SECRETARIAT

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This is an initiative of General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist to train over 1 Million leaders

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Empowering leaders in their journey

Roles of a Church Leader

Provides support, promotion, and strategic input for the mission program of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, including selection and appointment of international service employees and volunteer personnel for all calls between divisions.

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Secretariat Adventist Church Training, exists to train missionaries and leaders to share the good news of salvation more efficiently. There are over 1 million Seventh-day Adventist leaders in the world. We are preparing a unique experience for each of them to improve their talents and skills.

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MISSION REFOCUS

1- MISSION STRATEGIES

The Mission Re-focus Initiative helps us concentrate on areas and people groups who have not yet been reached or where the Adventist Church is not well-established

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2 - ISE CALL PROCESS

Reduce the call processing time and improve communication among all stakeholders at all levels of the Church by

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3 - MISSIONARY CARE

Iincrease the effective ministry of the ISEs, and decrease early returns by providing care to all

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4 - DISCIPLE-MAKING

Increase accession, retention, reclamation, and participation of children, youth, and young adult

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5 - MEMBERSHIP REVIEW

Utilize various methods to assess performance and the state of the church to enhance the transparency, accountability, and credibility of denominational organizations

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6 - TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT

Provide training to all division secretaries on the new Secretariat Development Program and its use

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Erton C. Köhler

Secretary

Karen J. Porter

Associate Secretary

Hensley M. Moorooven

Undersecretary

Claude J. Richli

Associate Secretary

Gary D. Krause

Associate Secretary

Saw Samuel

Associate Secretary

Elbert Kuhn

Associate Secretary​

Gerson P. Santos

Associate Secretary

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Lissy Park

Assistant Secretary

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Course 1

Course 1 - MISSION REFOCUS

To provide administrative leadership and strategic direction to the world Church in making disciples to reach the unreached.

SEVEN KEY STRATEGIC

5 lessons - 4:11 hours
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Course 2

Course 2 - How to become a MISSIONARY

Creating a tracking system of the entire call process, with access provided to all stakeholders in Secretariat, International Personnel Resources and Services (IPRS), divisions, and calling entitiesd.

KEY STRATEGIC ISSUE

5 lessons - 4:11 hours
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Course 3

Course 3 - WORKING POLICY

Division and union administrations need a more systematic approach to documenting and communicating the policies and policy framework for the organization.

Empower and assist the division

5 lessons - 4:11 hours
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Course 4

Course 4 - DISCIPLE-MAKING

Increase accession, retention, reclamation, and participation of children, youth, and young adults

Develop a strategy

5 lessons - 4:11 hours
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Course 5

Course 5 - MISSION STRATEGIES

Encouraging Secretariat staff in each division to personally participate in mission, and to help the division intentionally focus its human and financial resources on areas and people groups where the work is not well established

Supporting I Will Go

5 lessons - 4:11 hours
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Course 6

Course 6 - FUNDAMENTAL BELIEFS

The Fundamental Beliefs are the principal teachings of the Seventh-day Adventist Church as understood from the Bible. These statements are adopted by the General Conference Session.

28 BELIEFS OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

5 lessons - 4:11 hours
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what our Leaders say

“God promises us: “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye”"
Ted WilsonPresident
Ted Wilson
“Unity, identity, and mission have been the driving forces behind our growth and impact. As we embrace our God-given identity and unite in mission, we can confidently step into the future, proclaiming the Three Angels Messages, and making a difference in the lives of people worldwide."
Erton KöhlerEXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Erton Köhler

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