26 Jun 2025, 12:17
British Union Conference Announces Delegates for the 62nd General Conference Session in St Louis, Missouri
London, UK – The British Union Conference (BUC) is excited to announce the delegation representing them at the 62nd General Conference (GC) Session, scheduled to take place in St Louis, Missouri, from 3-12 July, 2025. This important event brings together church representatives from across the globe to discuss key decisions that will shape the future direction of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
The BUC delegation for the upcoming GC Session comprises individuals from a variety of roles both clergy and laity were chosen for their leadership experience and commitment to the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The selected delegates will represent the BUC territory.
Meet the British Union Conference delegates:
• Wederly Aguiar (BUC) As Chief Financial Officer, he is deeply involved in various aspects of ministry within the British Union, Wederly Aguiar brings valuable insight and expertise to the table, particularly in the areas of finance, asset management and governance.
• Glenda Augustine (NEC) A passionate advocate for women’s ministries, Glenda Augustine will represent the North England Conference at the GC Session.
• Amber Best (SEC) Amber Best, representing the South England Conference, brings her experience in youth leadership and community outreach. She will be working to ensure the voices of young people are heard and that their concerns are addressed at the Session.
• Natalie Henry (BUC) A dedicated member of the BUC, Natalie Henry is also a senior civil servant who brings a wealth public service experience to the delegation.
• Pastor Jeremy Johnson (WM) A pastor in the Welsh Mission, Jeremy has extensive pastoral experience and brings a sense of fair play and an enquiring mind.
• Laura Kazuwa (SM) Representing the Scottish Mission, Laura Kazuwa is an advocate for youth development and cultural diversity within the Adventist community.
• Pastor Adam Keough (IM) President of the Irish Mission will represent both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. He brings a wealth of experience as a church pastor and former youth sponsor.
• Fortune Mahlangu (BUC) A valued member of the BUC Executive Committee, Fortune Mahlangu is also a lawyer. His legal expertise will be invaluable throughout the business sessions.
• Pastor Steve Palmer (NEC) Pastor Palmer, representing the North England Conference, brings his pastoral experience and insight into the challenges and opportunities facing church leaders in the 21st century. His contributions will focus on pastoral care and church growth strategies.
• Dr Kirk Thomas (SEC) As President of the South England Conference, Pastor Thomas is passionate about evangelism and mission work. His experience in church planting and outreach will be crucial to the GC Session’s discussions on global mission.
• Pastor Jacques Venter (BUC) Pastor Venter represents the British Union, as the Chief Operating Officer, he will focus on the governance, policy, procedures of the global church, matters crucial in ensuring that mission can be coherently fulfilled.
• Pastor Eglan Brooks, President of the British Union Conference (BUC), is attending as a delegate-at-large by virtue of his membership on the General Conference Executive Committee (GC ExCom).
Other attendees are either special guests or delegates representing the Trans-European Division (TED).
A Global Gathering for a Global Mission
The 62nd General Conference Session, themed, ‘Jesus is Coming, I Will Go!’ provides a critical opportunity for Adventist church leaders and members worldwide to unite in worship, fellowship, and decision-making, not only about the mission of the church but its governance, church manual amendments, policies and procedures and to elect key GC personnel.
The delegates from the British Union Conference will participate in important sessions that address church policies, global mission strategies, and theological matters.
This gathering is a time for collaboration, networking, and strengthening the unity of the worldwide Adventist Church, with the aim of advancing the mission of spreading the gospel and serving communities around the globe.
The BUC delegation is excited about the opportunity to engage with church leaders from across the globe and return with new perspectives to enhance the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the UK and Ireland.
For more information about the 62nd General Conference Session, please visit the official GC website at https://www.gcsession.org
Contact Information:
British Union Conference Executive Secretary
Email: secretariat@adventist.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1923 672251
Website: www.adventist.uk
About the British Union Conference:
The British Union Conference oversees the work of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the UK and Ireland. The Union exists to promote the mission of the Church, support local Conferences and Missions and to engage in global initiatives to further the gospel of Jesus Christ.
