Secretariat
Supporting strategic operations
The Secretariat, led by the Executive Secretary, is one of three key administrative offices of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, alongside Presidential and Treasury. At the core of the South England Conference’s (SEC) operations, it ensures the Church’s administrative and organisational needs are met with efficiency and integrity.
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How we serve
The Secretariat supports the SEC by managing critical administrative functions, ensuring effective governance, and maintaining accurate records to advance the Church’s mission. Key responsibilities include:
Assisting the President with managing the Conference’s operations.
Overseeing record-keeping, including reporting church activities and membership statistics to church administration and the Charity Commission.
Maintaining records for the Executive Committee (the board of Trustees).
Supporting compliance with denominational policies at local, national, and global levels.
Managing human resources, membership records (Church Clerk), and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) administration.
Ensuring that accurate records enable effective evaluation, planning, and the smooth operation of the church organisation.
Organising the quadrennial South England Conference Sessions, where department directors and other leaders are elected.
Get in touch to report a concern, or to get advice and support.
Nathan Stickland
Executive Secretary
nstickland@secadventist.org.uk
Valerie Austin
Administrative Secretary
vaustin@secadventist.org.uk
Telephone 01923 232728
Email a member of the team or our dedicated inbox steam@secadventist.org.uk