Advent Messenger

07/08/2025

Appeal to the GC Executive Officers to Sit Down with Conrad Vine, Ron Kelly and Others

On Monday, July 7, 2025, I had the opportunity to speak directly with General Conference Executive Secretary Richard E. McEdward and General Conference Treasurer Paul H. Douglas. I asked them if they would consider establishing an official ad hoc committee dedicated to open dialogue with Pastors Conrad Vine, Ron Kelly, Dennis Page, James Milam, and others.

The purpose of this forum would be to clarify misunderstandings, express mutual concerns, truly listen to one another, ask difficult questions, give honest answers, pursue unity, and above all, seek healing. You can see the GC Executive Secretary’s response in the video. While no one can predict what path each party will ultimately pursue, reconciliation involves having to talk about the very issues the church has been avoiding at the 62nd General Conference Session.

07/07/2025

I Appealed for Grace—and Found None

In a church that increasingly embraces the evangelical theology of grace, grace, grace—I appealed for grace, and yet none was given.

I appealed to some of our newly elected general vice presidents—leaders who will likely serve on or work alongside the General Conference Administrative Committee (ADCOM), the third-highest governing body of our church—and still, I found no grace.

To understand the weight of this moment, we must understand the structure. The General Conference Session (GC Session) is our highest authority, followed by the General Conference Executive Committee (GC ExCom), and beneath them, the General Conference Administrative Committee (ADCOM). It was ADCOM that authored the 2015 document on vaccinations—without GC Session approval—that made it difficult for many members to receive vaccine exemptions on the basis of religious liberty. And just days ago, we learned that this same document was quietly revised—or, as Ted Wilson said, they found the right copy—again without input from the broader church body. Once more, ADCOM acted alone, showing it has the authority to unilaterally revise its documents.

So naturally, on Sunday, July 6, 2025, when I met some of the newly elected general vice presidents—those who have the authority to shape ADCOM and revise its documents—I appealed for a simple act of grace. I appealed to ADCOM, not the general session of delegates, for a small revision. A compassionate accommodation for members who sought religious exemptions at their jobs, schools, and other situations but were denied because of the 2015 document on vaccinations. I was appealing on behalf of members who serve faithfully, believe deeply, but who suffered real pain.

I appealed to a church known globally for its humanitarian aid, compassion, and tireless advocacy for religious liberty. But for its own? There was none.

I appealed to a church that so often preaches love, mercy, and grace—hoping it might extend a measure of that grace to its own. But none was given.

I left that press conference sorrowful and deeply troubled in spirit. As I walked the hallways of the session, I prayed. I prayed even more as I encountered friends and supporters who follow us online. I asked the Lord to help me hide my emotions and relieve me of my sorrow.

Let me tell you this, my fellow Seventh-day Adventist: the Lord will never withhold grace. He will never stop extending mercy, compassion, and strength to those who seek Him. Whatever crisis we may face, if we remain connected to Him, only He will carry us through. He alone has promised to keep us in the days to come if we will trust in Him.

Jesus says with assurance, “Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.” Revelation 3:10.

Stay faithful. Stay grounded. The grace that may fail you here on earth will never fail you when it comes from above.

07/07/2025

Interview with Pastor James from Advent Media Connect at the 62nd GC Session

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07/07/2025

Delegate Warns: “We Are in Rebellion Against the Message of God Himself”

During the Sunday, July 6, 2025, afternoon business meeting, the motion was made to adopt “Item 204,” which deals with appropriating funds. If adopted, the proposal would empower top church leaders, who meet twice a year as the General Conference Executive Committee, to reallocate funds from across the world field using an undefined “methodology,” allowing them to direct resources toward the church’s mission as they deem appropriate.

The motion states:

• “204. Appropriations—Constitution and Bylaws Amendment, Article XIX, Sec. 1: The General Conference Executive Committee shall make its regular appropriations to the world field at Spring Meetings or Annual Councils. These appropriations are to be based on a methodology that promotes mission priorities to be fulfilled through the work of world divisions and other denominational entities.”

Before the vote, Timothy Standish argued that approving the motion would go against the message from God delivered through Ellen White. He stated that the proposed change would consolidate more power within the General Conference rather than decentralizing authority. According to him, adopting the motion would constitute a rebellion against divine instruction.

As a result of his spirited speech, the motion was tabled, effectively stoping the proposal to expand the authority of the General Conference Executive Committee—for now.

