The president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church General Conference headquarters, Ted N.C. Wilson will visit Argentina in the coming days as part of an institutional South American tour that will also include Brazil.
He will also be accompanied by the administrative team of the South American Division, headed by President Stanley Arco and Vice President Bruno Raso, both accompanied by their wives.
This event represents a significant moment for the Adventist community in Argentina, as it is a special opportunity to hear the message and vision of the Church at a global level.
"Receiving the visit of Pastor Ted Wilson, together with the leaders of the world and South American headquarters, is a true privilege for us," said Dario Caviglione, president of the Adventist Church in Argentina. "This visit is extremely significant since Pastor Wilson is the pastor of more than 22 million members worldwide, and his leadership strengthens unity in beliefs and mission," he added.
The visit of Wilson and his wife Nancy will include meetings in Buenos Aires and Entre Ríos, where he will meet with leaders, pastors, and students. He will also visit some institutions such as Granix, the South American Publishing House Association (ACES), the River Plate Sanatarium and Hospital (SAP) and River Plate Adventist University (UAP).
He will also share a special message for the entire country on February 12.
The broadcast can be followed through the YouTube channel of the Adventist Church in Argentina. He will also do the same in the UAP sermon on February 14 and 15.
Caviglione highlighted that this visit is a great opportunity to share the blessings and progress of the Church in Argentina.
"Our Church here in Argentina is a land of pioneers, where the gospel began to spread throughout South America in 1894. Over the years, our country has sent missionaries to different places in the world. It will be a privilege to receive our leaders and share with them what God has done in this time," he said.
Wilson's presence also seeks to strengthen unity and motivate Argentine Adventists in their commitment to the mission.
"It is a visit that does not happen very often, and his experience in different areas of the Church enriches our vision," concluded Caviglione.
The entire church memebership is invited to pray for Wilson's ministry and his visit to Argentina, which will bring encouragement and spiritual renewal to the Church in the country, leaders say.
Pastor Ted Wilson's Career
Ted Wilson was first elected president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in July 2010 and elected at General Conference (GC) Session in July 2015 and 2022.
Wilson began his pastoral ministry in 1974 in New York.
Born in 1950, he spent part of his childhood in Egypt and is the son of former Adventist president Neal C. Wilson.
He holds a doctorate in religious education and degrees in divinity and public health. His career includes positions in New York, West Africa, the U.S. Adventist Church headquarters, and the Euro-Asia Division, the administrative headquarters of the Church in Russia.
The Adventist Church in the World
The Seventh-day Adventist Church continues to grow worldwide. Today, it is established in 212 of the 235 countries and areas recognized by the United Nations (UN). It has more than 22.7 million members congregated in 100,760 churches and 74,384 organized groups.
One of Adventism's fundamental pillars is its commitment to education. Currently, there are 10,381 educational institutions, from primary schools to universities, with more than 2.3 million students.
The Church's impact is also reflected in the healthcare field, with a network of 244 hospitals and sanatoriums, 1,707 clinics, dispensaries, nursing homes, and orphanages. Through these centers, more than 29 million medical consultations are provided annually, serving both members and the community at large.
In the area of communications, the Church produces content in 420 languages and has 57 publishing houses and 21 media centres around the world, thus ensuring the dissemination of its message on a global level.
Humanitarian action is also a key aspect of Adventist work. The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has a presence in more than 117 countries, carrying out more than 1,000 projects annually that benefit 12.5 million vulnerable people.
The original article was published on the South American Division Spanish website.
