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Paul H. Douglas Re-Elected as Treasurer of the Seventh-day Adventist World Church

Story by Adventist News Network

Paul H. Douglas was re-elected to serve as treasurer of the General Conference (GC) of Seventh-day Adventists on July 6, 2025, during the 62nd General Conference Session.

As treasurer, Douglas assumes primary responsibility for overseeing the financial systems that support the church’s global mission. His role involves managing tithes and offerings, guiding financial policy, and ensuring transparency and accountability across the church’s institutions and territories.

Richard E. McEdward Elected as Secretary of the Seventh-day Adventist World Church

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Richard E. McEdward has been elected to serve as secretary of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Delegates voted to appoint Andersson during the 62nd General Conference (GC) Session held in the Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

Too Many to Count: North American Division Offers Numerous Resources at Booths in Exhibit Hall

Kylie Kajiura photographed the Healthcare section of the NAD booths at the 2025 General Conference Session

Story by V. Michelle Bernard

In addition to a selection of vegetarian treats and drinks from around the world, along with books, pens and other giveaways, attendees exploring the North American Division (NAD) exhibit space will leave with fresh ideas, valuable resources and helpful information.

Columbia Union President Reacts to Newly Elected General Conference President

Delegates to the 62nd General Conference Session voted to elect Erton C. Köhler as the new president today. Marcellus T. Robinson, Columbia Union Conference president, shares his reaction and how this decision could impact the mission of the church in the Columbia Union.

General Conference President Ted Wilson Issues Corrective Statement on Immunization Remarks

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Story by Lauren Davis, ANN

General Conference president Ted Wilson issued a corrective statement on Friday, July 4, 2025, clarifying remarks he made to delegates the day before, when he read from a 2015 General Conference Administrative Committee (ADCOM) statement about immunization.

Following Wilson’s speech on July 3, church officers were made aware that the immunization statement posted on the official Seventh-day Adventist Church website for the past 10 years was not the version actually voted in 2015.

Original Agenda Approved on Day One of the 2025 General Conference Session

Article by Adventist News Network

Day one of the 2025 General Conference (GC) Session in St. Louis, Missouri, has concluded with the approval of the originally proposed agenda.

Sam Neves, associate director of Communications for the GC, shared a summary of this afternoon’s key moments during the evening press conference:

277 names for the nominating committee have been voted and approved; they will begin meeting tomorrow, July 4, after morning worship.

SIGA LAS NOTICIAS DEL CONGRESO DE LA GENERAL CONFERENCE

Miembros de la Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día de todo el mundo se reunirán del 3 al 12 de julio en St. Louis para el 62.º Congreso de la General Conference.

Allí, los delegados se reunirán, tratarán asuntos de la iglesia, elegirán líderes y verán informes ministeriales de todo el mundo. El Columbia Union Visitor compartirá noticias actualizadas en inglés en su sitio web y redes sociales. (Watch in English, French, Portuguese, Russian, American Sign Language and more!) Para acceder a noticias y transmisiones en vivo en español.

Join ADRA for World Premiere Documentary

Story by ADRA Staff

A Mission Mindset

Not all mission work involves building some-various ages and locations, at home and abroad. But the missionary mindset remains consistent. What is this mindset, and how can it transform one’s life?

Story by Tompaul Wheeler

What Drove Me
Tim Soper recently finished his 25th year of teaching. As chaplain at Chesapeake Conference’s Spencerville Adventist Academy (Md.), Soper says his two years as a missionary in Guam and a year during college as a task force worker shaped his career—and life.

Though Soper had previously gone on short-term mission trips as an academy student, his first foray into extended mission service was unplanned. After his freshman year at Southern

Build That Muscle

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Story by V. Michelle Bernard

Trends promoting meat as a superior source of protein may be leading some to reevaluate their long-held beliefs on veganism. However, a recent study has found that vegan proteins can be just as effective in supporting muscle growth as meat-based proteins when consumed in the appropriate quantities.