A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF ADVENTIST CHAPLAINCY MINISTRIES

ISSUE 3 2016

CONTENTS

P E R S P E C T I V E

Saviour. “The ethics inculcated by the gospel acknowledge no standard but the perfection of God’s mind, God’s will. All righteous attributes of character dwell in God as a perfect, harmonious whole. Everyone who receives Christ as his personal Savior is privileged to possess these qualities. This is the science of holiness.”4

Today, there is a decline in ethics. The reasons are many, and among them are: Personal involvement leading

to profits by dishonesty and corruption.

Personal weakness or apathy.

A person who values nothing other than money.

No need to feel personally

Ethics. What is ethics? “Ethics is a philosophical discipline about notions of good and bad, right

and wrong – our moral life in the community. Bioethics is the application of ethics to the field of medicine and health care. Ethicists and bioethicists ask relevant questions more than provide sure and certain answers.”1

Systematic theology is the base of any moral standards and other doctrines. Such a bibliology2 also plays a part on determining ethical standards.3 All ministers and chaplains must be conversant in the area of ethics. Postmodernism and its denial of absolute truth and moral standards have driven a wedge between ethics and theology. Ethics is the basis of God’s perfect character as demonstrated in the attributes of those that receive Jesus as her/his personal

By Mario E. Ceballos, D.Min., BCCAdventist Chaplaincy Ministries

Director/Endorser

2 I Perspective

4 I What Is Your Ethical Stance?

8 I Ethics, The Golden Rule, and Core Values

12 I Trust Me Now

16 I Soldier, Teacher, Preacher, Chaplain

20 I ACM Worldwide

24 I NAD Director’s Message

26 I Chaplains Involved in Your Best Pathway to Health–Los Angeles

28 I Scholarship for Seventh-day Adventist Military Chaplain Candidates

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responsible for the conduct of others.

No personal belief that corruption is wrong.

Standard of behavior based on personal preference.As moral agents it is paramount that

we develop an ethical approach to life. Here are several things to consider: Willingness to change

Actively practice and manage to develop into habits

Consistency of commitment

Maintain when no one is looking, and everyone else is compromising

Perseverance in midst of adversity or prosperity

Periodic review by an accountability partnerChaplains are in a unique position

to play a significant role in their institutions, as the spiritual and religious matter experts we can positively impact the direction and mission of our organizations.

Institutional executives look at chaplains to provide ethical leadership.

Chaplains in hospitals must be experts in Bio-Ethics, those that minister in correctional, educational institutions and in the military must be well-versed in social ethics. It is important for us to educate ourselves and expand our knowledge base in the field of ethics. As a hospital chaplain, I was asked to either chair or co-chair the bio-ethics committee. To be able to fulfill this crucial role, we must prepare ourselves and continually strive to update our knowledge on the subject of ethics. If we fail to do so, we will not be included, and inevitably we will fail.

I encourage you not only to read the professional articles that you will find in the pages of this current issue of The Adventist Chaplain, but to look for any and all opportunities to prepare yourself to serve as the moral and ethical compass of your institution.

1 https://www.practicalbioethics.org/what-is-bioethics (Center for Practical Bioethics: Guidance at the Crossroads of Decisions)2http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bibliology. 3https://www.practicalbioethics.org/what-is-bioethics. Theological Basis of Ethics, Larry Pettegrew. The Master’s Seminary Journal, 11/2 (Fall 2000) 139-1534Testimonies for the Church, Volume Seven (1906), Section Six, Counsel to Burden Bearers. P. 277

Please share what is happening with chaplaincy in your part of the world.

Send it to ACMEditor@gc.adventist.org Copy your Union and Division ACM Directors. Include your email and phone number.

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By Mark F. Carr, MDiv, PhD, Providence Health and Services, Alaska Region Director of Ethics

I wish I had a dollar for every time my students said something to the effect, “No one can say who’s right and who’s

wrong in ethics, it is just everyone’s opinion.” It is certainly true that conversations about ethics and morality can quickly devolve into an argument over who’s opinion should win the day. There are, however, character traits, results, relationships, and actions that fall well outside the realm of acceptability. Even in a society that we so often hear is thoroughly corrupt, people are routinely condemned (and many imprisoned) for their illegal actions and behaviors. So, there must be something more to ethics than battles of opinion.

Let me identify several of the problematic areas of ethics and morality that tend to set us off track rather quickly:

1. THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN MORALITY AND ETHICS.

Morality tends to be more personally oriented. Ethics tends to be more professionally oriented. Morals are typically shaped, as we grow, by our families, friends, churches, schools, courts, governments, judicial systems, and media outlets. I often ask students in my courses if they are more offended by the statement, “Jehannah, you are an immoral so and so.” Or, “Jehannah, you are an unethical such and such.” Far and away more people are offended by the judgment of their morality than their ethics.

Hypothetically, for instance, I may have personal moral convictions about assisted suicide. But if I take a professional approach to my life and work, then I will either set aside or

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are usually closely related, but ethical obligations typically exceed legal duties. In some cases, the law mandates unethical conduct. In general, when physicians believe a law is unjust, they should work to change the law. In exceptional circumstances of unjust laws, ethical responsibilities should supersede legal obligations.”1

Unless I am doing a poor job of interpreting, I think the AMA is telling their MDs that they will occasionally be justified in breaking the law. Most of us have it wrong, aiming for what is legally permissible as the lowest level of behavior we can manage without getting in legal trouble. Ethics is aspirational, law is not. Sometimes ethics is pragmatic and exact, but it is not so, necessarily.

Ethics, in fact, is often very frustrating for people precisely because it is so inexact. For instance, one might think that the question of when someone is dead would be rather simple to ascertain in this day and age. It turns out there is a great deal of controversy about determining when someone is dead. Let me illustrate by asking you, “Can a brain dead patient be kept alive on machines?” While you ponder this question look up the case

ETHICS, IN FACT, IS OFTEN VERY

FRUSTRATING FOR PEOPLE

PRECISELY BECAUSE IT IS

SO INEXACT.

integrate my personal views with my profession. It would be unethical of me to go to work as a chaplain in a hospital whose policy does not allow assisted suicide and openly advocate for my personal views on the issue. The primary reason it is deemed unethical is because of the codes of ethics that all professional societies have (if they are truly professional).

