By Henry R. Moncur III | ATCU Communication
The Atlantic Caribbean Union (ATCU) of Seventh-day Adventists convened its Third Quinquennial Session from December 6 to 7, 2025, at the Hillview Seventh-day Adventist Church in Nassau, Bahamas, bringing together delegates, church leaders, and guests to review the work of the past quinquennium and to set the direction for the next five years.
The session opened with worship on the evening of December 6 and continued on December 7 with business meetings, elections, and spiritual reflection, all conducted in an atmosphere of prayer, unity, and commitment to mission.
Leadership and Oversight
The session was attended by Dr. Abner De los Santos, president of the Inter-American Division (IAD), who chaired the election process, providing spiritual counsel and organizational leadership during this critical phase of the union’s work.
Presiding over the session in his new capacity as president of the Atlantic Caribbean Union was Pastor Kent Price who guided the proceedings and provided leadership throughout the session.
Spiritual Emphasis
The morning devotional on December 7 was delivered by Ivelissa Herrera, treasurer of the IAD, who presented a message on what it means to allow God to guide His people. Drawing from Scripture, she outlined three foundational principles for godly leadership and decision-making:
- Trusting in God with all our heart
- Acknowledging Him in every area of life
- Following His leading with faith and obedience
Her devotional reminded delegates that the success of the church’s work depends on complete reliance on God’s guidance rather than human wisdom.
Elections and Governance
Throughout the two-day session, delegates prayerfully participated in the election of department directors and members of the union executive committee in accordance with the Operating Policy of the union and established governance procedures.
Reports were received, and plans and recommendations were discussed as the union sought to align its leadership and plans with the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Voted Directors
As part of the session proceedings, the following directors were elected to serve the Atlantic Caribbean Union during the upcoming quinquennium (2026-2030):
- ADRA – Henry R. Moncur III
- Children’s Ministries – Cheryl Rolle
- Communication – Henry R. Moncur III
- Education – Cheryl Rolle
- Family Ministries – Andrew Burrows
- Health Ministries – Imterniza McCartney
- Ministerial Association – Kent Price
- Ministerial Spouses – Alree Price
- Personal Ministries – Kevin Danvers
- Public Affairs & Religious Liberty – Henry R. Moncur III
- Sabbath School – Nelda Rose Dracket
- Stewardship Ministries – Henry R. Moncur
- Planned Giving and Trust Services – Roderick N. Sands
- Women’s Ministries – Arleen Sands
- Youth Ministries – Andrew Burrows
Members of the union executive committee were also voted to serve during the new quinquennium.
RISE: A Vision for the Way Forward
In his closing remarks, Price shared RISE as the guiding direction for the Atlantic Caribbean Union moving forward. He explained that RISE represents a renewed commitment to:
- Renewal – deepening spiritual life through prayer, Bible study, and dependence on God
- Identity – reaffirming who we are in Christ and as Seventh-day Adventists
- Service – actively meeting the needs of communities through compassionate ministry
- Evangelism – intentionally sharing the gospel and making disciples
Price emphasized that RISE reflects both spiritual growth and missional action, calling leaders and members alike to move forward with faith, unity, and purpose.
Looking Ahead
The Third Quinquennial Session concluded with a renewed sense of direction and hope for the future of the Atlantic Caribbean Union which serves The Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos Islands, and the Cayman Islands.
As the union enters a new quinquennium, leaders and delegates expressed confidence that guided by God and anchored in Scripture, the church will continue to advance Christ’s mission throughout the territory.
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.