2022 NAD Year-End Meeting

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Letter From Your NAD Officers

Dear Fellow Leaders:

 

Welcome to the 2022 North American Division Year-End Meeting! What a joy to see all of you in person after two years of having our year-end meetings virtually!

 

We are living in challenging times, but we can rest in the counsel of Philippians 4:6, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”

 

As we come out of Covid, we are looking forward to a great surge in outreach activities and evangelism throughout the Division territory. We thank God for each of you and what you have done during these momentous times that we live in.

 

Your NAD leadership team is committed to providing you with resources, information, and inspiration to ensure that our time together is productive, invigorating, and spiritually uplifting.

 

We are praying that God’s holy presence will be with us to give us wisdom and discernment as we discuss our agenda, and that the blessings of peace and harmony rain down on us throughout our meetings!

 

Together in mission,

 

 

Secretary's Notice

The 2022 North American Division Committee Year-End Meeting is being live streamed on the internet and recorded for internal and archival purposes. Any other recording or transmission is unauthorized.

Kyoshin Ahn
North American Division Secretary
October 2022

Meet the Presenters

List of Devotional and Worship Speakers

NAD Executive Committee Members and Invitees

List of Members and Invitees

General Information

• Steering Committee

  G. ALEXANDER BRYANT, CHAIR; KYOSHIN AHN, SECRETARY

  Carlos Craig, Kenneth Denslow, Paul Douglas, Wendy Eberhardt, Carolyn R. Forrest, John Freedman, Judy Glass, Chariolett Johnson, Minner Labrador, Paul Llewellyn, Sharon Mabena, Kimberly Maran, Todd McFarland, Bradford Newton, Arne Nielsen, Pierre Omeler, Michael Park, Jorge A. Ramirez, Rick Remmers, Randy Robinson, Milton Sand, Gerson Santos, Bonita J. Shields, Ronald Smith, Duane Sterner, Gary Thurber, Maurice Valentine, Calvin Watkins, David Weigley, Nick Wolfer.

• Nominating Committee

  G. ALEXANDER BRYANT, CHAIR; KYOSHIN AHN, SECRETARY

  Jorge Aguero, Betty Bailey, Tim Baumgarten, LaVerne Berkel, Doug Bing, Arlene Brown-Dominguez, Carlton Byrd, Carlos Craig, Kenneth Denslow, Sandra Fagre, Joy Fehr, John Freedman, Dale Galusha, John Geli, Jennifer Gennick, Lora Geriguis, Gary Gibbs, Paul Llewellyn, Francis Lopez, Kelley Loxdale, Rick Mann, Bradford Newton, Pierre Omeler, Michael Owusu, Ana Patterson, Ingrid Pierre, Leslie Pollard, Randy Robinson, Gary Rustad, Gary Siebel, Ron Smith, Gary Thurber, Sarah Traczyk, DeJuan Tull, Vic Van Schaik, Janice Walker-Cleveland, Brad Walton, Dave Weigley, Amanda Withers, Marc Woodson.

• About NAD Year-End Meeting

  Purpose of the NAD Year-end Meeting

  At the Year-End Meeting of the North American Division Committee, members consider budget requests, make appropriations, adopt policies necessary in the operation of the Division, and transact other business as necessary.

   

  Overview of Material Members Received

  The e-mail you received contains the agenda for the NAD Year-End Meeting and the backup material for each agenda item where applicable. During the business sessions, the agenda items will be presented via large screen projection. Please note any changes to agenda documents will be distributed in print format during the business session.

   

  Importance of Executive Committee Participation

  Committee members should not be afraid to speak. When it is appropriate to speak, go to a microphone and wait to be called on. If you wish to influence a decision, you need to move that your proposal be adopted. Only then will the chairperson proceed with your motion. It is likely nothing will happen if you simply express your conviction and sit down.  

   

  Chairman and Secretaries for Business Sessions

  The North American Division President serves as the Chairman of the business sessions. The North American Division Secretary and the Associate Secretaries serve as the Secretary on a rotating basis for the business sessions. Recording secretaries are assigned from Secretariat to record the motions of each session. Committee Appointments and Functions The following committees may function during the Year-End Meeting for daily planning: Nominating Committee and Steering Committee.