Additionally, if the facility or institution you work for has a policy or statement that clearly states their position and you knowingly say something otherwise, you are engaging either in unprofessional or unethical conduct. Of course, you might have a conscientious objection to the code or policy you work under, but in such case, you must engage in a thoroughly transparent and fully informed conversation with your employer.

Along these lines, I have been deeply dissatisfied with my ministerial colleagues throughout my career for their lack of knowledge and uncaring attitude toward what the Seventh-day Adventist Church teaches about abortion. The General Conference has held a well-reasoned, well-written, and thoroughly vetted position on abortion for over 23 years with precious little attention ever given to it. If we paid half as much attention to our bioethics as we have our creation ethics, we would be far more able to help our congregations with matters of daily life that come to bear in hospital rooms all over the country.

2. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LAW AND ETHICS.

One of the most telling statements in the American Medical Association’s Code of Ethics is found at point 1.02, “The Relation of Law and Ethics.”

“Ethical values and legal principles

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of Jahi McMath.2 As it turns out, ethics is often more conceptual than concrete, and this is frustrating for many of us who like life to be concrete; we like questions to have straight-forward answers. But life’s more difficult questions are often not easily answered.

Just so you are not left wondering, the answer to my question, about brain dead patients is, “No.” If a person is dead, then they cannot be kept alive, no matter what machines you have or what miracles you may be waiting to occur. You can keep a body’s tissues functioning with all of the high-tech machines we put to use these days, but you cannot keep a dead person alive, he/she is dead; brain-dead. Dead is dead.

3. THERE ARE SEVERAL DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO ETHICS, EACH OF WHICH CAN AUTHENTICALLY SERVE CHRISTIANS.

One widely used ethical theory is named Utilitarian. Most utilitarian approaches focus attention on the end results of human action. It is often,

rather simplistically, referred to as the theory that seeks the greatest good for the greatest number. When we personally or corporately ask ourselves the question, should we do this or that, the answer from a utilitarian would focus on the results of our actions. The consequences of your actions become the central concern of this approach to ethics. Many of us are highly inclined toward this method.

Another ethical theory in wide use today is called deontology, or duty-based ethics. The primary focus of this argument is the action itself. Take, for instance, the action of abortion. Many take the hard line, duty-based approach that identifies this action as always wrong. Regardless of any circumstance that may surround the case, no abortion should ever be conducted; period. The action itself is wrong, and if this is true, then it should never, ever happen. Even if the details of the case reveal a thirteen-year-old girl, raped by her uncle, is pregnant with a fetus that has multiple genetic anomalies. In a deontological approach, the circumstances before and the consequences after have no moral

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bearing on the resolution of the case. If the action is wrong, it is always wrong.

A third very popular theory focuses on the character of the person involved in an action. This approach is commonly known as virtue ethics and is, in my view the ethical theory that most closely mirrors New Testament life and faith. We may not always know what Jesus would do in any given situation, but we can be pretty sure what sort of a person Jesus would be. In the Gospel stories when others thought they knew what Jesus would do, they were always wrong. Alternatively, we can have certainty that He would be a person of loving, compassionate character in each and every situation.

There are two other very common approaches that demand further attention, namely, the Human Rights approach and the Care Ethic, known for its attention to human relationships. Perhaps we will look into these types in a future article. In closing, let me just list three things necessary to have a decent conversation about morality and ethics.

First, know which of the ethical theories you favor. Which of the approaches above are you most inclined toward in your professional life? Do you allow yourself to carry your personal morality into your professional role and vocation? If you do not know the answers to these basic questions, you should not pretend to lead conversations or services focused on ethics.

Second, as best you can, understand the approach of others in conversation with you. If you have the luxury of working in a context that is uniform, you are miles ahead of most of us. Some organizations make this easier for us by simply laying out the ground rules. For instance, military ethics

tends to take a more deontological approach even if they simultaneously emphasize a personal, virtue-centered approach to the personal morality of their soldiers.

Finally, know the stance of the institution you work for. If you are a chaplain in a Catholic hospital, you better know the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services.3

Alternatively, if you work for an Adventist hospital you better know the statements that our General Conference has published on Care at the End of Life, Abortion, Human Cloning, etc.4

1 Available at: http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/physician-resources/medical-ethics/code-medical-ethics/opinion102.page2 There are a number of articles about Jahi McMath’s case. I’ll just cite one: “Controversies After Brain Death: When Families Ask for More,” Chest. 2016;149(2):607-608. Available online at: http://journal.publications.chestnet.org/data/Journals/CHEST/934919/09040.pdf 3 In the fifth edition, this document is almost one hundred years old and is presently managed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. It is available online at: http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/health-care/upload/Ethical-Religious-Directives-Catholic-Health-Care-Services-fifth-edition-2009.pdf 4 Although the recent editorial changes to the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists website has made it difficult to navigate through and among the various relevant ethics statements, one can still find them on the“information” tab at www.adventist.org. At the information tab scroll down to the “Statements,” “Guidelines,” and “Other Documents” to find particular statements on various topics.

WHICH OF THE APPROACHES

ARE YOU MOST INCLINED

TOWARD IN YOUR PROFESSIONAL

LIFE?

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By CDR John R. Logan, CHC, USNRegimental Chaplain6th Marine Regiment, 2D Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

&ETHICS

THE GOLDEN RULE CORE VALUES

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jobs stressful and challenging is how people within their unit mistreat them, and at times even belittle them.

How many times have you heard leaders remark, “If you are going to get something done, you need to drop a few curse words, so they know you mean business (or something to that effect). That is how you get things done.” It may get the job done, but there are more effective methods to give a directive and to hold those you task accountable.

