-hoy-to-become-first-orcm-rcrp-communications-director/) - It is my great privilege to share in this space an exciting and historic appointment: The selection of Pastor Darriel Hoy, Youth, Young Adult and Children’s Ministries Director for the Nevada-Utah Conference as the very first Communications Director for the Office of Regional Conference Ministries (ORCM) and the Regional Conference Retirement Plan (RCRP). Let me
- [New Leadership at Southeastern Conference](https://adventistregionalministries.org/new-leadership-at-southeastern-conference/) - The tragic passing of Southeastern Conference’s President, Elder Greg O. Mack has brought about changes in the leadership of the nearly 60,000 member conference. When President Mack succumbed to a fatal illness late in 2020, by constitution, Executive Secretary Michael Owusu became what the Southeastern constitution refers to as the Interim President. Chief executive leadership
- [Statement on the Verdict of Derrick Chauvin](https://adventistregionalministries.org/statement-on-the-verdict-of-derrick-chauvin/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://adventistregionalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ORCM-Statement_Chauvin-Case_2021-Apr.pdf" title="ORCM Statement_Chauvin Case_2021-Apr"]
- [ORCM Presents “This Is Our Story, Too”-A Series on Regional Conferences of the Seventh-day Adventist Church](https://adventistregionalministries.org/orcm-presents-this-is-our-story-too-a-series-on-regional-conferences-of-the-seventh-day-adventist-church/) - The Office for Regional Conference Ministries (ORCM )is continuing its efforts to communicate with the constituencies of the Regional Conferences and their affiliates on the West Coast and in Bermuda about the vital importance and the ministries of the Regional Conferences of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. These efforts began with the Regional Conference Convocation in
- [How Do They Know You?](https://adventistregionalministries.org/how-do-they-know-you/) - She was a cute little girl-maybe 6 or 7 years old. As I would walk by her home on my daily walk, I would wave to her. But as I passed by her house this time, I saw her little lips move. She was speaking to me. Removing my headphones and turning off my gospel
- [Regional Conference Leaders Re-Connect Virtual With African Leadership](https://adventistregionalministries.org/regional-conference-leaders-re-connect-virtual-with-african-leadership/) - On March 16, the Regional Conference leadership continued it’s Covid 19-interrupted outreach to the church in Africa by a virtual meeting with the Adventist leadership on the motherland. This outreach began back in 2019, when 8 Regional Conference Presidents, 3 Regional Conference Treasurers, the then-Executive Secretary of the North American Division(NAD) and the Executive Director
- [Job Announcement - Director of Communication & Media](https://adventistregionalministries.org/job-announcement-director-of-communication-media/)
- [Stones of Remembrance](https://adventistregionalministries.org/stones-of-remembrance/) - Focusing on historical milestones or “stones of remembrance” during Black History Month The amazing story of the Israelites crossing the flood-staged Jordan River through God’s miraculous power is found in Joshua 3-5. The Jordan River was the only physical barrier between them and the long-awaited promised land. The culmination of this journey offered relief from
- [Regional Conference Summit Postponed Until 2022](https://adventistregionalministries.org/regional-conference-summit-postponed-until-2022/) - The Regional Conference Summit-which was scheduled originally for March 5-7, 2021 in Dallas, Texas, has been re-scheduled for the spring of 2022. The Summit was to have been the culmination of the issues that were raised as part of the virtual Regional Conference Convocation held back in July of 2020. Each evening, preceding the nightly
- [What’s Next-A Preliminary Look at Post-COVID-19 Ministry](https://adventistregionalministries.org/whats-next-a-preliminary-look-at-post-covid-19-ministry/) - For the first time, there seems to be the beginnings of the thought that there may be a return to a semblance of normalcy sometime this year. There is a vaccine and IF everything goes right with the distribution (a big “if”), maybe there could be a return to something resembling normal sometime this year.
- [ORCM/Oakwood School of Theology Career Fair](https://adventistregionalministries.org/orcm-oakwood-school-of-theology-career-fair/) - The Office for Regional Conference Ministries (ORCM) and the Oakwood University School of Theology collaborated on the 3rd Annual ORCM/OU School of Theology Career Fair on January 19. The idea, said the ORCM three years ago, was “to get people who have jobs (the Regional Conference leaders) in front of people who were looking for
- [2020 Regional Conference Tithe Report](https://adventistregionalministries.org/2020-regional-conference-tithe-report/) - The Regional Conferences of the North American Division were blessed by God to receive approximately 191 million dollars in tithe in 2020. That compares with approximately 195 million dollars in 2019. That means that even though the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in an unprecedented closing down of the economy, unemployment unseen since the Great Depression and
- [Office for Regional Conference Ministries and Regional Conference Retirement Plan Collaborate On Oakwood Academy Gift](https://adventistregionalministries.org/office-for-regional-conference-ministries-and-regional-conference-retirement-plan-collaborate-on-oakwood-academy-gift/) - At the weekly staff meeting of the Office for Regional Conference Ministries (ORCM), the subject of the recently completed third and final building phase of Oakwood Adventist Academy (OAA) came up. The third phase involved the building of a facility that would house Grades 9-12. Some of the staff had attended this historic event and
- [Why I Would Invite A Non-SDA Pastor to Preach in My Church](https://adventistregionalministries.org/why-i-would-invite-a-non-sda-pastor-to-preach-in-my-church/) - It pops up each year around this time-at least, for the past several years. The Pastors Evangelists and Leadership Conference (PELC) has a long-standing tradition of inviting non-Adventist Pastors to speak at one of the evening worship services. Of late, this seems to be a problem for some. Everyone has the right to their own
- [The Need to Look in My Mirror](https://adventistregionalministries.org/the-need-to-look-in-my-mirror/) - It is my personal belief that Pastors should remain publicly non-partisan in political matters. First of all, our job as Pastors is to take the gospel “to every creature”-which means, to everyone and to everywhere-in blue states and red states. We live in a very polarized country. If as a Pastor, we take a partisan
- [Pastor Chanda M. Nunes Receives Historic Call as Lead Pastor for Pacific Union College Church](https://adventistregionalministries.org/pastor-chanda-m-nunes-receives-historic-call-as-lead-pastor-for-pacific-union-college-church/) - On July 1, 2020, Pastor Chanda Nunes made Black Adventist history by becoming the first African-American female Lead, or Senior Pastor, of an institutional church in the North American Division. An institutional church is a church that is connected to an institution-often, an educational institution-often a college or a university. Almost always, those churches are
- [PELC 2020](https://adventistregionalministries.org/pelc-2020/) - 2020 has been a year of uncertainties. This year filled us with highs and lows on every level as we have been taken from one extreme to the next. The arrival and devastating effects of COVID-19 continued economic disparities among various ethnic groups, politically instability at multiple levels of government, the unfortunate and hateful attacks
- [Rupert Salmon-Black Seventh-day Adventist Television Station Owner](https://adventistregionalministries.org/rupert-salmon-black-seventh-day-adventist-television-station-owner/) - On November 17, 2020, Rupert Salmon of the Spokane, Washington area became a trailblazer: He bought the television station operated by the Upper Columbia Conference and thus became one of the few black television station owners and in all likelihood became the first black Seventh-day Adventist station owner. His journey began in Kingston, Jamaica. He
- [Dr. Hubert Morel Elected Executive Secretary for the Mid-American Union](https://adventistregionalministries.org/dr-hubert-morel-elected-executive-secretary-for-the-mid-american-union/) - On Thursday, November 19, 2020, the Mid-American Union Executive Committee elected Dr. Hubert J. Morel Executive Secretary of that Union. He replaces the current Executive Secretary, Elder Gil Webb, who is retiring at the end of the year. Dr. Morel was born in Port of Prince, Haiti. His family immigrated to the United States when
- [Memo RE Passing of President Gregory O Mack](https://adventistregionalministries.org/memo-re-passing-of-president-gregory-o-mack/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://adventistregionalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Memo-RE-Passing-of-president-Gregory-O-Mack-ORCM.pdf" title="Memo RE Passing of president Gregory O Mack (ORCM)"]
- [Statement from the North American Division Regional President’s Council Concerning Clergy Sexual Misconduct in Our Ranks](https://adventistregionalministries.org/statement-from-the-north-american-division-regional-presidents-council-concerning-clergy-sexual-misconduct-in-our-ranks/) - Click Here
- [Dr. Lilya Wagner retires from Philanthropic Service for Institutions (PSI)](https://adventistregionalministries.org/dr-lilya-wagner-retires-from-philanthropic-service-for-institutions-psi/) - In this personal note, she expresses her heartfelt appreciation to the many leaders, pastors and church members of Regional Conferences she was privileged to work with over the years. [pdf-embedder url="https://adventistregionalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Thank-You-from-Lilya-Wagner.pdf" title="Thank You from Lilya Wagner"]
- [New York City Issues Occupancy Certificate for Adventist Sponsored Senior Housing](https://adventistregionalministries.org/new-york-city-issues-occupancy-certificate-for-adventist-sponsored-senior-housing/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://adventistregionalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Annex-Release_Northeastern-Conference-of-SDA.pdf" title="Annex Release_Northeastern Conference of SDA"]
- [Property Manager for Northeastern Towers](https://adventistregionalministries.org/property-manager-for-northeastern-towers/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://adventistregionalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/NEC-TOWERS-Property-Manager-Job-Description.pdf" title="NEC TOWERS Property Manager Job Description"] Download Here
- [Office for Regional Ministries Sponsors “5 At 5” Series](https://adventistregionalministries.org/office-for-regional-ministries-sponsors-5-at-5-series/) - Beginning on August 29, the Office for Regional Conference Ministries sponsored a series of 5 roundtables on 5 Sabbaths, at 5:00 p.m., Eastern. The series was called “5 At 5”. The intent of this series was to follow-up on the issues raised during the Regional Conference Convocation, July 8-11. The ultimate goal is for this
- [Why You Should Vote](https://adventistregionalministries.org/why-you-should-vote/) - In a little over a month, the United States will complete the process of going to the polls to elect (among other offices) the person who serve as President. I have several enduring memories about the last Presidential election-back in 2016. One comes from being in the barber shop the day after the election, getting
- [Latest Regional Conference 2020 Tithe Report-the Lord Continues to Bless](https://adventistregionalministries.org/latest-regional-conference-2020-tithe-report-the-lord-continues-to-bless/) - When the coronavirus pandemic began closing churches-Adventist and non-Adventist-back in March, there was concern among administrators as to how their organizations could survive without the weekly collection of tithe and offering in churches. The situation seemed particular challenging for Regional Conferences; first, their per capita income is approximately one third less than State Conferences and
- [A Regional President’s Response to the Recent Shootings of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin & Trayford Pellerin in Lafayette, Louisiana](https://adventistregionalministries.org/a-regional-presidents-response-to-the-recent-shootings-of-jacob-blake-in-kenosha-wisconsin-trayford-pellerin-in-lafayette-louisiana/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://adventistregionalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Regional-President-Response.pdf" title="Regional President Response"] Download Here
- [AMITA Health Names Adam Maycock President and CEO of Hinsdale, La Grange Medical Centers](https://adventistregionalministries.org/amita-health-names-adam-maycock-president-and-ceo-of-hinsdale-la-grange-medical-centers/) - AMITA Health has named Adam Maycock as the new president and CEO of AMITA Health Adventist Medical Centers Hinsdale and La Grange. Maycock, who was serving as interim president and CEO, assumed the role permanently effective July 12. He succeeds Michael Murrill, who left the organization last month for a promotion within AdventHealth, a parent organization
- [NAD Youth and Young Adult Ministries Provide “Momentum” for Online Church & Sabbath School](https://adventistregionalministries.org/nad-youth-and-young-adult-ministries-provide-momentum-for-online-church-sabbath-school/) - The North American Division Youth and Young Adult Ministries department started their Momentum (#momentum) series on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at 7 p.m. EST. This grew into weekly Sabbath programming that continues to “go strong” through summer, with viewership in the thousands and scheduled programming through August. Starting August 1, the “No Backpacks: Back
- [Oakwood University leaders: Students taking health guidelines seriously](https://adventistregionalministries.org/oakwood-university-leaders-students-taking-health-guidelines-seriously/) - Watch Video HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Before the school year even started, students and faculty at Oakwood University said they knew things would look different. Leadership at Oakwood University told WAFF they’re doing everything possible to keep a COVID-19 spike from happening. Oakwood University senior, Brianna Dean, said she and her peers are embracing the
- [After the Regional Conference Convocation-What’s Next?](https://adventistregionalministries.org/after-the-regional-conference-convocation-whats-next-2/) - The Regional Conference Convocation just completed 4 days of virtual worship, fellowship and dialog. It is my personal belief that community and coming together is important; it is something that I have missed these past 4 months of the coronavirus pandemic-and I am not really seeing an end to that any time soon. That is
- [New Leadership Elected At Allegheny West Conference](https://adventistregionalministries.org/new-leadership-elected-at-allegheny-west-conference/) - On July 26, the Executive Committee of the Allegheny West Conference elected Elder Marvin C. Brown, III as the new President of the Allegheny West Conference, headquartered just outside Columbus, Ohio. Elder Brown replaces Dr. William T. Cox, who served as President for nearly 9 years. Dr. Cox accepted a call to become the Executive
- [What’s Next? - Part II](https://adventistregionalministries.org/whats-next-part-ii/) - Editor’s Note: This is Part II of a series following up on last month’s Regional Conference Convocation. The Convocation was for the purpose of virtual fellowship and also to begin a dialog on the issues facing Regional Conferences-AND, NOT just to TALK about them-but to take action on them. Part I was posted on the
- [SEC Career Opportunity - Human Resources Director](https://adventistregionalministries.org/sec-career-opportunity-human-resources-director/) - View Job Post
- [Regional Conferences, West Coast and Bermuda Come Together Virtually](https://adventistregionalministries.org/regional-conferences-west-coast-and-bermuda-come-together-virtually/) - On July 8-11, the Regional Conferences, the Regional churches in the Pacific and the North Pacific Union and the Bermuda Conference came together for an historic virtual convocation. This first of its kind event would have been all but impossible without technology. The physical assembly of people from across North America-sort of a North American
