Jerry Page is the recently retired ministerial secretary for the General Conference. He is passionate about Jesus and sharing what our Lord can do when we live in an authentic, dynamic experience with Him. He and his wife, Janet, have been traveling the world teaching and speaking to leaders and many groups in very diverse settings. He has been a pastor and departmental director in Illinois and Colorado, and then president of the Pennsylvania and Central California conferences in North America. They have two grown sons, two amazing daughters-in-law and six wonderful grandchildren. 

Rudy and Janet Salazar are a passionate husband-and & wife team dedicated to inspiring others in both faith and 
finances. Rudy serves as associate director for Stewardship 
Ministries at the North American Division and holds a 
doctoral degree from Andrews University. He has served 
as a pastor and stewardship leader in several conferences. 
Janet holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from La Sierra 
University and shares practical tools for connecting with God through her 
speaking and writing ministry. Together, the Salazars encourage individuals 
and families to grow spiritually and live with purpose.

Roman Pawlak is a professor of nutrition at East Carolina 
University in North Carolina. He holds a doctorate in 
nutrition from the University of Southern Mississippi and 
an M.S. in human nutrition from Andrews University. A 
registered dietitian nutritionist, he is a member of the 
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and its Vegetarian 
Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group. With expertise in vegan 
and vegetarian nutrition, he has published around 50 peer-reviewed 
articles, several books, and numerous popular articles, and has lectured on 
five continents. He lives with his wife, Jinsun, and their two dogs.

Mike Ortel retired for the third time on January 1, 2025, after pastoring
two churches in Arizona. He previously served as president 
of the Northern New England Conference and later as 
executive secretary and ministerial director for the Arizona 
Conference. Over his decades of service, he has been a 
pastor, department director, and administrator. He also 
chaired the board of Parkview Adventist Medical Center for 
ten years. Mike is deeply engaged in community outreach 
and currently serves as chaplain for the Paradise Valley Police Department. 
He recently authored Max the Cat: The Seven A's of Healthy Relationships.

Roy E. Gane is professor of Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Languages at the Theological Seminary at Andrews University, where he has served since 1994. He earned his M.A. and Ph.D. in biblical Hebrew from the University of California, Berkeley, and served as president of the Adventist Theological Society (2009–10). Gane has published extensively in scholarly journals and authored several books, including Leviticus, Numbers (NIV Application Commentary), Old Testament Law for Christians, and The Sanctuary and Salvation. He was also the primary translator for Leviticus in the Common English Bible.

César De León is an ordained minister and licensed 
Marriage and Family Therapist in California. He holds 
degrees from Andrews, Loma Linda, and Fuller Theological 
Seminary. He has served as pastor, Ministerial and 
Evangelism Director, and vice president for Hispanic 
Ministries. He and his wife, Carolann De León, now direct 
Family Ministries for the North American Division. Carolann 
previously served as associate director for Ministerial, Family Life, and 
Hispanic Ministries at the North Pacific Union. The De Leóns are passionate 
about equipping families for Christ-centered relationships. They have two 
adult sons, Zac and Jonathan

Pastor Tony LaPorte currently serves as the pastor of 
the Charleston Adventist Church in South Carolina and as 
the Men’s Ministries Director for the Carolina Conference. 
He and his wife, Nereida, have been happily married for 38 
years and are the proud parents of four sons. His greatest 
passion is sharing the love of Jesus with every soul he 
encounters.

Stone Chapel — Connect with the power of 
prayer at the Stone Chapel during camp meeting. The daily morning 
prayer group provides a peaceful and uplifting space to connect with 
others and lift your concerns to the Lord. All are welcome to attend.

Monday Evening

Jerry Page is the recently retired ministerial secretary for the General Conference. He is passionate about Jesus and sharing what our Lord can do when we live in an authentic, dynamic experience with Him. He and his wife, Janet, have been traveling the world teaching and speaking to leaders and many groups in very diverse settings. He has been a pastor and departmental director in Illinois and Colorado, and then president of the Pennsylvania and Central California conferences in North America. They have two grown sons, two amazing daughters-in-law and six wonderful grandchildren.