07/06/2025

We Need Boldness for Mission and Boldness to Eradicate Apostasy: A Reflection on President Erton Kohler’s Inaugural Sermon

On Sabbath morning, June 5, 2025, President Erton Köhler delivered the sermon during the 62nd General Conference Session. His message, titled “Boldness in Mission,” was presented to a full house at the Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri, and was broadcast to a global audience via livestream.

Pastor Köhler spoke about the early Christian church called by Jesus—a small group entrusted with a great mission. He emphasized that they were singularly focused on their calling.

He noted that this group was united in prayer, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and marked by boldness as they spoke the word of God with conviction (Acts 4:29). As a result, they filled Jerusalem with their doctrine (Acts 5:28). Pastor Köhler highlighted that their boldness led to accusations of turning the world upside down (Acts 17:6). He pointed out that the early believers did not ask for peace, money, or material blessings—but for boldness in mission.

Drawing a parallel between the early Apostolic church, which received the early rain, and the remnant church, which will receive the latter rain, Pastor Köhler read from Revelation 10:11—a passage identified as a description of the Adventist movement. “‘Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings.’” He explained that this is a divine call to boldness.

Addressing Seventh-day Adventists worldwide, Pastor Köhler stressed that people must act with urgency and boldness in these final moments of earth’s history. He stressed that the Three Angels’ Messages must be proclaimed, as Scripture says, “with a loud voice”—a symbol of boldness. According to Pastor Köhler, boldness is the only way the church can reach the billions of people still waiting to hear the gospel.

In closing, he shared inspiring examples of faithful Adventists around the world who are embodying boldness in mission and urged the global church to follow their lead and get involved.

A Solemn Prophetic Consideration— There is one critical area within Adventism that went unmentioned in President Köhler’s address—an area where boldness is not just lacking but desperately needed. Ellen G. White’s solemn words in Selected Messages, Vol. 1, p. 200, are an alarm bell, calling for unwavering boldness and fidelity. Her words are not a historical footnote—they are a prophetic warning that needs to echo in every church, educational institution, hospital system, and yes, the very halls of the 62nd General Conference Session.

“I am instructed to speak plainly. ‘Meet it,’ is the word spoken to me. ‘Meet it firmly, and without delay’ … In the book Living Temple there is presented the alpha of deadly heresies. The omega will follow, and will be received by those who are not willing to heed the warning God has given” (Selected Messages, Vol. 1, p. 200).

The urgency that President Erton Köhler places on missions must not eclipse the urgency found in the Spirit of Prophecy that says, “Meet it firmly and without delay.” This is a divine mandate to actively confront apostasy with unflinching boldness. To “meet it firmly” means to act with conviction and spiritual boldness, cutting out the unclean influences that threaten to spread like a cancer in the body of Christ.

The alpha of apostasy was a deadly threat in Ellen White’s day, but that was only the beginning and a shadow of something far worse to come. Today, the omega is challenging the very identity of Adventism—and only those who, with holy boldness, submit to God’s divine counsel to “meet it” will stand firm until the end.

If we combine boldness in mission with a genuine pursuit of revival and reformation, we have a powerful, heaven-approved formula for finishing the work. Boldness gives us the courage to speak truth in love and to proclaim the everlasting gospel without fear. At the same time, boldness in revival and reformation prepares our hearts and minds to receive the power of the latter rain in fullness. With a bold mission and an urgency for spiritual purification, the church becomes unstoppable. This is how we help prepare a people to stand in the final crisis and to be ready for the glorious return of Jesus.

Mission is indeed the lifeblood of the church, but you cannot evangelize your way out of a spiritual crisis. Wrongs need to be met head-on for the sake of evangelism. Turning a blind eye to error doesn’t make it disappear—it allows it to fester and spread like wildfire. Apostasy left unchecked will only grow more aggressive, more brazen. We must remember that seeking purity in the church is a mission as well. If we are serious about finishing the work, we must be just as serious about rooting out all the things that hinder God’s mission.

07/05/2025

Here’s My One Question I was able to ask the Newly Elected President of the General Conference, Erton Köhler

On July 4, 2025, the delegates at the 62nd General Conference Session voted to approve the nomination of Erton Köhler as the new President of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Formerly serving as the president of the South American Division, Köhler was officially introduced before the global church body and delivered an acceptance speech emphasizing unity, healing, and forward momentum.

