About Us

The Leadership Office is part of the Presidential Department of North American Division.

Vision

A movement of Spirit-led leaders serving with excellence and eternal impact.

Our vision statement effectively communicates the end result we want to achieve:

A movement of

Spirit-led leaders

Serving with excellence

Serving to make an

eternal difference.

Mission

To equip Christ-centered leaders to share hope and wholeness across North America and the world.

Our values are based on the acronym S.P.I.R.I.T.

  • Spirit-Led Leadership

We aim to create leadership resources guided by the Holy Spirit to equip leaders for faithful and impactful service.

  • Purpose.

Everything we create is driven by a clear mission: to raise leaders who serve with eternal impact.

  • Innovation

We aim to create leadership resources guided by the Holy Spirit to equip leaders for faithful and impactful service.

  • Relevance

Our training and content are designed to equip leaders for real-world impact across diverse fields and environments.

  • Integrity

We commit to biblical truth, transparency, and excellence in every resource, relationship, and decision.

  • Transformation

We aim to create resources and experiences that lead to deep, lasting change in the lives of leaders and those they serve.

Leadership Resources and Training

Here’s how we bring our mission and values to life

Develop

Leadership Programs

We design and implement leadership development programs that align with the strategic goals and mission of the organization.

Identify Training

Needs

Through assessments, surveys, and direct feedback, we identify the leadership training needs across various levels of the organization.

Design and

Deliver Training

We create and deliver customized training experiences based on identified needs, focusing on practical growth and skill-building for current and emerging leaders.

Evaluate

Effectiveness

We evaluate the impact of leadership programs by collecting participant feedback and analyzing results to ensure alignment with organizational performance goals.

Provide Coaching

& Mentoring

We offer coaching and mentoring to leaders, helping them strengthen their competencies and grow in confidence, clarity, and capacity.

Collaborate Across

Church Structure

We  work in collaboration with departments across the General Conference, North American Division, Unions, and Conferences to support leadership initiatives at all levels.

Certification Programs

Leadership Seminars & Workshop

We provide various leadership seminars and workshops tailored to the needs of different groups and leadership

levels. Topic include:

  • Developing Strategic Planning

  • Developing a Clear and Compelling Vision

  • Setting Goals, Objectives, and Plans

  • Organizational Values: What Are They & Why Are They Important?

  • Leadership Styles

  • Leadership and Ethics

  • Jesus' Leadership Principles

  • The Role of the Holy Spirit in Leadership

  • Developing Personal Spiritual Practices

  • Traits of a Christian Leader

  • Servant Leadership

  • Transformational vs. Transactional Leadership

  • Developing Strategic Planning

  • Developing a Clear and Compelling Vision

  • Setting Goals, Objectives, and Plans

  • Organizational Values: What Are They & Why Are They Important?

  • Leadership Styles

  • Leadership and Ethics

  • Jesus' Leadership Principles

  • The Role of the Holy Spirit in Leadership

  • Developing Personal Spiritual Practices

  • Traits of a Christian Leader

  • Servant Leadership

  • Transformational vs. Transactional Leadership

Meet the Director

Dr. Paulo Macena was born and raised in Brazil and has served the Seventh-day Adventist Church for over 25 years in Canada and the United States. He is the founder of the Adventist Leadership Institute and the Urban Life Center..

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