Hours after IAD President Pastor Israel Leito announced his retirement, executive committee members voted today to recommend Dr. Elie Henry as the church’s new president. Dr. Henry has been serving as the executive secretary for the church in Inter-America since 2010. Previous to that he served as one of three vice presidents of the division from 2000-2005. Pastor Leito’s retirement is effective August 1.
“It is a precious time in the transition of the leadership of this Division,” said Adventist World Church President Pastor Ted N.C. Wilson as he addressed the committee. Pastor Wilson, who chaired the nominating committee, said that upon the vote from the body of leaders it would then be referred to the General Conference’s Executive Committee for final vote next week.
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Dr. Elie Henry was voted as Inter-America’s next church president. Image by Keila Trejo/IAD[/caption]
“Place your ministry in God’s hands for He will go with you and not forsake you,” said Pastor Wilson as he encouraged the newly recommended Dr. Henry and his wife Ketlie on the new post.
Elder Wilson and wife Nancy both prayed over Dr. Henry and Ketlie as they face the ministry ahead in Inter-America.
Dr. Henry thanked the committee for their prayers and support and especially thanked Pastor Leito for being a mentor and friend.
“It will be very difficult to walk behind such a giant as Pastor Leito but we serve a big God and we trust His leading,” said Henry. “Thank you for your trust and please pray for me.”
Henry praised the support of his wife and promised to be faithful to the task at hand.
“Together with all colleagues here, we commit to keep the fire of evangelism burning, because there is a world to shine on and there is a Christ who is coming soon.”
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