NEWLY CREATED FIELDS URGED TO STRATEGIZE FOR PERMANENT HEADQUARTERS

Pastor Bassey Udoh

By Ekpor Temple

Pastor Professor Bassey E.O. Udoh, President of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Eastern Nigeria Union Conference, hascalled on the newly established fields to be determined and strategic in their efforts to secure permanent headquarters.

Speaking at the Strategic Meeting of the Proposed South-South Union Conference in Rumuokwuta, Port Harcourt, Rivers State on June 18, 2024, Pastor Udoh emphasized the importance of planning and perseverance in achieving this critical milestone.

"We must remain resolute and strategic in our pursuit of permanent headquarters. This is not just about having a physical space but about creating a foundation for our mission and vision in the region.

“We encouraged our newly created fields such as Port Harcourt East Conference and West Mission to reposition and restrategize so we can dedicate our permanent Secretariat by next year. One of the efficient ways we can achieve this is through fundraising, so we are here have to motivate them to bring in their talent, influence and skills and spiritual maturity, he stated.

The gathering, brought together the conference officers, Executive members and key stakeholders of the church, focusing on future growth and development within the region.

“We are here today with all the conference and mission leadership and key stakeholders to let them know the proposed South-South Union Conference vision and then translate it to a mission with passion and focus, He heralded.

“The strategic planning has to do with knowing where we want to go, how, when and what, and because the Seventh-day Adventist Church believes in the membership of the church, our duty is to enlighten and give education to our people so we can succeed together.

The meeting in Port Harcourt marks a significant step towards the Proposed South-South Union Conference, reflecting the ongoing efforts and possibility of achieving this dream in 2025, the clergy is optimistic that though there are challenges and weaknesses, the fields will focus and explore on the opportunities and areas of strengths.

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