Mission Session is the highest governing assembly of the Saint Lucia Mission of Seventh-day Adventists. It brings together authorized delegates to review the work of the Mission, make important decisions, elect designated leaders, and establish priorities for the future.

Session provides an opportunity for the Church to evaluate its progress, exercise accountability, celebrate God's blessings, address challenges, and prayerfully determine how to strengthen its mission. It helps ensure that the Church remains focused on proclaiming the gospel and making disciples.

Quadrennial means occurring every four years. Under the Mission's Operating Policy, regular constituency sessions are normally held every four years. The 2026 gathering is the Saint Lucia Mission's Seventh Quadrennial Session.

The theme is "Rooted in the Word. Transformed for Mission." It emphasizes the importance of being grounded in Scripture, allowing the Holy Spirit to transform our lives, and actively participating in God's mission.

No. Elections are only one part of Session. Delegates also receive administrative, departmental, financial, and audit reports; review ministry activities; consider recommendations; and help establish priorities for the Church's future. Session is also an occasion for worship, prayer, and spiritual reflection.

As of August 31, 2026, the Mission reported 16,063 members worshipping across 50 congregations. Its work also includes three primary schools, one secondary school, and PrayzFM radio.

A delegate is an authorized representative who participates in the formal business of Session. Delegates help consider reports, discuss proposals, and vote on matters brought before the constituency.

Regular delegates are chosen through the business meeting of their local church. Under the Operating Policy, each organized church is entitled to one delegate for its organization and one additional delegate for every 300 members or major fraction thereof. Delegates must be members in regular standing.

Yes. Eligible members in regular standing may be selected by their local church through its business meeting to serve as delegates. Delegates are not limited to pastors or church officers.

No. Regular delegates include members selected by local congregations. Other authorized delegates, known as delegates at large, include certain church leaders, employees, institutional administrators, and other persons specified by the Operating Policy.

A regular delegate is accredited by an organized local church. A delegate at large participates by virtue of an eligible office, role, employment category, or another provision of the Mission's Operating Policy. Both categories exercise voting rights when duly accredited.

No. Formal voting is reserved for duly accredited delegates. However, all members can contribute to the life and direction of the Church through their local congregations, church business meetings, prayers, ministry involvement, and communication with their representatives.

No. Proxy voting is not permitted. Delegates must attend personally to exercise their voting rights. The Operating Policy also provides for authorized electronic participation under specified conditions.

The Session elects designated departmental leaders and members of the Mission Executive Committee, along with certain other positions where applicable. Some appointments may instead be referred to the Executive Committee in accordance with the Operating Policy.

No. Under the Saint Lucia Mission's Operating Policy, the president, secretary, and treasurer/chief financial officer are selected through the Caribbean Union's governing processes rather than elected by the local Mission constituency session.

The Nominating Committee is a group of authorized delegates responsible for considering and recommending suitable individuals for positions that are to be filled by election at Session. The Mission's Operating Policy provides for a 13-member committee chaired by the Caribbean Union president or a designee.

No. The Nominating Committee recommends candidates. The delegates assembled in Session act on the nominations through the appropriate voting process.

The Executive Committee is the governing body authorized to act on behalf of the constituency between Sessions. It oversees important administrative matters, implements approved plans, makes appointments within its authority, and helps guide the ongoing work of the Mission.

Individuals elected at the Mission constituency session normally serve until the next regular constituency session, unless their service ends earlier under applicable policy. The Mission's executive officers are appointed through separate Union processes and terms.

Session receives reports concerning the work of the president, secretary, treasurer/chief financial officer, departmental directors, and auditor. These help delegates assess the Mission's activities, achievements, challenges, finances, and overall progress.

Financial reporting supports responsible stewardship and accountability. It allows delegates to review how the Mission has managed resources entrusted to the Church and how those resources support its ministries and operations.

Yes. The Operating Policy requires the Mission's financial statements to be audited at least annually by an auditor selected in accordance with General Conference Working Policy.

Session is a forum for delegates to examine reports and consider the work of the Mission. Questions and discussion are handled according to the applicable rules of order and the directions of the chair.

Approved recommendations and plans help guide the Mission's work after Session. The appropriate leaders, departments, committees, and administrative bodies are responsible for carrying them forward within their respective authority.

The Mission president normally chairs the constituency meeting, with provisions for assistance or alternative leadership where necessary. The Mission secretary normally serves as secretary of the meeting.

Delegates consider the business presented, participate in discussion under the established rules, and vote on matters requiring a decision. Voting is normally conducted by voice, although other methods, including secret ballots, may be used where appropriate.

A quorum is the minimum number of delegates required to begin conducting official business. The Operating Policy requires at least 66% of the authorized delegates to be present at the opening of a regular or special constituency meeting.

The Organizing Committee helps establish the committees required for the work of Session. It nominates the Nominating Committee and the chair and secretary of the Plans and Recommendations Committee, subject to election by the constituency.

This committee provides a structured way for delegates to consider plans and recommendations for the future work of the Mission. Under the Operating Policy, it comprises all delegates to the constituency meeting and has a chair and secretary.

The Mission continues its work through its leadership, Executive Committee, departments, institutions, pastors, and local congregations. The decisions and priorities established at Session help inform its activities during the next period of service.

The work of Session can influence the direction of evangelism, discipleship, education, stewardship, youth ministry, family ministry, and other initiatives that affect local congregations. Every member is part of the mission that Session seeks to strengthen.

You can pray for the delegates and leaders, share constructive concerns or ideas through your local church, remain informed about Session decisions, and actively support the ministries and priorities of your congregation.

You can respectfully communicate your questions, concerns, and suggestions to your church's accredited delegates or local church leadership. Your local church business meeting is also an important setting for member participation.

They may. Session decisions can influence the Mission's strategic priorities, departmental activities, leadership, and ministry initiatives. Their implementation will depend on the nature of each decision and the responsibilities of the relevant church bodies.

Members are encouraged to pray for spiritual discernment, unity, humility, integrity, wisdom in decision-making, and a renewed commitment to proclaiming the gospel throughout Saint Lucia.

Beyond reports, elections, and formal business, Session exists to strengthen the Church's ability to fulfill its God-given mission: sharing the everlasting gospel, making disciples, nurturing believers, and preparing people for the return of Jesus Christ.