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The long wait is finally over. The period of anticipation has concluded, and with hearts serene and hopeful, we embrace the divine guidance that has led to the selection of our new leaders.

We are pleased to introduce the newly elected leaders of the Central Visayan Conference, who will guide the mission for the 2026-2030 quinquennium.

Below is the list of names of newly elected officers and directors:

President - Berdandino Maniego

Executive Secretary - Lelord Arranguez

Treasurer: Justice Ken Francisco

Ministerial Association Secretary/Legal/Planned Giving and Trust Services Director- Ceriaco Valencia

Education/NSO/Adventist Possibility Ministries Director - Isaias Guisando

Health/Adventist Mission Director - Clyde Potot

Women's Ministries Director/Ministerial Spouses Association Coordinator - Michelle Nogra

Communication/Public Affairs and Religious Liberty/Adventist Media Center Director/Adventist-laymen Services and Industries Coordinator - Edgar Bojos

Publishing Ministries/Spirit of Prophecy Director- Daniel Trazo

Sabbath School/ Personal Ministries/Adventist Community Services/Adventist Disaster and Relief Agency Director -Donato Barcenas

Youth Ministries/AMiCUS/1000 Missionary Movement/One Year in Mission Director- Harold Hallasgo

Stewardship Director - Romeo Ilustrissimo Jr.

Field Secretary/Integrated Evangelism Lifestyle/Nurturing, Discipleship, Reclamation - Jomar Compuesto

Children/Family Ministries Director/Music Coordinator - Rogelio Z. Edoloverio

Having earnestly prayed for a divine selection, let us continue to pray for these leaders that they will remain "focused on their mission and firmly grounded in the Bible," as they undertake their responsibilities.

New Leadership Announced for Central Visayan Conference

The long wait is finally over. The period of anticipation has concluded, and with hearts serene and hopeful, we embrace the divine guidance that has led to the selection of our new leaders. We are pleased to introduce the newly elected leaders of the Central Visayan Conference, who will guide the mission for the 2026-2030…

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