   

  Committee Appointments and Functions

  The following committees may function during the Year-End Meeting for daily planning: Nominating Committee and Steering Committee.

• Attendee Information and Amenities

  Registration Hours

  All NAD Year-End Meeting attendees are required to complete on-site registration at the North American Division Headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Registration will be held in the Atrium during the following hours:

   

  Wednesday, October 26 2022	12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.	Atrium
  Thursday, October 27, 2022	7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.	Atrium
  Friday, October 28, 2022	7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.	Atrium

   

  Business Center

  The North American Division offers our guests a courtesy Business Center during the Year-End Meeting. The Business Center is located behind the front desk and has regular office hours while the Year-End Meeting is in session. Services at the Business Center include fax, mail, messages, copying, etc.

   

  Business Center Hours:

   

  Thursday, October 27 2022	8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
  Friday, October 28, 2022	7:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
  Sunday, October 30, 2022	8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
  Monday, October 31, 2022	8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
  Tuesday, November 1, 2022	8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

   

  Voting Keypads

  NAD Executive Committee members will be given voting keypads for electronic voting during the business sessions. Individuals will be charged a $50 fee for lost or non-returned keypads.

   

  Fax Service

  Messages received by fax will be placed in the mailboxes located at the Business Center. Be sure to check the mailbox regularly. For incoming faxes use: 443-259-4889.

   

  Cell Phone/Computer Ettiquette

  Please put your cell phones on silent mode and turn down computer volume when you are in meetings.

   

  Recycling Bins

  Rather than disposing of unwanted papers in your hotel room, please use the recycling bins located just inside the auditorium.

   

  ID Badges

  ID badges are required to enter the NAD Headquarters. Please wear your name badge at all times during the NAD Year-End Meetings.

   

  Emergency Situations

  If the fire alarm sounds, everyone is required by law to exit the building. A fine may be imposed on anyone who remains in the building. The nearest exit from the auditorium is at the back of the auditorium.

   

  Cafeteria Hours

   

  Monday, October 24 2022	11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
  Tuesday, October 25, 2022	11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
  Wednesday, October 26, 2022	11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
  Thursday, October 27, 2022	11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
  Saturday, October 29, 2022	1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
  Sunday, October 30, 2022	12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
  Monday, October 31, 2022	11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
  Tuesday, November 1, 2022	11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

   

  Sabbath Meals

   

  Breakfast	On your own
  Lunch	Lunch provided
  Supper	On your own

• Glossary of Most Frequently Used Acronymns

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  AC	Annual Council		NADUn&GCO	North American Division, Union & GC Officers
  ACS	Adventist Community Services		NADCOA	North American Division Committee for Administration
  ACM	Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries		NADCOM	North American Division Committee
  ADCOM	Administrative Committee of General Conference		NADO	North American Division Officers
  ADMIN	NAD Administrative Committee		NADOUP	North American Division Officers and Union Presidents
  AMC	Adventist Media Center		NAD&UnPre	NAD President and Union Presidents
  ASTR	Archives, Statistics, and Research		NAD&UnSec	NAD Secretary and Union Secretaries
  AWR	Adventist World Radio		NAD&UnTre	NAD Treasurer and Union Treasurers
  COMn	NAD Communication Department		PARLn	NAD Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Department
  CRS	Christian Record Services		PREn	NAD Presidential
  GC	General Conference		PSI	Philanthropic Service for Institutions
  GCC	General Conference Committee		PUBn	NAD Publishing Department
  GCDO	General Conference and Division Officers		PRev&Dev	Policy Review and Development Committee
  GCDOUP	General Conference & Division Officers & Union Presidents		SM	Spring Meeting of General Conference
  GCS	General Conference Session		SECn	NAD Secretariat
  HMn	NAD Health Ministries Department		TREn	NAD Treasury
  MINn	NAD Ministerial Department		WHT	Ellen G White Estate Inc.
  NAD	North American Division		YEM	NAD Year-End Meeting

• NAD Year-End Meeting 2022 COVID-19 Policy

   

  COVID-19 Guidelines for Visitors and Guests at the NAD Headquarters

   

  The health and safety of North American Division employees and guests is our top priority. We encourage you to care for your health and the health of others. The NAD cannot guarantee that its participants, volunteers, visitors, or others in attendance will not become infected with COVID-19. Therefore, please carefully consider and follow the guidelines below.