- [I Want to Breathe. How will that happen?](https://adventistregionalministries.org/i-want-to-breathe-how-will-that-happen/) - I was born in Birmingham, Alabama, 100 years from the beginning of the American Civil War and five generations removed from slavery. Our Heritage: Slavery and More For the United States, slavery remains an albatross: from 1619, when 20 African slaves arrived in Jamestown, Virginia, through the profound words of the Declaration of Independence in
- [AdventHealth Team Members Kneel Against Racial Injustice](https://adventistregionalministries.org/adventhealth-team-members-kneel-against-racial-injustice/) - On June 5, 2020, health professionals from all over the country, including AdventHealth, took a knee for 8 minutes and 46 seconds in remembrance of George Floyd, who died on May 25 after a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for the same amount of time. At homes and hospitals, medical professionals from AdventHealth participated
- [After the Regional Conference Convocation-What’s Next?](https://adventistregionalministries.org/after-the-regional-conference-convocation-whats-next/) - After the Regional Conference Convocation-What’s Next? The Seventh-day Adventist Regional Conferences Convocation just completed 4 days of virtual worship, fellowship and dialog. It is my personal belief that community and coming together is important; it is something that I have missed these past 4 months of the coronavirus pandemic-and I am not really seeing an
- [Dr. William T. Cox Elected New Executive Director for Regional Retirement Plan](https://adventistregionalministries.org/dr-william-t-cox-elected-new-executive-director-for-regional-retirement-plan/) - At a called meeting of the Regional Conference Retirement Plan (RCRP) Board on Thursday, July 2, 2020, Dr. William T.Cox was elected the Executive Director for the RCRP. He succeeds Elder Joseph McCoy, who is retiring as of the end of 2020. Elder McCoy has served as Executive Director since 2005. Elder Cox current serves
- [Important Notice Regarding the Funeral Service for Pastor Walter L. Pearson, Jr.](https://adventistregionalministries.org/important-notice-regarding-the-funeral-service-for-pastor-walter-l-pearson-jr/) - Churches within the South Atlantic Conference have not re-opened since closing in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Let us be absolutely clear. We still believe that this virus has a high probability of being spread, especially in large gatherings such as worship services and funerals. Bearing this in mind, attendance at the service for
- [‘I am determined Oakwood will continue to be a center of empowerment and witness.’](https://adventistregionalministries.org/i-am-determined-oakwood-will-continue-to-be-a-center-of-empowerment-and-witness/) - On May 31, 2020, Oakwood University president Leslie Pollard wrote the following letter to the school’s community following the death of George Floyd. Oakwood University is an historically Black Seventh-day Adventist school in Huntsville, Alabama, United States.—Editors Since I first shared my feelings about recent events in our nation on last Thursday morning [May 28, 2020] during
- [George Floyd and the Cost of Being Black](https://adventistregionalministries.org/george-floyd-and-the-cost-of-being-black/) - I was a delegate at the 2015 General Conference Session in San Antonio, Texas. The overarching issue at that session was the issue of women’s ordination. I remember a conversation that I had just prior to the final vote with Dr. Sandy Roberts, the President of the Southeastern California Conference, which is the largest conference
- [Elder Walter L. Pearson-A Farewell Tribute to My Pastor](https://adventistregionalministries.org/elder-walter-l-pearson-a-farewell-tribute-to-my-pastor/) - I have been extraordinarily blessed in my life and ministry to have known-with a fair degree of closeness-many of the major figures in our church. The late Elder C.D. Brooks was my pastor as a little boy in Cleveland, Ohio. The late Elder E.E. Cleveland’s wife was a good friend of my late mother; Elder
- [This Intractable Lie](https://adventistregionalministries.org/this-intractable-lie/) - Monday, May 25, America’s seething cauldron of social turmoil erupted into a rage that has become difficult to suppress. It is a rage for justice, and the unmasking of a lie. As a black man I know this: everything you’ve seen on television is only the iceberg’s tip of how that lie has misshapen the
- [ORCM News Notes](https://adventistregionalministries.org/orcm-news-notes/) - Office Re-openings: The first Regional Conference Office openings have taken place. South Atlantic Conference, headquartered in Decatur was the first to re-open, on May 26. The workers worked in split shifts in order to reduce the number of people in the office at any one time. Additionally, the staff donned masks and gloves when they
- [Regional Conference Camp Meeting Calendar](https://adventistregionalministries.org/regional-conference-camp-meeting-calendar/) - May 14-23 Allegheny West Conference Speakers: Dr. W.T. Cox, Elders Marvin Brown, Samuel Thomas, Jr., Stan Hood and Steven Lewis June 12-13 South Central Conference Speakers: Elder Benjamin Jones, Jr., Michael Kelly, Drs. Paul Shongwe and Toussaint Williams June 14-20 Central States Conference Speakers: Dr. James Doggette, Sr., and Elder Lola Moore-Johnston
- [Statement from The Seventh-day Adventist Regional Presidents Council Regarding the Death of George Floyd](https://adventistregionalministries.org/statement-from-the-seventh-day-adventist-regional-presidents-council-regarding-the-death-of-george-floyd/) - Click Here
- [Tuscaloosa: Feeding 500](https://adventistregionalministries.org/tuscaloosa-feeding-500/) - Maranatha SDA Church in Tuscaloosa Alabama launched an initiative called Tuscaloosa Feeding 500 on Saturday, March 28. Our goal was to maximize our efforts while minimizing our exposure (connect without contact). Divided into three teams of volunteers, we organized a method of "Pick it Up," "Pack it up," "Pass it out." Tuscaloosa Feeding 500 was
- [I Miss Church](https://adventistregionalministries.org/i-miss-church/) - The coronavirus pandemic has caused major disruption and chaos around the world. I do not think that any of us have ever seen anything like it. But there has been some good that has come out of it. I am blessed to still have a job and that means I get to work from home.
- [Adventist Community Services Bringing People Hope](https://adventistregionalministries.org/adventist-community-services-bringing-people-hope/) - During the COVID-19 pandemic, food banks have limited supplies. This is causing a strain on the Adventist Community Services (ACS) centers that are continuing to serve and support families and individuals who are facing even more challenges due to this crisis. The North American Division (NAD) is committed to supporting the operations of ACS Food
- [Every Home a Church](https://adventistregionalministries.org/every-home-a-church/) - “Every home a church” is the theme that is moving Southwest Region Conference. While all church buildings have closed and congregations have ceased to gather for face to face prayer and Bible study, church remains open for worship at home and on the internet. Matthew 18:20 affirms that where two or three gather in God’s
- [Let’s Help](https://adventistregionalministries.org/lets-help/) - Acts 20:35 reminds us, “In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Given this admonition from Paul, coupled with the COVID-19 global pandemic
- [Opportunity in Adversity - Part II](https://adventistregionalministries.org/opportunity-in-adversity-part-ii/) - Last week, we began this series by talking about the fact that the coronavirus pandemic that has swept the world and affected it in dramatic and unprecedented ways, has also presented some exciting and unprecedented opportunities to expand the kingdom of God. We talked about how that while the coronavirus pandemic has literally closed the
- [Oakwood University Virtual Alumni](https://adventistregionalministries.org/oakwood-university-virtual-alumni/) - Oakwood University Virtual Alumni Homecoming will be April 10 - 11.
- [Answering God’s Call during the Covid-19 Pandemic](https://adventistregionalministries.org/answering-gods-call-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the Mount Olivet Seventh-day Adventist Church (MOSDAC), answered the call to provide care packages for the senior members of the church as well as anyone in the community who were in need of food, toiletries, or supplies. Celia Archie (Deaconess), Sharmaine Edwards (Community Service), and George Jenkins (Deacon) from MOSDAC
- [Regional Conference Day of Prayer-Sabbath, April 11, 2020](https://adventistregionalministries.org/regional-conference-day-of-prayer-sabbath-april-11-2020/) - In their weekly videoconference meeting, the Regional Presidents Council decided that it would be a good thing for Regional Conferences to set aside a day for all of its churches to petition God to remove the coronavirus pandemic that has spread around the world. The belief expressed in the meeting was that while this pandemic
- [Regional Conferences During the Coronavirus: Still Moving Even While They Are Not Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/regional-conferences-during-the-coronavirus-still-moving-even-while-they-are-not-meeting/) - As is the case everywhere and with everyone, the Regional Conferences have been dramatically affected by the coronavirus pandemic. All Regional Conference offices, churches and schools are closed. The coronavirus even struck the office of the largest Regional Conference-Northeastern Conference President, Dr. Daniel Honore informed his constituency on March 26 that he had contracted the
- [Opportunity in Adversity – Part I](https://adventistregionalministries.org/opportunity-in-adversity-part-i/) - I heard the text first from my mother when I was in grade school- ”There is an open door and there are many adversaries.” The next time I heard it was in a powerful sermon that I heard from the President of what was then Oakwood College, Dr. Benjamin Reaves. I was a young Pastor
- [CSC Notification to Churches RE COVID-19](https://adventistregionalministries.org/csc-notification-to-churches-re-covid-19/) - Click to Read
- [AEC Coronavirus Action Plan](https://adventistregionalministries.org/aec-coronavirus-action-plan/) - Click to Read
- [Northeastern Conference COVID Memo](https://adventistregionalministries.org/northeastern-conference-covid-memo/) - Click to Read
- [Oakwood University COVID Transition Statement](https://adventistregionalministries.org/oakwood-university-covid-transition-statement/) - Click to read
- [Regional Conference Leadership and Oakwood University Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic](https://adventistregionalministries.org/regional-conference-leadership-and-oakwood-university-response-to-the-coronavirus-pandemic/) - The last few days have been unprecedented, to say the least. Below please find the statements, responses, plans, etc. from both the Regional Conferences and Oakwood University relative to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. The Oakwood University statement is first and includes the announcement of the suspension of classroom instruction and the cancellation of Alumni Weekend.
- [Dr. Jerome Skinner: Following God’s Plan](https://adventistregionalministries.org/dr-jerome-skinner-following-gods-plan/) - “Whatever God calls you to, he will equip you for.” These are the words of Dr. Jerome Skinner, the Assistant Professor of Old Testament Exegesis and Theology at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Here is a man who was called by God, and allowed God to lead him. From student to professor, from mentee
- [The Long-awaited Republication of Angels in Ebony](https://adventistregionalministries.org/the-long-awaited-republication-of-angels-in-ebony/) - This article is the result of a follow-up interview with Mrs. Joan Tynes, in which she talked about the long-awaited republication of Angels in Ebony, one of the earliest books about Black Adventist History, originally published in 1975 by her father, Dr. Jacob Justiss, Jr. Concerned that a generation of Black Americans, and Black Seventh-day
- [Why Do We Have to Tell Our Story?](https://adventistregionalministries.org/why-do-we-have-to-tell-our-story/) - February is Black History Month. I remember when I worked in the South Central Conference, seemingly every year, there was a large Adventist entity-where when Black History Month was celebrated-there was always a backlash against the celebration of the contributions of African-Americans to society and to the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Inevitably, there was an ugly
- [ORCM Communication Internship](https://adventistregionalministries.org/orcm-communication-internship/) - The ORCM Communication Internship was born as the result of a Communications class assignment. As part of the requirements for the assignment, we were tasked with coming up with ways to promote and raise awareness of the importance of Regional Conferences as well as develop a plan to help continue the legacy that is filled
- [How To Keep Going](https://adventistregionalministries.org/how-to-keep-going/) - Well, this is the first week of February and reality has set in. The health clubs are clearing out, the treadmills are gathering dust, and the diet is done. Millions of people have discovered that resolutions are a lot easier to make than they are to keep. If the researchers at Forbes magazine are right,
- [Regional Conferences-Why We’re Still Here-Part I](https://adventistregionalministries.org/regional-conferences-why-were-still-here-part-i/) - Happy New Year everyone. It is hard to believe that we are two decades into this millennium. Remember all the anticipated drama when the year 2000 came around? Remember Y2K and all of the turmoil that was supposed to happen technologically when the clock struck midnight on January 1, 2000? You may well not remember-because
- [Non-Adventists in Adventist Pulpits?](https://adventistregionalministries.org/non-adventists-in-adventist-pulpits/) - Non-Adventists in Adventist Pulpits? It’s amazing what a few little words can do. They can pave the way for a pastor’s removal. They can make conference president drive hours to referee a stirred up business meeting. They can even change the way a non- Adventist church or pastor thinks about Adventism. These few little words,
- [In Transition: Pastor Danielle Pilgrim to Andrews University](https://adventistregionalministries.org/in-transition-pastor-danielle-pilgrim-to-andrews-university/) - Pastor Danielle Pilgrim has recently accepted a call to Andrews University as Associate Chaplain. That responsibility carries with it the assignment as the Pastor of the New Life Seventh-day Adventist Church, an on-campus church under the umbrella of Pioneer Memorial Seventh-day Adventist Church. She is believed to be the first African-American female chaplain in the
- [What this sunny, religious town in California teaches us about living longer](https://adventistregionalministries.org/what-this-sunny-religious-town-in-california-teaches-us-about-living-longer/) - Spanish for "beautiful hill," Loma Linda, California is nestled between mountain peaks in the middle of the San Bernardino Valley. The city is known as an epicenter of health and wellness, with more than 900 physicians on the campus of Loma Linda University and Medical Center. But that's not Loma Linda's only wellness claim to
- [I’m Very Thankful for What I Once Was Unthankful](https://adventistregionalministries.org/im-very-thankful-for-what-i-once-was-unthankful/) - About two weeks ago, I had the privilege and the opportunity to go back home. Home for me is Cleveland, Ohio. It was on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of Black Adventism in Cleveland. What made it more special was the fact that my 2 sisters, my brother and all of our spouses came
- [Dr. Carlton Byrd Receives Lifetime Award for Evangelism from NAD](https://adventistregionalministries.org/dr-carlton-byrd-receives-lifetime-award-for-evangelism-from-nad/) - Dr. Carlton P. Byrd, Speaker/Director for Breath of Life Television Ministry and Senior Pastor for the Oakwood University was recognized at the recent Year End Meetings of the North American Division (NAD) as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for Evangelism. Dr. Byrd has been used by God to baptize 5,000 individuals in his
