Just when it seemed that any effort to amend—or even discuss—the controversial 2015 statement on vaccinations was over, and after assurances that this matter was effectively closed, a new development has emerged. On July 7, 2025, Vice President Artur Stele announced that the new executive officers of the General Conference—the president, secretary, and treasurer—will authorize […]

On Monday, July 7, 2025, I had the opportunity to speak directly with General Conference Executive Secretary Richard E. McEdward and General Conference Treasurer Paul H. Douglas. I asked them if they would consider establishing an official ad hoc committee dedicated to open dialogue with Pastors Conrad Vine, Ron Kelly, Dennis Page, James Milam, and […]

In a church that increasingly embraces the evangelical theology of grace, grace, grace—I appealed for grace, and yet none was given. I appealed to some of our newly elected general vice presidents—leaders who will likely serve on or work alongside the General Conference Administrative Committee (ADCOM), the third-highest governing body of our church—and still, I […]

During the Sunday, July 6, 2025, afternoon business meeting, the motion was made to adopt “Item 204,” which deals with appropriating funds. If adopted, the proposal would empower top church leaders, who meet twice a year as the General Conference Executive Committee, to reallocate funds from across the world field using an undefined “methodology,” allowing […]

On Sabbath morning, June 5, 2025, President Erton Köhler delivered the sermon during the 62nd General Conference Session. His message, titled “Boldness in Mission,” was presented to a full house at the Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri, and was broadcast to a global audience via livestream. Pastor Köhler spoke about the early […]

On July 4, 2025, the delegates at the 62nd General Conference Session voted to approve the nomination of Erton Köhler as the new President of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Formerly serving as the president of the South American Division, Köhler was officially introduced before the global church body and delivered an acceptance speech […]

As the day began, it was clear that the opening session would be marked by intense debate and contention. Everyone who attended the morning press conference orientation was informed that three agendas were going to be approved on this day: the Church Manual agenda, the Constitutional agenda, and the General agenda. The main issue centered […]

While walking down the hallway at the America’s Center Convention Complex—the site of the 62nd General Conference Session—I saw Ganoune Diop approaching. Knowing how busy church leaders are during these sessions, I asked if he had time to answer just one question. He stopped to look at me, and I asked him directly, “Why don’t […]

Back on April 4, 2025, I received an invitation via email from the General Conference Communication Department, encouraging me to apply for media credentials to cover the 62nd General Conference Session, scheduled to take place in St. Louis, Missouri, from July 3–12, 2025. After much prayer, I clicked the link provided, completed the online application, […]