Camp Meeting '25 Program

IMPORTANT CAMPGROUND INFORMATION Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 AM-6:00 PM SABBATH CLOSED Phone: (352)481-3961 General Store Daily Hours 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon & 2:00 PM-7:00 PM Saturday Sunset—10:30 PM FOOD TRUCK Days/Hours Tuesday - Thursday 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM 9:00 PM-10:30 PM Friday 3:00 PM - 6:00 pm Saturday 8:00 pm - 12:00 am Breakfast / Lunch Schedule Daily Hours Breakfast: 8:00AM—8:50 AM Lunch: 1:00 PM—2:00 PM Medical Office Hours 7:00 AM-7:00 PM For Emergencies Call 911

Welcome to Camp Meeting 2025 Dear Southeastern Conference Family and Friends, Welcome to Camp Meeting 2025! We are thrilled to gather once again on sacred ground for a week of worship, renewal, and divine overflow. As we come together, we do so with open hearts, expecting a mighty move of God. Whether this is your first camp meeting or you’ve joined us for years, we believe God has something extraordinary prepared just for you.

This year’s theme, “Overflow,” invites us to experience the abundant outpouring of the Holy Spirit—so full of God’s power and presence that it touches every area of our lives. Throughout this week, you will be ecouraged, challenged, and inspired to live a life that overflows with His love, grace, and purpose.

From dynamic preaching and spirit-filled music to engaging seminars, meaningful fellowship, and moments of personal reflection, we pray your time here will be truly life-changing. May you leave this sacred space renewed and overflowing with the power and presence of the Holy Spirit.

Thank you for being part of this special gathering.

It is an honor to worship and grow together as a family of faith.

Come expecting. Leave overflowing.

In His service, Dr. Michael K. Agyei Owusu President

monday AFTERNOON 2:00 pm VBS 4:00 pm Gym Dedication 5:00 pm Robotics

EVENING 7:30 pm Evening Worship: Dr. Michael K. Agyei Owusu 8:30 pm Recreation

theme song Until I Overflow ©️February 2025

by: Gale Jones Murphy

Fill me with Your Spirit Until I overflow Fill me with Your Power So that Your love will show Let the abundance of Your grace Be the center of my praise Fill me up until I overflow Fill me up until I overflow

Dr. Michael K. Agyei

OWUSU

Dr. Michael K. Agyei Owusu, born and raised in Ghana, has dedicated over 35 years to pastoral ministry—30 of those within the Southeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, where he now serves as President. He holds two graduate degrees: a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry with a specialization in Youth and Young Adult Ministry, both from the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan.

With a distinguished background in pastoral leadership, higher education, and public service, Dr. Owusu embodies a blend of spiritual depth, servant leadership, and administrative excellence. His unwavering commitment to mission and community continues to inspire and uplift those he serves.

Dr. Owusu has been happily married for 33 years to his best friend, the former Brenda Minnis of Freeport, Bahamas. Dr. Brenda Owusu is a university associate professor and a dual board-certified nurse practitioner in family and adult care. Together, they have one adult son, Michael Kwaku Adom Owusu.

tuesday MORNING 6:00 am Morning Exercise 7:00 am Morning Worship: Lebi Helena Santos 8:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am VBS Robotics 10:00 am Breakouts

Youth Breakout Session

Lebi Helena Santos

AFTERNOON 12:00 pm Midday Worship: Bossuet Pierre 1:00 pm Lunch 3:00 pm Senior Exercise 4:00 pm Gardening EVENING 7:30 pm 8:30 pm 8:30 pm

Evening Worship: Crystal Ward Women’s Reception Recreation

Bossuet Pierre

Crystal E.

WARD

Crystal E. Ward lives by her personal motto: “To inspire, to motivate, and to connect.”

She currently serves as the Executive Pastor. In addition to the traditional pastoral responsibilities of preaching and assisting in shepherding the congregation, she oversees the church’s operations, strategic planning, administration, finances, and human resources to achieve its mission and vision.

She has a wealth of leadership experience in the corporate, not-for-profit, and religious sectors.

