Secretariat Advisory

May 6 – 8, 2026

Beloved in Christ,

We are delighted that you will be joining us for this Secretary Advisory. As you prepare for your journey to the South Pacific Division, may our Lord and Saviour guide and bless each of you. This website contains information to support your planning, including travel details, accommodation options in Brisbane, and other logistical guidance. Please take a moment to review. We wish you a safe and pleasant trip, and we look forward to welcoming you soon!

Michael Sikuri

Division Secretary

“Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10

Please complete the registration form to confirm your attendance. If you have already submitted the SPD4Christ registration form, you do not need to fill out this form again, as your information has already been provided to Secretariat Team.

P R O G R A M

WEDNESDAY MAY 6, 2026

337 Old Gympie Road, Dakabin, Queensland 4503

Location: The Dining Hall

TIME	EVENT	PERSONNEL
8.00am – 8.05am	Song and Prayer	Pr Uili Tino
8.05am – 8.10am	Welcome	Pr Mike Sikuri
8.10am – 8.20am	Introduction	David Potter
8.20am – 8.40am	Devotional	Elder Hensley Moorooven
8.40am – 9.10am	Secretaries Address & Strategy	Pr Mike Sikuri
9.10am – 9.25am	Adventist Mission	Pr Wayne Boehm
9.25am – 9.45am	Secretariat Academy	Pr Alex Ott
9.45am – 10.05am	Discussion	Pr Alex Ott Pr Mike Sikuri
10.05am – 10.20am	Break
10.20am – 11.10am	Secretaries Duties	Elder Hensley Moorooven
11.10am – 11.30am	Church Leadership Responsibilities	Korey Dowling
11.30am – 12.00pm	The strategic role of GC Secretariat	Elder Hensley Moorooven
12.00pm – 1.15pm	Lunch
1.15pm – 1.45pm	Church Manual	Elder Gerson Santos
1.45pm – 2.00pm	Discussion	Elder Gerson Santos
2.00pm – 2.30pm	Mid Year and Year End Meetings	David Potter
2.30pm – 3.00pm	SEC Development Program	Elder Gerson Santos
3.00pm – 3.15pm	Break
3.15pm – 3.35pm	Discussion	Elder Gerson Santos Pr Mike Sikuri
3.35pm – 3.50pm	Mission Refocus	Pr Wayne Boehm
3.50pm – 4.05pm	Discussion	Pr Wayne Boehm
4.05pm – 4.35pm	ASTR	David Trim
4.35pm – 4.50pm	SPD Archives & Heritage	David Jones
4.50pm – 5.00pm	Wrap up	Pr Mike Sikuri

THURSDAY MAY 7, 2026

337 Old Gympie Road, Dakabin, Queensland 4503

Location: The Dining Hall

TIME	EVENT	PERSONNEL
8.00am – 8.05am	Song and Prayer
8.05am – 8.35am	Devotional (Spirituality & Leadership)	Elder Gerson Santos
8.35am – 8.55am	Discussion	Elder Gerson Santos
8.55am – 9.25am	ASTR	David Trim
9.25am – 9.40am	Adventist Volunteer Services	Pr Wayne Boehm
9.40am – 9.50am	Group Photo	Jodi Duncan
9.50am – 10.05am	Break
10.05am – 10.45am	ASTR	David Trim
10.45am – 10.55am	Vivid Faith	Pr Wayne Boehm
10.55am – 11.15am	Discussion
11.15am – 12.00pm	GC Working Policy	Elder Hensley Moorooven
12.00pm – 1.15pm	Lunch
1.15pm – 1.25pm	Credentials and Licences	David Potter
1.25pm – 1.45pm	Are You Fit to Lead?	Korey Dowling
1.45pm – 2.05pm	Conflict of Interest	Elder Alex Ott
2.05pm – 2.35pm	Discussion	Elder Alex / Elder Hensley
2.35pm – 3.00pm	SAD Secretariat Report	Pr Edward Heidinger
3.00pm – 3.15pm	Break
3.15pm – 3.35pm	Preparing Meeting Agendas	Jane Gibson-Opetaia
3.35pm – 4.05pm	People & Culture	Korey Dowling Jane Gibson-Opetaia
4.05pm – 4.35pm	Disciple Making and Reclaiming	Elder Gerson Santos
4.35pm – 4.55pm	Discussion	Elder Gerson Santos
4.55pm – 5.00pm	Wrap up	Pr Mike Sikuri

FRIDAY MAY 8, 2026

337 Old Gympie Road, Dakabin, Queensland 4503

Location: The Dining Hall

TIME	EVENT	PERSONNEL
8.00am – 8.05am	Song and Prayer
8.05am – 8.35am	Devotional (Redemptive Membership Review)
8.35am – 8.55am	Discussion	Elder Gerson Santos
8.55am – 9.25am	ACMS	Elder Gerson Santos Pr Edward Heidinger
9.25am – 9.55am	ASTR	David Trim
9.55am – 10.10am	Break
10.10am – 10.40am	SPD Working Policy	David Potter
10.40am -11.10am	ASAS	Pr Edward Heidinger
11.10am – 11.40am	Ethics and Leadership	Elder Hensley Moorooven
11.40am – 12.00pm	Dedication & Closing Prayer	Pr Mike Sikuri
12.00noon	Lunch (Packed & Takeaway) Farewell
12.30pm	Bus Tour for (TPUM / PNGUM only)