African-American Ministries | Regional Ministries Bobby Mitchell, director The Regional Ministries department of the Pacific Union Conference works with local conference coordinators to support the ministry of 60 churches and four branch Sabbath schools or groups in the states of Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah. Pastors are assigned and supervised by local conference coordinators, in consultation with the union regional director. The Pacific Union Regional Ministries department coordinates lay-training, evangelism and other special events among these churches; fosters unity and fellowship; provideds mentoring and support for pastoral ministry and administers funding to enhance evangelism efforts. The regional director is also responsible for coordinating the Message Magazine campaign; annual appropriations and scholarships provided through North American Division Treasury's office. About Bobby Mitchell Pastor Bobby Mitchell began his ministry in 1985, pastoring a local church in Central California Conference. He pastored the Market Street Church in Oakland, Calif., before his appointment as African-American coordinator and director of its Inner-City Department in the Northern California Conference. Pastor Mitchell became the Pacific Union Conference Regional Ministries director in October 2003, bringing vision and high expectations to the department. Contact: Email Phone: 805-413-7388 High Resolution Photo of Bobby Mitchell Regional Coordinating Committee The Regional Ministries director and six local conference regional coordinators work closely together to develop a union-wide coalition for effective ministries in the 21st century. Overseeing 64 inner-city churches, this team seeks to train and equip laypersons in diverse areas of ministry, encourage the development of spiritual gifts, and inspire evangelism throughout the union.
Our Philosophy Identify spiritual gifts anointed by God’s Spirit among Adventist believers and help to develop those gifts into ministries that will edify God’s people throughout the world. Our Motto “Though your sins be as scarlet they shall be white as snow.” Isaiah 1:8 Only God can change the color of our human nature without destroying the fabric.” BJM
Our Goals
1. Maintain a Pastoral Advisory Council
2. Nurture union-wide youth collaborative 3. Support women’s ministries coalitions 4. Maintain strong relationships with regional conferences 5. Sponsor union-wide lay ministerial training 6. Develop lay-professional/specialized ministries and assist in securing outside funding 7. Build stronger support for Christian education 8. Help local congregations nurture and retain new believers Our Focus * Pastoral and Lay-training
* Youth Ministries * Christian Education Funding for Capital Improvements and Scholarships. The tithe reversion system established in 1971 provides financial support for capital improvements and scholarships. Two percent (2%) of the total tithe received from regional churches and 20% of the 10% that the union receives from the local conference is divided on a 40/60 basis. Historically, these funds have been distributed throughout the union to support the outreach ministries of our regional churches.
Capital Reversion Capital Reversion 2008 Applications may be downloaded and submitted to Regional Ministries. Complete both sides including budget and other funding sources. The deadline is Dec. 1. No exceptions. Scholarships Applications can be obtained from your church education secretary. Follow instructions and deadlines carefully. 1. NAD Regional Ministries Graduate Scholarship (strict guidelines apply). http://www.nadadventist.org/article/view/268 2. Three-Way Scholarship (undergraduate studies in Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities) Forms are distributed through local church Pastor or Education Coordinator in August. Deadline: Dec. 1. Funds are applied during Spring quarter/semester. Application For further information contact Regional Ministries, 805-413-7388.  Sali Butler, secretary Sali has served Regional Ministries since 1999. She is responsible for coordinating the Message Magazine Campaign; Three-Way and NAD Scholarship applications. She responds to the inquiries from 64 churches, pastors and Bible instructors, Sali's time is shared with the Communications department where she manages the classified ads and display ad billing.
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