Before God’s calling on her life to full-time ministry, Crystal spent almost 20 years in the corporate sector. She was a Senior Vice President at Citibank and Vice President at JPMorgan.

Crystal holds a Masters of Divinity from Andrews Theological Seminary, a Masters in Public Administration in Management, a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Baruch, Zicklin School of Business, and a certificate in Executive Management from Columbia University Business School. She is also a certified Life Coach through the CAPP Institute.

She loves God with all her heart and vows to serve Him in all she does.

wednesday MORNING 6:00 am Morning Exercise 7:00 am Morning Worship: Donald Burden 8:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am VBS Robotics 10:00 am Financial Plenary

Donald Burden

AFTERNOON 12:00 pm Midday Worship: Alixia Alexis-Madrid 1:00 pm Lunch 3:00 pm Senior Exercise

1-on-1 Wills Consultations 4:00 pm Gardening EVENING 7:30 pm 8:30 pm

Evening Worship: Dr. John Nixon, Jr. Recreation

Alixia Alexis-Madrid

Dr. John

NIXON, II

Dr. John Nixon, II is a native of Brooklyn, NY. He has been married for nearly 25 years to his college sweetheart, the former April Mendinghall.

Together they have two school-aged children; John III, a sophomore Business Major at Oakwood University and Julia, a senior theater buff in High School.

John is a graduate of Oakwood University (BA Theology) and Andrews University (Masters of Divinity). He earned his Doctor of Ministry degree in Leadership at Andrews University Theological Seminary in 2013.

John is a career pastor, leading congregations for over 22 years, most recently serving as Lead Pastor for the Takoma Park Seventh-day Adventist Church. On January 1, 2025 he officially assumed his current role as the Vice President for Pastoral Ministries for the Potomac Conference.

thursday MORNING 6:00 am Morning Exercise 7:00 am Morning Worship: Michael Simpson 8:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am VBS Robotics 10:00 am Breakouts

Michael Simpson

AFTERNOON 12:00 pm Midday Worship: Yvens Melidor 1:00 pm Lunch 4:00 pm Senior Banquet EVENING 7:30 pm 8:30 pm

Evening Worship: Dr. Arbentz Pierre-Antoine Recreation

Yvens Melidor

Dr. Arbentz

PIERRE-ANTOINE Dr. Arbentz Andre Pierre-Antoine, a native of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, migrated to the United States in 1995. Raised in a devout Catholic home, he embraced the Seventh-day Adventist faith and was baptized in 1988. Answering God’s call to ministry, he earned a bachelor’s degree in theology from the Adventist University of Haiti in 1995.

Since then, Dr. Pierre-Antoine has served faithfully as a pastor in both Haiti and the U.S., including leadership roles within the Allegheny East, Northeastern, and Southeastern Conferences of the North American Division. Ordained in 2006, he was appointed French Ministries Coordinator for the Allegheny East Conference in 2008, serving the Haitian community with distinction.

A gifted evangelist and trilingual speaker— fluent in English, French, and Haitian Creole—he has preached the gospel across Haiti, Canada, the Bahamas, Mexico, and the U.S. His ability to connect across cultures has enriched many congregations.

Dr. Pierre-Antoine holds a Master’s in Religious Studies from Howard University and a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Montemorelos University. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in Psychology and Organizational Leadership from the University of the Rockies.

He now serves as the Senior Pastor of Sinai Haitian SDA Church in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Pierre-Antoine is married to Dr. Regine Pierre-Antoine, and they are proud parents to three sons: Andrew, Andre, and DeAndre. His life’s mission is to serve Christ faithfully and to meet the Savior face to face at His soon return.

friday MORNING 6:00 am Morning Exercise 7:00 am Morning Worship: Dr. Eddly Benoit 8:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am VBS Robotics 9:30 am Health Plenary AFTERNOON 12:00 pm VBS Finale 1:00 pm Lunch 2:00 pm ACS Food Distribution 3:00 pm Senior Exercise 4:00 pm Activities EVENING 7:30 pm 8:00 pm

Evening Worship: Bron Jacobs Ordination/Commissioning Rehearsal

Dr. Eddly Benoit

Bron

JACOBS BRON JACOBS graduated from Oakwood University with a Bachelor’s degree in Ministerial Theology in 2000. He also holds dual degrees (Master’s and Doctoral) in Divinity from Andrews University Theological Seminary in Berrien Springs, Michigan.

