This year’s Adventist-laymen’s Services and Industries (ASi) Convention for business owners and professionals from across the Inter-American Division territory will be held in Panama City, Panama, Aug. 14-18, 2024.

The annual event, themed “Empowered to Serve,” promises to inspire ASi chapter members to reaffirm their commitment to sharing Christ through their businesses and communities as well as invite other professionals to support the mission of the church.

“We are very excited about this year’s convention as we have been able to put together an amazing array of speakers and presenters which will for sure motivate, inspire and equip our members for even greater service in their various countries,” said Rohan Riley, president of ASi Inter-America. The aim is not only to equip chapter members to be spiritually healthy but also physically and financially, he added.

This year’s convention is expected to gather more than 300 leaders and chapter members and will feature keynote speeches, seminars, and workshops focused on mission, leadership strategies, building professional relationships, integrating faith in business, embracing innovation, physical wellness, and more.

Debleaire K. Snell, director of Breath of Life Ministry, will be the keynote speaker for the opening ceremony on August 14, 2024. Other keynote speakers will include Elie Henry, Inter-American Division president, and Johann De Dier, Global Business strategist.

The annual convention will feature chapter reports, mission initiatives, special music, awards, and more.

The original article was published on the Inter-American Division website.