   

  1. If exposed to COVID-19 but not experiencing symptoms, we encourage you to wear a mask in the building.
  2. If showing COVID-19-related symptoms before or during the meeting, we encourage you to take a COVID-19 test. If you test negative, we ask you to wear a mask while in the building. If you test positive, we ask you to isolate at home or in your hotel room and avoid coming into the NAD building.
  3. Masks are not required while in the NAD building but are welcomed.
  4. For information about COVID-19, please click here.

   

• Agenda and Minutes

  Agenda Development

   

  Agenda Secretary	Kyoshin Ahn
  Assistant	Melissa R. Gottlieb
  Support Material Control	Marialyce Fordham

   

  Minutes Production

   

  Recording Secretary	Sharri Davenport
  Editors of Actions	Carolyn R. Forrest Sharon Mabena Bonita J. Shields
  Approval Minutes, Clearance	Carolyn R. Forrest

• General Service Assignments

  Agenda	Kyoshin Ahn Melissa Gottlieb
  Announcements	Kyoshin Ahn
  Audio Visual	Nick Wolfer
  NAD Policy Items Via Screen Presentation	Jorge A. Ramirez Gladys Guerrero Jericho Castro
  Technical Assistance	Jericho Castro
  Committee Meeting Scheduling	Maricel Pascual
  Distribution of Materials	Secretariat
  Steering Committee	G. Alexander Bryant, Chair Kyoshin Ahn, Secretary
  Auditorium Receptionists	Ana Guerrero Valerie Robbins
  Program Booklet	Secretariat Professional Services

• Business Meeting Schedule

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  Date	Chairman	Secretary	Editor	Recording Secretary
  Thursday, Oct 27 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.	G. Alexander Bryant	Kyoshin Ahn	Carolyn R. Forrest	Sharri Davenport
  Friday, Oct 28 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.	G. Alexander Bryant	Jorge A. Ramirez	Carolyn R. Forrest	Sharri Davenport
  Sunday, Oct 30 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.	G. Alexander Bryant	Kyoshin Ahn	Carolyn R. Forrest	Sharri Davenport
  2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.	G. Alexander Bryant	Carolyn R. Forrest	Bonita J. Shields	Sharri Davenport
  Monday, Oct 31 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.	G. Alexander Bryant	Kyoshin Ahn	Carolyn R. Forrest	Sharri Davenport
  2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.	G. Alexander Bryant	Bonita J. Shields	Jorge A. Ramirez	Sharri Davenport
  Tuesday, Nov 1 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.	G. Alexander Bryant	Kyoshin Ahn	Carolyn R. Forrest	Sharri Davenport
  2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.	G. Alexander Bryant	Jorge A. Ramirez	Carolyn R. Forrest	Sharri Davenport

• Agenda Support Material

  Explanation of Coding and Format

  1. The agenda lists the items of business that are to be considered at the Business Session of the Year-End Meeting. These items are included in this booklet. Except for a few routine items, almost all have been considered previously at meetings of the North American Division Committee or its standing subcommittees.
  2. Agenda items will be considered first by a standing committee of the Year-End Meeting.
  3. Hyperlinked support material titles can be found in the agendas to easily access the items in this booklet.
  4. Just above the title of the policy item on the first page of the support material for each item you will find what is known as a reference line. This line identifies the source(s) and traces the history of the item and shows its future routing. The glossary on page 35 will help you discover which organizations and committees have considered a particular item and where it will be considered next. The series of acronyms to the left of the word “to” traces the past history of the item. To the right appear the initials of the North American Division Officer who is responsible for presenting the item. The “N” in the acronym represents the North American Division. Occasionally, its future routing is suggested also.
  5. Many of the Policy Agenda items will be voted as a block. However, if there is an item that you would like to discuss then please make the secretary or chair of the business session aware of the item and it will be pulled for individual discussion and vote.

