2022 NAD Year-End Meeting
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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,
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
The mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America is: “To reach North America and the world with the distinctive, Christ-centered, Seventh-day Adventist message of hope and wholeness.”
This mission statement is a concise expression of the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which is: “To make disciples of all people, communicating the everlasting gospel in the context of the three angels’ messages of Revelation 14:6-12, leading them to accept Jesus as their personal Savior and unite with His remnant Church, discipling them to serve Him as Lord and preparing them for His soon return.”
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27: NAD YEAR-END MEETING BEGINS
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. | Registration (Atrium) |
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. | New Member Orientation (Amphitheater) |
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Business Session: G. Alexander Bryant, President, North American Division/ Kyoshin Ahn, Executive Secretary, North American Division |
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28
7:00 a.m.–7:45 a.m. | Steering Committee |
7:30 a.m.–7:50 a.m. | Prayer Time (C. D. Brooks Prayer Chapel) |
7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Registration/Check-in (Atrium) |
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. | Worship: Bradford Newton, President, Pacific Union Conference The Power of Love (1 John 4:7–11) View Program |
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Spouses' Meeting (Amphitheater) |
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Business Session: G. Alexander Bryant, President, North American Division/ Jorge A. Ramirez, Undersecretary, Secretariat |
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. | Vespers: Together in Mission: Media, Multiply, Mentorship Rick Remmers, Assistant to the President, NAD Presidential, Calvin Watkins, Vice President, North American Division Jose Cortes Jr., Associate Director, NAD Ministerial Association Paulo Macena, Director, NAD Leadership |
SUNSET: 6:10 p.m.
SABBATH, OCTOBER 29
8:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. | Prayer Time (C. D. Brooks Prayer Chapel) |
9:15 a.m.–10:30 a.m. | Sabbath School: Bonita J. Shields, Associate Secretary, North American Division |
10:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Worship: G. Alexander Bryant, President, North American Division "Lo, I am With You Always" (Matthew 28:20) |
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. | Lunch (Atrium/Café) |
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. | Vespers: Paul Llewellyn, President, SDA Church in Canada Killing Weeds by Growing Grass (Philippians 4:8) Concert: Takoma Academy Choir |
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. | Reception (Atrium) |
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30
7:00 a.m.–7:45 a.m. | Steering Committee |
7:30 a.m.–7:50 a.m. | Prayer Time (C. D. Brooks Prayer Chapel) |
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. | Worship: Pierre Omeler, President, Atlantic Union Conference Yet I Will Rejoice in the Lord (Habakkuk 3:16–19) View Program |
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Spouses' Meeting (Amphitheater) |
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Business Session: G. Alexander Bryant, President, North American Division/ Kyoshin Ahn, Executive Secretary, North American Division |
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | Lunch (Atrium/Café) |
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Business Session: G. Alexander Bryant, President, North American Division/ Carolyn R. Forrest, Associate Secretary/Director, NAD Secretariat |
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. | Nominating Committee (Board Room, 4th Floor) |
MONDAY, OCTOBER 31
7:00 a.m.–7:45 a.m. | Steering Committee |
7:30 a.m.–7:50 a.m. | Prayer Time (C. D. Brooks Prayer Chapel) |
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. | Worship: Carlos Craig, President, Southwestern Union Conference What Are We Doing (Acts 1:6–11) View Program |
9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Spouses' Community Service Day |
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Business Session: G. Alexander Bryant, President, North American Division/ Kyoshin Ahn, Executive Secretary, North American Division |
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | Lunch (Atrium/Café) |
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Business Session: G. Alexander Bryant, President, North American Division/ Bonita J. Shields, Associate Secretary, NAD Secretariat |
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1
7:00 a.m.–7:45 a.m. | Steering Committee |
7:30 a.m.–7:50 a.m. | Prayer Time (C. D. Brooks Prayer Chapel) |
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. | Worship: Kenneth Denslow, President, Lake Union Conference Lift Him Up (John 12:27–33) View Program |
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Spouses' Meeting (Amphitheater) |
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Business Session: G. Alexander Bryant, President, North American Division/ Kyoshin Ahn, Executive Secretary, North American Division |
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | Lunch (Atrium/Café) |
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Business Session: G. Alexander Bryant, President, North American Division/ Jorge A. Ramirez, Undersecretary, North American Division |
SUNSET: 6:09 p.m.
