Joining the SECC administrative team in 2011, Jonathan Park has been a part of a variety of ministry events, including Deirdre Soloman's ordination in 2020 and a pastors' meeting in 2019.
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SECC Elects Elder Jonathan Park as New President
28 Pacific Union Recorder
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n September 8, 2021, the Southeastern California Conference Executive Committee voted to elect Elder Jonathan Park as the conference’s next president, following a recommendation from the Nominating Committee. Park has served as conference executive secretary since 2013. “I believe our newly elected president, Elder Jonathan Park, has been shaped and formed by the Spirit of God for this responsibility,” said Elder Sandy Roberts, executive secretary of the Pacific Union and outgoing SECC president. “He carries a deep passion for the Adventist church, loves people well, is adventurous, thinks strategically and creatively, and walks closely with Jesus. Southeastern California Conference will be even better as a result of his leadership.” Park’s love for ministry came from observing the ministry of his uncle, Pastor Daniel Ha, and from studying Korean theology books before he could speak English. His first pastoral position came at the Glendale Korean church in Los Angeles before serving in Spencerville, Maryland, and Loma Linda, California. Park joined the SECC administration team in 2011 as vice president of Asian/Pacific Ministries. “Being named the next president of SECC is an honor,” Park said. "I am excited to continue working with my wonderful colleagues in ministry as we re-commit to discerning God’s will for our conference and build
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