A BUC Prayer for the 62nd General Conference Session
Almighty Lord
As our brothers and sisters around the world start their journeys to the 62nd General Conference Session, we lift them up to You. Keep them safe on every road, in every plane, and on every train. Guard them from accidents, delays, and all unexpected challenges. Bring them to their destination refreshed and ready to conduct the business of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
We pray for the 11 delegates, guests and observers from the British Union Conference. As they sit in the auditorium and witness the proceedings or on committees and make decisions, we pray that they will act in accordance to Your will. May they represent our field with unwavering integrity, profound grace, and divine wisdom throughout their time at the Session.
As we participate virtually, may we experience the atmosphere of heaven through the delivery of Your Word, business sessions, musical concerts. May we sense Your greatness and power in the Stories of Hope each evening.
We pray for a powerful outpouring of Your Spirit as they gather to discuss and decide the future of our church. Grant them clarity of thought and purity of heart. Help them to set aside personal agendas and biases, and to seek Your will above all else.
Give them the courage to make principled decisions, even when it’s difficult or unpopular. Let integrity be their compass and let Your truth be the foundation of every choice. May unity prevail over division and may love guide every interaction.
Especially, Lord, we pray for wisdom in the election of new leaders, globally and throughout our Division, Trans-European. May those chosen be individuals of genuine humility, devoted godliness, and proven experience, ready to serve Your people with grace, foresight, and unwavering commitment to Your Word.
And as the Session unfolds around the theme ‘Jesus is Coming, I Will Go’ ignite within every attendee a renewed sense of mission. May they return to their home fields fired up, eager to share the good news and serve Your people with fresh zeal and purpose, carrying the spirit of ‘I Will Go!’ into every aspect of their lives.
We ask that every decision made at this Session would honour Your name and bless Your global church.
For Thine is the Kingdom, the power and the glory.
Amen.
London, UK – The British Union Conference (BUC) is excited to announce the delegation representing them at the 62nd General Conference (GC) Session, scheduled to take place in St Louis, Missouri, from 3-12 July, 2025. This important event brings together church representatives from across the globe to discuss key decisions that will shape the future direction of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
The BUC delegation for the upcoming GC Session comprises individuals from a variety of roles both clergy and laity were chosen for their leadership experience and commitment to the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The selected delegates will represent the BUC territory.
Meet the British Union Conference delegates:
• Wederly Aguiar (BUC) As Chief Financial Officer, he is deeply involved in various aspects of ministry within the British Union, Wederly Aguiar brings valuable insight and expertise to the table, particularly in the areas of finance, asset management and governance.
• Glenda Augustine (NEC) A passionate advocate for women’s ministries, Glenda Augustine will represent the North England Conference at the GC Session.
• Amber Best (SEC) Amber Best, representing the South England Conference, brings her experience in youth leadership and community outreach. She will be working to ensure the voices of young people are heard and that their concerns are addressed at the Session.
• Natalie Henry (BUC) A dedicated member of the BUC, Natalie Henry is also a senior civil servant who brings a wealth public service experience to the delegation.
• Pastor Jeremy Johnson (WM) A pastor in the Welsh Mission, Jeremy has extensive pastoral experience and brings a sense of fair play and an enquiring mind.
• Laura Kazuwa (SM) Representing the Scottish Mission, Laura Kazuwa is an advocate for youth development and cultural diversity within the Adventist community.
• Pastor Adam Keough (IM) President of the Irish Mission will represent both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. He brings a wealth of experience as a church pastor and former youth sponsor.
• Fortune Mahlangu (BUC) A valued member of the BUC Executive Committee, Fortune Mahlangu is also a lawyer. His legal expertise will be invaluable throughout the business sessions.