- [In Transition: Elder Michael Harpe Voted NAD Stewardship Director](https://adventistregionalministries.org/in-transition-elder-michael-harpe-voted-nad-stewardship-director/) - At the 2019 Year End Meetings of the North American Division (NAD), Elder Michael A. Harpe was voted as the Stewardship Director for the NAD. He replaces Elder Bonita Shields who moved to the position of Vice President for the NAD. Elder Harpe formerly served as the Stewardship Director for the South Central Conference, headquartered
- [What I Am Learning from Jaden](https://adventistregionalministries.org/what-i-am-learning-from-jaden/) - As I was going upstairs to get my jacket as I was leaving to go to my office, he followed me up the steps-as he usually does. Between the time I went upstairs and the time I came back down, he must have asked ten questions: “E (his name for me), why are you…? “
- [From Summer Internship to the Pulpit: The Incredible Story of Pastor Max Gomez](https://adventistregionalministries.org/from-summer-internship-to-the-pulpit-the-incredible-story-of-pastor-max-gomez/) - Last summer, the Office for Regional Conference Ministries (ORCM) began the practice of providing paid summer internships for college students. Each year, two students are selected-one to work in a ministerial capacity in a conference and the other to work in a conference treasury position. The ministerial internship is as yet unnamed, but the conference
- [“Snoop, Kanye, and You. Why we NEED to Judge!”](https://adventistregionalministries.org/snoop-kanye-and-you-why-we-need-to-judge/) - It has been an interesting week. Kanye West released his gospel album, Jesus is King, and it broke the Adventist internet. The debate has been hot and heavy, and I’m sure it’s far from over. It reminds me of when Snoop dropped his gospel album, the Bible of Love. For the record, Snoop’s record was
- [The Battle is Real](https://adventistregionalministries.org/the-battle-is-real/)
- [CHOSEN!](https://adventistregionalministries.org/chosen/)
- [President Calvin Watkins, Southwest Region Administrative Team Overwhelmingly Re-Elected for 2nd Term](https://adventistregionalministries.org/president-calvin-watkins-southwest-region-administrative-team-overwhelmingly-re-elected-for-2nd-term/) - President Calvin Watkins, Conference Executive Secretary, Stephen Brooks, Treasurer Philip G. Palmer and the vast majority of the departmental leadership were re-elected at the Southwest Region Conference Session that was held on September 21-22. Approximately 700 delegates from across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and New Mexico assembled at the Keene SDA Church on the campus
- [What Mean These Stones?](https://adventistregionalministries.org/what-mean-these-stones/) - The Informant and the Regional Voice. Of course, you are familiar with the latter while the former will leave some scratching their heads. It was 1929 that gave birth to the Informant when its originator, W. H. Green (minister and earlier an attorney in Washington, DC) was appointed the first African American to lead the
- [Office for Regional Ministry Andrews Theological Seminary Fellowship](https://adventistregionalministries.org/office-for-regional-ministry-andrews-theological-seminary-fellowship/) - The Office for Regional Conference Ministry(ORCM) is grateful to God to be able to announce the first ORCM Andrews University Seminary Fellowship. This historic initiative originated with a dialog between Dr.Jiri Moskala, Andrews University Theological Seminary and Dr. R. Clifford Jones, President, Lake Region Conference and former Andrews University Theological Seminary Professor. Dr. Moskala expresses
- [For Them to Have A Seat, the Rest of Us Need to Move Over](https://adventistregionalministries.org/for-them-to-have-a-seat-the-rest-of-us-need-to-move-over/) - I recently returned from the North American Division Regional Black Caucus. That is the meeting that is held once per year where all the black Administrators on the Conference, Union, Division and the General Conference level come together to discuss and plan the work in Regional Conferences and our West Coast affiliates. In addition to that
- [Angels in Ebony Fly Again](https://adventistregionalministries.org/angels-in-ebony-fly-again/) - In this present age of technology, it is not uncommon to file information and then retrieve it from a hard-drive, disc drive, zip drive, flash drive, thumb drive and let us not forget, “The Cloud”! Information is readily available from any of the aforementioned devices. But there was a time when information, important information; glimpses
- [The NexGen](https://adventistregionalministries.org/the-nexgen/) - On Monday, July 29, 2019, the NAD Regional Caucus Meetings, hosted by the Office for Regional Conference Ministry convened. The meetings were held at the newly renovated Louisville Marriott Downtown, just minutes away from the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. It was during these meetings, directed by Elder Dana Edmond, Executive Director of the Regional
- [On The Move - August 2019](https://adventistregionalministries.org/on-the-move-august-2019/) - Lake Region Conference New Hires: • Allens Gilles to Chicago Bethlehem French & Evanston Nouvelle Jerusalem Churches; effective April 1, 2019 • Afolarin Olutunde Ojewole to Indianapolis Tabernacle of Hope & Muncie Philadelphia Churches • Jimmy L. Atkins, Jr. to Evanston First & Downers Grove All Nations Fellowship Churches; voted hire by LRC EXCOM on
- [Why I Still Go to Camp Meeting Every Year (Besides It Is A Part of My Job!)](https://adventistregionalministries.org/why-i-still-go-to-camp-meeting-every-year-besides-it-is-a-part-of-my-job/) - Last month, we talked to you about “Why I Still Go to Church Every Week” (even though I am the preacher!). In that article (which is still posted), we talked about why I believe weekly church attendance is still important to the life and spiritual health of the individual Christian and their local church. As
- [A Vision to Fill a Void](https://adventistregionalministries.org/a-vision-to-fill-a-void/) - A Vision to Fill a Void Habakkuk 2:1-4 Common English Bible (CEB) I will take my post; I will position myself on the fortress. I will keep watch to see what the Lord says to me and how he will respond to my complaint. The Lord responds 2 Then the Lord answered me and said, Write a vision, and make it
- ["On the Move" - June 2019](https://adventistregionalministries.org/on-the-move-june-2019/) - Pastoral Reassignments Allegheny East Conference: Pastor Charles Brooks, II - Martinsburg, West Virginia Pastor Wayne Hosten - District Heights, Maryland Pastor Geston Pierre - Associate Pastor, Church of the Oranges, Orange, New Jersey Pastor Vernon Walters - Associate Pastor, Washington First Church Central States: Pastor Trevor Barnes - St. Louis Northside Southwest
- [Why I Still Go to Church-Every Sabbath (Besides the Fact That I’m the Preacher!)](https://adventistregionalministries.org/why-i-still-go-to-church-every-sabbath-besides-the-fact-that-im-the-preacher/) - I still remember the surprised looks-from both of us. I was talking to several young adults. All of them were regular attendees of their local church, who I knew to be fairly active. In fact, I had worked with them on a few projects and, as the Bible would say “I knew their works”. I
- [The Ministry of Photography](https://adventistregionalministries.org/the-ministry-of-photography/) - May 19, 2019 the Gianna Snell Photography Studio opened its doors for business and ministry. There are many different small businesses that have begun from a dream or the awareness of a need: doorbell cameras; food trucks; exercise equipment; and tech companies to name a few. Likewise many ministries have also taken root as a
- [Northeastern Conference President, Dr. Daniel Honore, 15 Other Northeastern Workers Receive Ph.D.’s from Montemorelos University](https://adventistregionalministries.org/northeastern-conference-president-dr-daniel-honore-15-other-northeastern-workers-receive-ph-d-s-from-montemorelos-university/) - On May 19, 2019, a group of 16 Northeastern Conference Workers led by Dr. Daniel Honoree, received their Ph.D. from Montemorelos University, an Adventist University in Nuevo León, Mexico. This historic occasion was the culmination of a contact between Dr. Stephen Wayne Pilgrim, an economist and professor who was located in the Trans-European Division and
- [God’s Willing Prisoner](https://adventistregionalministries.org/gods-willing-prisoner/) - God has a message that He want to get out to a dying world. He wants to tell the world about His great love and His soon return. Throughout the Bible there are examples of God using willing people or animals and objects to get His message out. He used ravens to encourage Elijah and
- [2019 Regional Conference Camp Meeting Calendar](https://adventistregionalministries.org/2019-regional-conference-camp-meeting-calendar/) - Allegheny East: June 27-July 7-Pine Forge, Pennsylvania. Guest Speakers: Elder Henry Wright (1st Sabbath) and Elder Calvin Preston Allegheny West: June 21-22-Columbus, Ohio. Guest Speakers: Pastor Debleaire Snell and Pastor Lola Moore-Johnston Central States: June 5-8-Kansas City, Kansas. Guest Speaker: Elder Debleaire Snell Lake Region: June 14-22-Cassapolis, Michigan. Guest Speakers: Chaplain Barry Black (1st Sabbath) and
- [Historic Summit Between African Leadership and Regional Conference Leadership in Kenya](https://adventistregionalministries.org/historic-summit-between-african-leadership-and-regional-conference-leadership-in-kenya/) - On April 25, 2019, in the chapel of the East Central Africa Division office, there was an historic meeting between the Regional Conference leadership and the Adventist leadership in Africa. The purpose of the meeting -which was called “A Transatlantic Family Reunion”-was to promote understanding, to build bridges and to discuss mission collaboration between people
- [Official Statement - Aeolians Bus Accident](https://adventistregionalministries.org/official-statement-aeolians-bus-accident/)
- [Groudbreaking](https://adventistregionalministries.org/groudbreaking/) - Regional Conference Leaders, Breath of Life Speaker and City Officials Break Ground On New Ministry Complex On Friday, April 19, the leadership of the 9 Regional Conferences, the 2 West Coast Union affiliates, the Speaker/Director of the Breath of Life Television Ministry and various Huntsville government leaders-led by Huntsville Mayor, Tommie Battles-broke ground on a
- [Know Your Leaders](https://adventistregionalministries.org/know-your-leaders/) - Elder Henry Fordham, President Allegheny East Conference In ministry 44 years Hometown: Philadelphia, PA BA: Theology, Oakwood University BA: History, Oakwood University; MA: Jewish History, Ohio State University Married to Sharon Fordham (Wright) Hometown: Germantown, OH – The Fordham’s have been married for 55 years. They have 4 children (1 deceased), 10 grands, 2
- [Madison Campus Church Celebrates Black History Month](https://adventistregionalministries.org/madison-campus-church-celebrates-black-history-month/) - This past February, the Madison Campus SDA Church in Madison, Tennessee celebrated Black History Month. As February is National Black History Month, a church celebrating the accomplishments of African-Americans would not seem to be note-worthy at all. Except the church celebrating Black History Month was not an African-American church. It was the Madison Campus Church,
- [What Can We Do? - Part One](https://adventistregionalministries.org/what-can-we-do-part-one/) - When I was a child growing up Seventh-day Adventist in Cleveland, Ohio, people would ask, “What is a Seventh-day Adventist?” The answer that I would hear most often is (or give most often) came from a laundry lists of things that Seventh-day Adventist did not do-at least, in those days: ”Seventh-day Adventists’ go to church
- [Sheree Brown](https://adventistregionalministries.org/sheree-brown/) - Ms. Sheree Brown is the newly elected Treasurer/CFO of the Southeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Ms. Brown is originally from Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. She reports that she is the “baby” of 6 siblings – 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Her parents still reside in Jamaica. The family comes from an Anglican background but
- [Regional Conference Officer’s Meeting Report](https://adventistregionalministries.org/regional-conference-officers-meeting-report/)
- ["On the Move" - February 2019](https://adventistregionalministries.org/on-the-move-february-2019/) - Southwest Region Conference: Elder Harold Goodloe, from South Central Conference, to New Orleans Ephesus Pastor Laurent Grosvenor, from South Central Conference, to Austin Alpha South Central Conference: Elder Ennis V. Johnson, from Southwest Region, to Jackson New Heights Elder Roger Wade, from South Central, to Youth/Young Adult Ministries, Mid-America Union Ms. Jeannie Wright, from South Central, to Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Washington Adventist University
- [Wrong Is Always Wrong](https://adventistregionalministries.org/wrong-is-always-wrong/) - We live in a very divided country, as far as politics are concerned. It is hard to find a cable news program where, if people are on the air discussing an issue where they disagree with each other, they do not wind up talking over each other and yelling at each other. We live in
- [In Transition: Ms. Jeannie Wright](https://adventistregionalministries.org/in-transition-ms-jeannie-wright/) - As the child of a United States Army solider and as a denominational employee, Jeannie Wright has lived in many places, from Panama (where she was born) to Hawaii, to (in no particular order), Alabama, California, Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. She has worked in corporate America, in academia and for the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
- [Regional Conference Administrators Vote to Form a Millennial Caucus](https://adventistregionalministries.org/regional-conference-administrators-vote-to-form-a-millennial-caucus/) - Black Lives Matter originated as the result of a hashtag from social media from three ladies, Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi as a call for action after the killing of Trayvon Martin and subsequent acquittal of George Zimmerman. #Black Lives Matter caught the nation by storm and was at the forefront of many
- [Three Ways to Minister to the Bereaved](https://adventistregionalministries.org/three-ways-to-minister-to-the-bereaved/) - “The Living Know That They Shall Die”- But Their Survivors Do Not Have A Clue: Three Ways to Minister to the Bereaved “For the living know that they shall die, but the dead know not anything”. Ecclesiastes 9:5. That text is one of the first texts that any Seventh-day Adventist uses in a Bible study
- [The Character for the Mantel](https://adventistregionalministries.org/the-character-for-the-mantel/) - (Introducing Elder Robert Chandler, Treasurer, Northeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists} “…And Elijah passed by him, and cast his mantle upon him.” 1 Kings 19:19 The story of Elijah casting his mantle upon Elisha has been taught many times over the years. Often, the message being that he, Elijah, was in essence turning things over to
- [ORCM to Begin Study of Growing Churches](https://adventistregionalministries.org/orcm-to-begin-study-of-growing-churches/) - The Office for Regional Conference Ministry has begun a study of the dynamics for growing African-American Seventh-day Adventist Churches in the United States. This study began back in the fall of last year when the Executive Director of the Office for Regional Conference Ministry, Elder Dana C. Edmond, asked each of the nine Regional Conference
- ["On the Move" - January 2019](https://adventistregionalministries.org/on-the-move-january-2019/) - South Central Conference Pastoral Assignments – New Hires • Pastor William Branch [from DLAP to full-time Pastor] – First (Tunica, MS) & New Beginnings (Coldwater, MS) Dec 29, 2018 • Associate Pastor Marc Raphael - Oakwood University Church (Huntsville, AL) Jan 5, 2019 • Associate Pastor Byron Crockett - First (Huntsville, AL) Jan 12, 2019
