Roger R. Wade, Communications Director
South Central Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Nashville, TN — The South Central Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is proud to announce the election of Pastor Furman Fordham, Director of Church Ministries and Mission Development, as the next President of the Conference. Pastor Fordham will begin to serve on January 1, 2026. Until that time, he will participate in a mentorship period under the guidance of President Elder Benjamin Jones, Jr., to ensure a smooth transition into this sacred leadership role.
An advocate for mission-focused leadership, Pastor Fordham has spent his career empowering congregations, building impactful ministries, and fostering meaningful community engagements. As Director of Church Ministries and Mission Development, his innovative approach to enhancing spiritual growth and outreach has left a lasting impact across the Conference.
“Pastor Fordham exemplifies the values of Christ-centered leadership and has a passion for both spiritual development and mission-driven engagement,” stated Elder Benjamin Jones, Jr. “I believe that God is leading South Central into its future, and I have complete confidence that the Holy Spirit will guide Elder Fordham and our leadership team to continue the great legacy of mission and growth that characterizes the South Central Conference,” Jones continued.
“Simultaneously humbled and honored, honored and humbled, I don’t know which one to put first because they’re both equally the same, and I’m relying on our conference’s prayers,” said Pastor Fordham.
During the transition period, Pastor Fordham will engage directly with congregations, pastors, and communities across the Conference, listening to their perspectives and building a shared vision for the future of the Conference.
The South Central Conference, based in Nashville, Tennessee, functions as the regional office of the Seventh-day Adventist Church serving Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and the Florida counties west of the Apalachicola River. It has over 30,000 members across 143 congregations and is one of eight conferences within the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
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