SECRETARIAT

SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Edgardo Herrera

Welcome to our serene and dedicated Secretariat's office in beautiful Southern New England. We are wholeheartedly committed to providing steadfast support to our esteemed constituency members. Our services include offering guidance on membership matters, retirement planning, executive affairs, protecting religious freedoms, managing service records, and delivering comprehensive human resources assistance. We are enthusiastic about assisting you and ensuring your needs are met with care and expertise.

We are enthusiastic about serving our executive committee members, pastors, local church clerks, and constituent members. We approach each task with a mindful and prayerful attitude, aiming to serve our constituents with the utmost care and dedication.

“Let all that you do be done in love.” – I Cor. 16:14

21,787

MEMBERS

184

CONGREGATIONS

136

CHURCHES

CHURCH COMPANIES

CHURCH GROUPS

COMMITTEE PORTAL

PASTORAL HUB

EDUCATION

RETIREMENT

SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE

SECRETARIAT TEAM

Edgardo Herrera

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

eherrera@sneconline.org

(978) 365-4551 Ext. 602

Margie Santos

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

msantos@sneconline.org

(978) 365-4551 Ext. 603

HOW WE SERVE: INSPIRING EXCELLENCE

The office of the Southern New England Conference Secretariat Department provides support in administration and church support. We are happy to support our churches in the following ways:

ADMINISTRATION:

The Executive Secretary is responsible for reviewing and proposing to the Conference Executive Committee the establishment and enhancement of local church organizations, encompassing branch Sabbath Schools, church plants, affiliate groups, companies, and churches. Countersigns documents, credentials, and licenses that require the Executive Secretary’s signature.

The Executive Secretariat supports the president in overseeing governance, office operations, and ministries' functions. It also ensures compliance with respective constitutions and bylaws. Also handles special projects/assignments as directed by the Southern New England President.

Issue and maintain records of employee's credentials and licenses.

Supports the work of local church clerks concerning sabbath school and divine worship attendance, membership transfers, baptism, professions of faith, record keeping of board meetings, etc.
Maintains records of Southern New England Conference Constituency Sessions, Executive Committees, and all conference proceedings.
The Executive Secretariat oversees and consolidates statistical data pertaining to membership.
The secretary’s portfolio also includes supporting the Atlantic Union Conference ADSIL, Hispanic & Portuguese Ministry, Child Protection Services, Children Ministries, Religious Liberty, Young Adults & Youth Sabbath School ministries, Youth & Clubs Ministries, Ministerios de Damas, and Women Ministry.