Worship, vespers, and business sessions are in the auditorium.
Date | Meeting | Time | Room/Location |
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Tuesday, Oct 25 |
NAD Presidents' Cabinet | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Board Room (4th Floor) |
NAD Union Secretaries | 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Southern Union (1st Floor) | |
NAD Treasurers' Council | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Breakout Room #1 (1st Floor/Auditorium) | |
NAD Risk Management Committee | 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. | Board Room (4th Floor) |
Date | Meeting | Time | Room/Location |
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Wednesday, Oct 26 |
NAD Year-End Meeting Registration | 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. | Atrium (1st Floor) |
NAD Union/GC Officers (NADOUP) (NAD/GC Officers, Union Presidents, VPs, Secretaries, Treasurers) |
2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. | Amphitheater (1st Floor) | |
Association of Adventist College/University Presidents | 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Southern Union (1st Floor) |
Date | Meeting | Time | Room/Location |
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Thursday, Oct 27 |
NAD Year-End Meeting Registration/Check-In | 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. | Atrium (1st Floor) |
Association of Adventist College/University Presidents | 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. | Southern Union (1st Floor) | |
Pre-K–12 Board of Education | 8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. | Board Room (4th Floor) | |
New Member Orientation | 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. | Amphitheater (1st Floor) | |
Business Session Begins | 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Auditorium (1st Floor) |
Date | Meeting | Time | Room/Location |
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Friday, Oct 28 |
Steering Committee | 7:00 a.m.–7:45 a.m. | Board Room (4th Floor) |
Prayer Time | 7:30 a.m.–7:50 a.m. | C.D. Brooks Prayer Chapel (3rd Floor) | |
NAD Year-End Meeting Registration/Check-In | 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Atrium (1st Floor) | |
Worship | 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. | Auditorium (1st Floor) | |
Spouses' Meeting | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Amphitheater (1st Floor) | |
Business Session | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Auditorium (1st Floor) | |
Breakout Session #1 | To occur during the morning Business Session | See Breakout Room Assignment Section | |
Vespers/Evening Service | 6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. | Auditorium (1st Floor) |
Date | Meeting | Time | Room/Location |
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Sabbath, Oct 29 |
Prayer Time | 8:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. | C.D. Brooks Prayer Chapel (3rd Floor) |
Sabbath School | 9:15 a.m.–10:30 a.m. | Auditorium (1st Floor) | |
Divine Service | 10:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Auditorium (1st Floor) | |
Sabbath Lunch | 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. | Atrium & Café (1st & 2nd Floors) | |
Vespers/Concert | 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. | Auditorium (1st Floor) | |
Reception | 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. | Atrium (1st Floor) |
Date | Meeting | Time | Room/Location |
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Sunday, Oct 30 |
Steering Committee | 7:00 a.m.–7:45 a.m. | Board Room (4th Floor) |
Prayer Time | 7:30 a.m.–7:50 a.m. | C.D. Brooks Prayer Chapel (3rd Floor) | |
Worship | 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. | Auditorium (1st Floor) | |
Spouses' Meeting | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Amphitheater (1st Floor) | |
Business Session | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Auditorium (1st Floor) | |
Breakout Session #2 | To occur during the morning Business Session | See Breakout Room Assignment Section | |
Lunch | 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | Atrium & Café (1st & 2nd Floors) | |
NADEI Board | 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | Board Room (4th Floor) | |
Business Session | 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Auditorium (1st Floor) | |
Nominating Committee | 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. | Board Room (4th Floor) |
Date | Meeting | Time | Room/Location |
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Monday, Oct 31 |
