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Dr. Abraham Julius Jules, Pastor 

Abraham J. Jules has served as a Pastor in the New York City area for the last forty -two years. He is a much sought after speaker who has preached across North America, Africa, Europe, the West Indies, and the South Pacific. His passion for evangelism is palpable, and his giftedness in that area is widely acclaimed. 

A pastor of uncommon charisma and leadership ability, Jules is adept and adroit at growing churches spiritually and numerically, leading from the pulpit with a brand of preaching that is intense, energetic, and uncompromising; he is also known for his keen facilitation skills in the boardroom. 

He was born in Trinidad, W.I. and is a graduate of Oakwood University (BA), the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary (Masters of Divinity), and United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio (Doctor of Ministry). He has been a guest presenter to fellow ministers on numerous occasions, ministering the word for the purpose of professional growth. He lectures occasionally at Andrews University on preaching and leadership.

Dr. Jules served as the President of the Northeastern Conference up until June 6, 2024, when he was elected President of the Atlantic Union Conference. He is married to Dr. Dominique Jules, formerly Juste, and is the father of two children, Raven, a first year law student at Howard University. And Dylan, a sophomore at Oakwood University.

The Office of the President Team

Dr. Abraham J. Jules

President

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Dr. David McKenzie

Executive Secretary/Assistant to the President for Mission and Evangelism at Home

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Nilcely Barbosa

Administrative Assistant

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Vice Presidents

Marlene Alvarez

Vice President for Education / Children's Ministries and Early Childhood Education Director

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Henry Beras

Vice President / Family Ministries and Sabbath School Director

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Jose Joseph

Vice President / Adventist Community Services and Health Ministries Director

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Conference Presidents

Kenneth Manders

President

Bermuda Conference
PO Box HM 1170
Hamilton HM EX, Bermuda
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Alanzo Smith

President

Greater New York Conference
7 Shelter Rock Rd.
Manhasset, NY 11030
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Miguel Crespo

President

New York Conference
4930 West Seneca Turnpike
Syracuse, NY 13215
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Eldeen King

President

Northeastern Conference
115-50 Merrick Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11434
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Gary Blanchard

President

Northern New England Conference
479 Main St.
Westbrook, ME 04092
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Robert Folkenberg, Jr.

President

Southern New England Conference
34 Sawyer St.
South Lancaster, MA 01561
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