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Newly Elected General Conference Officers Speak to the Press

July 6, 2025

United States

Lauren Davis, ANN
Newly Elected General Conference Officers Speak to the Press

Photo: Nathaniel Reid/Adventist Media Exchange (CC BY 4.0)

Day three of business sessions for the 2025 General Conference (GC) Session has wrapped up with the election of a new secretary, Richard E. McEdward, and the reelection of treasurer Paul H. Douglas. Both officers will speak with the press on Monday, July 7, 2025. 

Other elected officials include six associate treasurers and seven general vice presidents.

Three of the newly elected officers spoke at a press conference late this afternoon to take questions from church and external media. 

The interview featured Robert Osei-Bonsu, GC general vice president; Pierre Omeler, GC general vice president; and Guideon Mutero, GC associate treasurer.

Evening worship takes place inside the Dome at the America's Center at 6 p.m. EST, hosted Hope Channel International.

For more coverage of the 2025 General Conference Session, including live updates, interviews, and delegate stories, visit adventist.news and follow ANN on social media.

Lauren Davis, ANN

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