The Secretariat, led by the Executive Secretary, is one of three key administrative offices of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, alongside Presidential and Treasury. The secretariat provides oversight and service in key areas: church policies, missions, human relations, administrative operations, special projects/initiatives, and resources.
How we serve
The Secretariat supports the WZC by managing critical administrative functions, ensuring effective governance, and maintaining accurate records to advance the Church’s mission. Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing record-keeping, including reporting church activities and membership statistics to church administration.
- Maintaining records for the Executive Committee (the board of Trustees).
- Supporting compliance with denominational policies at local, national, and global levels.
- Managing human resources, membership records (Church Clerk
- Ensuring that accurate records enable effective evaluation, planning, and the smooth operation of the church organisation.
- Organising the triennial West Zimbabwe Conference Sessions, where department directors and other leaders are elected.
Department Resource Files
CHURCH MANUAL
This is the 20th edition, revised in 2022, of the Seventh-day Adventist Church Manual, produced by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
STRATEGIC DOCUMENT
An overview of the vision and strategic plan of the Conference. Download a copy of the strategic document.