• Pastor Steve Palmer (NEC) Pastor Palmer, representing the North England Conference, brings his pastoral experience and insight into the challenges and opportunities facing church leaders in the 21st century. His contributions will focus on pastoral care and church growth strategies.
• Dr Kirk Thomas (SEC) As President of the South England Conference, Pastor Thomas is passionate about evangelism and mission work. His experience in church planting and outreach will be crucial to the GC Session’s discussions on global mission.
• Pastor Jacques Venter (BUC) Pastor Venter represents the British Union, as the Chief Operating Officer, he will focus on the governance, policy, procedures of the global church, matters crucial in ensuring that mission can be coherently fulfilled.
• Pastor Eglan Brooks, President of the British Union Conference (BUC), is attending as a delegate-at-large by virtue of his membership on the General Conference Executive Committee (GC ExCom).
Other attendees are either special guests or delegates representing the Trans-European Division (TED).
A Global Gathering for a Global Mission
The 62nd General Conference Session, themed, ‘Jesus is Coming, I Will Go!’ provides a critical opportunity for Adventist church leaders and members worldwide to unite in worship, fellowship, and decision-making, not only about the mission of the church but its governance, church manual amendments, policies and procedures and to elect key GC personnel.
The delegates from the British Union Conference will participate in important sessions that address church policies, global mission strategies, and theological matters.
This gathering is a time for collaboration, networking, and strengthening the unity of the worldwide Adventist Church, with the aim of advancing the mission of spreading the gospel and serving communities around the globe.
The BUC delegation is excited about the opportunity to engage with church leaders from across the globe and return with new perspectives to enhance the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the UK and Ireland.
For more information about the 62nd General Conference Session, please visit the official GC website at https://www.gcsession.org
Contact Information:
British Union Conference Executive Secretary
Email: secretariat@adventist.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1923 672251
Website: www.adventist.uk
About the British Union Conference:
The British Union Conference oversees the work of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the UK and Ireland. The Union exists to promote the mission of the Church, support local Conferences and Missions and to engage in global initiatives to further the gospel of Jesus Christ.
A BUC Prayer for the 62nd General Conference Session
Almighty Lord
As our brothers and sisters around the world start their journeys to the 62nd General Conference Session, we lift them up to You. Keep them safe on every road, in every plane, and on every train. Guard them from accidents, delays, and all unexpected challenges. Bring them to their destination refreshed and ready to conduct the business of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
We pray for the 11 delegates, guests and observers from the British Union Conference. As they sit in the auditorium and witness the proceedings or on committees and make decisions, we pray that they will act in accordance to Your will. May they represent our field with unwavering integrity, profound grace, and divine wisdom throughout their time at the Session.
As we participate virtually, may we experience the atmosphere of heaven through the delivery of Your Word, business sessions, musical concerts. May we sense Your greatness and power in the Stories of Hope each evening.
We pray for a powerful outpouring of Your Spirit as they gather to discuss and decide the future of our church. Grant them clarity of thought and purity of heart. Help them to set aside personal agendas and biases, and to seek Your will above all else.
Give them the courage to make principled decisions, even when it’s difficult or unpopular. Let integrity be their compass and let Your truth be the foundation of every choice. May unity prevail over division and may love guide every interaction.
Especially, Lord, we pray for wisdom in the election of new leaders, globally and throughout our Division, Trans-European. May those chosen be individuals of genuine humility, devoted godliness, and proven experience, ready to serve Your people with grace, foresight, and unwavering commitment to Your Word.
And as the Session unfolds around the theme ‘Jesus is Coming, I Will Go’ ignite within every attendee a renewed sense of mission. May they return to their home fields fired up, eager to share the good news and serve Your people with fresh zeal and purpose, carrying the spirit of ‘I Will Go!’ into every aspect of their lives.
We ask that every decision made at this Session would honour Your name and bless Your global church.
For Thine is the Kingdom, the power and the glory.
Amen.
