26 Apr 2023, 14:48Hezron Otieno Adingo, PhD
SEC Launches Chapter of Retired Ministers
On Sunday, the 23rd of April, 2023, the South England Conference (SEC) Ministerial Association Secretary Dr. Hezron Otieno Adingo hosted a launch event at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Watford for the SEC Chapter of Retired Ministers. The event was attended by retired pastors from across the SEC and their spouses, as well as the British Union Conference Ministerial Secretary, Pastor Samuel Ouadjo.
The launch program provided an opportunity for retired pastors to interact with one another and with Dr. Adingo, who shared his vision for the role of retired pastors in supporting pastoral ministry within the SEC. According to Dr. Adingo, the vast experiences and ideas possessed by retired pastors could be tapped into to improve the quality of pastoral ministry. He also acknowledged the contributions of the retirees in laying the foundation for the South England Conference and expressed his gratitude for their service. "As pioneers, you gave your all amid the challenges of your times in active service to bring our Conference where it is now. I salute you.”
During the event, the participants discussed ways in which the SEC could engage retired pastors and support their continued involvement in ministry. They also recognized the challenges of isolation that can accompany retirement and expressed confidence that ways could be found to support retired pastors in supporting each other.
Looking forward, Dr. Adingo expressed his desire for more forums that would bring together retired and serving pastors to discuss ministry within the SEC, with the aim of enriching it.
On Sunday, the 23rd of April, 2023, the South England Conference (SEC) Ministerial Association Secretary Dr. Hezron Otieno Adingo hosted a launch event at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Watford for the SEC Chapter of Retired Ministers. The event was attended by retired pastors from across the SEC and their spouses, as well as the British Union Conference Ministerial Secretary, Pastor Samuel Ouadjo.
The launch program provided an opportunity for retired pastors to interact with one another and with Dr. Adingo, who shared his vision for the role of retired pastors in supporting pastoral ministry within the SEC. According to Dr. Adingo, the vast experiences and ideas possessed by retired pastors could be tapped into to improve the quality of pastoral ministry. He also acknowledged the contributions of the retirees in laying the foundation for the South England Conference and expressed his gratitude for their service. "As pioneers, you gave your all amid the challenges of your times in active service to bring our Conference where it is now. I salute you.”
During the event, the participants discussed ways in which the SEC could engage retired pastors and support their continued involvement in ministry. They also recognized the challenges of isolation that can accompany retirement and expressed confidence that ways could be found to support retired pastors in supporting each other.
Looking forward, Dr. Adingo expressed his desire for more forums that would bring together retired and serving pastors to discuss ministry within the SEC, with the aim of enriching it.