It is disappointing for a young

The definition of ethics is “the discipline in dealing with what is good and bad, with moral

duty and obligation.”1 Ethics is such a multifaceted subject that encompasses the individual, and their environment. We regularly look at how to demonstrate the ethical constructs in our professional and personal duties. One key element is often overlooked and not taken into account–the Golden Rule. We have heard it mentioned, but in many instances, it is merely lip service.

The United States sea services teach recruits and officer candidates the Core Values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment. These values prompt Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, (a.k.a Coasties) to obey the law through leading by example, respecting themselves and others, maintaining a high standard of integrity, supporting and defending the United States Constitution, as well as upholding the special trust, confidence, and honor of fellow service members, country, and family.

Core values also encourage us to achieve the highest degree of excellence in our respective organizations. In my countless conversations with junior service members, it has been said that maintaining a high operational tempo and work ethic within the organization is not difficult. What makes their

Core values also encourage us to achieve the highest degree of excellence in our

respective organizations

service member who dreamed his or her entire life to join the military. This recruit makes it through boot camp and advanced training. Upon arrival at their first duty station, they are ultimately disappointed to see the moral leadership values taught in boot camp appear to be non-existent in their unit or workspace.

I have heard it said too many times by subordinates, “I respect the rank, but not the person.” Many feel that leading with fear and intimidation yields results to get the job done. It may appear to have the effect of meeting the unit’s tasks and objectives, but in the long run, it can produce short-term results. Such an abrasive leadership style can also create hate, discontent, and loss of loyalty to the command and department.

A U.S. Army publication on Ethical Leadership noted that

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“researchers in the field of applied psychology define ethical leadership as the demonstration of appropriate conduct through personal actions and relationship and the promotion of such conduct to subordinates through two-way communication, reinforcement, and decision making.”2

Further discussion in the research also concluded that “leaders become credible and authentic as ethical role models by engaging in ongoing behaviors that subordinates deem unselfish and ethically appropriate. These behaviors include being honest, showing consideration for others, and treating people fairly and with respect.”3

One of the best ways to gauge whether or not you are living up to the ethical standards of the institution you serve is to follow the leadership example of Christ. In the book Ministry of Healing, E. G. White, spiritual leader and leading pioneer of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, penned, “Christ's method alone will give true success in reaching the people. The Saviour mingled with men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He bade them, "Follow Me."4

These words are the epitome of ethical leadership. As leaders, we expect our subordinates to follow and to carry out our directives. In order for us to have good followers we need to be good leaders and not good first impressionists. Rather we must be a noble leader overall, with a leadership style that exhibits the characteristics of the Golden Rule.

The Golden Rule can be found in some of the world’s great religions–“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” In the New

Testament, Jesus was asked what was the “Greatest Commandment?” He said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”5

Most people, when they think about the Golden Rule, state the phrase “treating others the way you want to be treated.” I take it a step further, treat people better than how they treat you. I should learn from any ill fate I have experienced upon reporting to a new command or unit. My past misfortunes should help me to ensure that those same things do not happen to the new individuals reporting to the unit. A good work ethic should not only be concerned about morale, conduct, and actions within the unit, but it should include treating all fellow servicemen and women in a manner that exemplifies Christ, and what humans crave–respect, acceptance, and appreciation. Such actions reciprocate within the work environment and beyond. Respect begets respect. Some are quick to point out what they would do in situations that would question their moral conscience and courses of action. In the end, the fair treatment and genuine respect and concern for those we serve and supervise can give us a better outcome of meeting our unit’s goals and accomplishing the mission of our respective command, the way Jesus would want us to.

1 "Ethic." Merriam-Webster.com. Accessed August 17, 2014. http://www.merriamwebster.com/dictionary/ethic.2 Christopher M. Barnes, Ph.D., and Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Doty, Ph.D., U.S. Army, What Does Contemporary Science Say About Ethical Leadership?, Military Review: The Army Ethic, pp.90 3 Ibid.4 Ellen G. White, Ministry of Healing, Pacific Press, pp. 1435 Matthew 22:36-40, New International Version

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“He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you

But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God.”

Micah 6:8, NKJV

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When was the last time you experienced the need to trust and follow God’s leading,

without any idea of the resolution to the situation? Leonard Hawley’s journey to chaplaincy depended on his willingness to trust unconditionally.

“I grew up in a home where I was exposed to Baptist and Pentecostal faith traditions,” says Leonard. “At 15, I made my decision to be baptized and

joined the local Baptist church. Eager to serve Jesus, I participated in many activities and programs.”

As the years flew by, discouragement with church attendance weighed on Leonard’s soul. “A number of issues were happening in the church family. Eventually, I drifted away and really believed that I could live a good life on my own,” admits Leonard. “That was a mistake and I discovered my decision was nothing but ashes. I also became deathly ill and knew that only God could heal both my physical and spiritual needs.”

Employed as an archive technician at the United States Library of Congress, Leonard happily fulfilled his duties and even served as a photographer for the French news agency, Agence France-Presse. “This wasn’t a time in my life that I was seeking change,” says Leonard. But God had other plans.

YOU’RE ALMOST READYOn a Saturday afternoon, Leonard

was eating lunch and watching television. An infomercial with a pastor as the featured speaker caught Leonard’s attention. The pastor told about meetings on the book of Revelation that were going to be held at the Takoma Park Seventh-day Adventist Church in Takoma Park, Maryland. Leonard decided to attend.

Eagerly, Leonard studied the new

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TRUST ME NOWBy Leonard Hawley, ChaplainFranklin Medical Center, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections, Columbus, Ohioas told to Deena Bartel-Wagner

Leonard Hawley

information he received through the seminar and again chose to be baptized. “I immediately began to become involved in teaching and other forms of outreach,” says Leonard. “Connection with a church family is so important.” As Leonard grew spiritually, he was content with life.

Then the church pastor asked if Leonard would attend the spiritual gifts training offered to all members. “I regularly declined because my involvement in church kept me busy,” says Leonard. “Finally, I gave in and said I would go once. I hoped that would be the end of it.”

