Welcome, delegates. You have been chosen to represent your district in the official decision-making processes of the Seventh-day Adventist Church Central Jamaica Conference. As one of the over 500 delegates from the parishes of St. Catherine, Clarendon, and Manchester, you play a vital role in shaping the policies, leadership, and strategic direction of the local conference for the next four years.
Your appointment reflects a prayerful selection process that involved the membership of your local churches. It signifies not only confidence in your spiritual discernment and leadership abilities but also a broader trust in your capacity to advocate for your region within a global context.
The responsibilities of a delegate go beyond mere attendance. Participation requires careful study, thoughtful engagement, and a prayerful approach to each agenda item presented to the body. The votes you cast on leadership, constitutional matters, and policy issues will have a lasting impact, influencing mission work, governance, and ministry initiatives worldwide.
A collection of resources is available to assist delegates in fulfilling their responsibilities during the General Conference Session.
Access the official agenda, session information, Rules of Order, and additional supporting documents.
Materials may be made available for reference after each presentation delivered during the session. This section will be updated as presentations occur.
Regular Church Delegates 276
Central Jamaica Conference Executive Committee 25
Jamaica Union Conference Executive Committee 46
Ministerial Credential 39
Ministerial License 12
Missionary Credential 46
Special Delegate (10%) 27
Retired Workers 35
Special Guests 11