New Leadership at the Atlantic Caribbean Union
By Henry R. Moncur III | ACTU Communication
The recent meetings of the Inter‑American Division (IAD) of the Seventh‑day Adventist Church have ushered in key leadership changes which promise to chart a fresh strategic direction for the union’s work across The Bahamas, the Cayman Islands, and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Election of Leadership
In a significant leadership transition, the Atlantic Caribbean Union (ATCU) has embarked on a new chapter. At the Annual Council meeting of the IAD held from November 10 to 13, 2025, Dr. Kent A. Price was elected president of the ATCU, succeeding Pastor Peter Kerr who retires after 47 years of dedicated service. Alongside Price, Dr. Cheryl Rolle will serve as executive secretary and Roderick Sands as treasurer, forming the union’s newly elected top administrative team.
The election marks a fresh turning point for the ATCU and signals both continuity and a readiness to move forward under new leadership. Price assumes the presidency knowing that he follows a well-respected predecessor, Peter Kerr, who served as president since March 2018 and whose earlier tenure stems from service dating back to the union’s earlier administrative structure.
A Leader Ready for the Moment
Born in Nassau, Bahamas to Kendal (deceased) and Mellie Price, Price’s early years involved gaining professional skills in body mechanics and masonry—an early manifestation of his diligence and readiness to serve.
He pursued a B.A. in Religion at Northern Caribbean University (formerly West Indies College) in Jamaica in 1990, followed by a Master of Divinity from Andrews University (Michigan, 2003) and an earned Doctor of Ministry from the Inter-American Adventist Theological Seminary.
With over 31 years of full-time service in the Adventist Church, Price’s ministry roots reflect a blend of youth and campus and outreach focus. His ministry has included roles in literature evangelism, chaplaincy, Adventist Community Services, Adventist Youth Ministries, Public Campus Ministries, Publishing Ministries, and Stewardship Ministries. He has also served as chaplain for the U.S. Federal Chaplains Agency Emergency Response Team and as lecturer at the Inter-American Adventist Theological Seminary.
Prior to this appointment, he served as the assistant to the president for Evangelism and Ministerial, Personal Ministries, and Spirit of Prophecy director of the union.
Married to Alree and father to four daughters: Kentalicia, Ken-Reesha, Kentanay, and Ken-Tayja, Price embraces the motto: “Tough times never last, only tough people do … in Christ Jesus.”
Against the backdrop of island-church ministry—where geography, migration, youth engagement, and disaster readiness are real concerns—Price’s election underscores a strategic emphasis on guiding the union through an era of growth and strategic mission focus.
Honouring the Legacy of Peter Kerr
For nearly a decade, Peter Kerr shaped the ATCU’s direction with a steady and committed hand. His elevation to the presidency in March 2018 followed earlier roles in the union’s administration and reflects the respect he earned across the territory.
Under his leadership, the union maintained its evangelistic focus, deepened structural capacity, and strengthened relationships across the conferences in The Bahamas, the Cayman Islands, and the Turks and Caicos Islands, advancing the collaborative spirit of the territory.
Now, as he steps into retirement, the baton passes to Price, but the foundation that Kerr helped build remains firm—giving the new leadership team a strong platform from which to launch the next five-year term.
Looking Forward
With the union’s new officers in place, ATCU faces a pivotal period. The December 2025 session of the union’s quinquennial meeting will formalize departmental director elections, receive strategic reports, and chart the course for the next term. The incoming president will be tasked with galvanizing a membership dispersed across island nations, handling resource pressures, and advancing outreach in changing contexts.
The ATCU now moves into a phase where leadership must not only maintain momentum but amplify it—engaging younger generations, empowering lay members, and growing the church’s reach in a region ripe with both challenge and potential.
In this season of change, the ATCU’s newly elected team stands ready to lead with vision, heart, and determination. The islands of the Atlantic-Caribbean may be small in size, but the mission remains large; and with Price at the helm, the union is poised to meet it head-on.
The ATCU, headquartered in Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas, comprises 27,694 members across four fields: the Cayman Islands Conference, the North Bahamas Conference, the South Bahamas Conference, and the Turks and Caicos Islands Conference. Additionally, Northern Caribbean University in Mandeville, Jamaica, is co-owned and operated by both ATCU and the Jamaica Union.