- [Chaplain Washington Johnson, II Promoted](https://adventistregionalministries.org/chaplain-washington-johnson-ii-promoted/) - Order My Steps A very popular song, recorded by many gospel artists and sung in many local churches is “Order My Steps”. Some of the lyrics say: Order my steps in Your word dear Lord Lead me, guide me every day Send Your anointing, Father I pray; Order my steps in Your word Please, order
- [Lucy Byard: 1877-1943: Her End Helped Regional Conferences to Begin - Part II](https://adventistregionalministries.org/lucy-byard-1877-1943-her-end-helped-regional-conferences-to-begin-part-ii/) - Last month, we discussed the tragic event-the death of Lucy Byard-that served as the catalyst for a very good thing: The origin of Regional Conferences. I am indebted to Edwards Woods III, Religious Liberty and PARL Director, for the Lake Region Conference, for making me aware of the recent 75th anniversary of her passing. Make
- [2018 Oakwood University Board Report](https://adventistregionalministries.org/2018-oakwood-university-board-report/) - VIEW REPORT HERE
- [Regional Conference Presidents Meet With General Conference President](https://adventistregionalministries.org/regional-conference-presidents-meet-with-general-conference-president/) - On November 28, eight of the nine Regional Conference Presidents, Elders William L. Winston, South Atlantic; Benjamin Jones, Jr., South Central; Greg Mack, Southeastern; Calvin Watkins, Southwest Region; Roger Bernard, Central States; Dr. W.T. Cox, Allegheny West; Dr. Daniel Honore, Northeastern; and Dr. R. Clifford Jones, Lake Region; along with the President of Oakwood University,
- [Lucy Byard: 1877-1943: Her End Helped Regional Conferences to Begin-Part I](https://adventistregionalministries.org/lucy-byard-1877-1943-her-end-helped-regional-conferences-to-begin-part-i/) - Almost exactly 75 years ago, on October 30, 1843, a Seventh-day Adventist lady by the name of Lucy Byard, passed away in Freedman’s Hospital in Washington D.C. Though few-if any realized it at that time-the death of Lucy Byard would serve as the catalyst for the birth of Regional Conferences. In short-here is the story: Lucy Byard
- [Dr. Roy Gaiter on Retirement](https://adventistregionalministries.org/dr-roy-gaiter-on-retirement/) - In 2018, E*TRADE launched a commercial for their Super Bowl Campaign. It was entitled, “This Is Getting Old”. It was sung to the tune of Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) sung by Harry Belafonte. The commercial basically depicted various seniors still working (firefighter, window washer, lifeguard and of course D. J. Nana) with the background
- [Millennial’s Matter](https://adventistregionalministries.org/millennials-matter/) - We are living in an age where “matters” is the end word for a multitude of phrases: Life matters; Family matters; Performance matters; Money matters; Your vote matters; Education matters. The list could go on and on. However, two more prominent phrases that comes to mind are Black Lives matter and My Voice Matters. The
- ["On the Move" - November](https://adventistregionalministries.org/on-the-move-november/) - Southeastern Conference Dr. Derrick Moffett to Tallahassee, (Fellowship) and Bainbridge (Ephesus) Florida Miguel Yepez to Winter Garden and Genesis Spanish District Andre McCloud to Hazlehurst (First) and Fitzgerald (Trinity Temple) District Alex Royes to Miami Gardens (Mt. Pisgah) Robert Moore, Jr. to serve as Director of Community Services and Personal Ministries Pierre Francois to
- [Lucille Byard Resolution](https://adventistregionalministries.org/lucille-byard-resolution/) - Lucille Byard Resolution
- [Regional Leadership response to events at Annual Council](https://adventistregionalministries.org/regional-leadership-response-to-events-at-annual-council/) - REGIONAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSE TO ANNUAL COUNCIL The nine Regional Conference leaders confirm our commitment to the Seventh-day Adventist Church and the Third Angel’s Message. We believe strongly that the Third Angel’s Message gives clear evidence of the liberating power of the Word of God and that it frees man from the bondage of sin,
- [Who Told the Truth: Justice Kavanaugh or Dr. Ford? What I Have Learned in 40 Years of Ministry](https://adventistregionalministries.org/who-told-the-truth-justice-kavanaugh-or-dr-ford-what-i-have-learned-in-40-years-of-ministry/) - The United States Senate confirmed recently the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States. It was an ugly, divisive fight that damaged almost everyone involved. Having learned from the Clarence Thomas/Anita Hill drama 30 years ago, politicians-especially Republicans-were a lot more careful about what they said about Justice Kavanaugh’s
- [3 Often Ignored Reasons Churches Don’t Grow](https://adventistregionalministries.org/3-often-ignored-reasons-churches-dont-grow/) - I had a fantastic time in Las Vegas earlier this week!.....wait, that didn’t’ come out right. I should explain. I was there with Jose Cortes and the North American Division Evangelism Advisory. We had a fascinating time together addressing the challenge of church growth in the stagnant States. We looked at the few bright spots
- [Meet Dr. Kenneth Manders](https://adventistregionalministries.org/meet-dr-kenneth-manders/) - Dr. Kenneth Manders is the re-elected president of the Bermuda Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. On Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the Hamilton SDA Church, the constituents voted to return the entire administrative team: Dr. Manders as President, Elder DeJuan Tull as Executive Secretary and Elder Aaron Spencer as Treasurer to serve the Bermuda Conference for
- [Coping with Grief and Loss](https://adventistregionalministries.org/coping-with-grief-and-loss/) - In losing my father, Edward Woods, Jr., I really had no idea on how to cope with grief and loss. I knew the rhetoric of what to say to others, but had no clue what to do for myself Friday, December 6, 2016. Yes, I believed and still believe in the power of prayer and
- [Conscience and Justice Council Convention: A Rousing Success](https://adventistregionalministries.org/conscience-and-justice-council-convention-a-rousing-success/) - To transform Public Affairs and Religious Liberty (PARL) from a service to a ministry, the 3rd Annual Conscience & Justice Council Convention focused on the theme, “Freedom and Equality,” in Houston, Texas. Nearly 175 pastors, elders, PARL directors, and conscience and justice advocates gathered together to identify the issues and ways to strengthen the PARL
- ["On the Move" - October](https://adventistregionalministries.org/on-the-move-october/) - The following Conference Committees recently voted the subsequent Pastoral changes: Lake Region: Pastor Darrin White (from Allegheny West)-Lathrup Village/Southfield, Michigan Pastor Christopher M. Clark, Sr.-(Andrews University Theological Seminary Graduate)-Gary/Robbins, Indiana Pastor Juan Rivas-Dowagiac, Michigan-Hispanic Church Pastor Kevin Rogers (from Washington Conference)-Indianapolis Capitol City Pastor Dennis Elisha Akawobsa (Andrews University Theological Seminar Graduate)-Niles, Michigan Pastor Eric Burns-Detroit Burns
- [Touch 10K and Message Magazine](https://adventistregionalministries.org/touch-10k-and-message-magazine/) - Touch 10K, a program sponsored by Message Magazine is touching lives by the thousands across the United States. Ordinary members are getting out of the pews and into the streets with God’s love. One way churches are touching their families and friends are by enrolling them in the new Message Magazine Correspondence Bible Lessons. This
- [A Statement of Support from the Regional Conference Presidents for the Leadership of Oakwood University President, Dr. Leslie N. Pollard](https://adventistregionalministries.org/statement-oakwood-university-president-leslie-pollard/) - STATEMENT OF THE REGIONAL LEADERSHIP OF THE NORTH AMERICAN DIVISION REGARDING OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT LESLIE POLLARD WHEREAS, we have been entrusted to oversee the stability, progress and growth of the Black work in the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church; and WHEREAS, we are called to provide individual leadership to our respective fields
- [Oakwood University Statement - Murder of OU Student](https://adventistregionalministries.org/oakwood-university-statement-murder-of-ou-student/) - From the Oakwood President September 19, 2018 “First, I wish to thank our alumni, friends, church members, and each of you personally for the numerous messages of assurance, support, and prayer for our campus in the wake of the tragic off-campus incident involving one of our students last weekend. Second, I want to reassure you as
- [Elder Garth Gabriel](https://adventistregionalministries.org/elder-garth-gabriel/) - May 20, 2018 is a very special date and an easy date to remember for Elder Garth Gabriel. On this date, the constituents’ of Lake Region Conference in conference session, voted to ask Elder Gabriel to serve as the Executive Secretary, but also, 39 years ago on May 20th, was the day Elder Garth Gabriel
- [Young Pastors: The Church’s Scapegoats??](https://adventistregionalministries.org/young-pastors-the-churchs-scapegoats/) - Let me state my bias up front. I love pastors and I loved pastoring. For close to 30 years I pastored churches large and small. Churches so large that I had multiple pastors and staff. Churches so small I had to wash my own feet at communion! And today I spend a significant amount of
- [I Still Believe in Christian Education](https://adventistregionalministries.org/i-still-believe-in-christian-education/) - One of my favorite passages of Scripture is John 6:66-69. Jesus has just fed the 5,000, with five loaves and two fish. The people were excited by the thought of someone who could do that. In their minds, He was their Savior-which He was-just not the kind of Savior they wanted. They wanted a Savior from the
- [Elder Vandeon Griffin](https://adventistregionalministries.org/elder-vandeon-griffin/) - Have you met Elder Vandeon Griffin? If you’ve seen a short, dark skinned man with the biggest smile and the personality to match, then chances are you’ve met Elder Griffin! Hailing from Greenville, Mississippi, he is married to the former Kimberly Tinson (the love of his life) and has one daughter, Kalin (the joy of
- [Jasmyn Collins](https://adventistregionalministries.org/jasmyn-collins/) - Numbers are no stranger to this senior accounting major. Growing up in a pastoral family home, she has had her share of moves-seven to be exact. Jasmyn was born to Pastor E. J. and Mary Collins in Texas. She reports later moving to Nevada, Missouri, California, Michigan, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, where she attended and graduated
- [Highlights of Black Caucus](https://adventistregionalministries.org/highlights-of-black-caucus/) - Recently the leadership of the African American work in North America met at its Black Caucus meeting.
- [Jermaine Jackson](https://adventistregionalministries.org/jermaine-jackson/) - Prior to joining Allegheny West, Jermaine Jackson served the church at Adventist Risk Management, Inc. (ARM). He joined the office in 2009, as a Senior Accountant and was soon promoted to Controller. In 2014, he was elected as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer for ARM and Gencon Insurance Company of Vermont (GICV). In that role,
- [What I Learned from My "Museum Tour"](https://adventistregionalministries.org/what-i-learned-from-my-museum-tour/) - In the past 3 weeks, I have had the privilege of visiting two museums that deal with African-American history: The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. and the Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama. It was a wonderful and enlightening experience; I highly recommend them both-not only to African-Americans, but to
- [Tim Harris](https://adventistregionalministries.org/tim-harris/) - Tim Harris was one of the first two ORCM Summer Internship recipients. He received the Ministerial Internship and worked in the Allegheny East Conference of SDA’s as a Bible Worker with Evangelist Conklin Gentry. Born in Hyattsville, MD, Mr. Harris’ parents are from Jamaica. It was after coming to the USA that his mother was
- [On The Move](https://adventistregionalministries.org/on-the-move/) - Central States Conference: Pastor Leakey Nyaberi, from Kenya by way of Syracuse, New York was installed on May 26, 2018 at the United Central and Kushite SDA Churches in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Pastor Philip Baptiste was installed in May at the Allen Chapel SDA Church in Lincoln, Nebraska on May 12, 2018, after spending approximately 4
- [Returning to the Old Paths](https://adventistregionalministries.org/returning-to-the-old-paths/) - Southwest Region Conference Camp Meeting 2018 In spite of abbreviated days, our 2018 “Returning to the Old Paths” Camp Meeting held something for everyone. The theme selected from Jeremiah 6:16 provided the backdrop. In his welcome found in the introduction of the printed program, President Calvin L. Watkins qualifies the old paths as “the standard
- [Three Cheers for the Church](https://adventistregionalministries.org/three-cheers-for-the-church/) - The Seventh-day Adventist Church has no shortage of critics-including, critics who are Seventh-day Adventists. It seems as though hardly a day goes by without a sermon, a social media post, an article-something, that says how bad off our church is, how it is losing members-particularly, young adult members-in droves. Baptisms and tithe have fallen (at
- [IN TRANSITION:  Getting to Know Mrs. Jo Ann Bushner](https://adventistregionalministries.org/in-transition-getting-to-know-mrs-jo-ann-bushner/) - A very popular quote states, “Good things come in small packages”. Such is the case for Mrs. Jo Ann Bushner. Though small in stature, she is large in character and gifts. Mrs. Bushner moved to Huntsville, AL in 2006 were she served as the Executive Assistant for the Bradford, Cleveland, Brooks Leadership Center under the
- [Camp Meetings: Here To Stay or Time To Go?](https://adventistregionalministries.org/camp-meetings-here-to-stay-or-time-to-go/) - Please don’t tell my Mother about this article. The title alone is enough to make me lose my spot at the holiday dinner table. I’m pretty sure that the 11th commandment for my mother and her pals is, “Thou shalt not miss camp meeting.” Camp meetings have been a part of the American landscape since
- [A Joint Statement - Immigration](https://adventistregionalministries.org/a-joint-statement-immigration/) - A Joint Statement from the Presidents of the Regional Conferences, the Vice Presidents for Regional Ministries for the Pacific and the North Pacific Unions and the Executive Directors of the Regional Conference Retirement Program and the Office for Regional Conference Ministry: We the Presidents of the Regional Conferences, the Vice Presidents for Regional Ministries for
- [ORCM Dedicates New Office](https://adventistregionalministries.org/orcm-dedicates-new-office-building/) - Exactly two years after an electrical fire in April 2016 that forced the Office for Regional Conference Ministry (ORCM) to vacate its small office building on the campus of Oakwood University, the ORCM held a dedication service for its brand new office suite on Thursday, April 29, 2018. ORCM had occupied its original office building
- [OAA Awarded](https://adventistregionalministries.org/oaa-awarded/) - OAA Places First and Third at Southern Challenge for Robotics On March 25, 2018, the robotics team from Oakwood Adventist Academy (OAA) won first place in one category and third place in another in the Southern Challenge – an annual tournament held at Southern Adventist University. The tournament features LEGO robotics and research projects presented
- [CHANGING of the GUARD](https://adventistregionalministries.org/changing-of-the-guard/) - It is a privilege to mark and honor the service of Elder James L. Lewis, who has worked as Director of the Office for Regional Conference Ministry (ORCM) for nearly 10 years, and Publisher for Regional Voice Magazine for eight years as well. He prepared for his career by first earning a B.A. in Theology
- [CHANGING of the GUARD](https://adventistregionalministries.org/changing-of-the-guard-2/) - We welcome our new administrator Elder Dana Edmond, Director of the Office for RegionalConference Ministry and Publisher for Regional Voice Magazine. As a graduate of Oakwood College, Elder Edmond accepted his first call to the North Caribbean Conference in the St. Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands. There he began his career in teaching and pastoring.

