Our Leaders

The leaders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the South Pacific bring a wealth of dedication and ministry expertise to their mission.

Their role is to provide -

• strategic planning
• general guidance
• staff development
• and spiritual vision to other Adventist church leaders in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and other Pacific nations.

It is their goal to inspire Adventist church workers and members throughout the South Pacific region with a vision for ministry and excellence.

Our leaders are -

• The president - Dr Barry Oliver
• The general secretary - Pr Lawrence Tanabose
• The chief financial officer - Mr Rodney Brady
• The assistant to the president - Mr Peter Brewin
• The associate general secretary - Dr Brad Kemp
• Two associate chief financial officers - Mr David Potter and Mr Kelvin Peuser

Delegates to the business sessions of the worldwide Adventist Church, or the General Conference, elect the president, general secretary and chief financial officer every five years.