Landrum addressed what it means to be an ‘Advocate and Ambassador’ in what is now becoming an increasingly secular country. Prior to his appointment, he was the Senior Parliamentary Officer for the Bible Society from 2001 and was based in the Houses of Parliament, developing biblical advocacy and supporting the Christian All-Party Parliamentary Group. Landrum has been the Director of Advocacy at the Evangelical Alliance UK since June 2011. Taken from the programme notes, it was said that Dr. David Landrum (Director of Advocacy at the Evangelical Alliance UK), as a true son of Issachar - a man who understands the times. Kavaloh said: “As an ambassador you will be challenged but the challenges which come must be on credible issues whereby you are able to give a reason for the hope that is in you (see 1 st Peter 3:15).Įlder Alex Nsimbi introduced guest speaker, Dr. Emmanuel Osei who said that “the challenges which come while representing Christ as an advocate and ambassador should be taken as opportunities to represent our faith.” In conclusion, Dr. Kavaloh then shared a message from SEC President, Dr. In working with government officials, community leaders and others, we want to present the best that the Seventh-day Adventist Church offers – in promoting life, improving people’s wellbeing and offering hope for a better destiny,’ (see: ).ĭr. Our task is to enhance our church’s ability to operate around the world by building bridges with public and religious leaders. Why? So the Adventist Church can be more effective in its mission. We must find, train, equip and then send out PARL Ambassadors and advocates.” He then made reference to the General Conference statement on why PARL is such an important department in the local church: ‘ We work to position the Seventh-day Adventist Church and its services to a standing of credibility, trust and relevance in the public realm. He said: “Public Affairs and Religious Liberty is the department where leaders become the face of the church in the public life of the city. Kavaloh, Director of the AdventReligio – Legal Perspective Ministry shared that the purpose of the seminar was to inform, educate and equip leaders with the practical knowledge needed in order to advocate on behalf of those being challenged when upholding the truth in an increasingly secular society. The seminar, which took place at the Advent Centre on Sunday 14 th July 2019, was part of an on-going Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Public Affairs and Religious Liberty (PARL) Leaders systematic training and equipping programme to become its church’s Advocates and Ambassadors. South England Conference (SEC) Education and Religious Liberty leaders came together in a seminar which looked at being An ‘Advocate and Ambassador’ for Christ.

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