By KPC Reporter
Delegates of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church have chosen the leaders who will steer the denomination’s global mission for the next five years.
With an overwhelming vote of 1,720 to 113, the church confirmed 13 division presidents, each tasked with guiding millions of members across continents through a new chapter of spiritual growth, education, and outreach.
The newly elected leaders will oversee their respective world divisions and serve as vice presidents of the General Conference, the church’s highest administrative body.
Their dual roles place them at the heart of both regional leadership and global strategy, where they will shape initiatives in evangelism, health, and community development across vastly diverse cultural landscapes.
Among those entrusted with this responsibility are Blasious M. Ruguri for the East-Central Africa Division, Mikhail F. Kaminskiy for the Euro-Asia Division, and Abner De Los Santos for the Inter-American Division.
Barna Magyarosi will lead the Inter-European Division, while G. Alexander Bryant continues at the helm of the North American Division.
Soon Gi Kang takes charge of the Northern Asia-Pacific Division, and Stanley E. Arco returns to lead the South American Division.
Glenn C. Townend will guide the South Pacific Division, Harrington S. Akombwa the Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division, and John Victor Chinta the Southern Asia Division.
Roger O. Caderma will oversee the Southern Asia-Pacific Division, Daniel Duda the Trans-European Division, and Bassey Udoh the West-Central Africa Division.
Their mandate is to strengthen the global movement of the church while responding to the unique needs of their territories.
They are expected to inspire innovation, uphold accountability, and deepen the church’s impact in a rapidly changing world.
The election of division presidents is a cornerstone of the General Conference Session, a quinquennial gathering that brings together thousands of delegates from around the globe.
More than a procedural event, it is a spiritual summit, where worship, prayer, and policy converge to chart the course of a faith community that spans over 21 million members worldwide.