Instead, Leonard found he was fascinated with the first session and returned for a second time. “I had no idea that would be a turning point for me,” says Leonard. “The second session was on the spiritual gift of being a pastor. As I sat in that group I knew I was called to be a pastor. I heard a voice that said, “You’re almost ready.” I looked around to see who was talking to me. No one was near me! I immediately thought, ‘I’m not having dreams. I’m not hearing voices.’” After the session, people were visiting and I stood by myself trying to comprehend what I had learned about myself.

TRUST ME NOWFor the next couple of days

Leonard wandered around in a fog. On Friday night, he prepared for his sunset devotions. “As I sat, it seemed as though a black blanket fell over me,” says Leonard. “I realized that God was calling me into His service.

Wrestling with his emotions, Leonard bowed low as God brought to his mind every hurt, pain, and sorrow that Leonard had experienced-sickness, divorce, and more.

“Haven’t I kept you through all of this?” asked God. “Trust me, now.”

Eagerly, Leonard studied the new information he received through the seminar and again chose to be baptized.

“God, it’s now or never,” Leonard responded.

“On Sabbath morning, I went to church and announced, ‘I’m entering the ministry,” says Leonard. His decision to trust God made, Leonard told his family, gathered resources, and enrolled at Columbia Union College (CUC). “I already had two years of credits that the college accepted as transfer credits,” says Leonard. “This helped me to complete my theology studies in less time.”

Another life decision came when Leonard met Helen and they were married. Their daughter, Amanda, was born near the end of their time at CUC and life seemed to be on track.

“We left CUC and went to the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary,” says Leonard. “I was eager to continue my studies. In the middle of my second year at seminary, disaster seemed to strike again. The serious illness that I had experienced flared up again.”

SHOULD YOU BE A CHAPLAIN?Leonard was devastated. “I

even questioned God as to what purpose He would have in my death,” says Leonard.

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Many questioned my decision because they believed I was doing so well in my classes.”

Leonard immersed himself in his training and completed four CPE units. “Following my training, I interviewed for a position of Director of Pastoral Care,” says Leonard. “Again, life seemed to be back on track.”

A TIME IN THE DESERTMove-in day arrived for the Hawley

family at their new rental home. “We pulled up in front of the house with our U-Haul truck and the realtor was sitting on the front steps,” says Leonard. “I thought it was odd, but then rationalized that she was there to welcome us.”

Instead, the Hawley’s were shocked. “I’m sorry, but you can’t have the house,” the realtor blurted out.

“Suddenly, we were homeless with a three-year-old child,” recalls Leonard. “We weren’t without resources, but it was disconcerting

“One of the pastor’s wives visited me and I expressed to her that I wondered why God was allowing me to experience this illness again. I assured her that we were waiting on Him, but that I did have questions,” says Leonard.

Her quiet response was something that he’d never considered. “She asked me if the Lord could be showing me that He wanted me to be a chaplain,” says Leonard. “I truthfully had never considered it, but I responded that I would pray about it.”

That night, surrounded by quiet and darkness, Leonard lifted up his questions to God once again. “Is this what you me to do?” asked Leonard. “Yes,” was the only reply.

With healing came a renewed determination to continue to follow God’s leading. “I told my family and professors that I would enroll in a year of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and become a chaplain,” says Leonard. “They were dismayed.

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Leonard Hawley family

With healing came a renewed determination to continue to follow God’s leading.

that our plans were disrupted. My brother opened his home to us.”

“The time was approaching for orientation in my new position, but no specific information had been sent,” says Leonard. “Three days before the orientation date, I reached out for information. The shock of not being able to move into our rental house was superseded by the words of the hospital director who apologized that I hadn’t been contacted. Then I was told that my position had been abolished.”

Again, Leonard turned to prayer. “Lord, what does this mean?”

Again, the answer, “Continue to trust Me.”

“We moved into an apartment and for the next year, I worked at odd jobs, and preached at the Capitol Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church when asked,” says Leonard. “Helen is a registered nurse and her work supported the family.”

OHIO ON MY MIND Leonard learned from Martin

Feldbush, then Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries Director, about chaplaincy openings in Ohio. “I had never considered Corrections Chaplaincy,” admits Leonard. “Four different positions were open. I sent resumés to all of them. Three turned me down, but the fourth one responded that my name would be considered.”

As the waiting continued, Leonard decided to work as a Bible worker with a series of tent meetings in Anacostia, Washington, D.C. “I had shared with the others about my interview in Ohio. Joanie Edmonds was the chief Bible worker for that series,” recalls Leonard. “One night she called to me, ‘Leonard, come here. I have something for you.’”

Expecting to receive visitation

cards or other supplies, Leonard felt a pile of keys dropped into his hand. “Don’t you know I live in Columbus, Ohio?” Edmonds asked. “Use my house as a place to stay when you go for your interview.”

Leonard was selected to be chaplain to 3,000+ men at the Ohio State Reformatory. “During my time there, I taught, counseled, and held services for the inmates,” says Leonard. It’s where I cut myteeth in chaplaincy."

Today, Leonard is a chaplain at the Franklin Medical Center, in the Ohio Department of Corrections. “This is the first prison in Ohio to include both genders,” says Leonard. “Currently, we have house 450 inmates, with 100 of those being female. Many of them are expectant mothers. I never expected to be visiting a nursery as a corrections chaplain.”

Learning to trust God plays a role in Leonard’s chaplaincy ministry today. “One of the losses of incarceration is the loss of community. Most inmates spend on average two and a half years in prison. We have to be about changing lives during that time and prepare them for re-entry into their communities.” says Leonard. “For those on death row, most will die, either in prison or by execution. They know the date of their death. Helping these individuals live by faith in Christ redemptively, creatively, and with hope is an intensely personal journey.”

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Editor’s Note: This profile originally appeared in For God and Country, Issue 3, 2013. On the day of his death, Chaplain Johnson was preparing to make pre-surgery visits at Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center. Later that week, Chaplain Johnson was scheduled to officiate at a change of command ceremony at Avon Park Air Force Base.

