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Gracias, Dr. Valentine- young Adventist educated medic translates Spanish at CJC 7th quadrennial session

When Inter-American Division (IAD) associate treasurer, Juan José Morán approached the lectern to give the first devotional charge at the Central Jamaica Conference’s (CJC) 7th quadrennial session on July 6, He did not go alone. The Honduran native and Spanish-speaker was accompanied by Olivia Valentine, a doctor assigned to the May Pen Hospital, who would translate for him as his English was limited.

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CJC re-elections signal ‘well done’ to directors, 2 newcomers welcomed

At the 7th Quadrennial Session of the Central Jamaica Conference (CJC) held July 6 and 7, delegates chose to retain most of the administrators from the previous term demonstrating confidence in proven leadership. On July 6, Pastors Nevail Barrett ,Howard Grant-Langley and Elder Roxwel Lawrence were re-elected president, executive secretary and treasurer respectively.

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Nevail Barrett accepts third election to CJC presidency; Secretary and Treasurer re-elected

Delegates at the 7th Quadrennial Session of the Central Jamaica Conference (CJC) have elected Pastor Nevail Barrett to be president for 2026 to 2030. In accepting what he termed a ‘vote of confidence’, Barrett acknowledged the call as both a sacred trust and responsibility.

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IAD Assoc. Treasurer says whether Football, Earthquakes or CJC Session, God is in Control!

Inter-American Division (IAD) Associate Treasurer Juan José Morán exhorted attendees at the 7th Quadrennial Session of the Central Jamaica Conference (CJC) to never underestimate the power of God to move in our personal, national and ecclesiastic situations. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the session at Camp Verley on July 6, Morán acknowledged that many events, both jubilant and horrific, mark the end times.

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Largest Delegation in 65 Years to Attend CJC 7th Quadrennial Session in July

The Central Jamaica Conference (CJC) of Seventh-day Adventists is set to host its 7th Quadrennial Session from July 6–7, 2026, under the theme "I Will Go: Living the Mission," at Camp Verley in Spring Gardens, St. Catherine. The conference's more than 100,000 members will be represented by 518 delegates, making it the largest delegation in the history of the Central Jamaica Conference. The milestone reflects the sustained growth of the conference through evangelism, discipleship, and member retention.

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‘Bible still ah keep,’ JAMU president advises clergy

President of the Jamaica Union Conference (JAMU) of Seventh-Day Adventists (SDA), Pastor Glen Samuels, has reaffirmed that the scriptures are central to church administration.

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