His ministerial journey began in the South Atlantic Conference in 2000 where he had the pleasure of serving in various regions including Atlanta, Georgia, Asheville, North Carolina, Forest City, North Carolina, and Macon, Georgia.

In 2010 Pastor Jacobs accepted a call to the historic Kansas Avenue Seventh-day Adventist church in Riverside, California where he served for five years during which period the church was ushered into a period of congregational growth. It was while at Kansas Avenue that Pastor Jacobs received the Pacific Union Conference evangelism award for leading the union in baptisms. He was also nominated forexcellence in dissertation writing award from the Seventh-day Adventists Theological Seminary in 2013.

In 2014 Pastor Jacobs answered a call to serve as senior pastor of the Community Praise Church of Seventh-day Adventists in Alexandria, Virginia. During nearly six years of ministry there, God used Pastor Bron Jacobs to forge a new season of inter-generational church growth. In addition to forging the “Worship as Evangelism Paradigm,” Pastor Jacobs served as the lead missional architect in the launch and integration of CPC’s shared congregational and community strategic initiatives.

In 2020, Pastor Jacobs was accepted into the University of Missouri’s doctoral program pursuing a dgree in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, this while serving in the Central States Conference.

Desiring to expand his pastoral portfolio, Pastor Jacobs accepted the complimentary mantel of reserve military service, commissioning as a United States Naval Officer in the Reserve Chaplain Corps.

Pastor Jacobs is currently a doctoral candidate focusing on the role of Public Policy in the State of Florida and how it perpetuates educational inequalities. He resides in Orlando, Florida with his wife, Dr. Ashley Maycock, and daughters Alana, ten, and Aliya, eight.

sabbath MORNING 8:00 am 9:00 am

Breakfast Overflow Presentations

AFTERNOON 11:00 am Sabbath Worship: Chanda Nunes-Henry 1:00 pm Lunch 2:00 pm Community Outreach 4:00 pm Concert Stephen Manders & Decree EVENING 6:00 pm

8:00 pm 8:30 pm

Stephen Manders & Decree

Ordination/Commissioning: Dr. Allan Machado Ordination/Commissioning Reception Recreation

Dr. Allan Machado

Chanda

NUNES-HENRY Chanda M. Nunes-Henry, was born and raised in Toronto, Canada, by two God-fearing Jamaican parents. She recognized her call to ministry at the age of nine and credits the church leaders who acknowledged this by assigning her various leadership roles. In addition to her Religious degrees (BA-’03, MDiv.-’08), she also holds associate degrees in Private Investigation & Paralegal Studies (‘97), and is also a Certified Life Coach Practitioner (‘11). Nunes-Henry began her pastoral journey in 2003, at the Burman University Church, and has ministered (respectively) as youth pastor, elementary and boarding school academy chaplain, associate pastor, administrative pastor, family life pastor, as Senior Pastor of Pacific Union College Church, and now serves as the Executive Secretary/Vice President for Administration of the Nevada-Utah Conference. She is an ordained pastor.

Elder Nunes-Henry is a trailblazer and has been a “first” in every position she has held. She is married to Keith A. Henry of Oakland, California, who is currently enjoying his recent retirement.

On March 12, they celebrated their 3rd Wedding Anniversary.

Her favorite Scripture is Psalm 91:1-2-”He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in Him will I trust.”

