Kleyton Feitosa, director of the Global Mission Centers at the General Conference (GC) of Seventh-day Adventists, passed away on November 20, 2024. Feitosa’s career spanned local, regional, and global mission work, providing leadership and direction within the Adventist Church.

...

Kleyton Feitosa began his pastoral ministry at Curitiba Central Church in Brazil, the largest community church in South America. Stanley Arco, president of the South American Division, observed, “Even at the beginning of his ministry in Curitiba, Kleyton’s passion for young people and his ability to connect with them was evident.”

...

In 2003, Feitosa relocated to the United States to pursue advanced theological studies at Andrews University. After completing his studies, he was called to the Chesapeake Conference, where he served as pastor of the Waldorf Seventh-day Adventist Church and successfully planted a new congregation in St. Charles County, Maryland.

...

In 2023, Feitosa was appointed director of Global Mission Centers at the GC. In this capacity, he oversaw six mission centers dedicated to outreach and education for Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, secular/post-Christian, and urban populations. The centers provide resources, training, and strategies to help Adventists build meaningful relationships and engage in working within these communities.

...

René Drumm was named a 2024 Woman of the Year for Scholarship and Church Leadership for her work in helping the church to recognize abuse and respond appropriately as an organization, in communities and as individuals, saying “She has helped the conversations around these challenging topics to be evidence-based, and empowered clergy with a vision to make our organizations safe places for hurting and vulnerable people.”

Drumm is a senior research professor of sociology and adjunct professor at the School of Social Work at Andrews University. She also serves as adjunct professor for the Doctor of Ministry program, as well as research methodologist and lead teacher for the Institute of Church Ministry at Andrews University’s Theological Seminary.

<<< Read the full story at the Spectrum Magazine website >>> 

Montana Conference has a new education leader who is making impactful steps forward in continuing to grow Adventist Christian education across the state.

In this Q&A, Tissiana Bowerman, Montana Conference superintendent, shares insights about her experiences in education, the values that shape her leadership and the opportunities for growth and innovation within Adventist education today. Explore her vision for the schools and the heartfelt prayer she holds for the students and communities served in Montana.

…

After earning my bachelor's degree in elementary education from Andrews University, I realized I wanted to expand my skills. I went on to pursue a master's degree in educational administration from Southern Adventist University. Now, I am in the final stretch, completing my dissertation for a doctorate in entrepreneurial educational leadership from Johns Hopkins University. It has been an exciting, unexpected journey, but I wouldn't trade it.

<<< Read the full story at the Northwest Adventists site >>>