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Adventist HealthCare Nombra a John Sackett Como Nuevo Presidente y Director Ejecutivo

Historia de V. Michelle Bernard / Traducción de Domitilla Rosette

Adventist HealthCare ha nombrado a John Sackett como su nuevo presidente y director ejecutivo, a partir del 4 de agosto.

Sackett se ha desempeñado como director de operaciones de Adventist HealthCare desde el 2014 y se desempeñó como presidente del Centro Médico Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove del 2013 al 2019.

Sackett reemplazará a Terry Forde, expresidente y director ejecutivo de Adventist HealthCare, quien se incorporó a Health First, un sistema de salud con sede en el condado de Brevard, Florida.

Allegheny East Conference Nombra Nuevo Presidente

Historia de V. Michelle Bernard / Traducción por Domitilla Rosette

El Comité Ejecutivo de Allegheny East Conference (AEC) eligió recientemente a Trevor Kinlock para que se desempeñe como nuevo presidente de AEC.

La votación fue para ocupar el puesto que anteriormente ocupaba Marcellus T. Robinson, quien ahora es el presidente de Columbia Union Conference.

Antes de este puesto, Kinlock se desempeñó como pastor principal de la iglesia Metropolitan en Hyattsville, Maryland, desde marzo del 2016. Anteriormente se desempeñó como líder del área de Virginia de AEC desde noviembre del 2008 hasta enero del 2016. Y continúa desempeñándose como profesor adjunto en Howard University, cargo que ocupa desde agosto del 2021.

Two Principals Recognized for Outstanding Service

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Story by Tracey Jackson

During a school assembly that fell days after his April birthday, the Pine Forge Academy (PFA) student body honored Principal H. Clifford Reynolds, III, who has moved on to pursue other ventures. Students sang “Happy Birthday” and shared personal testimonies of the love and appreciation they had for their principal, affectionately known as “PR.”

Hispanic Ministries Director Transitions to Vice President

Story by Debra Anderson

In a significant development, the Potomac Conference has made a groundbreaking decision to transition the role of director of Hispanic Ministries to the position of vice president for Hispanic Ministries. This new designation reflects the growing importance of the Hispanic community within the conference, which now constitutes an impressive 38 percent of its membership, spanning 57 churches, 12 companies and nine mission groups.

Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. Named President of Howard University Hospital

Adventist HealthCare and Howard University have announced that Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, will serve as the next President of Howard University Hospital, as part of the Management Service Agreement between the two organizations as they continue discussions for long-term partnership. Dr. Mitchell will begin his leadership of the hospital after Howard University Hospital President Anita Jenkins steps away from that position on Sept. 13.

United Together in Mission

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Editorial by Gary Gibbs

God has called His last-day people to reach everyone, everywhere with the everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ. As members of the Pennsylvania Conference, He has assigned us this corner of the Earth as our mission field. The harvest of souls Jesus will reap at His return will be largely influenced by our faithful attention to the mission in which God has entrusted us.

Our mission strategy for 2024–2028 sets an intentional focus on discipleship, evangelism and rediscovering the Seventh-day Adventist advantage of the Sabbath and living healthy lives. Our six initiatives are:

Transformed Lives Shine at Prison Ministries Summit

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Cleveland Houser speaks to Prison Ministries directors.Story by Debra Anderson

Under the direction of Hank Branch, the Prison Ministry Department of the Potomac Conference recently participated in the Western Regional Prison Ministry Summit, held in Roanoke, Va. The event attracted participants from across Virginia and Maryland, representing the Potomac and Allegheny East conferences. The summit highlighted the critical role of community and faith in transforming lives through Prison Ministries.

Ghanaian Church Hosts Digital Safety Talk

Kwabena Okyere, an elder who manages the church’s media and communication, displays one of the new volunteer vests to fellow church members.

Story by Francis Tuffour

The Columbus Ghanaian church recently hosted two officers from the city’s police department. The event, which focused on educating members about cybercrimes and how to avoid them, was a significant part of the church’s audio-visual and communication day activities. This event not only celebrated the church’s Media Ministries but also honored their dedicated volunteers.