ORDINATION/ COMMISSIOING SERVICE

ORDINATION/COMMISSIONING SERVICE Processional

Hymn

Conference Officials & Guests, Retired Ministers & Spouses Ordained Ministers & Spouses/Licensed Ministers & Spouses Candidates & Spouses & Escorts “STAND UP, STAND UP FOR JESUS”

Invocation

Conference Family Pastor Reynaldo Ojeda Hispanic Ministry Director

Scripture

Pastor Emmanuel Charles CFO/Treasurer

Introduction of Speaker

Dr. Michael K. Agyei Owusu Southeastern Conference President

Musical Selection

Southeastern Conference Pastoral Team

Message

Dr. Allan Machado Florida Conference President

Presentation of Candidates & Spouses

Pastor Brent Waldon Vice President/Ministerial Association Director

Prayer of Consecration

Dr. Charles Drake Retired Pastor

Ministerial Charge

Dr. Michael K. Agyei Owusu Southeastern Conference President

Credentials

Pastor Pierre Francois Executive Secretary

Presentations

Pastor Brent Waldon Vice President/Ministerial Association Director

Pastor Chanda Nunes-Henry Nevada-Utah Conference Executive Secretary/Ministerial Association Director

Dr. Quernande Wells Ministerial Spouses Association President

Musical Selection Remarks

Stephen Manders & Decree Dr. Michael K. Agyei Owusu Southeastern Conference President

Benediction

Pastor Pierre Francois Executive Secretary

Greeting of Newly Ordained Ministers

Conference Officers & Guests, Retired Ministers & Spouses Ordained Ministers & Spouses, Licensed Ministers & Spouses

Dr.Allan

MACHADO Dr. Allan Machado currently serves the Lord as Florida Conference President. He has served the church in various places and capacities, including as Executive Secretary, Assistant to the President for Strategic Planning and Senior Management for Communication, VP of Pastoral Ministries, Volunteer Lay Ministry Coordinator, Pastor, and Youth Leader Director.

Dr. Machado holds a DMin in Pastoral Ministry from Andrews University and serves as an adjunct professor in the university’s Theological Seminary in Berrien Springs, Michigan. He continues to do research with a Ph.D. in Religious Education. He is also the author of “Created to Worship” and “Transformation: Biblical Spiritual Metamorphosis.”

His desire is to serve Christ Jesus in the advancement of the gospel for the glory of God, and has dedicated his life to proclaiming with passion the love of God and His saving grace.

He serves the Lord with the love and support of his wife, Elsa, and their children.

ALIXIA ALEXIS MADRID

ALIXIA ALEXIS MADRID is a proud native of Brooklyn, New York, now joyfully serving in sunny Florida. A U.S. Navy veteran and former airplane mechanic, she brings a powerful blend of discipline, compassion, and faith to her ministry.

Pastor Lex is a graduate of Oakwood University’s School of Religion and holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northcentral University, along with certifications in trauma intervention, suicide prevention, and sexual health wellness. She has served as a therapist with Jewish Family Services and continues to offer seminars on parenting, relationships, and marriage.

Currently the Associate Pastor of Mount Sinai SDA Church in Orlando, Florida, she previously served as campus minister for North Florida under the Southeastern Conference. A passionate communicator, Pastor Lex has preached around the world, known for her down-to-earth, Spirit-filled messages that resonate across generations.

She is a devoted Master Guide and has served in nearly every aspect of club ministries, including drill, drum corps, honor guard, and Adventurers.

Pastor Lex is married to Miguel Madrid, a retired Navy veteran and pilot. Together, they are the proud parents of three boys: Ezra Paris, Cairo Kal-El, and London Antonio.

Whether preaching, mentoring, or kickboxing at the gym, Pastor Lex lives life abundantly.

Her favorite scripture is John 10:10: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life and have it more abundantly.”

BOSSUET PIERRE

BOSSUET PIERRE was born on December 4, 1965, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, into a family deeply committed to the Seventh-day Adventist faith. His father, Anelus Pierre, was an Adventist missionary teacher and pastor, and his mother, Jacqueline T. Pierre, served alongside him as a dedicated educator.

Following in their footsteps, Bossuet became both an educator and theologian.

He completed his primary education in Adventist schools in Moron and Anse d’Hainault, and his secondary education at Lycée National des Baradères and Lycée Alexandre Pétion. In 1989, he graduated from the École Normale Supérieure and earned a degree in Theology from Université Adventiste d’Haïti, followed by a Master’s in Religion from Andrews University.