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- [2026 Spring Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2026-spring-issue/)
- [2025 PELC Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2025-pelc-issue/)
- [2025 Fall Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2025-fall-issue/)
- [2025 Summer Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2025-summer-issue/)
- [2025 Spring Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2025-spring-issue/)
- [2024 PELC Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2024-pelc-issue/)
- [2024 Fall Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2024-fall-issue/)
- [2024 Summer Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2024-summer-issue/)
- [2024 Spring Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2024-spring-issue/)
- [2023 PELC Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2023-pelc-issue/)
- [2023 Fall Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2023-fall-issue/)
- [2023 Summer Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2023-summer-issue/)
- [2023 Spring Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2023-spring-issue/)
- [2022 PELC Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2022-pelc-issue/)
- [2022 Fall Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2022-fall-issue/)
- [2022 Summer Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2022-summer-issue/)
- [2022 Spring Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2022-spring-issue/)
- [2021 PELC Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2021-pelc-issue/)
- [2021 Fall Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2021-fall-issue/)
- [2021 Special Commemorative Edition](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2021-special-commemorative-edition/)
- [2021 Summer Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2021-summer-issue/)
- [2021 Spring Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2021-spring-issue/)
- [2020 PELC Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2020-pelc-issue/)
- [2020 Fall Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2020-fall-issue/)
- [2020 Summer Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2020-summer-issue/)
- [2016 Fall Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2016-fall-issue/)
- [2020 Spring Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2020-spring-issue/)
- [2019 Winter Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2019-winter-issue/)
- [2019 Summer Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2019-summer-issue/)
- [2019 Spring Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2019-spring-issue/)
- [2018 Summer Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2018-summer-issue/)
- [2017 Spring Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2017-spring-issue/)
- [2017 PELC Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2017-pelc-issue/)
- [2015 Spring Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2015-spring-issue/)
- [2015 Fall Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2015-fall-issue/)
- [2015 GC Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2015-gc-issue/)
- [2018 Fall Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2018-fall-issue/)
- [2016 Summer Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2016-summer-issue/)
- [2016 Spring Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2016-spring-issue/)
- [2014 Fall Issue](https://adventistregionalministries.org/magazine/2014-fall-issue/)

## Profiles

- [Ivona Bernard](https://adventistregionalministries.org/staff/ivona-bernard/) - Ivona Bernard is one of the Building Usage Coordinators and Administrative Assistant for the Office for Regional Conference Ministries in Huntsville Alabama
- [Roger A. Bernard](https://adventistregionalministries.org/staff/roger-bernard/) - For the past 32 years he has served as a Church Pastor, Associate Youth Director, Adult Ministries Director, Assistant to the President, Vice President for Administration and Conference President.
- [Elaine Allston](https://adventistregionalministries.org/staff/elaine-allston/) - Twenty-seven years and counting, Elaine has worked in denominational service in a variety of positions.
- [Margaret Neckles](https://adventistregionalministries.org/staff/margaret-neckles/) - Margaret Neckles is currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer / Treasurer of the Office for Regional Conference Ministries in Huntsville AL.

## Events

- [First Sabbath Series - New Faces](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/new-faces-2/) - ONLINE -First Sabbath Series - Telling Our Story XXI New Faces . This month, we’re highlighting the new faces in our conferences! Join us as we talk with:Furman Fordham, President-elect, South Central ConferenceCryston Josiah, President, Central States ConferenceJoseph Ikner, VP of Administration, Central States Conference . HOSTS Dana C. Edmond
- [Southwest Region: Women's Retreat 2025](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/southwest-region-womens-retreat-2025/) - Southwest Region Conference: Women's Ministries Retreat 2025 Girlfriends United: Where God, Faith, and Friendship Connect! Date: August 29- September 1, 2025 Location: Lone Star Camp Speakers: Karen Abercrombie, Kimberly Bulgin, Leticia De Los Santos, Michelle Mota-Poyser, Paula Blackwell and Ruth-Ann Thompson. More information: 800-732-758 or 281-300-1373
- [Southwest Region Conference: Women’s Ministries Retreat 2025](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/southwest-region-conference-womens-ministries-retreat-2025/) - Women’s Ministries Retreat 2025 Theme: Girlfriends UnitedDate: Aug 29–Sept 1 Location: Lone Star Camp Featured Guests: Michelle Mota Poyser, Kimberly Bulgin, Karen Abercrombie, Ruth-Ann Thompson, Paula Blackwell and Leticia De Los Santos. More information: 800-732-758 or 281-300-1373 Faith, friendship & powerful speakers!
- [Southwest Region Conference: Adventurers Retreat!](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/southwest-region-conference-adventurers-retreat/) - Adventurers Retreat! Date: Sept 19–21, 2025 Location: Lone Star Camp, Athens, TX Journey through Jerusalem, Nazareth, Galilee & more—all in one weekend of fun, faith and discovery!
- [Lake Region Conference 80th Anniversary](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/lake-region-conference-80th-anniversary/) - Lake Region Conference 80th Anniversary Mark Your Calendars: September 12–13, 2025 Join us at Camp Wagner for a powerful experience as we celebrate 80 years of reaping the harvest and sharing hope, faith, and love across the Lake Region. Location: Camp Wagner, Cassopolis, MI Dates: September 12–13, 2025 Speaker: Pastor Claudia Allen Speaker: Dr. Henry Wright Guest presenter: Pastor Dana
- [First Sabbath Series - General Conference](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/gc25/) - ONLINE -First Sabbath Series - Telling Our Story XXVII General Conference 2025 July 2025 HOSTS Rebekah Jackson Dana C. Edmond Gerson Pancorbo CLICK HERE TO SEE LIVESTREAM
- [South Atlantic Conference: Hispanic Camp Meeting 2025](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-atlantic-conference-hispanic-camp-meeting-2025/) - South Atlantic Conference: Hispanic Camp Meeting 2025 Date: July 25-27, 2025 Guest Speaker: Pastor Arnaldo Cruz Music: Alex and Melany Location: River Oaks Camp
- [Allegheny East Conference: Summer Camp 2025](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/allegheny-east-conference-summer-camp-2025/) - Allegheny East Conference: Summer Camp Camp Danny Davis 2025 Camp Danny Davis 2025 Date: July 6-20, 2025 Location: Pine Forge Grounds
- [Southwest Region Conference: Summer Camp 2025](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/southwest-region-conference-summer-camp-2025/) - Southwest Region Conference: Summer Camp 2025 FUN, FRIENDS, & FAITH – SUMMER CAMP 2025! Date: June 15-22, 2025 Location: Lone Star Camp | Athens, TX Get ready for an unforgettable week filled with adventure, faith, and fun! Activities Include: - Horseback Riding - Aquatics & Slash Pad - Climbing Wall - Indoor & Outdoor Adventures
- [South Atlantic Conference Camp Meeting 2025: Pentecost](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-atlantic-conference-camp-meeting-2025-pentecost/) - South Atlantic Conference Camp Meeting 2025: Pentecost Date: June 9-14, 2025 Sabbath Adult Speaker: Elder Henry Wright Sabbath Youth Speaker: Pastor Abraham Henry Ordination Speaker: Pastor Cryston Josiah Clergy Spouse Speaker: Pastor Michelle Mota-Poyser Location: River Oaks Campground
- [Southwest Region Conference: Hispanic Camp Meeting 2025](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/southwest-region-conference-hispanic-camp-meeting-2025/) - Southwest Region Conference: Hispanic Camp Meeting 2025 Date: May 23-25, 2025 Speakers: Pastor Alvaro Linero and Pastor Arnaldo Miranda Jr. Music: Forgiven Location: Lone Star Camp
- [Lake Region Conference: Young Adult Retreat](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/lake-region-conference-young-adult-retreat/) - Lake Region Conference: Young Adult Retreat Date: May 23-25, 2025 Location: Blair Lake, Michigan
- [Lake Region Conference: Hispanic Camp Meeting 2025](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/lake-region-conference-hispanic-camp-meeting-2025/) - Lake Region Conference: Hispanic Camp Meeting 2025 Date: August 29 - September 1, 2025 Location: Camp Wagner
- [Northeastern Conference: Women's Ministries Retreat](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/northeastern-conference-womens-ministries-retreat/) - Northeastern Conference: Women's Ministries Retreat Date: October 9-12, 2025
- [Northeastern Conference: Franco Haitian Camp Meeting 2025](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/northeastern-conference-franco-haitian-camp-meeting-2025/) - Northeastern Conference: Franco Haitian Camp Meeting 2025 Date: August 7-10, 2025 Location: Camp Victory Lake
- [Northeastern Conference: Summer Camp 2025](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/northeastern-conference-summer-camp-2025/) - Northeastern Conference: Summer Camp 2025 Date: July 6- August 7, 2025 Registration begins: April 1, 2025 Location: Camp Victory Lake
- [Northeastern Conference: English Camp Meeting 2025](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/northeastern-conference-english-camp-meeting-2025/) - Northeastern Conference: English Camp Meeting 2025 Date: June 21-28, 2025
- [Northeastern Conference - Hispanic Camp Meeting 2025](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/northeastern-conference-hispanic-camp-meeting-2025/) - Northeastern Conference - Hispanic Camp Meeting 2025 Date: May 23-26, 2025 Location: Camp Victory Lake. 277 Crum Elbow Rd #297, Hyde Park, NY 12538
- [South Central Conference Camp Meeting 2025](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-central-conference-camp-meeting-2025/) - South Central Conference Camp Meeting 2025 Date: June 13-21, 2025
- [Allegheny East Conference Camp Meeting 2025: Refresh](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/allegheny-east-conference-camp-meeting-2025-refresh/) - Allegheny East Conference Camp Meeting 2025: Refresh. Rebirth, Renew, Revive. Date: June 27-29, 2025
- [Southwest Region Conference Camp Meeting 2025: Let it Rain!](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/southwest-region-conference-camp-meeting-2025-let-it-rain/) - Southwest Region Conference Camp Meeting 2025: Let it Rain! Date: June 11-14, 2024 Speakers: Dr. Abraham Jules – Atlantic Union Conference President Taurus Montgomery – Author & Speaker Claudia Allen – Speaker & Community Advocate Guest Musicians: Fred Hammond | Le’Andria Johnson | Gale Jones-Murphy Stephen Manders & Decree | Myron Butler | SWRC
- [Allegheny West Conference: Youth Leadership Conference](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/allegheny-west-conference-youth-leadership-conference/) - Allegheny West Conference: Youth Leadership Conference and Master Guide Convention Theme: Go forward! Guest Speaker: Pastor Armando Miranda Date: March 28-30, 2025 Location: Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center. 100 Green Meadows Dr. S, Lewis Center, OH 43035
- [Central States Conference: Naomi - Ruth Retreat](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/central-states-conference-naomi-ruth-retreat/) - Central States Conference: Naomi - Ruth Retreat Walking the journey if widowhood together. Date: March 14-16, 2025 Location: Central States Conference Center. 3301 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS
- [Allegheny at Eighty: Advancing Our Legacy](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/allegheny-at-eighty-advancing-our-legacy/) - Allegheny at Eighty: Advancing Our Legacy A conversation on our past, present and future. Join us for a powerful conversation on our past, present, and future as we celebrate 80 years of legacy and impact! Facilitator: Dr. Trevor Kinlock Panelists: Dr. Marcus Harris, Dr. Carol Washington, Dr. Benjamin Baker, Dr. Douglas Morgan, Claudia Allen and Dr.