In the Appalachian Mountains of Eastern Kentucky, a red-haired boy lay on the hillside and watched the

military airplanes fly overhead. His greatest wish was to be in those planes

as a pilot and serving his country. “Perhaps my dream of military service was born in me when my parents gave me my name,” muses Harold Johnson. “The name Harold means army+power.”

THE MILITARY IS FOR MEAt 16, when he quit school and

got a job, Harold had one message to anyone who asked. “I told everyone I was done with school and would never go back,” says Harold. “At 17 I convinced my dad to sign the papers for me to join the service.” Harold’s dream of wearing the military uniform was only enhanced when he learned he was being sent to Kessler Air Field in Mississippi for his basic training with the Army Air Force.

As Harold was ready to begin his service, World War II was coming to an end. “I promised my dad just before I shipped out that I would return home with stripes on my arms and my high school education completed,” says Harold. He made good on that promise. By the end of his enlistment, Harold bore three stripes on his arm and completed his high school studies the same year he was supposed to

By Harold Johnson, as told to Deena Bartel-Wagner

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graduate, thanks to the United States Armed Forces Institute.

A NEW ENLISTMENTAlthough Harold completed his

enlistment, after four months of civilian life he re-enlisted. He had no idea how this would change the direction of his life and the career he would eventually embrace. “During this time I began listening to a radio show called “The Voice of Prophecy.” The speaker roused my interest in biblical topics,” says Harold. “I remembered my father telling me when I was a child that Saturday was the true Bible Sabbath. I always wondered why Christians kept Sunday.”

Another memory tugged at the edges of Harold’s thoughts. “I remembered there was a big grey book in our home with an illustration of the devil on the cover,” says Harold.

“I later realized that it was a copy of The Great Controversy.” Harold’s Bible study increased and he began attending church services. He was baptized on New Year’s Day in 1949 at Fort Knox, Kentucky.

I CANNOT ATTENDAfter his baptism, Harold faced a

test of his faith and his willingness to trust God. He was a member of the 324th Army Band at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. His commanding officer had allowed Harold to miss Saturday rehearsals and concerts, so he could attend Sabbath services. Harold faithfully performed his other duties on Sunday and in overtime instead of on Sabbath.

All was fine until word was sent that the President of the United States would be visiting Aberdeen Proving Grounds. The band would be

Harold Johnson dreamed of serving his country from a young age.

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expected to perform and the date of the President’s visit fell on a Sabbath. Harold, along with his pastor, met with the Warrant Officer who would make the final decision. “The meeting didn’t go as we had hoped,” recalls Harold. “The officer told me in no uncertain terms that orders were orders. If I failed to report on Sabbath morning I would be guilty of insubordination.”

Harold prayed through the night that God would intervene. An early Sabbath-morning phone call brought news and a story that Harold was surprised to hear. The officer would allow Harold to be absent from the performance for the President. “My wife knew a Seventh-day Adventist family who were faithful in their beliefs,” the officer told Harold. “She has convinced me that I have no right to come between you and your God.” Harold joyfully shared the faithfulness of God in his life with his church family that Sabbath morning.

CALLED TO MINISTRYThe more Harold studied the Bible,

the more convicted he was that he was being called to the role of being a minister. “I began to take college courses with the intention that when I was discharged I would enroll in college and study theology,” says Harold. This was a reversal of his youthful declaration that he no longer needed to attend school.

Due to the Korean Conflict, Harold’s tour of duty was extended for a year and this caused him to lose his World War II GI Bill funding. When he enrolled at Southern Missionary College, (now Southern Adventist University) in Collegedale, Tennessee, he changed his major to education. “I had to make the change in order to receive the necessary funding for my education,” says Harold.

Following college and several years of teaching, Harold and his family served as missionaries in Beirut, Lebanon, Tehran, Iran, and in the Southeast Africa Union. “During my first stint in the military, one of my jobs was to guard Japanese prisoners of war,” says Harold. “This experience

planted a seed of desire in me to help people of other cultures.”

MILITARY CHAPLAIN AT LAST

After serving in the mission field, Harold began a new ministry–that of hospital chaplain. His chaplaincy

Even though he retired 22 years ago, Johnson continues his work with Civil Air Patrol cadets.

Chaplain Johnson takes part in everything the CAP cadets do, including the ropes course.

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career began in the place he knew best–the hills of Kentucky. It was here that Harold served as a chaplain at Memorial Hospital. Today, even in retirement, Harold continues to serve as a part-time hospital chaplain at Florida Hospital Heartland Division in Sebring, Florida.

Following his ordination Harold wanted to become a military chaplain. “I was disappointed to learn that all appointments were frozen at that time,” says Harold. “By the time the freeze was lifted, I had passed the age limit for becoming a military chaplain.” Harold thought his dream of being a military chaplain would never happen, until a chance meeting in 1989. “I was attending chaplains meetings in St. Louis, Missouri and met Alva Appel,” says Harold. “Chaplain Appel was the Chief of

Chaplains for the Civil Air Patrol. I told him about my disappointment of not fulfilling my dream of becoming a military chaplain because of age restrictions.”

Chaplain Appel responded, “You can be to young, but you can’t be too old to be a chaplain in the Civil Air Patrol.” Appel encouraged Harold to contact him after he returned home from the meetings.

In May 1989, Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries granted endorsement as a Civil Air Patrol Chaplain to Harold. “I was finally able to serve as a military chaplain,” says Harold.

CADETS, FOLLOW MY LEADFrom the beginning Harold

fully embraced his role as a Civil

Chaplain Johnson pay tribute to all military veterans.

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E A S T C E N T R A L A F R I C A D I V I S I O N

2016 ECD ACM ADVISORY The East Central Africa Division

(ECD) held a joint 2016 Advisory with Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries and Public Campus Ministries. Dr. Mario Ceballos, Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries, Director, and Magulilo J. Mwakalonge, ACM ECD Director presented information about chaplaincy in the ECD. Dr. Jiwan Moon, Associate Director, Office of Public Campus Ministries, gave guidance on ministry to Adventist students who attend non-Adventist colleges and universities.

