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A historic milestone took place on March 8, 2026, at the Youth Chapel of the Willowdale Seventh-day Adventist Church in Toronto, as the Nominating Committee's report was presented and approved by the attendees. At this significant gathering, Mark De Leon, Communications Leader of College Park Church, was elected Chairman. In his new role, he will provide leadership and direction for the Network and serve as liaison with the Ontario Conference Communications and Media Ministry, fostering greater collaboration and communication among churches. Please scroll down to see the rest of the OCNAC officers.

Setting the tone for this inaugural event was the devotional message delivered by Pastor Jakov Bibulovic, Ontario Conference President. He emphasised the importance of being united in purpose and of delivering a clear, universal message to the world through various media, in the context of the three angels’ messages recorded in Revelation 14. “We need to assume the responsibility of a messenger, and not depend on others,” Pastor Bibulovic said. “We have to do it.” Referencing Revelation 14:9—“Then a third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice…”—he underscored that “If we want to preach with a loud voice, we need to preach in One Voice.”

Following the inspiring devotional, participants engaged in a special time of prayer, seeking God’s presence and praying for unity and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. This was followed by a focused discussion on branding, providing valuable guidance and practical insights for all Adventist communicators. It was emphasised that initiatives such as the Digital Outreach Day, scheduled for March 14 and every second Sabbath of each month, are designed to prepare churches for large-scale digital ministry efforts in 2027, in alignment with the OneVoice27: Mission for All global program of the General Conference.

Attendees also received an update on AdventistOntarioTV (AOTV), including ways churches can contribute to the 24/7 live-streaming programme. Excitingly, new programmes are scheduled to premiere in the coming months, promising fresh opportunities for outreach and engagement.

The Ontario Conference Network of Adventist Communicators exists to equip media and communication professionals, volunteers, and creatives with the tools, training, and organisational structure necessary to effectively support and implement communication initiatives across the Ontario Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Who Can Join OCNAC?

Membership is open to:

• Church-elected communication and media ministry leaders
• Media and communication professionals
• Volunteers serving in communication or media roles
• Creatives (e.g., designers, videographers, photographers, writers, social media managers)
• Individuals involved in communication ministries within churches, schools, and Conference entities

To become an OCNAC member, please complete the Communications and Media Skills Inventory:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NDR39GH

Ontario Conference Network of Adventist Communicators
Executive Committee Members
(Term: 2026-2028)

POSITION                                NAME                                 CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

Chairman                                      Mark De Leon                      College Park

Vice Chairman                             Rudy Moscoso                     Toronto Spanish

Secretary                                       Sara Elizabeth Symister    Toronto Central

Treasurer                                      Rachel Fourny                     Cornwall

Public Relations Officer             Elise Beckles                        Apple Creek

Social Media Coordinator          Carltonette Walters           Hope

District Representatives:

East Central Ontario                    Derrick Mariaria               Bowmanville

Eastern Ontario                            Kerby Beaubrun                Ottawa French

Metro East                                     Troy Clarke                         Scarborough

Metro North Central                    Judy Gamez                       Mount Zion Filipino

Metro South Central                    Anastasia Mangar             Parkdale

Metro West                                    Howard Groves                 Ruth

Metro West Central                      Ayumy Riguel                   Toronto Portuguese

Near North                                     Lance Flash                       Orillia

Northern Ontario                          Suzanne Mainville           North Shore

Southern Ontario                          Volence Drummond        Hagersville

Western Ontario                           Pastor Dario Ferreira       London