Pastor Köhler said that it is time for the church to come together and not focus solely on our differences. He called for renewed focus on mission and cooperation. In a moment of gratitude and transition, he publicly thanked outgoing president Ted N. C. Wilson, saying it had been a privilege to work alongside him. His remarks received both approval and applause from the delegates.

After the election of Erton Köhler as General Conference President, he held a press conference with members of the media. We were informed by the General Conference Communication Department that not everyone would have the opportunity to ask a question and that those who were selected would be limited to just one, with no follow-ups or back-and-forth exchanges because of limited time.

I was fortunate to be one of the last two individuals allowed to pose a question to President Köhler. I asked about his position on the so-called “miracle vaccine” that he had publicly asked the church to pray for during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2020, just one month after the World Health Organization officially declared COVID-19 a global pandemic—and while lockdowns, travel bans, and school closures were sweeping the world—then-South American Division President Erton Köhler made a public appeal for the global Adventist Church to pray that God would provide a vaccine.

https://x.com/prertonkohler/status/1248922588660805632?s=46&t=azRr_ngnUtc8OYPKRt4F5Q

Pastor Erton Köhler’s April 11, 2020 Twitter Post (now X) stated the following:

• “We need a miracle! Shall we pray together for the discovery of the vaccine? Men study, but God gives intelligence. at 7 am and 7 pm.” The text in the picture says: “Pray for the vaccine discovery. United in prayer at 7 am and 7 pm” (X post, formerly Twitter).

Back in 2020, as president of the South American Division, Erton Köhler publicly called on the church to pray for what he described as a “miracle vaccine” to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Basically, this was essentially asking God to bless the efforts of global figures like Bill Gates and Anthony Fauci in developing a vaccine to save the world.

That was 2020. Now, in 2025, after the pandemic, the widespread effects, the mandates, the lockdowns, and the undeniable erosion of religious liberty, I felt compelled to ask him whether he believes that God answered his prayer by giving us a “miracle vaccine.”

You can see his full response in the video. To his credit, Köhler’s answer seems to reflect a broader perspective. Today, he acknowledged the value of natural remedies and alternative approaches, something that was absent in his earlier appeals during the height of the crisis.

Whether his response signals a genuine shift towards a more balanced view—or simply polished messaging designed to defuse criticism—remains to be seen. But what we can appreciate is that President Köhler was willing to take on tough questions and engage in difficult topics, something that was sorely lacking in our last General Conference President.

07/04/2025

Ted Wilson Hijacks the Debate Again, Silencing Motions to Address the Church’s COVID-era Compromise

As the day began, it was clear that the opening session would be marked by intense debate and contention. Everyone who attended the morning press conference orientation was informed that three agendas were going to be approved on this day: the Church Manual agenda, the Constitutional agenda, and the General agenda. The main issue centered on the General agenda, which allows for multiple items to be introduced. It was during this phase—approving the General agenda—that delegates would have the opportunity to shape what topics would be discussed. All of this was scheduled to unfold on the afternoon of July 3, 2025.

However, during the morning’s press conference orientation—where members of the press met with church leaders—we were forewarned about the possibility that certain groups and delegates would attempt to expand the church’s official agenda. Leaders stated plainly that they were aware of a strong likelihood that some would seek to revisit the immunization statement previously published by the General Conference, as well as raise concerns about the ongoing financial ties between our institutions and government agencies.

Brothers and sisters, it was no secret that these issues were weighing heavily on the minds of many—both those in support and those in opposition. As the afternoon session approached, just as anticipated, several delegates stepped forward to introduce motions addressing the very concerns we had been warned about during the morning press conference orientation. One after another, delegates sought to revisit the church’s position on COVID, its relationship with the United Nations, and the increasing reliance on so-called peer-reviewed science in shaping our health policies.

Then it happened again—just like at the 61st General Conference Session. Ted Wilson once more hijacked the floor, delivering what was clearly a preplanned, 12-minute sermonette—complete with printed documents and curated examples—all designed to sway the delegates into rejecting any and all attempts to add key items to the agenda. This took place despite the chairman’s earlier instruction that no speaker would be allowed more than two minutes to speak. The double standard was glaring, and the message was unmistakable: dissent would be silenced, and the status quo preserved.

This speech was not spontaneous—it was preplanned and strategically calculated. But perhaps even more troubling were the words President Ted Wilson chose to use in discrediting and dismissing those who disagreed with him on the church’s COVID stance and its acceptance of government funding. In front of the entire delegation—and the watching world—he used language that undermined sincere concerns and painted faithful members as troublemakers. His words were not just dismissive; they were a public rebuke of anyone daring to question the direction of the church on these critical issues.

