Zone 2 Leadership Meeting Report

by Bryan Cleeton

On March 21-23, pastors and leaders of the churches in Central America gathered near Guatemala City, Guatemala, for a meeting of Zone 2. The theme was “United with the Same Purpose.”

Approximately 300 pastors and leaders from Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica participated. The church in Panama was not able to attend. Also present were Robert Crawford (UK), Daniel Flores (US), and Bryan Cleeton (US), representing the Church of God (Seventh Day) International Federation. Also attending were Jason Overman (US), Ramon Ruiz (US), and Yair Moreno (US).

The meeting took place at the Guatemala Conference’s beautiful, well-developed convention center that can host and provide accommodations for approximately 800 people.

Presentations were given on the meeting theme, the history of the International Ministerial Congress (IMC), and the congress that took place last November in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. This is where the structure of the IMC was updated to better serve and represent the Church as a global organization, forming what is now called the Church of God (Seventh Day) International Federation.

On Sabbath afternoon, congregations throughout Central America joined the meeting online, with approximately 1,200 devices connected. Participants were greatly encouraged, and there was a strong sense of unity and commitment of our global evangelistic work to carry out the Great Commission. Glory to God!