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FIRST CPE CENTER ESTABLISHED IN IADBy Chaplain Robert Vizcaino and Chaplain Basharat Masih

On April 29, 2016 the Mayaguez Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Training Center at Bella Vista Hospital in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico made history. Five CPE students and 1 CPE Supervisor-in-Training were honored during graduation ceremonies.

“This was a historic event for Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries, Adventist Chaplaincy Institute, the Inter-American Division, and the Puerto Rican Union,” says Dr. Mario Ceballos, Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries, Director. “This is the second Seventh-day Adventist CPE center to be opened outside of North America. One day, each Division of the Adventist Church will be home to these training centers where Adventist

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chaplains can train and finesse their clinical skills.”

In 1954 Bella Vista Hospital in Puerto Rico opened its doors to the Mayaguez community. By1957, Pastor Plenc served as the spiritual care provider at the Bella Vista Hospital. He was followed by great men of God who were the hands and feet of Jesus in this place. The following pastors were each pioneers to lay the foundation for chaplaincy in Puerto Rico–Elias Lopez, Fred Hernández, Alvin Steward, Goranson, Edgardo Nigaglioni, Alberto Salas, Angel Peña, and Freddy Sosa. Among others, these men and other chaplains worked tirelessly to keep the vision of providing emotional and spiritual support to patients, employees, and family members of patients as a vital role to the Mayaguez community.

Pastor Freddy Sosa established a Ministerial Student Program with the Antillean Adventist University and the Bella Vista Hospital. This program introduced the university and the hospital to the world of chaplaincy. Sosa was followed by Pastors Carlos Salome, Freddy Rivera, and Rafael Pérez. Between the years 2003-2005 Chaplain Wanda Acevedo, began the first initiative for the development of the Clinical Pastoral Education program at Bella Vista Hospital.

The leaders of the Puerto Rican Union continued to dream of a fully operational CPE program. Pastor Juan Rivera who served as director of chaplaincy for the Puerto Rican Union and Chaplain Roberto Vizcaino, director of Spiritual Care Department, Bella Vista Hospital, collaborated with Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries to establish a CPE center at Bella Vista Hospital.

By early 2014, the initiative to open the center was close to realization. In

August 2014, students enrolled for the first two units of CPE to be taught at Bella Vista Hospital. Their instructor was Chaplain Steve Gomes.

“These units were unique not only because they were the inaugural courses,” says Dr. Ceballos. “The students used video technology to carry out group interventions.”

In January 2016, Chaplain Basharat Masih, was named as the CPE supervisor. The third unit of CPE, was completed at the beginning of April of 2016. Under Masih’s leadership, the certification processes began to establish a registered CPSP CPE center for the Bella Vista Hospital. In just four months, Bella Vista Hospital’s College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy (CPSP) Center became a part of the international CPSP organization.

Chaplain Masih also organized the: Mayaguez/Bella Vista CPE Center

The Cerro las Mesas Chapter (Chaplains’ Chapter)

San Juan Chapter (Diplomate Chapter)Additionally, the Antillean

Adventist University and the Inter-American Adventist Theological Seminary (SETAI), confer credits for the CPE units at the level of bachelor and master’s degree.

A second class of CPE students graduated from their course in August, 2016. Dr. Mario E Ceballos and Elder Hiram Ruiz, ACM Director, Inter-American Division, attended the CPE graduation at Bella Vista Hospital in Mayaguez. Fourteen chaplains and pastors from across the Inter-American Division completed a 10-week intensive course in the CPE program.

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2016 IAD ACM ADVISORYACM Union Directors from the

Inter-American Division (IAD) gathered to meet Hiram Ruiz, newly appointed IAD ACM and for training during the 2016 IAD ACM Advisory meetings. Dr. Mario Ceballos, Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries, Director and Chaplain Ruiz lead out in endorsement training, National Service Organization updates, CPE and training opportunities within IAD.

N O R T H A M E R I C A N D I V I S I O N

ORDINATION AND COMMISSIONING

Chaplain Wilking Jean and Chaplain Adrienne Townsend Benton were recently ordained and commissioned in a joint service at the Lake Region Camp Meeting at Camp Wagner, Cassopolis, Michigan.

2016 SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST HEALTH CARE CHAPLAINS ASSOCIATION (SDAHCA) MEETING

Health care chaplains from across North America gathered in Orlando, Florida for their annual training conference. Guest speaker Dr. Gary Huckabay, Principal Consultant, PD and D Directions, challenged attendees with the topic, Organizational Navigation: Mapping Effective Ministry.

The gathering was a time for learning, networking, renewal, and fellowship. SDAHCA officer elections were held for the upcoming term. The newly appointed SDAHCA leadership is: Ivan H. Omaña, President, Barb Rutt, Past President, Mian Hill, President-Elect, Angela Li, Secretary, Denny Rengifo, Treasurer, and Francisco Cross, Public Relations.

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VETERANS HONORED

Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries and the National Service Organization (NSO) office of the Oregon Conference sponsored a gathering of service veterans as part of the Oregon Conference Camp Meeting.

Ivan Omaña, Assistant Director, Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries-NAD, joined 50+ veterans from the various United States military service branches in a celebration of their service. The Oregon Conference NSO provided ice cream for the veterans and their families and ACM provided commemorative coins to all the veterans in recognition of their service to our nation.

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D I V I S I O N

2016 SID ACM ADVISORYDuring the 2016 Southern Africa

Indian Ocean ACM Advisory, the ACM Union Directors received

training about the endorsement process and other information about chaplaincy within their region. Dr. Mario Ceballos, Director, ACM, and Busi Khumalo, Director, ACM-SID, led the training.

