{"id":24457,"date":"2025-07-31T10:22:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T10:22:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/?p=24457"},"modified":"2025-08-22T11:53:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T11:53:34","slug":"albanian-delegates-join-global-adventist-family-at-general-conference-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/albanian-delegates-join-global-adventist-family-at-general-conference-session\/","title":{"rendered":"Albanian delegates join global Adventist family at General Conference Session"},"content":{"rendered":"

13 July 2025 | St Louis, USA [Sarah Henke with ted<\/em>NEWS]<\/p>\n

A delegation of pastors and church workers from Albania attended the 62nd General Conference Session in St Louis, United States, in July 2025. Their presence highlighted the commitment of a small but growing mission field to the global Adventist family.<\/p>\n

The delegates joined thousands in meetings, worship services, and reports from around the world. For some, it was a first international church event; for others, the fulfilment of a long-awaited goal.<\/p>\n

Pastor Gentian Thomollari said, \u201cWhat I love the most is seeing all the mission reports from around the world, seeing what they are doing, and how the gospel is being shared\u2026 It\u2019s beautiful to see the big family we are! In Albania, we may seem small\u2026 But we\u2019re not small, we are many!\u201d<\/p>\n

Manolo Lanollari, Albanian Mission Assistant Treasurer, added, \u201cIt\u2019s such a pleasure to be here at the GC Session, it\u2019s my first time. I\u2019ve been able to meet people I work with [online] and see all the delegates and members from around the world. It gives us a new perspective\u2026 we are global and strong!\u201d<\/p>\n

Other delegates echoed this sense of belonging. Pastor Euxhenia Bregasi described the session as \u201ca small taste of heaven \u2014 people from every country, all gathered together.\u201d Pastor Delmar Reis, Albanian Mission President, spoke of \u201crenewed focus and purpose.\u201d While Pastor Adriel Henke highlighted the joy of attending with his family, calling the church \u201cdynamic, diverse, and united in mission.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adventist Church History Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prior to the session, from 23 June to 2 July, some members of the Albanian delegation took part in an Adventist Church History Tour across the United States. During the trip, they visited several key historical sites connected to the early Adventist pioneers. Highlights included Joseph Bates\u2019 childhood home, the William Miller Farm, Hiram Edson\u2019s farm, and the Adventist Historical Village in Battle Creek.<\/p>\n

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Albanian delegation a the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists’ world headquarters, in Silver Spring, United States.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The group returned encouraged by the global perspective of the church and strengthened in their commitment to mission.<\/span><\/p>\n

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[Photos: courtesy of Sarah Henke]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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