General Conference Session Day 3

By Kimberly Maran — St. Louis, Missouri … On Wednesday afternoon, June 8, 2022, the General Conference (GC) in session voted to accept the nomination of G. Alexander Bryant as president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America. Bryant is the incumbent; he began serving on July 9, 2020, when elected during a special NAD executive committee session, replacing the Daniel R. Jackson, who retired on July 1, 2020.

Soon after his election, Bryant briefly shared his thoughts. Said Bryant, “I am humbled by the election, and also privileged to serve and to lead the North American Division with such a tremendous team that we have in our office and across the territory. We’re excited about what God has planned and what He will do in our territory over the next three years; and we ask for your prayers.”

Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 marked the third day of the hybrid General Conference (GC) Session in St. Louis, Missouri. The day began with a digital concert featuring linguistically diverse musicians from around the globe. The business session began with a warm welcome from Esther Knott, associate director of the North American Division (NAD) ministerial department. Morning worship included a powerful message by Dr Jongimpi Papu entitled, “What Will You Give Me and How Will I Inherit It?” where he left delegates with the question, “can you hear God’s voice in your busy schedule?.” “Yes we should go beloved, there’s a lot of work we need to do, but if going is going to replace sitting with Jesus and dining with Him, you will not go very far.” He added that those who sit and eat with Jesus will be ready to share with others. Gem Castor, prayer coordinator for the Advocates for Southeast Asians and the Persecuted Ministries (ASAP), led a moving prayer session.