- [South Atlantic Conference Health and Wellness Retreat](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-atlantic-conference-health-and-wellness-retreat/) - South Atlantic Conference Health and Wellness Retreat Theme: Healthy for life Presenters: Dr. Richard Berry, MD, FACP Health Ministries Director South Atlantic Conference Ronald C. Smith, DMin, PhD President Southern Union Conference April Smith, MS, CWC Women's Ministries Director South Atlantic Conference Dr. Stephen Mills, MD President and CEO WellQuest Preventive Care Organization Jessie Davidson,
- [Allegheny East Conference: CAMCON 10 Year Anniversary Cruise](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/allegheny-east-conference-camcon-10-year-anniversary-cruise/) - Allegheny East Conference: CAMCON 10 Year Anniversary Cruise 7 Night Eastern Caribbean and perfect day Cococay
- [BAYDA Virtual Week of Prayer: Fearless](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/bayda-virtual-week-of-prayer-fearless/) - BAYDA Virtual Week of Prayer: Fearless Join us nightly from January 5–10 at 7:00 PM EST for powerful messages from an incredible lineup of speakers, hosted by Dr. Paula Olivier and co-hosted by Dr. James Doggette Jr.You don’t want to miss this opportunity to experience spiritual revival and bold faith for the new year!Streaming LIVE on @BAYDAministries (Facebook
- [Allegheny East Conference: 2025 Youth Congress](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/allegheny-east-conference-2025-youth-congress/) - Allegheny East Conference: 2025 Youth Congress Foundations: Faith. Fulfillment. Fortitude. When: January 24-26, 2025 Where: Roland E. Powell Convention Center | 4001 Coastal Hwy. Ocean City, Maryland
- [South Atlantic Conference: Women's Retreat (SHE CON)](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-atlantic-conference-womens-retreat-she-con/) - South Atlantic Conference: Women's Retreat (SHE CON) Inspirational Speaker: Morgan Medlock and Karen Abercrombie When: March 20-23, 2025 Where: Le Méridien & Sheraton Hotel, 555 South McDowell Street, Charlotte, NC, USA
- [South Atlantic Conference: Married Lovers’ Retreat](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-atlantic-conference-married-lovers-retreat/) - South Atlantic Conference: Married Lovers’ Retreat Theme: Making It Work Speakers: Debleaire and Gianna Snell When: February 14-16, 2025 Where: Embassy Suites Ocean Front Resort. Myrtle Beach, SC
- [Northeastern Conference: Leadership Convention](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/northeastern-conference-leadership-convention/) - Northeastern Conference: Leadership Convention Featured Speakers: Pastor Debleaire K. Snell, Dr. Vandeon Griffin and Dr. Ramone W. Griffith. Unshakeable Saturday Night Concert featuring Melvin Crispell, III When: Jan. 17-19, 2025 Where: Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa 243 Tresser Boulevard, Stamford, Stamford, Connecticut - 06901
- [Hispanic 2024 Pastoral Evangelism & Leadership Council (PELC)](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/hispanic-2024-pastoral-evangelism-leadership-council-pelc/) - Hispanic Pastoral Evangelism & Leadership Council (PELC) Dates: December 8-11, 2024 Theme: Jesús. Adóralo. Practícalo, Predícalo Featured Speakers: Dr. Hermes Tavera Pr. Gustavo Squarzon Dr. Elizabeth Talbot Dr. Manuel Moral Mr. Gerson Pancorbo Dr. Minner Labrador Where: Charles E. Dudley Sr. Center 5100 Adventist Boulevard NW, Hunstville, AL 35896
- [South Atlantic Conference: Hispanic Men’s Retreat 2024](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-atlantic-conference-hispanic-mens-retreat-2024/) - South Atlantic Conference: Hispanic Men’s Retreat 2024 'Liberando el Poder' Guest Speaker: Dr. Elvis Díaz, Director of Promotion Pacific Press Organizer: Pastor Ismael Uribe, SAC Hispanic and Prayer Ministries Director Date: November 15-17, 2024 Location: River Oaks Campground, 524 Neeses Hwy, Orangeburg, SC 29115
- [South Atlantic Conference: Extreme Makeover – Child Evangelism](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-atlantic-conference-extreme-makeover-child-evangelism/) - South Atlantic Conference: Extreme Makeover – Child Evangelism Please tune in on November 8th at 7 PM for a deep dive into child evangelism. Featured Presenter: Pam Daly, Lake Region Conference Children's Ministry Leader. Special Guests: Elder Calvin Preston, SAC President, and Darryl Howard, SAC Children's Ministry Director. Hosts: Pastor Austin Humphreys and Pastor Kaggia
- [Central States Conference: Leadership  Summit 2024](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/central-states-conference-leadership-summit-2024/) - Central States Conference: Leadership Summit 2024 Let's Make 2025 a Powerful Year of Leadership Enjoy a weekend of fellowship and enhancing of your skills. Do you have a passion and feel a calling for ministry? Are you in a leadership position and want to grow your skills? Have you been asked to work in a
- [Southwest Region Conference: International Children's Retreat](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/southwest-region-conference-international-childrens-retreat/) - Southwest Region Conference: International Children's Retreat The International Children's Retreat is an exciting adventurer family retreat for all adventurer club members. Ages 4-9 and their families. Date: September 20-22, 2024 Location: Lone Star Camp. 6829 FM317, Athens, TX 75752
- [Southwest Region Conference: Men's Day](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/southwest-region-conference-mens-day/) - Southwest Region Conference: Men's Day at The Dallas Project Guest Speaker: Dr. Myron Edmonds Musical Guests: St. John Church Male Chorus Date: October 5, 2024 Worship experience 11am Men's Ministries workshops 5pm Location: 7710 S. Westmoreland Road, Dallas, Texas 75237
- [Allegheny East Conference - Built 2 Last Marriage Conference](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/allegheny-east-conference-built-2-last-marriage-conference/) - Allegheny East Conference - Built 2 Last Marriage Conference You are invited to join the Relationship Ministries Department for the Built 2 Last Marriage Conference. This is an opportunity for married, engaged, and seriously dating couples to strengthen their relationship. The conference will be held in Pine Forge to keep the cost down. Register now for
- [Northeastern Conference- 56th Personal Ministries Convention](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/northeastern-conference-56th-personal-ministries-convention/) - Northeastern Conference- 56th Personal Ministries Convention Theme: Do more in 24" There will be great gospel music & preaching, testimonials, and enlightening seminars. Speaker: Dr. Carlton Byrd Date: August 30- September 1, 2024 Location: Victory Lake Camp and Conference Center 277-279 Crum Elbow Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
- [Allegheny West Conference- Children's Ministries Training](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/allegheny-west-conference-childrens-ministries-training/) - Allegheny West Conference- Children's Ministries Training Alive in Jesus Sabbath School Training with NAD CHM Presenters Host: Tanya Muganda Date: September 6-7, 2024 Friday: 6pm-8.30pm Saturday: 9am-2pm Languages: English and Spanish
- [Allegheny West Conference - Stack Conference](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/allegheny-west-conference-stack-conference/) - Allegheny West Conference - Stack Conference Date: October 11-13, 2024 Speakers: Corey Johnson, John A. Coaxum, and Lawrence Souffrant, among others. Location: Grace Community Seventh-Day Adventist Church. 26100 Euclid Ave, Euclid, OH 44132
- [2024 Pastoral Evangelism & Leadership Council (PELC)](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/2024-pastoral-evangelism-leadership-council-pelc/) - 2024 Pastoral Evangelism & Leadership Council (PELC) Dates: December 8-11, 2024 Theme: Jesus. Praise Him, Practice Him, Preach Him. Featured Speakers: Dr. Andrea Trusty King Dr. Charlie Dates Dr. Noah Washington Pastor Jamond Jimmerson Pastor Rene Cannon Pastor Darlene Thomas Pastor Bobby Waters PELC Director: Dr. Jesse Wilson You can register now online at pelcpower.com.
- [Southeastern Conference Disability Inclusion Retreat 2024](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/southeastern-conference-disability-inclusion-retreat-2024/) - Southeastern Conference Disability Inclusion Retreat 2024 Date: September 27-29, 2024 Featured Presenters: Dr. Jennifer Sankey-Battles and Melinda Wilson Location: Florida Elks Youth Camp. 24175 SE Hwy 450, Umatilla, FL 32784 Register at secsda.org More information: health@secsda.org / 352-720-5206
- [South Atlantic Conference - Haitian Camp Meeting 2024](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-atlantic-conference-haitian-camp-meeting-2024/) - South Atlantic Conference - Haitian Camp Meeting 2024 Date: July 25-28, 2024 Location: River Oaks Camp Ground 524 Neeses Hwy, Orangeburg, SC 29115
- [South Atlantic Conference Men's Ministry Convention 2024](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-atlantic-conference-mens-ministry-convention-2024/) - South Atlantic Conference Men's Ministry Convention 2024 Overcoming Giants; Conquering Personal Challenges Date: June 29, 2024 Guest Speaker: Dr. Omar Oliphant Location: Atlanta Maranatha Seventh-day Adventist Church 2730 Browns Mill Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30354
- [Southeastern Conference Women's Ministries "Loved & Chosen" Retreat 2024- Fill us](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/southeastern-conference-womens-ministries-loved-chosen-retreat-2024-fill-us/) - Southeastern Conference Women's Ministries "Loved & Chosen" Retreat 2024- Fill us Date: October 11-13, 2024 Keynote Speaker: Pastor Anastasia Ferguson-Bansie, Associate Pastor Children and Youth Outreach Atholton Seventh-Day Adventist Church Maryland Musicians: Gale Jones Murphy, Recording artist and composer, and Norlan and Annia Mena "Strings of Worship" Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near
- [Southeastern Conference Haitian Camp Meeting 2024](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/southeastern-conference-haitian-camp-meeting-2024/)
- [Lake Region Conference Hispanic Camp Meeting 2024- Reflejando a Jesús](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/lake-region-conference-hispanic-camp-meeting-2024-reflejando-a-jesus/) - Lake Region Conference Hispanic Camp Meeting 2024- Reflejando a Jesús Date: July 26-28, 2024 Guest Speaker: Pastor Abner Hernandez Location: Spencer Lake Christian Center. N1385 County Hwy E, Waupaca, WI 54981 For more information: 920 254 7670 | 248 929 2626 or contact LRC Hispanic Ministries at: hispanicministries@lrcsda.com or call to
- [Central States Conference Hispanic Men's Retreat](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/central-states-conference-hispanic-mens-retreat/)
- [Central States Conference Singles Retreat 2024- You are more than enough](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/central-states-conference-singles-retreat-2024/) - Central States Conference Singles Retreat 2024- You are more than enough Date: July 19-21, 2024 Location: Omaha, Nebraska
- [Allegheny East Conference Men's Retreat 2024: Renewed, Refreshed, Restored](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/allegheny-east-conference-mens-retreat-2024-renewed-refreshed-restored/) - Allegheny East Conference Men's Retreat 2024: Renewed, Refreshed, Restored The weekend that will go down in history!! Come join men of different faiths Friday, July 19, 2024 - Sunday, July 21, 2024 as we gather at Pine Forge Academy to be renewed, refreshed and restored. Spirit-filled devotions, engaging workshops, interceding prayer, uplifting worship, and recreation.
- [South Atlantic Conference - Health Retreat 2024](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-atlantic-conference-health-retreat-2024/)
- [South Atlantic Conference - Singles’ Ministries Connection Weekend 2024](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-atlantic-conference-singles-ministries-connection-weekend-2024/)
- [South Atlantic Conference- Junior Summer Camp 2024](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-atlantic-conference-junior-summer-camp-2024/)
- [South Atlantic Conference Hispanic Camp Meeting 2024- Liberando el Poder](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-atlantic-conference-hispanic-camp-meeting-2024-liberando-el-poder/) - South Atlantic Conference Hispanic Camp Meeting 2024- Liberando el Poder Guest Speaker: José Vicente Rojas Date: July 19-21, 2024 Location: River Oaks Camp. 524 Neeses Hwy, Orangeburg, SC 29115 More Info: 910-305-4533 / 252-532-7005
- [Allegheny West Conference Hispanic Women's Retreat - Agradece a Dios](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/allegheny-west-conference-hispanic-womens-retreat-agradece-a-dios/) - Allegheny West Conference Hispanic Women's Retreat- Agradece a Dios Guest Speaker: Elizabeth Souza-Bolt Date: August 30- September 1, 2024 Location: Heartland Retreat Center. 3201 County Rd. 225, Marengo, OH 43334
- [2024 International Pathfinder Camporee](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/2024-international-pathfinder-camporee/) - 2024 International Pathfinder Camporee The EMPHASIS of the 2024 Theme, “Believe the Promise” is on BELIEVING the Promise God had Moses repeat to Israel before the Exodus in Exodus 6:6-8. – (*See below). – It is a beautiful promise of freedom from slavery that the Israelites have endured for hundreds of years. God
- [BAYDA United Youth Congress 2025](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/bayda-united-youth-congress-2025/) - BAYDA United Youth Congress 2025 On August 13-17, 2025, the Black Adventist Youth Directors Association of the Seventh-day Adventist Church will hold the 2025 United Youth Congress in Orlando, Florida. This event, which we hold in different parts of our North American Division conference every five years, targets young people who are of middle school,
- [BAYDA Bible Bowl National Championship](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/bayda-bible-bowl-national-championship/) - BAYDA Bible Bowl National Championship The 2024 games will be held Friday, October 25th and Sabbath, October 26th, 2024 at the College SDA Church located at 337 Main Street, South Lancaster, MA 01561. This venue is located approximately 45 miles west of Boston, MA near the campus of Atlantic Union College.
