In Inter-America, Adventist elders authorized to baptize during historic event
Region’s 50,000 elders are crucial part of church life, growth
Adventists stage anti-abuse campaigns throughout South America
Coordinated program is biggest implementation of world church initiative
Multiple viewpoints aired on women’s ordination question
Theology of Ordination Study Committee hears from range of scholars
Study committee votes consensus statement on ‘Theology of Ordination”
Document to go to 2014 Annual Council, 2015 General Conference Session