Eli Tenorio da Silva
General Conference President
2025-2030
North American Region

Overview

Brother Eli Tenorio da Silva is the current President of the Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement (SDARM) General Conference. He was elected to this office in 2019 and serves as one of the primary leaders of this global church body.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • As President, he presides over the General Conference, which oversees the worldwide operations and spiritual direction of SDARM.
  • He serves as Chairman of the Doctrinal Committee and plays a central role in formulating and safeguarding the church’s beliefs and theological positions.
  • He is involved in the Ministerial Committee and other leadership bodies that oversee mission work, education, publishing, welfare, and youth ministries.

Contributions & Activities

Messages & Pastoral Leadership: Brother Eli has regularly addressed the global SDARM community through official messages, encouraging faithfulness, evangelism, and spiritual growth. For example, his “Message from the President: A Blessed New Year” reflects both pastoral concern and vision for community.

Evangelistic Expansion: Under his presidency, the Reform Movement has continued outreach into new geographic areas, establishing churches in places where there had been little or no presence, despite challenges.

Spiritual Convocations & Global Fellowship: He leads spiritual convocation events, worship gatherings, and interaction with members globally—sermons, interviews, and broadcasts—to foster unity and spiritual maturity. For instance, during the Holy Convocation in São Paulo, he preached and engaged with the church community.

Vision & Values

Faithfulness & Obedience: Brother Eli emphasizes keeping the commandments of God, deepening one’s Christian experience, and remaining faithful in times of trial.

Unity & Love: His messages often reflect the importance of unity within the church, love among brethren, and service to others as marks of true Christian character.

Hope & Expectation: There is a strong eschatological dimension—looking forward to the coming of Christ, living in hope, and being prepared spiritually.

Overview

Brother Eli Tenorio da Silva is the current President of the Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement (SDARM) General Conference. He was elected to this office in 2019 and serves as one of the primary leaders of this global church body.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • As President, he presides over the General Conference, which oversees the worldwide operations and spiritual direction of SDARM.
  • He serves as Chairman of the Doctrinal Committee and plays a central role in formulating and safeguarding the church’s beliefs and theological positions.
  • He is involved in the Ministerial Committee and other leadership bodies that oversee mission work, education, publishing, welfare, and youth ministries.

Contributions & Activities

Messages & Pastoral Leadership: Brother Eli has regularly addressed the global SDARM community through official messages, encouraging faithfulness, evangelism, and spiritual growth. For example, his “Message from the President: A Blessed New Year” reflects both pastoral concern and vision for community.

Evangelistic Expansion: Under his presidency, the Reform Movement has continued outreach into new geographic areas, establishing churches in places where there had been little or no presence, despite challenges.

Spiritual Convocations & Global Fellowship: He leads spiritual convocation events, worship gatherings, and interaction with members globally—sermons, interviews, and broadcasts—to foster unity and spiritual maturity. For instance, during the Holy Convocation in São Paulo, he preached and engaged with the church community.

Vision & Values

Faithfulness & Obedience: Brother Eli emphasizes keeping the commandments of God, deepening one’s Christian experience, and remaining faithful in times of trial.

Unity & Love: His messages often reflect the importance of unity within the church, love among brethren, and service to others as marks of true Christian character.

Hope & Expectation: There is a strong eschatological dimension—looking forward to the coming of Christ, living in hope, and being prepared spiritually.

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