- [Northeastern Conference Summer Youth Olympics](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/northeastern-conference-summer-youth-olympics/)
- [Northeastern Conference Women's Retreat - Women on a Mission](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/northeastern-womens-retreat-women-on-a-mission/) - Northeastern Conference Women's Retreat - Women on a Mission The Northeastern Conference Women's Ministries invites you to our 2024 retreat, where women come together to celebrate God's amazing grace and love in their lives. It is an awesome ministry opportunity to invite friends, family, and co-workers to be part of a spiritual experience in praise
- [Northeastern Conference Hispanic Women's Retreat 2024](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/northeastern-conference-hispanic-womens-retreat-2024/)
- [Allegheny West Conference Camp Meeting 2024 - The Time is Now](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/allegheny-west-conference-camp-meeting-2024/) - THE TIME IS NOW Date: June 12-15, 2024 Guest Speaker: Dr. Emil Peeler Other Speakers; Dr. Ricardo Graham, Furman Pace Fordham III and Dr. Vivian Martin
- [Southwest Region Hispanic Camp Meeting - Impacto](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/southwest-region-hispanic-camp-meeting-impacto/) - Southwest Region Hispanic Camp Meeting - Impacto. Iglesia - Comunidad - Cultura Guest Speakers: Pastor Carlos Craig, Southwestern Union Conference President Pastor Yoel Lizardo. Special Musical Guest: Casigrupo Location: Lone Star Camp in Athens, TX
- [Lake Region Conference Camp Meeting 2024 "Sowing Seeds"](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/lake-region-conference-camp-meeting-2024-sowing-seeds/) - June 21-29, 2024 Lake Region Conference Camp Meeting 2024 "Sowing Seeds" June 21-29, 2024 Inspiring worship programs, uplifting concerts and wonderful fellowship. Camp Wagner 19088 Brownsville St, Cassopolis, MI 49031
- [Central States Conference Camp Meeting 2024 – "Committed. Reignited by His Spirit"](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/central-states-conference-camp-meeting-2024-committed-reignited-by-his-spirit/) - Sabbath Speaker: Dr. Paula Oliver Sabbath Speaker Hispanic Service: Pr. Isaac Ibarra Other Speakers: Kimberly Bulgin Byron Wright Evenson Louis-Jeune Gerardo Oudri-Varela Roger Bernard Eric Bell Jr. Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 7pm Friday, June 7, 2024 at 9am, 12pm and 7pm Sabbath, June 8, 2024 at 11am and ordination at 7pm Central States
- [Central States Conference Hispanic Marriage Retreat 2024](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/central-states-conference-hispanic-marriage-retreat-2024/)
- [Northeastern Conference Camp Meeting 2024- Evidence of His Goodness](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/northeastern-conference-camp-meeting-2024/) - Northeastern Conference Camp Meeting 2024- Evidence of His Goodness June 29- July 26, 2024 Guest Speakers: Pastor Austin Humphreys, Pastor Michelle Hill, Dr. Carlton P. Byrd, Dr. Charles Tapp, and Pastor John Coaxom, among others. Karen Clark Sheard in concert on June 29, 2024 Location: Saturday Services at Camp Victory Lake and Conference Center 277
- [Central States Conference Women's Retreat 2024: Journey of Faith Conference](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/central-states-conference-womens-retreat-2024-journey-of-faith-conference/) - Central States Conference Women's Retreat 2024: "Journey of Faith Conference" Time & Location Sep 26, 2024 – Sep 29, 2024 Hilton Kansas City Airport, 8801 NW 112th St, Kansas City, MO 64153, USA About The Event Excited, our first time having 4 cultures in their languages at one time: English, Spanish, Swahili & Ugandan possibly
- [First Sabbath Series - 80 Years Anniversary](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/first-sabbath-series-80-years-regional/) - ONLINE -First Sabbath Series - Telling Our Story X 80 years Anniversary of Regional Conferences . In 1944, church leaders met at the Hotel Stevens in Chicago for the General Conference Spring Meeting. After vigorous discussions about the propriety of black-run conferences, the body took a vote and approved Regional Conferences. .
- [South Atlantic Conference Camp Meeting 2024- Unleashing the Power](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-atlantic-conference-camp-meeting-2024-unleashing-the-power/) - A week of worship, connecting and prayer. Keynote Speaker: G. Alexander Bryant Dr. Carlton P. Byrd Youth Speaker: Nicardo Delahaye Vandeon Griffin Musical Guest: Lamar Campbell
- [Allegheny East Conference Camp Meeting 2024 - Now is the Time To Be Like Jesus](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/allegheny-east-conference-camp-meeting-2024-now-is-the-time-to-be-like-jesus/) - Allegheny East Camp Meeting 2024 Theme: Now is the Time To Be Like Jesus Date: June 28 - July 6
- [North Pacific Union Regional Convocation 2024](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/north-pacific-union-regional-convocation-2024/) - North Pacific Union Regional Convocation 2024 May 17-18, 2024 Featured Speakers Adult Speaker: Dr. Emil Peeler Personal Growth Seminars Family Generational Church Hurt (Sanctuary): Courtney Ray Love, Sex and Relationships (Youth Room): Renea Mobley Neal Reversing Diabetes (Downstairs): Sharon McCray For additional information contact the NPUC Regional Ministries Office at 360-857-7033 or pattric.parris@nw.npuc.org
- [First Sabbath Series - Regional Press](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/regional-press/) - ONLINE -First Sabbath Series - Telling Our Story IX Regional PRESS - Message Magazine & Regional Voice. . Amplifying Black voices, celebrating cultural heritage, addressing specific community issues, and providing representation and inspiration. . HOSTS Dana C. Edmond Rebekah Jackson Gerson Pancorbo CLICK HERE TO SEE LIVESTREAM
- [First Sabbath Series - Presidents Round Table](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/first-sabbath-series-presidents-round-table/) - ONLINE -First Sabbath Series - Telling Our Story VIII PRESIDENTS Round Table with the Regional Presidents Council Members. Powerful insights straight from the presidents of the Regional Conferences Council themselves. HOSTS Dana C. Edmond Rebekah Jackson Gerson Pancorbo CLICK HERE TO SEE LIVESTREAM
- [South Central Conference Camp Meeting 2024 - Touching Lives, Healing Hearts, One Heart At Time](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-central-camp-meeting-2024-touching-lives-healing-hearts-one-heart-at-time/) - South Central Camp Meeting 2024: Touching Lives, Healing Hearts, One Heart At Time June 5-8, 2024 Oakwood University 7000 Adventist Blvd NW, Huntsville, AL 35896
- [Southwest Region Conference Camp Meeting 2024 - IMPACT](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/southwest-camp-meeting-2024-impact/) - Southwest Region Conference Camp Meeting 2024 Celebrating 45 Years! JUNE 12 - 15, 2024 Theme: IMPACT IMPACT Church - Community - Culture Guest Speakers: Dr. Barry Black - Chaplain, United States Senate DeVon Franklin - Motivational Speaker, Author, and Film Producer Dr. Paula Olivier - Youth and Young Adult Ministries Northeastern Special Musical Guests: -
- [Southeastern Conference Camp Meeting 2024 -Fill Us!](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/southeastern-conference-camp-meeting-2024-fill-us/) - Southeastern Conference Camp Meeting 2024 JUNE 17 - 22, 2024 Theme: Fill Us! EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit, EQUIPPED for God's Work Guest Speaker: Dr. Abraham Jules - President - Northeastern Conference
- [June - Allegheny East Conference Executive Committee](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/june-allegheny-east-conference-executive-committee/)
- [October  - Allegheny East Conference Executive Committee](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/october-allegheny-east-conference-executive-committee/)
- [December - Allegheny East Conference Executive Committee](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/december-allegheny-east-conference-executive-committee/)
- [August Allegheny East Conference Executive Committee](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/august-allegheny-east-conference-executive-committee/)
- [Pastoral Evangelism & Leadership Council](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/pastoral-evangelism-leadership-council/)
- [Bayda National Bible Bowl](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/national-bible-bowl/)
- [Annual ORCM/OU Ministry Connection](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/annual-orcm-ou-ministry-connection/)
- [Conscience and Justice Council Annual Convention](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/conscience-and-justice-council-annual-convention/)
- [NAD Black Caucus](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/nad-black-caucus/)
- [Central States Camp Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/central-states-camp-meeting/) - Central States Camp Meeting 2023 is set to take place from the 9th to the 11th. The main speaker is Nick Taliaferro
- [Allegheny West Camp Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/allegheny-west-camp-meeting/) - Theme: Get Ready! Get Ready! Get Ready! Main Speaker: Henry Wright Location: TBA More Information: www.awconf.org
- [Allegheny East Camp Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/allegheny-east-camp-meeting/)
- [Southwest Region Camp Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/southwest-region-camp-meeting/)
- [Women's History Live Stream - March 26](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/womens-history-live-stream-march-26/)
- [Crosswalk in the city](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/crosswalk-in-the-city/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://adventistregionalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/UMC-Revised-Poster-Regional-Ministries-1.pdf" title="UMC Revised Poster-Regional Ministries"]
- [CJC Virtual 2021 Convention](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/cjc-virtual-2021-convention/)
- [North Pacific Union Urban Ministries Convention](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/north-pacific-union-urban-ministries-convention/)
- [Southwest Region Fall Convocation 2021](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/southwest-region-fall-convocation-2021/)
- [First Sabbath Series](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/first-sabbath-series/)
- [This is Our Story Too Part 4](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/this-is-our-story-too-part-4/)
- [This is Our Story Too Part 5](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/this-is-our-story-too-part-5/)
- [This is Our Story Too](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/this-is-our-story-too/)
- [20th Anniversary Virtual Celebration](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/20th-anniversary-virtual-celebration/)
- [40 Days of Preaching, Teaching and Prayer](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/40-days-of-preaching-teaching-and-prayer/)
- [Big 45th Annual Rally](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/big-45th-annual-rally/)
- [Accelerate Dreams Livecast Gala](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/accelerate-dreams-livecast-gala/)
- [The 5 at 5 Roundtable Series](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/the-5-at-5-roundtable-series/)
- [North Pacific Union Camp Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/north-pacific-union-camp-meeting/) - View Flier
- [Southeastern Conference Camp Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/southeastern-conference-camp-meeting/)
- [Virtual Concert](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/virtual-concert/) - Join us for a Virtual Concert!
- [Regional Conferences Virtual Convocation 2020](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/virtual-convocation/)
- [Pacific/North Pacific Unions Camp Meeting 2020](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/pacific-north-pacific-unions-camp-meeting-2020/) - Speakers: Drs. Ivan Williams and Terry Johnson
- [Southwest Region Camp Meeting 2020](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/southwest-region-camp-meeting-2020/) - Speaker: Elder Wintley Phipps
- [South Atlantic Conference Camp Meeting 2020](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-atlantic-conference-camp-meeting-2020/) - Speakers: Elder’s William L. Winston and Marcellas Howard
- [South Central Conference Camp Meeting 2020](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-central-conference-camp-meeting-2020/) - Speakers: Elder Benjamin Jones, Jr., Michael Kelly, Drs. Paul Shongwe and Toussaint Williams
- [AWC Virtual Camp Meeting 2020](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/awc-virtual-camp-meeting-2020/) - View Schedule
- [Prayer Summit](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/prayer-summit/)
- [NAD Youth Ministry Advisory YPAC](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/nad-youth-ministry-advisory-ypac/)
- [Officer’s Meeting at Baton Rouge](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/officers-meeting-at-baton-rouge/)
- [University of the Saints  South Louisiana](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/university-of-the-saints-south-louisiana/)
- [Columbia Union Conference Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/columbia-union-conference-committee-meeting/)
- [University of the Saints Oklahoma](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/university-of-the-saints-oklahoma/)
- [Youth Congress in Nashville](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/youth-congress-in-nashville/) - Theme: Unstoppable Nashville, TN
- [University of the Saints North Louisiana](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/university-of-the-saints-north-louisiana/)
- [Mid-Atlantic Adventist Robotics League](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/mid-atlantic-adventist-robotics-league/)
- [Christmas Break](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/christmas-break/) - Office Closed Dec 25
- [Last School Day of 1st. Semester](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/last-school-day-of-1st-semester/)
- [Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-16/)
- [Thanksgiving Day](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/thanksgiving-day/)
- [Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-15/)
- [Veterans Day](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/veterans-day/)
- [Daylight Savings Ends](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/daylight-savings-ends/)
- [Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-14/)
- [Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-13/)
- [Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-12/)
- [Labor Day](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/labor-day/)
- [Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-11/)
- [Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-10/)
- [Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-9/)
- [Independence Day](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/independence-day/)
- [Father's Day](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/fathers-day/)
- [Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-8/)
- [Mother's Day](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/mothers-day/)
- [Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-7/)
- [Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-6/)
- [Easter Sunday](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/easter-sunday/)
- [Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-5/)
- [Spanish Ministries](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/spanish-ministries-8/)
- [African Ministries Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/african-ministries-meeting-3/)
- [Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-4/)
- [Spanish Ministries - Zone](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/spanish-ministries-zone/)
- [Church Ministries Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/church-ministries-meeting-4/)
- [Haitian Area Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/haitian-area-meeting-3/)
- [Korean Area Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/korean-area-meeting-3/)
- [NJ Area Officers’](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/nj-area-officers/)
- [Spanish Ministries – Master](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/spanish-ministries-master/)
- [ADCOM](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/adcom-3/)
- [Area Leaders Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/area-leaders-meeting-3/)
- [Washington Metro Area](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/washington-metro-area/)
- [Bay Area Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/bay-area-meeting-2/)
- [Virginia Area Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/virginia-area-meeting-2/)
- [Baltimore Extended Area](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/baltimore-extended-area-2/)
- [Youth & Children’s](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/youth-childrens-3/)
- [Global Youth Day](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/global-youth-day/)
- [Spanish Ministries - Global](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/spanish-ministries-global/)
- [Delaware Valley Area](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/delaware-valley-area-2/)
- [Church Ministries](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/church-ministries-2/)
- [NJ Area Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/nj-area-meeting-3/)
- [Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-3/)
- [K – 12 Board Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/k-12-board-meeting/)
- [African Ministries Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/african-ministries-meeting-2/)
- [Baltimore/Washington DC Area Officers’](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/baltimore-washington-dc-area-officers/)
- [Spanish Ministries](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/spanish-ministries-7/)
- [Ministries Development](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/ministries-development/)
- [Arkansas Pastor’s Inservice](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/arkansas-pastors-inservice/)
- [Church Ministries Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/church-ministries-meeting-3/)
- [Haitian Area Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/haitian-area-meeting-2/)
- [N. Louisiana Pastor’s Inservice](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/n-louisiana-pastors-inservice/)
- [Executive Committee](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/executive-committee-16/)
- [South Louisiana Pastor’s Inservice](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-louisiana-pastors-inservice/)
- [Spanish Ministries](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/spanish-ministries-6/)
- [Area Leaders](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/area-leaders/)
- [North Texas Pastor’s Inservice](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/north-texas-pastors-inservice/)
- [Oklahoma Pastor’s Inservice](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/oklahoma-pastors-inservice/)
- [ADCOM](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/adcom-2/)
- [Virginia Area](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/virginia-area/)
- [Washington Area](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/washington-area/)
- [Bay Area](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/bay-area/)
- [Baltimore Extended Area](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/baltimore-extended-area/)
- [Virginia Area Officers’ Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/virginia-area-officers-meeting/)
- [Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-2/)
- [Presidents' Day](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/presidents-day/)
- [Spanish Ministries](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/spanish-ministries-5/)
- [Delaware Valley Area](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/delaware-valley-area/)
- [Valentine's Day](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/valentines-day/)