In 1993, he was called to ministry by the Adventist Mission of Southern Haiti, serving districts in Pétion-Ville, Carrefour, Diquini, and Beaumont. He also led the Youth, Education, and Communication departments. Since relocating to the U.S. in 2004, he has ministered at Bethel Church in Miami and Siloe Church in Oakland Park and is known for evangelism, leadership seminars, and member training.

He currently pastors the Bethany and Jerusalem SDA Churches in Boynton Beach, Florida, focusing on leadership development, evangelistic outreach, and building projects.

Bossuet married Hollie Marlene Pierre on February 17, 2002. They are blessed with three daughters: Ann Christly, Ann Harley, and Berlie Marlène.

His passion for ministry was ignited during a 1984 crusade in Baradères. Since then, he has led successful evangelistic campaigns in Haiti, the U.S., and French Guiana.

His favorite Scripture, Colossians 3:1–4, reflects his belief in a Christ-centered life rooted in Adventist doctrine and heavenly purpose.

LEBI S. HELENA

LEBI S. HELENA is the youngest son of a family of 12 siblings. He was born in Cotui, Dominican Republic to Isidoro Helena and Casilda Santos. He completed his primary and secondary education in his hometown of Cotui. Passionate by the desire to serve others, he enrolled in medical school at the Universidad Nordestana. But God’s call into pastoral ministry was stronger than the study of medicine, thus the change to the Dominican Adventist University to study Theology where he served as a scholarship student for one year before completing his theological studies in Mexico in May of 2012 at Montemorelos University, Navojoa extension campus in Sonora.

Pastor Helena’s extensive work as a literature evangelist along with his missionary work in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, reaffirmed his commitment to the proclamation of the gospel. Pastor Helena is convinced of that! In September 2012 he was called to serve in the district of Yecora in the Sierra of Sonora, and two years later he was transferred to the district of Puerto Rico Penasco, under the aegis of the North American Union.

A dedicated and compassionate leader, Pastor Helena possesses strong leadership skills in teamwork and counseling, all with an intentional bent toward spiritual guidance— these assets are crucial to sound church growth and an effective administration.

He credits his successful pastoral ministry in no small way to a healthy family life with his wife, Cori Villarreal and children Zoe and Jahdai. Since June 2021 Pastor Helena has served as pastor of the Hispanic churches of Doral and Philadelphia in the City of Miami, Florida.

YVENS MELIDOR

Yvens was born on the beautiful Caribbean island of Haiti. He is the proud son of Sanel and Isemona Melidor, “two of the most hardworking, dedicated and loving individuals” he knows. Yvens was raised in a close-knit household along with five sisters and two brothers.

At age six, Yvens and his family migrated to the United States, settling in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

At age 13, Yvens committed his life to the Lord in baptism at Sinai French SDA Church in Plantation, Florida (a part of the Southeastern Conference), a moment that sparked the beginning of a journey into pastoral ministry.

Yvens holds a Bachelor’s degree in Family and Child Sciences from Florida State University, and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Valdosta State University, along with a Master of Ministry degree in World Mission and Evangelism from Southern Adventist University.

Yvens is married to his best friend and confidant, Rochelle Desiree Cousins. Their marriage union has produced two beautiful children, Malachi, nine, and Marai, seven. “They are precious reminders each day of God’s grace, legacy, promise, and power.” And his marriage partner?

Pastor Melidor affectionately calls her his “little rock” and “better half”. He is forever thankful to God for blessing him with two incredibly supportive in-laws, Richard and Daisy Cousins.

Despite the many twists and turns in his educational and pastoral pursuits, one thing has always been clear—God was chasing after him!

That he knew! He also knew that God was constantly calling him back to Southeastern Conference—a calling nurtured through the faith of family, tested through life’s valleys, strengthened by love, a mother’s prayer. and an unmistakable anointing for service in the vineyard of the Lord.

Pastor Melidor often quotes this: “I am just a sinner, unworthy and undeserving—a sinner who has discovered that God still loves me anyway.

