Division Presidents Elected to Lead World Church Regions for 2025–2030
Delegates affirm spiritual and administrative leaders for the church’s 13 global divisions.
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Karen J. Porter Elected as General Conference Associate Secretary
Personnel specialist continues to support international service and mission mobilization.
Leadership
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Division Presidents Elected to Lead World Church Regions for 2025–2030
Delegates affirm spiritual and administrative leaders for the church’s 13 global divisions.
Leadership
Alexander Ott Elected as General Conference Associate Secretary
Cross-cultural mission leader joins Secretariat team with rich experience in mission to unreached people groups.
Leadership
Selom Kwasi Sessou Elected as General Conference Associate Secretary
Experienced administrator and youth ministry leader joins global Secretariat team.
Leadership
Karen J. Porter Elected as General Conference Associate Secretary
Personnel specialist continues to support international service and mission mobilization.
Leadership
Elbert Kuhn Elected as General Conference Associate Secretary
Global mission leader continues to oversee volunteer service and cross-division coordination.
Leadership
Gary D. Krause Elected as General Conference Associate Secretary
Mission strategist continues to lead global church planting and urban outreach initiatives.
Leadership
Gerson P. Santos Elected as General Conference Associate Secretary
Global mission leader to continue supporting Church Manual development and disciple-making initiatives.
Leadership
Hensley Moorooven Elected as General Conference Undersecretary
Experienced administrator to continue supporting global governance and policy for the world church.
Leadership
Delegates Support Amendment Encouraging Redemptive Membership Review
On July 7, 2025, at the 62nd General Conference Session in St. Louis, delegates voted to add a new section on membership records to the Church Manual in an effort to encourage local churches to promote disciple-making environments. This section will be separate from the existing one dealing with...
GC Session
General Conference Secretariat Team Elected for 2025–2030
Delegates affirm leaders to support global coordination, mission personnel, and church structure.
Leadership
Adventist Church Presents Gift to City of St. Louis for Tornado Relief
During a special segment of the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s 62nd General Conference Session on July 7, Erton Köhler, president of the General Conference, welcomed St. Louis mayor Cara Spencer to address delegates gathered in the Dome at America’s Center. Spencer extended her gratitude to the g...
GC Session
Women Delegates at GC Session Help Shape the Future of the Church
Women representing more than 60 percent of global membership bring voice, vision, and leadership to the heart of Adventist mission.
Human Interest