Source: The Health Connection Newsletter | 1St Quarter 2026
Maryland, United States | General Conference
The General Conference Health Ministries department convened all Health Ministries directors from its Divisions and Fields for a Health Advisory in Columbia, Maryland, from March 16 to 21, 2026. Held at the beginning of the
quinquennium, the advisory aimed at providing direction for the health ministries’ work globally until 2030. The participants listened to presentations from the GC Health Ministries team and GC leaders regarding the church’s strategic
plan, the value of integration and working in alignment, initiatives such as One Voice 27, and various available resources.
Healthcare leaders representing hospital systems from various divisions also participated, creating opportunities for dialogue, sharing, and exploration on how the church congregations and health institutions can collaborate more closely to advance God’s mission of restoration. “I had a transformative experience learning about the challenges and opportunities of the health ministries’ work around the world,” said Ann Roda, Vice-President for Mission at the Adventist Healthcare system in Maryland. All participants expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to engage in in-depth discussions and learn from each other.
The meetings ended on Sabbath with an Agape Feast, Communion, and spiritual reflection on the lasting impact of Christ’s ministry to the outcasts, unreached people of His day.