Steering Committee | 7:00 a.m.–7:45 a.m. | Board Room (4th Floor) |
Prayer Time | 7:30 a.m.–7:50 a.m. | C.D. Brooks Prayer Chapel (3rd Floor) | |
Worship | 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. | Auditorium (1st Floor) | |
Spouses' Community Service Day | 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Meet in NAD front Lobby at 8:30 a.m. | |
Business Session | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Auditorium (1st Floor) | |
Lunch | 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | Atrium & Café (1st & 2nd Floors) | |
Christian Record Services, Inc. Board | 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | Auditorium (1st Floor) | |
Business Session | 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Auditorium (1st Floor) | |
Breakout Session #3 | To occur during the afternoon Business Session | See Breakout Room Assignment Section |
Date | Meeting | Time | Room/Location |
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Tuesday, Nov 1 |
Steering Committee | 7:00 a.m.–7:45 a.m. | Board Room (4th Floor) |
Prayer Time | 7:30 a.m.–7:50 a.m. | C.D. Brooks Prayer Chapel (3rd Floor) | |
Worship | 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. | Auditorium (1st Floor) | |
Spouses' Meeting | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Amphitheater (1st Floor) | |
Business Session | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Auditorium (1st Floor) | |
Lunch | 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | Atrium & Café (1st & 2nd Floors) | |
Business Session | 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Auditorium (1st Floor) |
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BREAKOUT SESSIONS: MEETING ROOM ASSIGNMENTS
Union | Breakout Room | Location |
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Atlantic Union | Innovation Lab Room | 2nd Floor |
Columbia Union | Auditorium – Right Side | 1st Floor |
Lake Union | C.D. Brooks Prayer Chapel | 3rd Floor |
Mid-America Union | Amphitheater | 1st Floor |
North Pacific Union | SUC Conference Room | 1st Floor |
Pacific Union | Board Room | 4th Floor |
SDA Church in Canada | Café | 2nd Floor |
Southern Union | Auditorium – Left Side | 1st Floor |
Southwestern Union | Business Center | 1st Floor |
Breakout sessions are scheduled on Friday, October 28, and Sunday, October 30 at 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and on Monday, October 31 at 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
SPOUSES' BREAKOUT SESSIONS: MEETING ROOMS
Conference Rooms | Location |
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SDA Church in Canada | 1st Floor |
Mid-America Union | 1st Floor |
North Pacific Union | 2nd Floor |
Pacific Union | 2nd Floor |
Atlantic Union | 3rd Floor |
Columbia Union | 3rd Floor |
Lake Union | 4th Floor |
Meeting dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Please check the Daily Schedule for the most current information.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BREAKOUT SESSIONS: MEETING ROOM ASSIGNMENTS
Union | Breakout Room | Location |
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Atlantic Union | Innovation Lab Room | 2nd Floor |
Columbia Union | Auditorium – Right Side | 1st Floor |
Lake Union | C.D. Brooks Prayer Chapel | 3rd Floor |
Mid-America Union | Amphitheater | 1st Floor |
North Pacific Union | SUC Conference Room | 1st Floor |
Pacific Union | Board Room | 4th Floor |
SDA Church in Canada | Café | 2nd Floor |
Southern Union | Auditorium – Left Side | 1st Floor |
Southwestern Union | Business Center | 1st Floor |
Breakout sessions are scheduled on Friday, October 28, and Sunday, October 30 at 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and on Monday, October 31 at 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Amphitheater
Musical Prelude | Sue Carlson |
Books Contribution | Compliments of Dale Galusha, CEO of Pacific Press Publishing House |
Opening Prayer | Sue Carlson |
Ice Breaker | Kathleen Williams |
Welcome & Introductions | Desiree Bryant & Ivan WIlliams |
Season of Prayer | Bexy Ramirez |
Introduction of Speaker | Desiree Bryant |
Back to the Alter | Dwain Esmond, The White Estates |
PK's Testimonials: | Armando Miranda and Rohann Wellington (Trials & Triumphs) How can we encourage support as parents and MS leaders? |
Breakout Groups | Spouses brainstorming topics for PK's Journey Book of stories and ways to encourage and support them |
Announcements | Desiree Bryant |
Closing Prayer | Joyce Johnson |
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Amphitheater
