Union Reports Membership Growth at Executive Meeting

‍BURLESON, TEX. – The Southwestern Union Conference Executive Committee met on Nov. 20, 2025, with 31 members present. The meeting opened with a devotional message by Ashley Leon, theology student at Southwestern Adventist University. Southwestern Union President Carlos Craig called the meeting to order.

Progress Reports
Texico Conference President Lee-Roy Chacon reported on progress within the conference, introducing two new members of the leadership team: Executive Secretary Antonio Cano and Treasurer Randy Anglada. Committee members also received reports from Southwestern Adventist University, delivered by President Ana Paterson; AdventHealth Southwest Region, delivered by President/CEO Trevor Wright; Adventist Community Services, delivered by Director Bo Gendke; Multicultural Ministries, delivered by Vice President Osvaldo Rigacci; and Women’s Ministries, delivered by Director Letty Craig.

Ordinations
The Executive Committee voted to ordain the following pastors from the Arkansas-Louisiana Conference and Oklahoma Conference: Jonathan Franco, Hillis R. Jeffries III, Jerson O. Sical and Marlowe Parks.

Membership Report
Executive Secretary Stephen Brooks presented the Southwestern Union membership report. As of Oct. 31, 2025, the union conducted 3,328 cumulative baptisms and professions of faith for a total membership of 130,964—an increase of 2,251 members.

Financial Statement and Revolving Fund Report
Treasurer John Page presented the Oct. 31, 2025, financial statement and revolving fund report. The union experienced a 3.22 percent increase in tithes. In addition, the committee approved seven church loans through the Revolving Fund.

The meeting adjourned with prayer by Brent Batiste. The next Executive Committee meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2026.

​By Stephen Brooks
Executive Secretary