- [Church Ministries](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/church-ministries/)
- [South Texas Pastor’s Inservice](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-texas-pastors-inservice/)
- [NJ Area Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/nj-area-meeting-2/)
- [Executive Committee Weekend](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/executive-committee-weekend/)
- [Del Val/Bay Area Officers’ Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/del-val-bay-area-officers-meeting/)
- [Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/executive-committee-meeting/)
- [Annual Conference President’s Retreat](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/annual-conference-presidents-retreat/)
- [African Ministries Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/african-ministries-meeting/)
- [Spanish Ministries](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/spanish-ministries-4/)
- [New Mexico & West Texas Pastor’s Inservice](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/new-mexico-west-texas-pastors-inservice/)
- [Korean Area Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/korean-area-meeting-2/)
- [Holy Convocation and Officer’s Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/holy-convocation-and-officers-meeting-2/)
- [Local Church Family Ministry Training](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/local-church-family-ministry-training/)
- [Youth & Children’s](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/youth-childrens-2/)
- [Haitian Area Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/haitian-area-meeting/)
- [Holy Convocation and Officer’s Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/holy-convocation-and-officers-meeting/)
- [ORCM & RCRP Board Meetings](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/orcm-rcrp-board-meetings/)
- [Youth & Children’s](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/youth-childrens/)
- [Spanish Ministries](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/spanish-ministries-3/)
- [Local Church Family Ministry Training Dallas](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/local-church-family-ministry-training-dallas/)
- [Pathfinder Winter Camp](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/pathfinder-winter-camp/)
- [Washington Area Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/washington-area-meeting/)
- [Church Ministries Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/church-ministries-meeting-2/)
- [Virginia Area Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/virginia-area-meeting/)
- [Bay Area Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/bay-area-meeting/)
- [Baltimore Extended Area Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/baltimore-extended-area-meeting/)
- [Korean Area Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/korean-area-meeting/)
- [M. L. King Day](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/m-l-king-day/)
- [Spanish Ministries](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/spanish-ministries-2/)
- [Officer’s Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/officers-meeting/)
- [Media Committee](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/media-committee/)
- [Area Leaders Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/area-leaders-meeting-2/)
- [ADCOM](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/adcom/)
- [NJ Area Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/nj-area-meeting/)
- [Spanish Ministries](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/spanish-ministries/)
- [Youth Leadership Summit](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/youth-leadership-summit-2/)
- [Delaware Valley Area Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/delaware-valley-area-meeting/)
- [Area Leaders Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/area-leaders-meeting/)
- [Office Re-open](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/office-re-open/)
- [Office Re-open](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/office-re-open-2/)
- [Church School Classes Resumes](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/church-school-classes-resumes/)
- [Church Ministries Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/church-ministries-meeting/)
- [New Year's Day](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/new-years-day/)
- [ORCM/Oakwood University Career Fair](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/orcm-oakwood-university-career-fair/)
- [ORCM Executive Director/Conference Secretaries Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/orcm-executive-director-conference-secretaries-meeting/)
- [Regional Presidents Council Pre-Board Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/regional-presidents-council-pre-board-meeting/)
- [Allegheny West Campmeeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/allegheny-west-campmeeting/) - Guest speakers are Pastor Debleaire Snell and Pastor Lola Moore-Johnston
- [Southwest Region Campmeeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/southwest-region-campmeeting/) - Begins at 7pm Wednesday, June 6 and continues every morning and evening through Sabbath, June 9
- [Southeastern Campmeeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/southeastern-campmeeting/) - Guest Speakers: Elder Peter Kerr (1st Sabbath) and Elder Bron Jacobs (2nd Sabbath)
- [South Central Campmeeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-central-campmeeting/) - Guest Speakers: Dr. Abraham Jules (1st Sabbath) and Elder Gene Donaldson (2nd Sabbath). Other Guests Speakers/Presenters: Elder Vandeon Griffin, Pastor Lola Moore-Johnston, Dr. Greg Allen and Dr. John McVay
- [South Atlantic Campmeeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-atlantic-campmeeting/) - Guest Speakers: Dr. and Mrs. Claudio Consuegra, Elder Helvius Moody and Elder Dana C. Edmond
- [Northeastern Campmeeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/northeastern-campmeeting-2/) - Guest Speakers: Elder Dana C. Edmond (1st Sabbath) and Dr. Daniel Honore (2nd Sabbath)
- [Lake Region Campmeeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/lake-region-campmeeting-2/) - Guest Speakers: Chaplain Barry Black (1st Sabbath) and Dr. Ron C. Smith (2nd Sabbath) Youth/Young Adults: Elder Paul Graham
- [Central States Campmeeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/central-states-campmeeting-2/) - Guest Speaker: Elder Debleaire Snell
- [Allegheny East Campmeeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/allegheny-east-campmeeting-2/) - Guest Speakers: Elder Henry Wright (1st Sabbath) and Elder Calvin Preston
- [SCC Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/scc-executive-committee-meeting-2/)
- [SWRC Summer Camp Begins](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/swrc-summer-camp-begins/)
- [SCC Camp Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/scc-camp-meeting/)
- [SWRC Camp Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/swrc-camp-meeting/)
- [SWRC Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/swrc-executive-committee-meeting-2/)
- [SCC Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/scc-executive-committee-meeting/)
- [SWRC North Central Texas Town Hall](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/swrc-north-central-texas-town-hall/)
- [SWRC West Texas Town Hall Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/swrc-west-texas-town-hall-meeting/)
- [SWRC Arkansas Town Hall Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/swrc-arkansas-town-hall-meeting/)
- [SCC Prayer Summit](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/scc-prayer-summit/)
- [SCC Central Alabama and South MS Youth Federation](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/scc-central-alabama-and-south-ms-youth-federation/)
- [SCC Family Life Pastor’s and Wives Retreat](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/scc-family-life-pastors-and-wives-retreat/)
- [SWRC Marriage Cruise](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/swrc-marriage-cruise/)
- [SWRC North Louisiana Town Hall](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/swrc-north-louisiana-town-hall/)
- [SWRC Central and South Texas Town Hall](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/swrc-central-and-south-texas-town-hall/)
- [SCC KY and Miss/TN Youth Federations](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/scc-ky-and-miss-tn-youth-federations/)
- [SWRC K-12 Board of Education Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/swrc-k-12-board-of-education-meeting/)
- [SWRC Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/swrc-executive-committee-meeting/)
- [SCC Middle TN Youth Federation](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/scc-middle-tn-youth-federation/)
- [SWRC Pastor’s In-Service Training](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/swrc-pastors-in-service-training/)
- [SCC Health Ministry Weekend](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/scc-health-ministry-weekend/)
- [SCC –Summer Camp Recruitment](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/scc-summer-camp-recruitment/)
- [SCC TN River Youth Federation](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/scc-tn-river-youth-federation/)
- [SWRC Officer’s Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/swrc-officers-meeting/)
- [SWRC Constitution and By-laws Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/swrc-constitution-and-by-laws-committee-meeting/)
- [SWRC Town Hall Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/swrc-town-hall-meeting/)
- [Allegheny West Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/allegheny-west-executive-committee-meeting-6/)
- [South Atlantic Conference Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-atlantic-conference-executive-committee-meeting-4/)
- [Central States Conference Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/central-states-conference-executive-committee-meeting-2/)
- [Mid-America Union Year-End Meetings](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/mid-america-union-year-end-meetings/)
- [Lake Region Conference Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/lake-region-conference-executive-committee-meeting-5/)
- [LRC Illiana Youth Federation](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/lrc-illiana-youth-federation/)
- [NAD Black Caucus](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/nad-black-caucus-2/)
- [Oakwood University Board of Trustees Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/oakwood-university-board-of-trustees-meeting-2/)
- [LRC Michiana Youth Federation](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/lrc-michiana-youth-federation-2/)
- [Allegheny West Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/allegheny-west-executive-committee-meeting-5/)
- [LRC Motor City Youth Federation](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/lrc-motor-city-youth-federation-2/)
- [LRC Chicagoland Youth Federation](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/lrc-chicagoland-youth-federation/)
- [Central States Conference Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/central-states-conference-committee-meeting/)
- [South Atlantic Conference Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-atlantic-conference-executive-committee-meeting-3/)
- [Lake Region Conference Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/lake-region-conference-executive-committee-meeting-4/)
- [NAD Pathfinder Camporee](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/nad-pathfinder-camporee/)
- [Allegheny West Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/allegheny-west-executive-committee-meeting-4/)
- [Central States Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/central-states-executive-committee-meeting/)
- [Allegheny West Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/allegheny-west-executive-committee-meeting-3/)
- [South Central Conference Camp Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-central-conference-camp-meeting/)
- [South Atlantic Conference Camp Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-atlantic-conference-camp-meeting/)
- [Lake Region Conference Camp Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/lake-region-conference-camp-meeting/)
- [Central States Conference Camp Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/central-states-conference-camp-meeting/)
- [South Atlantic Conference Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-atlantic-conference-executive-committee-meeting-2/)
- [Lake Region Conference Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/lake-region-conference-executive-committee-meeting-3/)
- [LRC Michiana Youth Federation](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/lrc-michiana-youth-federation/)
- [LRC Education Day](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/lrc-education-day/)
- [Regional Conference Administrators/ORCM/RCRP Board Meetings](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/regional-conference-administrators-orcm-rcrp-board-meetings-2/)
- [Oakwood University Board of Trustees Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/oakwood-university-board-of-trustees-meeting/)
- [Allegheny West Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/allegheny-west-executive-committee-meeting-2/)
- [LRC Motor City Youth Federation](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/lrc-motor-city-youth-federation/)
- [LRC Chicagoland Youth Federation/CFL Championship Weekend](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/lrc-chicagoland-youth-federation-cfl-championship-weekend/)
- [LRC Board of Education Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/lrc-board-of-education-meeting/)
- [Central States Conference Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/central-states-conference-executive-committee-meeting/)
- [LRC Super Youth Weekend/CFL Sweet 16/Elite Tournament](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/lrc-super-youth-weekend-cfl-sweet-16-elite-tournament/)
- [South Atlantic Conference Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/south-atlantic-conference-executive-committee-meeting/)
- [ORCM/BAYDA Young Adult Online Town Hall Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/orcm-bayda-young-adult-online-town-hall-meeting/)
- [Lake Region Conference Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/lake-region-conference-executive-committee-meeting-2/)
- [Lake Region Conference Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/lake-region-conference-executive-committee-meeting/)
- [LRC Illiana Youth Ministries Basic Staff Training](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/lrc-illiana-youth-ministries-basic-staff-training/)
- [Allegheny West Executive Committee Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/allegheny-west-executive-committee-meeting/)
- [Regional Conference Administrators/ORCM/RCRP Board Meetings](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/regional-conference-administrators-orcm-rcrp-board-meetings/)
- [LRC Chicagoland Youth Ministries Basic Staff Training](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/lrc-chicagoland-youth-ministries-basic-staff-training/)
- [Central States Conference Worker’s Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/central-states-conference-workers-meeting/)
- [Breath of Life Christmas Special “King of Kings” ABC Television](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/breath-of-life-christmas-special-king-of-kings-abc-television/) - Click here for airtimes
- [The Adventist Church At the Crossroads](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/the-adventist-church-at-the-crossroads/) - Via Simulcast from OUBN Studios
- [NPUC Regional Pastor’s Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/npuc-regional-pastors-meeting/) - Speaker: Dr. Pedrito Maynard-Reid
- [Northwest Adventist African American Local Elder’s Federation (NAAALEF) Retreat](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/northwest-adventist-african-american-local-elders-federation-naaalef-retreat/)
- [NPUC Regional Advisory Committee](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/npuc-regional-advisory-committee-3/)
- [NPUC Regional Pastor’s Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/npuc-regional-pastors-meeting-3/)
- [Daughters of Zion Women’s Retreat](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/daughters-of-zion-womens-retreat/)
- [NPUC 43rd Annual Regional Convocation](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/npuc-43rd-annual-regional-convocation/)
- [NPUC Regional Advisory Committee](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/npuc-regional-advisory-committee-2/)
- [Donald Blake Center for Race, Ethnicity and Culture Conference](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/donald-blake-center-for-race-ethnicity-and-culture-conference/)
- [NPUC/PUC Prison Ministry Convention](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/npuc-puc-prison-ministry-convention/)
- [NPUC Regional Pastor’s Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/npuc-regional-pastors-meeting-2/) - Speaker: Dr. Alvin Kibble
- [21st Annual “Lift Every Voice” Community Choir Convention](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/21st-annual-lift-every-voice-community-choir-convention/)
- [West Coast Black Administrator’s Caucus (WCBAC) Retreat](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/west-coast-black-administrators-caucus-wcbac-retreat/)
- [Black History Weekend](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/black-history-weekend/) - Speaker: Pastor Michael Kelly
- [Bible Instructor’s Guild (BIG) Convention](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/bible-instructors-guild-big-convention/)
- [Washington Conference Days of Celebration](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/washington-conference-days-of-celebration/)
- [Northwest Adventist African American Local Elder’s Federation (NAAALEF)](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/northwest-adventist-african-american-local-elders-federation-naaalef/) - Completing the 2nd segment of PELC’s Elders Training with Jesse Wilson and Russell Seay
- [NPUC Regional Advisory Committee](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/npuc-regional-advisory-committee/)
- [Via Simulcast from OUBN Studios](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/via-simulcast-from-oubn-studios/) - Featuring: Dr. Leslie Pollard, Oakwood University, Dr. Jon Paulien, Loma Linda University and Dr. Japhet De Oliveira – Register at Bcbleadership.com
- [NAD Leadership/Regional Presidents Council](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/nad-leadership-regional-presidents-council/)
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- [Regional Conference Presidents Administrative Assistants Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/regional-conference-presidents-administrative-assistants-meeting/)
- [Regional Conference Career Fair](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/regional-conference-career-fair/)
- [Regional Conference Officers Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/regional-conference-officers-meeting/)
- [Regional Caucus](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/regional-caucus/)
- [Presidents Council](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/presidents-council/)
- [Central States Campmeeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/central-states-campmeeting/)
- [Lake Region Campmeeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/lake-region-campmeeting/)
- [Allegheny East Campmeeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/allegheny-east-campmeeting/)
- [Northeastern Campmeeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/northeastern-campmeeting/)
- [PELC 2018](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/pelc-2018/)
- [Workers’ Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/workers-meeting/)
- [Workers’ Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/workers-meeting-2/)
- [Workers’ Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/workers-meeting-3/)
- [Workers’ Meeting](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/workers-meeting-4/)
- [Executive Committee](https://adventistregionalministries.org/event/executive-committee-3/)
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