A delegation of 26 members from the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Uganda, led by Pastor Moses Maka, has officially traveled to the United States to participate in the 62nd General Conference (GC) Session of the global Seventh-day Adventist Church. This monumental event, held every five years, is currently taking place in St. Louis, Missouri, drawing thousands of delegates, leaders, and faithful members from every continent.
The Uganda delegation’s departure marks a significant moment in the country’s Adventist history, as representatives join the global Adventist community in strategic discussions, policy reviews, spiritual reflection, and celebration of mission progress around the world.
Understanding the General Conference Session
The General Conference Session is the highest decision-making body of the Seventh-day Adventist Church worldwide. It brings together church leaders and officially appointed delegates from more than 200 countries and territories. The GC Session serves as a time of reflection, worship, leadership elections, and assessment of the Church’s mission in various parts of the world.
The event is attended by a mix of pastors, administrators, theologians, youth leaders, women’s ministries leaders, musicians, and laypersons, all representing their local unions and conferences. It typically lasts 7 to 10 days, packed with business meetings, spiritual programs, exhibitions, and international fellowship.
Uganda’s Representation at the GC Session
The 26-member Ugandan delegation is a diverse representation of the Ugandan Adventist Church’s leadership and service departments. Led by Pastor Moses Maka, a respected national leader known for his diplomatic and spiritual leadership, the group comprises individuals drawn from the Uganda Union Mission, Central Uganda Conference, Eastern Uganda Field, Northern Uganda Field, Mid-Western Uganda Field, and South Western Uganda Field.
Key Agendas for the GC Session
The 2025 GC Session will handle a variety of important issues including:
- Election of the General Conference President and other world church officers
- Review of church policies and doctrinal positions
- Strategic plans for global mission outreach in the 2025–2030 period
- Reports from different divisions of the world church
- Emphasis on youth engagement, digital evangelism, and unity in diversity
- Special worship services and revival-themed messages
An Opportunity to Learn and Build Partnerships
The General Conference Session also offers a rare opportunity for cross-cultural engagement, spiritual renewal, and professional development. Delegates can attend side conferences, seminars, networking events, and technical training in areas like digital media ministry, sustainable church development, health ministry, and Adventist education.
Conclusion
The participation of Uganda’s 26-member delegation in the 2025 General Conference Session is a testament to the country’s growing influence in the Adventist world. It reflects a church that is engaged, mission-focused, and ready to contribute to global conversations about faith, leadership, and the second coming of Christ.
As the Session continues, the Ugandan church remains in prayer, hopeful that the decisions made will strengthen unity, inspire mission, and glorify God’s name throughout the world.