Musical Prelude | Sue Carlson |
Opening Prayer | Marlene Rodriguez |
Ice Breaker | Kathleen Williams |
Welcome & Announcements | Desiree Bryant |
Season of Prayer | Fritze Honore |
Introduction of Speaker | Desiree Bryant |
Special Music | Joyce Johnson, Kathleen Williams, Desiree Bryant, and pianist—Wynona Preston |
Guest Speaker | Mark O'Ffill (Teacher/Pastor & MS) Male Ministerial Spouses Journey |
MMS Testimonials | José Cortes, Jr., Shawn Payne |
Breakout Groups | Spouses brainstorming ways to support and encourage our Male Ministerial Spouses |
Share MS Resources | Desiree Bryant |
Closing Prayer | Sharon Edwards |
MONDAY, OCTOBER 31: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts Community Service Project - Cleaning and fixing the Art Gallery and preparing food bags/baskets to be given out in the community. Mr. Corey Fractions is in charge and is super thankful and grateful for your willingness to come and serve. (Assemble in the main lobby of the NAD Headquarters at 9:00 a.m. to load the bus. The bus will depart at 9:20 a.m. Lunch will be served upon our return at 1:40 p.m.)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Amphitheater
Musical Prelude | Sue Carlson |
Opening Prayer | Maureen Tapp |
Welcome | Desiree Bryant |
Season of Prayer | Amalia Aguerro |
Introduction of Speaker | Desiree Bryant |
Special Music | Karen Miranda |
Guest Speaker | Dr. Efrain & Mrs. Zoraida Duany, Assoc. Family Ministries Director, Florida Conference Supporting Mental Health and Wellness in the Family |
Testimonials | Millennial Spouses – Monique Osborne, Potomac Conference |
Small Groups | Spouses brainstorming ways to support and encourage our Millennial Spouses |
Closing Prayer | Julie Norton |
Meet the Presenters
List of Devotional and Worship Speakers
NAD Executive Committee Members and Invitees
General Information
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
- If exposed to COVID-19 but not experiencing symptoms, we encourage you to wear a mask in the building.
- 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.
- Masks are not required while in the NAD building but are welcomed.
- For information about COVID-19, please click here.
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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
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General Service Assignments
Agenda Kyoshin Ahn
Melissa GottliebAnnouncements Kyoshin Ahn Audio Visual Nick Wolfer NAD Policy Items Via Screen Presentation Jorge A. Ramirez
Gladys Guerrero
Jericho CastroTechnical Assistance Jericho Castro Committee Meeting Scheduling Maricel Pascual Distribution of Materials Secretariat Steering Committee G. Alexander Bryant, Chair
Kyoshin Ahn, SecretaryAuditorium Receptionists Ana Guerrero
Valerie RobbinsProgram Booklet Secretariat
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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
- 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.
- Agenda items will be considered first by a standing committee of the Year-End Meeting.
- Hyperlinked support material titles can be found in the agendas to easily access the items in this booklet.
- 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.
- 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
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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 RyanLeadership 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 PlansWelcome and Prayer Bonita J. Shields, Associate Secretary, NAD Secretariat Music "All Creatures of Our God and King"
The Tsikirai FamilyFellowship
(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 AssociationMission
(Serving in God's Mission of Revelation & Reconciliation)Ernesto Hernandez, Director, NAD Office of Volunteer Ministries Music "The Lord's Prayer"
The Tsikirai FamilyClosing 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 MirandaIntercessory 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 CepedaScripture Reading "Isa 41:1–3, 10; Matt 28:20"
Evelyn Sullivan, Director, Early Childhood EducationSermonic Meditation "Goodness of God"
Sara DevarajMinistry of God's Word "Lo, I AM With You Always"
G. Alexander BryantHymn of Dedication "Watch Ye Saints"
Anika Anderson, Armando Miranda, Karen MirandaBenediction 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 CanadaIntroduction of TA Choir Director Charles Tapp Musical Concert Takoma Academy Closing Prayer
Agendas and Support Materials
Policy Agenda and Support Material
Finance Agenda and Support Material
Consent Agenda and Support Material