Pastor Maveni Kaufononga has been elected as the first vice president of the South Pacific Division (SPD) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The experienced leader has been serving as Trans Pacific Union president since 2015.

More SPD appointments: Pastor Mike Sikuri has been re-elected secretary and Francois Keet has been re-elected treasurer. Both have held the roles since 2021. #GCS25

Pastor Glenn Townend has been re-elected president of the South Pacific Division (SPD) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The election of the world division leaders was held on the fifth day (June 7) of the 62nd General Conference (GC) Session in St Louis, Missouri. #GCS25

Audrey Andersson, Leonard Johnson, Thomas Lemon, Pierre E Omeler, Robert Osei-Bonsu, Saw Samuel and Artur Stele have been elected as general vice presidents of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

Paul Douglas has been returned as treasurer of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Church. He has been serving in the role since 2021. #GCS25

Richard E McEdward has been elected to serve as secretary of the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Prior to his election, McEdward served as president of the Middle East and North Africa Union Mission (MENA), where he led strategic outreach efforts.

SPD's Marleta Fong performing an inspiring original song, accompanied by Sanja Kitevski and Dr Narko Tutuo, on the main stage during this afternoon's musical concert at the GC Session. #GCS25

"Be assured that if God gives you a vision He will certainly give you the mission . . . It's time to keep our feet on the ground but our eyes fixed on heaven." #GCS25

"The Holy Spirit can open closed hearts, the Holy Spirit can open closed countries, the Holy Spirit can open closed churches, the Holy Spirit can open closed minds."

"Adventist boldness in mission is always strengthened when the church stands together ... renew your commitment to be bold in mission": Köhler

Pastor Köhler delivers a message encouraging boldness in mission by the power of the Holy Spirit: "Therefore since we have such hope, we use great boldness of speech" 2 Corinithians 3:12

Outgoing GC president Pastor Ted Wilson introduces new president Pastor Erton Köhler #GCS25

Today's worship service has just begun #GCS25

... I expect to see focus on the I Will Go strategic plan of communion with God, identity in Jesus, unity in the spirit and mission for all."

SPD president Glenn Townend: "Elder Erton Köhler is very mission focused and works with his team well. He is well organised and technologically oriented. He's very family focused . . .

He expresses deep gratitude to outgoing president Pastor Ted Wilson and his wife Nancy.

"Let us move forward together": Pastor Köhler emphasises the importance of unity.

BREAKING: Pastor Erton Köhler has been elected president of the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, succeeding Pastor Ted Wilson. Köhler has served as GC secretary since 2021 and is a former youth director for the South American Division. More to come.

SPD's Sandra Entermann and Dr Narko Tutuo lead the global church in song at the GC Session this morning #GCS25

Pastor Erton Köhler, Secretary of the GC said "Our very reason for existence is the mission of the church," during his secretariat address, early on day 2 of the session. #adventistnews #GCSession2025