The East Indonesia Union Conference (EIUC) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church has announced its newly elected officers and departmental directors who will serve for the 2025–2030 term on October 29, 2025. The election marks a renewed commitment to mission, leadership, and service in advancing the gospel throughout Eastern Indonesia.
Elected to lead the Union is Pastor Ronald Rantung, who will serve as President. Joining him in leadership are Pastor Thedd Windewani as Executive Secretary and Elder Calvin Pasuhuk as Treasurer. Together, they will oversee the operations, growth, and spiritual direction of the Church in the region, which includes a vast territory of islands and diverse communities.
Supporting the leadership team are newly appointed departmental directors:
• Pastor Edison Takasanakeng, Vice President
• Pastor Gerald Manurip, Adventist Mission
• Pastor Frangky Sepang, Ministerial Association Secretary
• Mrs. Grace Tauran, Family and Children’s Ministries
• Pastor Demas Maringka, Health Ministries
• Pastor Pierson Doringin, Adventist Youth Ministries
• Mrs. Ani Windewani, Women’s Ministries / Shepherdess International
• Pastor Swineys Tandidio, Sabbath School and Personal Ministries
• Pastor John Rumalag, Publishing Ministries
• Pastor Corneles Ramschie, Education Department
• Pastor Ramli Mende, Stewardship Ministries
• Pastor Alvianus Saleppang, Communication Department
The newly elected leaders were affirmed through prayer and dedication, reflecting the Church’s ongoing vision to nurture faith, empower members, and engage in mission work across Indonesia’s eastern region. The EIUC administration expressed gratitude to outgoing officers and directors for their faithful service and leadership in advancing the mission of the Church.
As the new quinquennium begins, the East Indonesia Union Conference continues to emphasize discipleship, digital evangelism, education, and health ministry as vital components of its mission. The leadership team expressed commitment to working hand in hand with local conferences and missions to share Christ’s message of hope and prepare people for His soon return.
For more information about the EIUC Year-end Meeting, visit their social media page.