Refresh,
Regroup,
Renew.
The Pacific Union Conference
Ministerial Council brings the entire clergy team of our Union together every five years for inspiration, fellowship, worship, and practical
teaching on Scripture and topics unique to the ministry of pastor leaders.
The event’s theme, “So Send I You”, comes from Jesus’ words in John 20:21, “As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.” Jesus the Healer, the Word of truth to His people and the world, and the Servant of God’s love to all people is the guiding principle for this council.
Come to experience preaching for healing and hope, teaching that challenges you to new pathways forward, and the emotional nourishment and spiritual restoration that comes from being together. We are praying that the Council provides new discoveries for your next chapter in ministry.
Click on the image below to read the Ministerial Council Program.
Plenary Speakers
G. Alexander Bryant
President, North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists
Sam Leonor
Spiritual Care Exectuive, Adventist Health
Cherise Gardner
Associate Pastor, Eagle Rock Seventh-day Adventist Church, Los Angeles, CA
Jonathan Park
Executive Secretary, Southeastern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Seminar Presenters
Steve Allred
Attorney and ordained minister, Church State Council and Northern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Carolann deLeon
Assistant Director for Hispanic Ministries, North Pacific Union
Cesar de Leon
Vice President for Hispanic Ministries, North Pacific Union
Kara Johnsson
Lead Pastor, Oasis Christian Center, Vancouver, Washington
Terry Johnsson
Vice President for Mission Integration, Adventist Health Portland
Alan Reinach
Director, Public Affairs and Religious Liberty, Pacific Union
Marlene Rodiriguez
Associate Pastor GracePoint Church
Berit von Pohle
Director of Education, Pacific Union
James Wibberding
Professor of Practical Theology and Biblical Studies, Pacific Union College
Marc Woodson
President, Northern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
All attendees must register
August 16-18, 2021
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort
3800 W Starr Pass Blvd
Tucson, Arizona 85745
Please note that all State of Arizona and JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort and Spa health and safety protocols related to Covid-19 will be carefully adhered to at this event.
Schedule and Speakers for Ministerial Council 2021
Monday, August 16, 2021
7:00 pm-8:30 pm – Plenary Session: G. Alexander Bryant
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
8:30 am-10:00 am – Plenary Session: Sam Leonor
10:00 am-11:30 am – Seminars I
- Steve Allred and Marc Woodson
- Kara Johnsson
- Terry Johnsson
- Berit von Pohle
- James Wibberding
- Marlene Rodiriguez
12:00 pm-1:30 pm – Lunch
2:00 pm-3:30 pm – Seminars II
- Steve Allred and Marc Woodson
- Cesar and Carolann DeLeon
- Terry Johnsson
- Alan Reinach
- James Wibberding
- Marlene Rodiriguez