The following words are found in his speech in reference to certain dissidents:

• Completely false
• Twittered wording
• Twisted the intent
• Misunderstandings
• Highly misinformed view
• Erroneous
• Not accurate
• Twist and misuse
• Small minority in the church
• Conspiracies
• Unbelievable
• Complete fallacy
• Agitators
• Erroneous misleading information

President Ted Wilson then urged the delegates to move forward and reject the proposed recommendations, insisting that these items had already been addressed. What’s deeply troubling is the glaring contradiction—at the very start of the session, he called for unity. But how can you call for unity while simultaneously lambasting those who raise legitimate concerns and poisoning the minds of the delegates against anyone who dares to challenge the official narrative? That’s not unity—this is human control disguised as consensus.

As president of the General Conference, Ted Wilson carries considerable influence—and he used it to sway the session. In a troubling sequel to the previous General Conference Session, Wilson was once again granted unprecedented and unequal access to deliver a carefully crafted speech, shaping the narrative from the outset. Predictably, every motion that might have opened the floor to broader discussion was swiftly voted down, leaving many to question whether true representation or manufactured consensus prevailed.
After the business meetings, during the subsequent press conference, questions were raised about why Ted Wilson was granted extensive freedom and unrestricted access to address the delegates. The response can be seen in the video.

https://youtu.be/Nr7mMU-2UEg?si=t9K9ETqtUr9cC7iv

We were essentially told that the church has moved on and that discussions about its stance on COVID-19, grant funding, NGOs, and related topics have been dismissed, with the matter now considered permanently closed. In the above video, I informed our leaders that this issue will not simply disappear. Here’s why:

“Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.” Luke 21:10, 11.

The COVID-19 crisis was not a singular event but part of a prophetic pattern foretold by Jesus Himself. It was not the end but merely the beginning of sorrows. The term ‘pestilences’ is plural, suggesting that we should anticipate further outbreaks, additional global health crises, and ongoing efforts to control society through fear and manipulation.

Instead of analyzing what happened and where we went wrong, the church has moved on and has become complacent. God’s people must recognize that these developments are part of the final shaking, calling us to wake up, be prepared, and put our trust in Christ alone.

07/04/2025

Ganoune Diop: “I Never Said I Don’t Preach the Three Angels’ Message—That Would Be Nonsense”

While walking down the hallway at the America’s Center Convention Complex—the site of the 62nd General Conference Session—I saw Ganoune Diop approaching. Knowing how busy church leaders are during these sessions, I asked if he had time to answer just one question. He stopped to look at me, and I asked him directly, “Why don’t you preach the Three Angels’ Messages? Why do you only preach Jesus?” As he began to respond, I asked if I could record his answer, and he consented. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to record my question in the video—only his response.

In the video, Diop begins with a public-relations-style answer about all the different approaches to sharing the Seventh-day Adventist faith. But when he got to the part where he was about to accuse others of fabricating things about him, I politely interrupted him by saying it was in a video from Africa where he said those things in his own words. That’s when he cut me off and declared, “Yes, but I never said I don’t preach the Three Angels’ Message—that would be nonsense.”

Ganoune Diop then stated that he does preach Jesus, insisting that Christ should be the “center of attraction,” as Ellen White affirms. He claims that this was the true intent behind his statements. But then he pivoted, expressing concern that some people reduce Adventism to simply pointing out that other religions are part of the beast power—something he openly opposes.

That’s a troubling stance because it isn’t some fringe group within Adventism pushing that message—it’s God Himself who, through the Three Angels’ Messages, commands the world to avoid the beast, the image, and the mark. To reject that part of our mission is to reject God’s divine warning.

So here’s the video from Africa. In his words, Ganoune Diop clearly states that he only preaches Jesus, not the Three Angels’ Message. Now, after I asked him for clarification on this, as we are told to hold our leaders accountable, he claims he never said such a thing and insists that believing otherwise is “nonsense.” You be the judge.

https://youtu.be/yMmw11AuDZY?si=ISmywOkWnoVjLFK5

What’s truly “nonsense” is the idea that some are sidestepping the Three Angels’ Messages in their public witness. The problem isn’t with preaching Jesus. The problem is the omission of the full, distinct, urgent warning given in Revelation 14. You cannot preach the everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ while dodging the call to come out of Babylon, the exposure of the beast, and the danger of receiving the mark.