And now, I want to share that love with the world.

If someone, anyone can see Jesus in me, then I have lived well.”

At the core of Pastor Melidor’s ministry is a burning desire: to see souls saved, lives transformed, and especially to witness the next generation of youth discovering their own path and walking boldly into that calling which Christ has placed on their lives.

Daily Youth Ministry Schedule Gymnasium

9:00 am

Morning Worship

10:00 am

Who Got Sumnah Say? - Real Conversations

12:30 pm

Breakout

1:00 pm

Lunch

2:00 pm

Organized Recreation

7:30 pm

Evening Worship (Conference Center)

8:30 pm

Evening Recreation

Patrick

GRAHAM “It’s easier to be saved than lost” has been the mantra of Pastor Patrick Graham. Pastor Graham was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and is married to Natalie, the love of his life; together they have three adult children, Jordan, Joseph and Jasmine.

Pastor Graham believes that being equipped for ministry is very important which motivates him to keep developing to better serve. Pastor holds a Bachelors in Theology from Oakwood University, a Masters in Youth Ministry from Andrews University and a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Washington Adventist University and is presently completing a PhD in Counseling Psychology with emphasis in Crisis and Trauma from Regent University.

Pastor Graham began his pastoral ministry in April 2001 and served many churches since then including Dupont Park, Emmanuel Temple, Columbia Community, Sharon, Glenridge and New Beginnings Seventh-day Adventist Churches. Patrick Graham served as the AEC Youth & Children’s Ministries Director from Oct 2012 to July 2023, a position that he loved greatly. He also served as the Black Adventist Youth Directors Association (BAYDA) President, an additional responsibility that gave him the opportunity to impact young lives across the United States. Pastor Graham is presently the pastor of the Glenridge Seventh-day Adventist Church in Maryland.

This dynamic, passionate, energetic and fun loving man of God has shown great love and skill in serving, training and developing leadership skills. He loves what he does and would do anything he can to ensure that everyone knows Jesus loves them.

PLACEHOLDER FAMILY LIFE FLYER IN PROGRESS

SEMINARS, ACTIVITIES & PRESENTERS

breakouts & activities tuesday 6:00 AM Exercise (Pavilion) 9:00 AM Robotics (Gymnasium Multipurpose Room 25) 10:00 AM ACS Fundamentals and Grant Writing (Multipurpose Room 20) 10:00AM Youth (Gymnasium Clssroom 31) 3:00 PM Senior Exercise (Dining Hall) 4:00 PM Gardening (Dining Hall) 8:45 PM Women’s Reception (Dining Hall) wednesday 6:00 AM Exercise (Pavilion) 9:00 AM Robotics (Gymnasium Multipurpose Room 25) 10:00 AM Financial Plenary (Conference Center) 3:00 PM Senior Exercise (Dining Hall)

1:1 Wills Consultations (Dining Hall) 3:00 PM Scams, Think Before You Click (Conference Center) 4:00 PM Gardening (Dining Hall) thursday 6:00 AM Exercise (Pavilion) 9:00 AM Robotics (Gymnasium Multipurpose Room 25) 10:00 AM Be the Total You (Conference Center) 3:00 PM Senior Exercise (Dining Hall) 4:00 PM Gardening (Dining Hall) friday 6:00 AM Exercise (Pavilion) 9:00 AM Robotics (Gymnasium Multipurpose Room 25) 9:45 AM Health Plenary (Conference Center) 2:00 PM ACS Food Distribution (Conference Center) 3:00 PM Senior Exercise (Dining Hall) saturday 2:00 PM Community Outreach (Interlachen & Palatka) 8:30 PM Ordination Reception (Dining Hall) *Pre -registration Required*

Esther Charles Financial Plenary ESTHER CHARLES was born on the vibrant island of Grenada. She is a devoted wife to her husband, Ron, and proud mother to two daughters, Allana and Lauryn. A faithful Seventh-day Adventist for over 30 years, Esther has worshiped in East New York SDA, Community Worship Center in Queens, and currently attends the Mt. Zion SDA church in Kissimmee, Florida, Esther’s career is rooted in service, beginning at Brooklyn College, Pace University, and Atlantic Union College. In 2005, she transitioned to entrepreneurship working as a mortgage loan officer and real estate agent, eventually concentrating on financial education and wealth-building.

