Adventist Church Elects Departmental Leaders for 2025–2030 Term

As part of the 62nd General Conference Session, the Seventh-day Adventist Church has announced the election of departmental directors who will serve the world church for the 2025–2030 quinquennium. These leaders will oversee global ministries including education, health, youth, family, communication, stewardship, and more.

The following individuals were elected to serve:

Ivan H. Omaña, Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries director

Orathai Chureson, Children’s Ministries director

Alyssa Truman, Communication director 

Lisa M. Beardsley-Hardy, Education director

Willie Oliver, Family Ministries director

Zeno Charles-Marcel, Health Ministries director

Ramon J. Canals, Ministerial Association Secretary

Nelu Burcea, Public Affairs and Religious Liberty (PARL) director

Hector Reyes, Planned Giving and Trust Services director

Mario Martinelli, Publishing Ministries director

James M. Howard, Sabbath School and Personal Ministries director

Marcos Faiock Bomfim, Stewardship Ministries director

Galina Stele, Women’s Ministries director

Sibusiso B Khumalo, Youth Ministries director

Each of these departments plays a vital role in advancing the church’s mission around the world. Through their leadership, the Adventist Church seeks to support local fields, empower ministry leaders, and serve communities in diverse cultural and regional contexts.

More detailed biographies and introductions of the elected leaders will be published in upcoming ANN coverage.

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