Story by John Simon
God has appointed His followers to proliferate the everlasting gospel and the three angels’ messages throughout the world. One way to diminish this daunting task is to utilize various technological advancements to achieve a more extensive reach. Voice of Prophecy and It Is Written have done this effectively for many decades.
Story by Lauren Davis
In a majority vote, delegates at the 2025 General Conference Session approved the addition of 11 new union conferences and union missions to the sisterhood of unions within the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
The new unions represent the following countries or regions:
Story by Adventist News Network
On July 8, 2025, during the 62nd General Conference (GC) Session in St. Louis, Missouri, delegates elected secretaries and treasurers for the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s 13 world divisions for the 2025–2030 quinquennium.
Want to watch the 2025 General Conference Session livestreams? They are available in English and translated into Spanish Portugese, French, Russian and American Sign Language. Find all the streams here.
Story by Lauren Davis
Day four of the 62nd General Conference (GC) Session closed with an evening worship service hosted by Hope Channel International highlighting the story of a woman named Stacy.
Story by Angelica Sanchez, ANN
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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Story by Adventist News Network
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:
Thomas L. Lemon
Audrey E. Andersson
Pierre E. Omeler
Artur A. Stele
Saw Samuel
Leonard A. Johnson
Robert Osei-Bonsu
