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2020 NAD Year-End Meeting Video and News Coverage

The Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America streams its first business session; links to articles from each session also included.

October 30, 2020 | Columbia, Md. | North American Division

Welcome to the video stream and news coverage from the 2020 North American Division Year-End Meeting! Watch below, and check out links to written news coverage and YEM reports as they are available.

News Reports

In Preparation for Its Year-End Meeting, the North American Division Explains Virtual Process, Safety Measures for In-Person Staff

En preparación para su reunión de fin de año, la División Norteamericana explica el proceso virtual, medidas de seguridad para el personal presencial

“Let Us Plan Based on God's Exponential Possibilities” — NAD President's Report; other business

Elden Ramirez Named North American Division Undersecretary

NAD President Says That Holy Spirit Is a Necessity to do God’s Work

YEM Vespers Program Celebrates Mission Stories and Baptisms, Highlights Hispanic Ministries

YEM Secretary’s Report Centers on Membership, Missionaries, Training, and Effects of the Coronavirus

Executive Committee Members Receive Reports from the General Conference, Including Information on the 2021 GC Session

"God Provides Everything We Have" — Treasurer's Report

NAD Year-End Meeting Mental Health Breakout Session Purposed to Raise Awareness

Emphasis on Breakout Sessions Create Safe Spaces to Discuss Mental Health, Social Unrest; Participate in Division Strategic Planning

Year-End Meeting Photos

CLICK HERE for a collection of Flickr photo albums from the 2020 YEM, from the NAD Office of Communication.

Officer Reports

Below are the links to watch the reports of the NAD President, Treasurer, and Secretary.

President's Report

Treasurer's Report

Secretary's Report

"Department" Reports from NAD Ministries and Institutions

Every five years, department reports are shared at the year-end meeting following GC Session. While the GC Session was postponed the NAD ministries, services, and institutions shared quinquennial video reports. CLICK HERE to watch.

Video Reports from the NAD Year-End Meeting Live Stream

STREAM (SEE BELOW) BEGINNING WITH THE FIRST YEM BUSINESS SESSION, 3 p.m. ET, Oct. 29, 2020.

STREAM OF FRIDAY EVENING VESPERS PROGRAM (BELOW), OCT. 30, 2020

STREAM OF SABBATH MORNING PROGRAM WITH SABBATH SCHOOL AND DIVINE SERVICE (BELOW), OCT. 31, 2020

STREAM OF SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP AND BUSINESS SESSION (BELOW), Nov. 1, 2020

STREAM OF MONDAY MORNING WORSHIP AND BUSINESS SESSION (BELOW), Nov. 2, 2020

STREAM OF MONDAY AFTERNOON BUSINESS SESSION (BELOW), Nov. 2, 2020

STREAM OF TUESDAY MORNING WORSHIP AND BUSINESS SESSION (BELOW), Nov. 3, 2020

Adventist HealthCare CEO Terry Forde Will Depart to Lead Health First in Florida

Terry Forde, president and CEO of Adventist HealthCare, headquartered in Montgomery County, Maryland, will step down from his role on Aug. 2, 2024, to become president and CEO of Health First, headquartered in Brevard County, Florida.

Walla Walla University Professor Shares on NBC News About Challenges of Keeping Octopuses

During the second week of April 2024, Kirt Onthank, professor of biology at Walla Walla University, was invited to share his expertise on octopuses on NBC News. Onthank contributed to a story about an Oklahoman family that recently welcomed 50 octopus hatchlings and has been garnering attention on TikTok.

It Is Written Announces New VBS Program "Flight 3:16"

It Is Written announces a new travel-themed Vacation Bible School (VBS) program, "Flight 3:16." During Flight 3:16, children will visit five countries as they prepare for the ultimate destination, Heaven. Flight 3:16 is a complete VBS kit that includes supplies for 14 children.

Oakwood University Emerges as the New National Champion at the 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge

Oakwood University has emerged as the new national champion at the 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) held on April 12, 2024. The Alabama-based university defeated 31 other teams to take home the title and a $100,000 institutional grant. Howard University, Spelman College, and Morehouse College finished in the top four.

Washington Adventist University Junior Secures Prestigious Summer Internship at Johns Hopkins University

The biology department at Washington Adventist University (WAU) is proud to celebrate the achievement of Charis McRoy, a junior under the guidance of Sam D. Perez, chair of the biology and chemistry department at WAU. McRoy, also a member of the honors college, has earned a summer internship at Johns Hopkins University for 2024, following her persistent applications.