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Pacific Union Executive Committee Meets
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n Thursday, March 17, the Executive Committee of the Pacific Union Conference convened in Westlake Village, California, for the first quarterly meeting of 2022. The Executive Committee members come from all across the union’s geography to help develop and direct the work of the church in the Pacific Southwest. The members include lay members and employees, and the membership of the committee demonstrates the great diversity of the Adventist Church in our region. As president of the Pacific Union Conference, Elder Bradford Newton leads this committee, which is deeply focused on both the day-to-day work and the development of long-term strategies that will impact our future.
Highlights Presidential duties President Newton reported on his day-to-day administrative duties to support and serve the 18 Pacific Union Recorder
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union. From publishing editorials in the Pacific Union Recorder to chairing, vice chairing, advising, and being a member of several boards from Pacific Union College to Adventist Health, he focuses on the future of our churches, schools, ministries, and healthcare. New faces The union welcomed new employees during the meeting: Joseph Cadiz, associate director for Souls West/Literature Ministries, and Lynal Ingham, associate director for Elementary Education. In numbers Executive Secretary Sandy Roberts gave a statistical overview for year-end 2021. Some interesting facts presented include: • Number of churches - 806 • Number of pastors - 707 • Membership January 1 - 220,791 December 31 - 218, 863
