6 November, 2015

Hope Channel Inter-America schedules its official launch for July 2016

Top Seventh-day Adventist leaders in Inter-America voted to launch Hope Channel Inter-America’s three channels in the coming months after approving the comprehensive budget that will drive the most ambitious television evangelism initiative ever undertaken in the vast territory. The approval came as more than 140 church administrators accepted next year’s budget of the channel on Nov. 2, during the weeklong church’s executive committee meetings held in Miami, Florida.

6 November, 2015

IATS celebrates its success, votes in new leadership

Inter-America’s Theological Seminary (IATS) leaders celebrated the success of graduating hundreds of ministers with master’s degrees from its various programs during the past 12 years. The report came as the IATS Board reported progress and plans for the next five years to committee members on Nov. 2, 2015, in Miami, Florida.

5 November, 2015

Less large events and more regional activities will take place in Inter-America

In the interest of reducing costs and focusing on events and activities in local areas, top executive leaders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Inter-America voted to a approve several division-wide activities in 2016 that will set the tone for the next five years. Some 140 members of the Inter-American Division’s (IAD) Year-End Committee agreed to travel less, videoconference more and organize more regional activities to accomplish the strategic and evangelism plans in the territory.

5 November, 2015

Inter-America’s top leadership reaffirms the church’s vote on ordination

Top Seventh-day Adventist leaders from the Inter-American Division (IAD) took a vote to reaffirm the decision of the Annual Council regarding the General Conference Session Vote on Ordination, during day seven of the church’s business meetings, held Oct. 27 to Nov. 3, in Miami, Florida. The more than 140 committee members representing the 24 unions or regions across Inter-America read over the document and agreed with the church’s decision to reaffirm the role of women.

4 November, 2015

Inter-America moves forward despite weak currencies

“We must move forward,” said Inter-American Division Treasurer Filiberto Verduzco yesterday during his report to the executive body of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Inter-America in Miami, Florida. Moving forward, amid the pressing weak currency challenges the IAD territory faces, is the only option, said Verduzco.

2 November, 2015

Inter-America elects new leadership positions at top levels of the church

Inter-American Division’s Executive Committee members elected several leaders to head a number of ministries, a few institutions and appointed administrators to 13 union missions of the Inter-American territory, today.

1 November, 2015

In Inter-America, ongoing territory-wide audit adjusts total membership; 690,000 names removed from books

In his report to the Inter-American Division (IAD) Executive Committee, Executive Secretary Elie Henry reported on the growth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church among its 24 unions or church regions. 1,046,766 new members were added from Jan. 2010 to Jun. 2015, but there was a drop of more than 690,000 members due to auditing of church books, which began across the territory in 2012.

28 October, 2015

In Inter-America, church leaders vote on comprehensive evangelism plan and strategies for next five years

Top leaders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church from across the Inter-American Division (IAD) took action to implement a comprehensive evangelism plan set to involve all members in the life and mission of the church, during day one of the church’s business meetings held in Miami, Florida, on Oct. 27, 2015.

23 October, 2015

In Inter-America, leadership to vote on comprehensive strategies and initiatives for the next five years

Seventh-day Adventist top administrators and leaders from across the church in the Inter-American Division (IAD) will gather for year-end meetings in Miami, Florida, next week to vote on comprehensive strategies and initiatives for the next five years. “The Inter-American Division is a great division,” said Pastor Israel Leito, president of the church in Inter-America as he spoke to church leaders during a strategic planning meeting earlier this week.

24 September, 2015

Two female pastors make a difference in Cuba

Two female pastors, both passionately committed to leading others to Jesus, are helping the Seventh-day Adventist Church expand in eastern Cuba. Gilma Carbonell, 44, leads the largest Adventist church in Cuba, the Guantanamo Central Adventist Church in the city of Guatanamo. She ministers to more than 1,000 church members, who pack the inside and outside of the church every Sabbath.

14 August, 2015

In Inter-America, Adventist Church launches new resources for children

Children and Adolescents Ministries at the Inter-American Division (IAD) recently launched a series of resources available online for children throughout the vast territory. The resources include five game apps, five animated shorts, as well as audio and interactive online books where character building and Christian values are reinforced.

17 July, 2015

Inter-America highlights its colors, cultures and languages during GC Session

Seventh-day Adventists rom across the Inter-American Division (IAD) territory celebrated their diversity, culture, and church heritage during the 60th General Conference Session, held in San Antonio, Texas, July 2-11, 2015. The IAD's exhibit booth, on display at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and Exhibit Hall, highlighted the 24 major church regions and 15 universities in the territory. It is the largest booth the IAD has ever featured at a GC Session.