About

The Society of Adventist Communicators is an organization for the professional development, continuing education, recognition, networking, and nurturing of Christians with careers in communication.

Mission

To nurture the professional growth of communicators in a spiritual and social environment.

Vision

To expand and strengthen our global network by developing leaders who pursue excellence in communication.

Values

We value...

  • Every communication/media profession as a holy calling

  • The gospel commission as a call to action and involvement in our community

  • Excellence and integrity in all communication

  • Diversity of persons, precepts and expression

  • Cooperation and fellowship among all Adventist communicators

  • Freedom to communicate in an open climate

  • Respect and support for fellow communicators, whatever the medium, whomever the employer

Membership

Exciting membership information coming soon!

Society of Adventist Communicators Constitution

History

This professional development organization began in 1988 as the Southern Society of Adventist Communicators (SSAC). After 11 years, a vote was cast in 1999 to invite all Adventist communicators in the United States - thus the Society of Adventist Communicators (SAC) was born. “By expanding the organization to communicators across the nation, it has provided resources which has enabled SAC to grow and also meet the needs of the Adventist communicators who are employed by non-Adventist organizations,” said Olson Perry, former treasurer/secretary of SAC and former communication director of the Southern Union Conference. “This has also raised the level of fellowship and training among our members,” he added. The first national convention was held in 2000 at the Seventh-day Adventist World Headquarters building in Silver Spring, Maryland.


PAST SAC locations and themes

  • 2023 - Springfield, Massachusetts - “Purpose. Passion. Partnership”

  • 2022 - Columbia, Maryland - “Purpose. Passion. Partnership”

  • 2021 - Virtual - “Purpose. Passion. Partnership”

  • 2020 - Virtual - “Purpose. Passion. Partnership”

  • 2019 - Albuquerque, New Mexico - “Purpose. Passion. Partnership”

  • 2018 - Columbia, Maryland - “Purpose. Passion. Partnership”

  • 2017 - Portland, Oregon - "Building Bridges"

  • 2016 - Denver, Colorado - "Keep Climbing"

  • 2015 - Washington, D.C. - "Pillars of Communication"

  • 2014 - Jacksonville, Florida - "25 Years of Communicating Excellence"

  • 2013 - Salt Lake City, Utah - "Communicating Christ in the Chaos"

  • 2012 - Albuquerque, New Mexico - "Soaring to New Heights"

  • 2011 - Chicago (Lombard), Illinois - "Integrated Communication: The Hub of Excellence"

  • 2010 - Rochester, New York - "Remembering Our Roots, Growing The Future"

  • 2009 - Newport Beach, California - "Riding the Wave of Communication Excellence"

  • 2008 - Denver, Colorado - "The Communicator's Edge: Taking it to the Peak"

  • 2007 - Nashville, Tennessee - "Communication: The Notes to Perfect Harmony"

  • 2006 - Baltimore, Maryland - "Story: The Heart and Soul of Communication"

  • 2005 - Portland, Oregon - "Give Them Something to Talk About"

  • 2004 - Dallas, Texas

  • 2003 - Orlando, Florida

  • 2002 - Ontario, California - "Communicating Without Limits"

  • 2001 - Chicago, Illinois

  • 2000 - Silver Spring, Maryland

OLDER SAC Locations

  • 1999 - Huntsville, Alabama

  • 1998 - Orlando, Florida

  • 1997 - Atlanta, Georgia

  • 1996 - Jekyll Island, Georgia

  • 1995 - Orlando, Florida

  • 1994 - Fort Mill, South Carolina

  • 1993 - Crandall, Georgia

  • 1992 - Crandall, Georgia

  • 1991 - Hilton Head, South Carolina

  • 1990 - Hilton Head, South Carolina

  • 1989 - High Springs, Florida

 
 

Board of Directors

Executive Director - InterimKimberly MaranAssociate Communication DirectorNorth American Division

Executive Director

Kimberly Maran

Communication Director

North American Division

Associate DirectorJulio MuñozAssociate Communication DirectorNorth American Division

Associate Director

Julio Muñoz

Associate Communication Director

North American Division

President

Brenda Dickerson

Communication Director

Mid-America Union Conference

 

General Vice President

JaNean Lendor

Communication Director

Lake Region Conference

Vice President for Communication

Courtney Herod

Associate Communications Director

Carolina Conference

Vice President for Recruitment & Development

Greg Dunn

Senior Counsel

Kurth Lampe Worldwide

 

Vice President for Membership & Web Services

Brian Henning

Manager of Communication Platforms

AdventHealth

Rep. for Communication Education

Matt Webster

Producer, Center for Media Ministry

Walla Walla University

Rep. for Written Word

Makena Horton

Assistant Director for Content

North Pacific Union Conference

 

Rep. for Marketing & PR

Tim Kosaka

Digital Marketing Manager

Adventist HealthCare

Rep. for Graphic Arts

Rachel Ortiz

Independent graphic designer

Rachel Ortiz Graphic Design

Rep. for Video

Mitchel Kessler

Assistant Director of Communications

Oregon Conference

 

Rep. for Spoken Word

Kirk Nugent

Digital Content Specialist

Breath of Life TV Ministries

Rep. for Social Media

Andrea King

Communication and Media Director

Southeastern California Conference

RegistrarIrisene DouceManaging Editor, Southern TidingsSouthern Union Conference

Registrar

Irisene Douce

Managing Editor, Southern Tidings

Southern Union Conference

 

Advisor for Healthcare

Garrett Caldwell

Executive Director of External Communications

AdventHealth

Past President

Bryant Taylor

Communication Director, Southern Tidings Editor

Southern Union Conference