The following message is addressed to the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Inter-America from Abner De los Santos, President of the Inter-American Division. — IAD News Staff
November 14, 2025 | Miami, Florida, United States | By Abner De los Santos, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Adventist Church in the Inter-American Division
Hello, dear Inter-America family. I invite you to open your Bible with me.
In the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 10, verses 5 and 6, it reads:
“These twelve Jesus sent out, and instructed them, saying: Do not go among the Gentiles, and do not enter any city of the Samaritans. Instead, go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”
How strategic Jesus was in His mission while He was here on earth. He established purpose, direction, and methods. And every one of His decisions was guided by prayer and by the Holy Spirit.
Recently, the Executive Committee of the Inter-American Division met in its Annual Council, and one of the agenda items was to approve the Strategic Plan for 2026–2030. This plan is grounded in the Bible and focused on mission, yet it is also practical and innovative—designed to help pastors, leaders, and church members of all ages live out their faith in meaningful ways, share hope, and serve their communities with love.
You will hear more about these programs and initiatives, and I invite you to get involved, participate, and above all, pray—so that every action may follow the example of the Master, transforming strategies into instruments of salvation.
Let us respond to the call together by saying: “I will go, living the mission.”