
ALT Philip Matthew speaks at the 2026 Southern Asia-Pacific Division Annual Council, raising one hand while standing behind a podium against a blue background. A quote beside him reads: “Mission is not a department of the church. It is the church's way of existing.” The graphic includes his name, the Seventh-day Adventist Church logo, and the event theme, “Called for Mission.”

ALT Brent Burdick, General Conference associate treasurer, speaks at a podium during the 2026 Southern Asia-Pacific Division Annual Council. He wears a blue patterned shirt and a yellow ceremonial sash against a dark blue background. The image features the quote: “The heart of encouragement is to communicate a person’s value.” Below it is his name, “BRENT BURDICK.” The Seventh-day Adventist Church logo appears in the upper right, with the “CALLED for MISSION” theme logo at the bottom right.