S O U T H E R N A S I A PA C I F I C DIVISION

Elvin Salarda, Cart Aguillon, Hanane Pepito, Marvin Cedron, Peter Sinagpulo, Benjamin Arip, Jovet Maghanoy, Argie Café participated in a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education conducted by Chaplain Lemuel Arit, CPE Supervisor at the Manila Adventist Medical Center and Colleges. “Pastor Elvin Salarda, is the Zamboanga Peninsula Mission President and the ACM Director of their mission,” reports Chaplain Arit. “He coordinated with the local government in Ipil Zamboanga Sibugay to provide pastoral counseling to drug addicts who have surrendered to the authorities. All of the CPE participants are actively involved in ministering to their needs and empowering them to move forward.”

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In the aftermath of the Orlando, Florida shootings, I have been reflecting on one of the stories in the third chapter of the

prophetic book of Daniel.King Nebuchadnezzar, the wizened ruler of Babylon, in a despotic

fury, tried, convicted, sentenced, and effected the execution of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Rather than hearing cries of pain, fear, and terror, Nebuchadnezzar, and all on the plain of Dura, witnessed an epiphany.

Instead of three charred, dead bodies, the King saw four living people walking about in the fire, Unscathed. The fourth, said the King, resembled the son of God. In awe and amazement, King Nebuchadnezzar summons them out of the fire. In response to his command Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out.

Their confidence in God infuriated him. Their deliverance, by the presence of God, converted him. Curiously, he marveled at the three who emerged but was not offended that the fourth did not emerge as well. Perhaps he intuited that as powerful as he was, he could not command the obedience of a true deity.

A friend of mine who is a Rabbi shared with me the thought that perhaps HE stayed in that fire to assure us of HIS presence in the fiery trials that we will inevitably face.

EPIPHANIES in the MIDST of

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I think that it is still possible to witness epiphanies, even in contemporary tragedies.

When Christina Grimme was shot in Orlando, her brother heroically tackled and held the shooter. Bystanders immediately tended to her wounds until medical care arrived. When the shooter attacked the Pulse nightclub killing and injuring scores of people, there were countless acts of heroism that were minimally shared in the cacophony of coverage about the life and motives of the murderer.

In the rush to know more, the emphasis turns to the mind and development of the miscreant more often than the minds and characters of the heroes. We did hear a few stories of bravery. The DJ who covered and helped a wounded lady escape was certainly heroic and selfless. But what else do we know about him. We were told, ever so briefly, that several people used their bodies to shield friends from the gunfire. But, what else do we know about how they developed the impetus of character to be heroic. The police officer who first confronted the shooter was outgunned, but he did not flee. He stayed on site and called for help. When help arrived he went back in to help people escape. Still we know more about the shooter than the heroes who responded to this dastardly act.

In times of demonically inspired tragedy and the ensuing traumas, I think that we can find God in and among the first responders and people who rush to offer aid and comfort, even before the danger is mitigated. The police officers, Firemen, EMTs, doctors, nurses, chaplains, and others who worked to save lives and comfort the injured and bereft showed evidence of God’s presence, in that traumatic event.

Whenever and whereever the next attack of evil origin occurs, I am persuaded that we will see evidence of the divine. Hopefully, the news will focus more on the people whose characters rise to meet the crisis instead of the miscreant who causes it.

The darkness of evil can only be overcome by the flickering light of love, the effect of which is multiplied when shared. When good people stand up and do good things, evil is thwarted.

I salute all of the individuals who in their response to the crisis, reflected the character of Christ, especially the chaplains at the hospitals who ministered to the injured, wounded, dead, and family members. To all who will be the purveyors of grace and gospel during future manifestations of evil, may the feeling of doing good and right be for you, a salute from heaven.

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CHAPLAINS INVOLVED in YOUR

BEST PATHWAY TO HEALTH–Los Angeles

Adventist chaplains had a visible presence during the Your Best Pathway to

Health–Los Angeles. During the event, chaplains prayed and counseled with patients who sought spiritual care, as well as medical care at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California.

Chaplain Ivan Omaña, ACM-NAD, Assistant Director for the Western United States and Canada, worked with other chaplains to meet the spiritual needs of the 8,538 patients who attended the four-day clinic.

As chaplains worked tirelessly throughout each day, Chaplain

Omaña oversaw the ministry of 11-year-old Evann Lee. “On Monday morning, I met Evann on the hotel elevator,” says Omaña. “He was excited and ready to volunteer his time. When we arrived at the convention center, we became separated in the crowd.”

Providentially, Omaña and the

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Lee family met again in the badge and uniform area. “I learned that Evann was considered too young to work on his own at the event,” says Omaña. “I couldn’t believe it when I said, ‘Evann, I believe you could be my associate this week.’ God was the influence that I spoke those words.’”

Evann demonstrated his maturity when he replied, “I need to check with Jesus if He wants me to do that.” In the middle of the pandemonium of the center, Evann went to a corner, knelt and prayed.

“I’m convinced that corner became hallowed ground as Evann approached the throne in prayer,” says Omaña. “In a short time, Evann returned and with resolve said to me, ‘I believe Jesus wants me to help you.’”

“Evann proved to be a natural. He quickly learned to pray with patients in the line,”

says Omaña. “I think he prayed with more than 200 people. He provided comfort to children, teenagers, and adults alike. I believe his life was as changed as the lives of those he prayed with and for.

“I’m convinced that corner

became hallowed ground as Evann approached the throne in prayer.”

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Last year a scholarship fund was launched for SDA Military Chaplain Candidates attending

the seminary at Andrews University. Donor response to this specific need achieved the university’s requirements for establishing an endowment scholarship fund.

Donors’ generous contributions enabled several chaplain candidates to continue their studies and preparation for military ministry. Following graduation with the M.Div. degree, a candidate may be able to obtain chaplain status in the Reserve Components while completing requirements for pastoral experience that will meet the standards for

serving on active duty as a chaplain. Recently, one female candidate graduated, was hired as a ministerial intern and also accessioned as a chaplain into the Army Reserve.

