A hot topic of discussion among SDAs in North America is whether there should be African American regional conferences. This past weekend there was a major discussion on the subject involving lay members, pastors and other church leaders.
To navigate the present, we must understand the past. Years ago a prominent Black SDA leader, Elder G. E. Peters, argued powerfully for regional conferences, declared: “I am not a radical. I am not an agitator . . . I am standing for progress today!”
- The entire transcript of the dramatic proceedings that birthed regional conferences will shortly be published by Logos Bible Software.
- Click here for a complete description of how African Americans leaders boldly claimed their God-given right to be self-governed, and to secure your pre-order discount of $19.95.