“The present truth, the special message given to our world, even the third angel’s message, comprehends a vast field, containing heavenly treasures. No one can be excusable who says, I will no longer have anything to do with these special messages; I will preach Christ. No one can preach Christ, and present the truth as it is in Jesus, unless he presents the truths that are to come before the people at the present time, when such important developments are taking place” (Manuscript 33, 1897).

07/03/2025

Reporting from the Front Lines of the 62nd General Conference Session

Back on April 4, 2025, I received an invitation via email from the General Conference Communication Department, encouraging me to apply for media credentials to cover the 62nd General Conference Session, scheduled to take place in St. Louis, Missouri, from July 3–12, 2025. After much prayer, I clicked the link provided, completed the online application, and was approved within a week. The media credentials include a press badge that grants access to daily briefings with church leaders and permits in-depth coverage of key developments, including church governance, leadership elections, and major decisions being voted on during the GC Session.

A free press plays a vital role in informing our members about significant issues—both those that impact us directly and those that might otherwise go unnoticed. By God’s grace, I am now present at the 62nd General Conference Session in St. Louis to report the news in a fair, truthful, and transparent manner. I am deeply grateful for the church’s openness in welcoming a wide range of news and media ministries, helping ensure broad and balanced coverage of the most important event in global Adventism—the General Conference Session.

As events unfold and decisions are made that will shape the direction of the church in the years ahead, it is my prayer that the 62nd General Conference Session will be more than just a time of administrative action. May it become a moment of true spiritual awakening—one that calls us back to our prophetic identity and mission and prepares us for the final crisis soon to break upon the world. Let us watch, pray, labor faithfully, and above all, remain steadfast in the truth.

07/03/2025

Let Us Stop Avoiding the Real Issues

As the 2025 General Conference Session convenes, with believers from around the world watching and praying, there is an unmistakable sense of frustration among many of the faithful. While we will be given lectures about returning our tithes and offerings—as outlined in the proposed 2025 Church Manual agenda—we must ask ourselves: is this truly the burning concern on the hearts of God’s remnant people at this critical hour in history?

The answer is no.

The people are not looking for reminders about faithful stewardship when it comes to money. What they are yearning for is accountability and a voice in the decisions that shape the mission and identity of this movement. What they are crying out for is transparency and the moral courage to confront the many elephants in the room.

Where is the conversation about the COVID Reaffirmation Statement? Why has it not been formally repealed—or at the very least—debated by the full body of delegates? Why is the General Conference Executive Committee acting as a doctrinal authority without a global church vote on the policies they pass? Who gave a handful of administrators the right to bypass the priesthood of all believers?

And when will we confront the alarming reality of our NGO status with the United Nations? Are we the remnant church—or a pawn of globalist institutions? Have we forgotten that our mission is to proclaim the Three Angels’ Messages, not to serve as ambassadors of the World Health Organization’s global health mandates and policy agendas?

Furthermore, why is “religious liberty” now being used as a Trojan horse for unholy alliances with the world’s churches? And for heaven’s sake—when will we stop transforming our schools, universities, and churches into entertainment halls, filled with rock music, dance routines, and theatrical performances that grieve the Holy Spirit?

We are not here to nitpick administrative procedures. We are here because the hour is late and the judgment hour message must go to all the world with power. The church is crying out—not for a polished Church Manual—but for prophetic clarity, moral courage, and a return to righteousness, biblical fidelity, and holiness.

Church leaders and administrators must stop ignoring these and other pressing issues. The members are not asleep. They are watching. They are waiting. And above all, they are praying that someone will stand and speak truth in this critical hour. We are living in a time when far too many seem tone-deaf to the spiritual concerns and convictions of the broader body of believers.

Instead of addressing the burdens that weigh heavily on the hearts of the people, the 2025 General Conference Session appears focused on surface-level matters that distract from deeper, more urgent challenges. Whether through willful ignorance or deliberate avoidance, this disconnect is creating a widening gap between leadership and laity. How can we speak of unity while doing the very things that create division?

God is calling for bold, fearless leadership—leaders who will not cower before men, who will not dilute the truth for the sake of ecumenical success, who will not betray their sacred trust for comfort or ease, and who will not sell their souls for government handouts. In this decisive hour, when compromise is paraded as unity and silence is sold as public relations strategy, Heaven demands shepherds who will proclaim the Word of God without apology, who will stand with the faithful remnant rather than bow to Rome, and who will heed the cries of the flock instead of the deceptive whispers of the world.