Two SDA Chaplains have been selected for promotion to O-6: Chaplain, Lt.Col., David Buttrick, U.S. Air Force, will become a colonel (the first SDA chaplain to achieve that rank in the Air Force), and CDR John Hakanson, CHC, U.S. Navy, will pin on eagles as a Navy Captain. They join eleven other Adventist chaplains who have held or hold that rank. Two U.S. Navy chaplains have also been Admirals. These achievements do not come easy; only about eight percent

SCHOLARSHIP FOR SDA MILITARY CHAPLAIN

CANDIDATESby Chaplain Gary R. Councell

“ In many unheralded and unseen ways Adventist military chaplains exercise a credible and positive influence that supports church members in uniform.”

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of chaplains will be promoted to the senior leadership positions of O-6 and above. Currently, over one hundred SDAs serve in the U.S. Armed Forces as chaplains and/ or chaplain candidates. Without a continuous flow of chaplain candidates and chaplains in all ranks, the denomination will not always be represented with chaplains in senior leadership positions.

Senior leadership positions broaden opportunities for Adventist chaplains to influence the spiritual aspects of military service and be a voice for the free exercise of religion. Hence, the necessity for a significant number of persons to enter ministry as military chaplains. Preparation for military ministry best begins as a chaplain candidate while attending the SDA Theological Seminary. Chaplain candidates may “test” their calling to ministry in the military by attending the chaplain officer basic leadership school, training with a reserve unit and seeing if military ministry “fits” them, all while continuing their studies at SDATS. Seminary students who are called to serve as chaplains seldom, if ever, receive financial sponsorship by a conference. This is especially true for seminarians who are considering expressing their calling to ministry as a military chaplain.

Your financial donation will help a chaplain candidate cover the cost of seminary tuition for the 2016-2017 school year. Make your check payable to the “Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary” and specifically mark it for the Military Chaplain Candidate Scholarship Fund. Mail to the SDA Theological Seminary, ATTN: Treasurer, 4145 East Campus Circle Drive, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49104-1500. Thank you for your contribution.

Today, thousands of Seventh-day Adventist church members serve honorably in the military services of their nations. For nearly eighty years Adventist military chaplains have provided pastoral care and religious support for church members in uniform. They serve where service members are assigned, whether on a base in the home country or deployed to far-away places. Support of seminarians who become SDA military chaplain candidates helps sustain a continual flow of qualified Adventist military chaplains ministering to church members in uniform during future years to come.

IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING MINISTRY TO THE MILITARY, A SCHOLARSHIP FUND IS ESTABLISHED TO HELP SDA MILITARY CHAPLAIN CANDIDATES WITH TUITION COSTS.

For further information and to apply for a scholarship, contact the Christian Ministry Department, SDA Theological Seminary, 4145 East Campus Circle Drive, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49104-1510; website: andrews.edu/sem/christianministry/index.html, or email: sylvie@andrews.edu; telephone: (269) 471-6371.

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Air Patrol chaplain and always did what the cadets were required to do. “When I am working with cadets how could I be a part of them if I wasn’t participating in their activities,” says Harold. Within his first five years of CAP Harold was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. Today he has completed all levels of training, including attending the National Staff College. “I’ve had the opportunity to attend seven CAP encampments during my time as a chaplain,” says Harold.

In addition to his ministry in CAP, Harold has the opportunity to serve as a volunteer chaplain for the Avon Park Air-Ground Training Complex at the Avon Park Air Force Range. “This is the most active Air Force Range east of the Mississippi River,” says Harold. “It is a training facility for all branches of service, for air-to-ground and ground-to-ground ordnance delivery, airborne operations, small unit tactical training, and large-scale joint operations and staging.”

In his role, Harold fulfills the need for spiritual and chaplain services for

assigned personnel as well as those deployed to the range for training exercises. “I never know what a day may call for in terms of needs for my work with CAP or at the Range,” says Harold. “I may have to participate in squadron training missions, make hospital and home visits, conduct funerals or memorial services, or any other number of tasks that fall to the chaplain.”

As Harold reflects on the different positions he has held–teacher, pastor, chaplain for health care, Air Force and Civil Air Patrol, departmental director, volunteer, and more–he believes his work as a missionary prepared him to be flexible and take on the challenge of such a wide range of duties.

Twenty-five years ago, in December 1990 Harold retired from full-time ministry and was retreaded in January 1991 to work as a volunteer chaplain. Harold has given more than 35,000 hours of his time in those 25 years. “When the Lord is ready for me to stop, He will stop me in the saddle,” says Harold with a chuckle.

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CORRESPONDENTSEast-Central Africa Division (ECD) Magulilo Mwakalonge, ACM Directormwakalongem@ecd.adventist.org

Euro-Asia Division (ESD)Oleg Goncharov, ACM Directorogoncharov@esd.adventist.org

Inter-European Division (EUD)Marius Munteanu, ACM Directormunteanu@adventist.ro

Inter-American Division (IAD)Hiram Ruiz, ACM Directorruizhi@interamerica.org

North American Division (NAD)Paul S. Anderson, ACM Directorpaul.anderson@nad.adventist.org

Northern Asia-Pacific Division (NSD)Lisa Clouzet, ACM Directorclouzetl@andrews.edu

South American Division (SAD)Bruno Raso, ACM Directorbruno.raso@adventistas.org.br

South Pacific Division (SPD)Trafford Fischer, ACM Directortraffordfischer@adventist.org.au

Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division (SID)Busi Khumalo, ACM Directorkhumalob@sid.adventist.org | Skype: handybusi

Southern Asia Division (SUD) Ramesh Jadhav, ACM Directorrameshjadhav3383@gmail.com

Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD)Houtman E. Sinaga, ACM Directorhesinaga@ssd.org

Trans-European Division (TED)Patrick Johnson, ACM Directorpjohnson@ted-adventist.org

West-Central Africa Division (WAD)N. John Enang, ACM Directornjenang@wad-adventist.org ornjenang2000@yahoo.co.uk

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