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Story by Angelica Sanchez, Adventist News Network
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.
Anne Seixas and Andreea Epistatu, Adventist News Network
Representing more than 60 percent of the global church membership, women are not just showing up at the 2025 General Conference Session of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. They are showing what it means to belong, to contribute, and to shape the future of a church they love.
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On July 6, 2025, delegates at the 62nd General Conference (GC) Session in St. Louis, Missouri, elected seven vice presidents for the 2025–2030 quinquennium. The vote passed 1798 to 92.
The elected vice presidents are:
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Thomas L. Lemon
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Audrey E. Andersson
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Pierre E. Omeler
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Artur A. Stele
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Saw Samuel
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Leonard A. Johnson
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Robert Osei-Bonsu
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.