She, along with her husband, currently serve as executive marketing directors and financial professionals with Global Financial Impact, partnering with top firms such as John Hancock, Mutual of Omaha, and Prudential. Together they train and mentor professionals nationwide and have delivered highly successful workshops across the Tri-State area and globally.

Esther is currently based in Orlando, Florida, where she leads a thriving financial practice that reaches families and business owners in over 55 countries. With more than 25 years combined experience in student loans, mortgages, real estate, insurance, and investment, she and her husband are on a mission toempower10 million families and mentor 50,000 financial professionals worldwide.

A woman of deep faith, Esther is committed to helping others gain financial confidence and freedom. She enjoys traveling and creating lasting memories with her family and team, while helping others experience a life of purpose, peace, and financial independence.

Nicolle Brise Your Health Matters Nicolle responded to her call for ministry at a very young age. Her ministry started at the age of 14, when she spoke for the first time in a youth evangelistic crusade. For thirty six years, where she taught Math, Music and Spanish in Haiti, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Honduras and in Florida.

Nicolle served as the Women’s Ministries Director of Southeastern Conference for 19 years. She redefied the way people perceived women’s ministries, exposing the need for ministry-oriented women in a modern world. At the center of an intense debate and increasing skepticism concerning women in ministry, she took women’s ministries to a new level with her passion for evangelism. She traveled as a missionary to the West African Division; Port-au-Prince, Haiti, her native homeland; Guadeloupe, Spain, Nicaragua, Honduras, Curacao, and to Canada, sharing her vision for evangelism. Recently, at age 83, she participated in an evangelistic mission trip to Panama as an evangelist. Elder Nicolle Brisé was recognized by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists in 2005 as one of the most influential female evangelist within the Adventist Church.

Nicolle is the blessed and proud mother of two adult children, and three grandchildren as well as a great number of adoptive children and grandchildren.

She recently received an Honorary Doctor of Christian Education degree from Trinity University Theological Seminary of South Florida, recognizing her significant contributions to the community.

Institutions like Trinity University Theological Seminary award such honors to individuals who have made notable impacts, reflecting the institution’s commitment to acknowledging excellence and dedication in various disciplines.

Her impressive leadership and creativity, coupled with her Christ-centered personality, has made her a Christian icon for Christian women throughout the Adventist Church.

Waly Elifrance Fitness Waly Elifrance is a certified personal trainer, Tai Chi instructor, and the owner of Wawa Fitness LLC, a private fitness studio based in West Palm Beach, Florida. He holds an MBA and brings a powerful blend of academic excellence, practical expertise, and community impact to his work.

Waly is known for his dynamic training style, deep understanding of movement, and commitment to improving lives through fitness. In addition to serving private clients and leading group training, he has built a strong partnership with the Health Care District of Palm Beach County, where he leads Tai Chi and therapeutic exercise programs for rehabilitation centers and elderly communities.

His passion for health, discipline, and longevity fuels everything he does—from the gym floor to large-scale wellness events.

Ursula Fletcher Health Ursula Fletcher is a licensed registered nurse who supports safe, high-quality, and equitable healthcare for all individuals. She has spent over 20 years in the healthcare industry, earning multiple advanced degrees and top-tier certifications. Ms. Fletcher is committed to her profession and aims to improve lives. Additionally, she engages in medical film production to raise awareness about health issues affecting minority populations and owns a healthcare consulting business. In 2023, she began a personal mission to improve her health, focusing on achieving a healthier lifestyle.

