Adventist Leadership Summit 2025

What Followers Want from Their Leaders

NOVEMBER 15, 2025

9:30 AM to 4:00 PM EST (New York Time Zone)

9705 Patuxent Woods Drive Columbia, MD

What You'll Learn in this Summit

Gallup’s global research shows what followers value most in their leaders: Hope, Trust, Compassion, and Stability. Meeting these needs isn’t optional—it’s what fuels stronger well-being and improved performance. In this event, you’ll receive a practical playbook to immediately integrate these four essentials into your leadership.

The Four Pillars

What Followers Want 

Hope

Direction that

Energizes

Trust

Integrity in

Action

Compassion

Care that Drives

Commitment

Stability

Structure that

Calms and Delivers

Speakers

Alex Bryant

President

North American Division

Abdiel Del Toro

President

General Conference

Angela Li

Associate Director

Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries

North American Division

Ivan Williams Sr.

Vice President

Strategy and Leadership

North American Division

Casey Vaugh-Claus

Associate Director

Social Media

North American Division

José Cortés Jr.

Associate Director for Evangelism

Ministerial Association

North American Division

Michael Paradise

Executive Director

Leadership Institute

AdventHealth

Calvin Watkins

Vice President

Evangelism/Regional Liason

North American Division

Paulo Macena

Leadership Director

North American Division

Special Music Presentation

Greater New York Filipino Voices

The Call to Lead with Purpose

As Christian leaders, we are called to make a lasting impact in our communities, churches, workplaces, and the world. The Adventist Leadership Summit is designed to inspire, equip, and empower you to lead with conviction, guided by the principles of the Bible and the power of the Holy Spirit. Whether you’re a pastor, church leader, entrepreneur, or believer committed to serving in leadership, this summit will reignite your passion for God’s mission.

Cultivate Leadership Skills

Leadership Summit is the premier gathering of mindful leaders, creating a platform of community and the power of mentorship. Through our unique, interactive sessions, you will be guided to make a profound impact in your city and around the world.

Why You Should Attend the Summit

  • Mentorship Opportunities 

    Reconectarte con el mandato divino de la Gran Comisión, llevando el mensaje de salvación a los corazones sedientos.

  • Equip for Kingdom Impact

    Participe en debates en equipo para aprender unos con los otros.

  • Spiritual Renewal

    Conéctese con líderes experimentados y con ideas afines que puedan ayudarlo en su jornada espiritual, personal y profesional.

  • Team Discussion

    Reconectarte con el mandato divino de la Gran Comisión, llevando el mensaje de salvación a los corazones sedientos.

  • Community 

    Haga conexiones significativas y forme parte de una comunidad de lideres comprometidos en servir a Dios y la comunidad. 

  • Experience Spirit-Led Leadership

    Esté equipado con las habilidades y herramientas que necesita para convertirse en un líder relevante.

Who Should Attend

  • Church and school Administrators

  • Department leaders, pastors and teachers 

  • Elders and church leaders 

  • Non-profit and community leaders

  • Business owners, executives, and team leads

Format and Agenda

Session 1: Hope - Direction that Energizes

Session 2: Trust - Integrity in Action

Session 3: Compassion - Care that Drives Commitment

Session 4: Stability - Structure that Calms and Delivers

Frequently Asked Questions

Mientras nos preparamos para este evento transformador, entendemos que es posible que usted tenga preguntas sobre qué esperar y cómo esta convención de liderazgo puede beneficiarle. En esta sesión exclusiva de preguntas y respuestas, nuestro objetivo es responder a todas sus inquietudes y explicar el origen, la historia y el propósito de la Convención de Liderazgo Adventista.

What is the primary goal of the Adventist Leadership Summit?

The Leadership Summit seeks to bring together leaders from different levels, areas, and ministries, providing a platform for collaboration, networking, and strategic alignment. Through motivational talks, the Summit aims to enhance leadership skills, share best practices, and address current challenges and trends.

What is the target audience?

The Adventist Leadership Summit is open to all, but it is especially designed for those in positions of leadership and influence within the church and community. The Summit attracts a diverse audience of professionals, executives, ministry leaders, and lay members seeking both personal and professional growth in leadership. It’s a space to learn, connect, and be inspired to lead with vision, faith, and impact.

What are the topics presented in the Leadership Summits?

The topics covered at a Leadership Summit may include leadership styles, communication skills, problem-solving techniques, team building, decision-making, innovation, and other aspects of effective leadership.

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