Sabbath Program

• Friday Night Vespers

  Friday, October 28, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.

   

  Song Service	Chorister – Anika Anderson
  Welcome, Prayer, Introductions	Rick Remmers, Assistant to the President, Presidential
  Media Introduction	G. Alexander Bryant, President, North American Division
  10,000 Digital Disciples	Adam Fenner, Director, Adventist Learning Community
  CALLED Convention, Tech Lab	Rohann Wellington, Director, Professional Services, North American Division
  Mentorship Introduction	G. Alexander Bryant, President, North American Division
  Mentorship Panel	Johnathan Park Tracy Wood Arne Nielsen Celeste Ryan
  Leadership Remarks	Paolo Macena, Director, NAD Leadership
  Multiply Introduction	Rick Remmers, Assistant to the President, Presidential
  Evangelism Report #1	José Cortes Jr., Associate Director, Ministerial Association
  Evangelism Report #2	Calvin Watkins, Vice President, Presidential
  Closing Prayer	Rick Remmers, Assistant to the President, Presidential

• Sabbath School

  Sabbath, October 29, 2022 | 9:15 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

   

  "Sabbath School: Living in Community"

   

  Congregational Song	"I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go" Vernon Rogers, Benefits Assistant, Adventist Retirement Plans
  Welcome and Prayer	Bonita J. Shields, Associate Secretary, NAD Secretariat
  Music	"All Creatures of Our God and King" The Tsikirai Family
  Fellowship (Connecting with God, Others, and Self)	Rudy Salazar, Associate Director, NAD Stewardship Ministries
  Bible Study (Understanding Jesus & His Teaching)	"Panel Discussion on Spiritual Leadership" Paulo Macena, Director, NAD Leadership Gilda Roddy, Associate Director, NAD Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries Bonita J. Shields, Associate Secretary, NAD Secretariat Ivan Williams, Director, NAD Ministerial Association
  Mission (Serving in God's Mission of Revelation & Reconciliation)	Ernesto Hernandez, Director, NAD Office of Volunteer Ministries
  Music	"The Lord's Prayer" The Tsikirai Family
  Closing Prayer	Colette Newer, Associate Director, Adventist Community Services

• Divine Worship

  Sabbath, October 29, 2022 | 10:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 

   

  Music in Fellowship	The Tsikirai Family
  Welcome	Kyoshin Ahn, Secretary, North American Division
  Call to Worship	Bettina Krause, Editor, Liberty magazine
  Invocation	Paulo Macena, Director, NAD Leadership
  Hymn of Praise	"Standing on the Promises" Anika Anderson, Armando Miranda, Karen Miranda
  Intercessory Prayer	Washington Johnson, Director, Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries
  Ministry of Gratitude	Randy Robinson, Treasurer/CFO, North American Division
  Offertory	"The Old Rugged Cross" Zoe Cepeda and Heim Cepeda
  Scripture Reading	"Isa 41:1–3, 10; Matt 28:20" Evelyn Sullivan, Director, Early Childhood Education
  Sermonic Meditation	"Goodness of God" Sara Devaraj
  Ministry of God's Word	"Lo, I AM With You Always" G. Alexander Bryant
  Hymn of Dedication	"Watch Ye Saints" Anika Anderson, Armando Miranda, Karen Miranda
  Benediction	Sherri Uhrig, Director, Children's Ministries
  Postlude	Edmond Charles, Takoma Academy Pianist

• Vespers

  Sabbath, October 29, 2022 | 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

   

  Welcome	Jorge A. Ramirez, Undersecretary, NAD Secretariat
  Opening Prayer
  Introduction of Speaker	Jorge A. Ramirez, Undersecretary, NAD Secretariat
  Musical Selection	Raissa Jai Labrador
  Devotional	Killing Weeds by Growing Grass (Philippians 4:8) Paul Llewellyn, President, SDA Church in Canada
  Introduction of TA Choir Director	Charles Tapp
  Musical Concert	Takoma Academy
  Closing Prayer

Agendas and Support Materials

General Agenda

Policy Agenda and Support Material

Finance Agenda and Support Material

Consent Agenda and Support Material