Derrick Lea ACS Training W. Derrick Lea serves as the Director of North American Division Adventist Community Services. His responsibilities focus on the Disaster Response, Emotional & Spiritual Care, and Young Adults Emergency Services Corps Ministries. He retired as Deputy Chief over operations after 20.5 years of service for the Prince George’s Country Fire/ EMS Department in 2011. Using the background developed in Public Safety, he began consulting and creating Development Plans for organizations. This led to the Muslim organization in the United States, Islamic Relief USA asking him to lead their effort in forming a Disaster Response Team. After 3 years of successful work assisting those experiencing crisis, the organization asked that he lead all of their US Programs, which included Community Engagement, Grants, and Disaster Relief work.

Additional service activities include serving on the Emotional/Spiritual care Committee for the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), working as a board member of the Community Blessings Center in Danville, VA along with working as past chair of the Maryland Emotional Spiritual care Committee. Derrick also holds certifications as an EMT B, Hazmat II and Executive Level credentials for County Government. Derrick has been married for 20 plus years, has two adult children, and his favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:6, in all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths.

Edmund Harty Robotics Mr. Edmund Harty hails from the beautiful island of Jamaica and is the third (middle) of five siblings. He grew up in an Adventist home where the value of hard work, discipline and a Biblical worldview were taught and practiced. Growing up, seeing the examples of his parents, he developed a passion to minister to others. He completed his formal education in the Jamaica school system, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences, a Master’s degree in Chemistry and a graduate Diploma in Management Studies. He also completed graduate studies in Education at Southern Adventist University earning another Master’s degree in Educational Leadership.

He is the proud husband of Carol Harty and has been married for the past 38 years. They are the proud parents of three adult children who are products of Seventh-day Adventist Christian education. All three of their children are professionals in the medical field.

Elder Harty has served the church in various capacities: on the elders’ board, as a Sabbath School teacher, personal ministries, music, and is passionate about youth ministry. For the past thirty-five years, he has worked as an educator at various levels: college, elementary, and middle schools. Mr. Harty is an advocate for Seventh-day Adventist Christian Education. He has worked in the SDA education system for the past twenty years, serving as classroom teacher, teacher coach, program director, and school administrator.

Currently, he works as a vice principal at Miami Union Adventist Academy and is the director of the STEM program.

CAMPGROUND RULES Alcoholic Beverages/Cigarettes/Drugs/ Firearms/Fireworks: None of these items are permitted on the grounds. Any camper found in violation will be dismissed immediately from the campground.

Chairs:

Chairs have been purchased for services in the various tents and pavilions. Campers are asked to keep them intact for each service.

Children:

Parents must provide careful supervision to their children. Minors (17 and under) are not allowed to reside on the grounds unless accompanied by parents or another responsible adult. If detected, children will be sent home immediately at the parent’s expense.

Cleanliness:

These are your grounds. If you see paper on the grounds, pick it up and place it in a trash container.

Curfew:

The curfew is 11 p.m. All campers are asked to be in their respective places for silence and rest.

Dress Code:

Recognizing that Christians should be modest in their dress, all campers are encouraged to wear clothing that is in line with the standards of our church.

Electrical:

Due to fire hazards, do not connect electrical cords to outlets other than as authorized.

Pets:

Absolutely no pets allowed.

First Aid:

A registered nurse is on the grounds at all times for emergencies, and a physician is on call.

All accidents should be referred to the medical building.

Golf Carts:

No one under 18 years of age is allowed to drive a golf cart18. Six-seater golf carts are available for transportation for Senior Citizens or members with ambulatory disabilities.

Children are not allowed on the six-seater golf carts unless accompanied by a guardian who meets the criteria.

CAMPGROUND RULES Lost and Found:

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Bring all found articles to the office. The office staff will try to assist in locating the owner.

Meals:

Meals can be purchased in the cafeteria at a reasonable rate. Meal tickets are available in the registration office, SEC website, or by scanning a QR code during breakfast and lunch time.

Parking:

Cooperation is needed in parking your car in the designated areas25. Please cooperate with the parking attendants.

Selling on Grounds:

Private vendors are not allowed to sell items on the campground without documented authorization from the Campground Management Personnel or the Office of Secretariat.

Telephone:

Due to limited telephones on the grounds, phone calls will be limited to five minutes to accommodate all concerned.

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