“The greatest want of the world is the want of men—men who will not be bought or sold, men who in their inmost souls are true and honest, men who do not fear to call sin by its right name, men whose conscience is as true to duty as the needle to the pole, men who will stand for the right though the heavens fall” (Education, p. 57).

07/03/2025

A Canadian Church Raises Concerns About the Misuse of Church Authority on the Eve of the 2025 General Conference Session

On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, the Madoc Seventh-day Adventist Church in Ontario, Canada, published a letter appealing to church leaders around the world to pray for the upcoming 2025 General Conference Session. In the letter, the local church makes a heartfelt call to leaders regarding doctrinal and health statements being issued by the General Conference Executive Committee that appear to carry the authority of the full body of church delegates in session—despite not being voted on at a General Conference Session, which is the highest decision-making authority in the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The Madoc SDA Church contends that these statements lack proper process and asserts that the authority of the world church is being bypassed. They emphasize that no committee—not even the General Conference Executive Committee—has the authority to make theological declarations with doctrinal weight on its own.

The Madoc Seventh-day Adventist Church published the following:

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Monday, July 2, 2025

Re: Peer-Reviewed Science and the Health Message

To: General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists’ ADCOM, and the Executive Committees and Pastors of the Divisions, Unions, and Conferences of the Seventh-day Adventist Church

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

The Madoc Seventh-day Adventist Church in Ontario, Canada, held a business meeting on February 1, 2025, and this letter reflects the following entries from our business meeting minutes:

2/16/2025 – Peer-Reviewed Science and the Health Message

The official statement of the Adventist Health Message states that our health and well-being are based on the Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy (SOP), and peer-reviewed science. We believe the latter is unreliable, contains errors, and should not be included as a foundation for our health beliefs. Additionally, the statements made regarding immunization are inappropriate.

Voted 2/17/2025—A motion was passed to express to ADCOM and all levels of church government between them and us that we wish to discard statements that include peer-reviewed science and instead affirm that our health principles should be based solely on the Bible and SOP, through a formal letter.

In consideration of this vote, we note that historically, official church positions and beliefs must be established by a vote of delegates at a General Conference Session. This authority has never been delegated to any committee. We briefly reviewed several “Church Statements” published on the General Conference website and found that many appear to carry church-wide authority, despite never being voted on by the delegates in session.

It is the desire of the Madoc Seventh-day Adventist Church to remain in unity with our worldwide church and focus on the commission of Christ to spread the Gospel to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people (Matthew 28:19–20), especially through the proclamation of the Three Angels’ Messages (Revelation 14:6–12). In keeping with this spirit of unity, we respectfully urge General Conference Committees to refrain from issuing statements or taking actions that appear to carry the weight of GC Session-voted authority unless they have indeed been voted on by the delegates in session. We also ask that all existing statements be reviewed and clearly identified as either GC Session-voted or not.

Your brothers and sisters in Christ,

(Signed)
Graham Wheeler, for and on behalf of the Madoc Seventh-Day Adventist Church
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There is a Heaven-approved process for decision-making within the Seventh-day Adventist Church—one that ensures transparency, fairness, and the collective voice of the global body of believers. At the heart of this process is the General Conference Session, where delegates from every nation, tribe, and language gather to prayerfully vote on matters affecting the worldwide church. It is here—and here alone—where binding doctrinal positions and official statements must be decided.

When statements are issued by committees or departments without the full body’s approval, they may appear authoritative—but in truth, they are invalid and illegitimate. No committee, regardless of its size or influence, has been granted divine or ecclesiastical authority to speak for the global church on doctrinal matters apart from a vote by the delegates in session. To bypass this process is not merely a breach of protocol—it is a violation of the very principles of biblical governance and the Spirit of Prophecy that have shaped our movement from the beginning.

We appeal to our leaders today: do what is right. Uphold the integrity of our representative form of church government. Resist the temptation to centralize control in the hands of a few. Let every position that carries the weight of church authority be tested, discussed, and affirmed by the body God has called together for that purpose.

And to our fellow believers: we must not remain silent. Let us lovingly but firmly call for accountability, faithfulness to process, and a return to Spirit-led decision-making. For in these final hours of earth’s history, the remnant church must speak with one voice—but it must be the voice of truth, not politics or convenience. The world is watching, and Heaven is recording everything. Let us act justly, walk humbly, and honor the sacred trust we have been given.