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Adventist NewsLine: June 28

Integrated evangelism spurs growth in South America; challenges for mission in Northeast Asia, church's most populous region

Church members wave flags from their home countries while on stage during the evening's report from South America. Leadership in the region, home to more than 2 million Adventists, has urged "integrated evangelism" among church departments. [photo: Joseph Kissinger]

Reports highlight South America and Northern Asia-Pacific regions

While some are attending regional caucuses, others don't show

Many delegate chairs remained empty at the start of Sunday's 2 p.m. business meeting on the floor of the Georgia Dome. Some delegates were in regional caucus meetings, but others were late or didn't show. [photo: Josef Kissinger]

Empty delegate chairs concern church leaders

Dutch delegate protests lack of women in group

Dutch delegate Jurrien Den Hollander protested the list of candidates. "I believe that in a church where 60 percent of the population consists of women, there should be a representation in the leadership," he said. [photo: Robert East]

Additional Adventist officers elected for international roles

Beardsley heads Education; Olivers to Family Ministries; Kapusta for Trust Services

Dan Jackson was elected president of the Adventist Church's North American region, Monday, June 28. The 61-year-old previously served as president of the church in Canada. [photo: Gerry Chudleigh]

Jackson to lead church in North America; Ruguri, Biaggi to lead East African, Russian-area divisions

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