Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed annually in May to celebrate the contributions that generations of AAPIs have made to American history, society, and culture. Asian Pacific Ministries at the Pacific Union Conference works with the seven local conference coordinators and group representatives in serving 25 language groups and supporting the outreach, ministry, and growth of the Asian Pacific churches throughout the Pacific Southwest.
Links to information on Asian Pacific Ministries and AAPI Month:
adventistfaith.com/ministries/asian-pacific-ministries
https://fapac.org/AAPI-Resources
https://asianpacificheritage.gov/
James P. Willis II has been elected as the new vice president for education of the Pacific Union Conference, effective July 1, 2025. He will succeed Dr. Berit von Pohle, who is retiring after a distinguished career spanning 46 years in Adventist education.
We are also pleased to announce the appointment of Aren Rennacker as the inaugural director of Growing Young Leaders, a newly established department focused on expanded promotion and support for young people preparing for pastoral or educational service in the Seventh-day Adventist church.
The May 2025 edition of the Pacific Union Recorder offers a rich blend of theological reflection, institutional updates, and ministry highlights.