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Delegates at the 7th Quadrennial Session of West Jamaica Conference elected Pastor  Vincent G. Rose to serve as President on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at the Seventh-day Adventist Conference Centre in Montego Bay, St. James. After deliberations, the Nominating Committee returned their report at 10:15 p.m. Upon receiving the proposal, delegates used the new electronic voting system to cast their votes. Of the 279 delegates voting, 84.58% voted in favour of Pastor Vincent  Rose. He has faithfully served the Seventh-day Adventist Church for many years. Pastor Rose served as Youth Ministries Director from 2016-2019, Ministerial Secretary from 2019-2022 and Executive Secretary from 2022-2026. He was then appointed President by the conference’s Executive Committee in March of this year  following the election of then President, Pastor Glen O. Samuels as President of the Jamaica Union Conference during the Union’s Third Quinquennial Session. [caption id="attachment_13801" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Pastor Glen O. Samuels, president of Jamaica Union (left) congratulates the new President of West Jamaica Conference, Pastor Vincent Rose, following his election at the 7th Quadrennial Session. :: Photo credit: Errol Williams[/caption] Accepting his  newest responsibility of leading the Conference for the next quadrennium, he expressed humility, emphasizing that the call to leadership is ultimately an act of God’s grace. “I am convinced that no man truly deserves this work. We are only sent here by the grace of God.” He also commended the strength of the membership, leadership, and youth of West Jamaica Conference. “Having worked with our elders, I believe we have some of the best you can find anywhere. Having worked with our youth for the past eight years, I am convinced our young people are second to none. Our officers, leaders, and members are primed and ready to pursue the mission.” [caption id="attachment_13802" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Pastor Vincent Rose stands with his wife, Jody Rose, following his election as Conference President. :: Photo credit: Errol Williams[/caption] Calling for unity and intentional leadership, the newly elected president challenged churches to embrace a bold vision for mission. “We must work together. I challenge the Church to continue looking for people to train and develop into leaders. Think boldly. Set audacious goals for your churches and trust God to accomplish them through you.” The President concluded by appealing for the continued prayers and support of the Conference as he begins his new assignment. “I ask the Church to stand by me.” Pastor Rose is supported in ministry by his wife Jody Rose and his 3 children, Khylie, Khaliece and Kharlyle. The original article was published on westjamaica.org.