On Thursday, September 4, the Council of Elders completed the task of approving the president’s request for appointment of a new operation manager for Media and Communications Services.

Scott Delamater, a 15-year church elder and veteran of the software industry, has been appointed to serve on the president’s administration team as operation manager for the Church’s media efforts. His background spans technical and product leadership, and his 25 years of business experience have equipped him to help strengthen this vital area of the work.

The Church has been blessed with strong Media and Communications Services leadership for many years. Peter Eddington was appointed as operation manager in 1999 and has served in that role almost continuously until now. We thank him greatly for developing our comprehensive media strategy and proclamation effort from its fledgling operation in 1999—to now having dozens of employees and a very strong print, digital and broadcast gospel presence for the Church around the globe. Mr. Eddington will stay on staff to support a smooth transition for Mr. Delamater over the coming months.

We must be lights in a darkening world, especially as society accelerates toward division, discord and even war. We are the ones who must bring hope, and the opportunity is certainly there. As Jesus Himself tells us: “Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!” (John 4:35).

We ask that you pray for Mr. Delamater and all of us, that we may focus on powerfully proclaiming the gospel in new ways as we are led. It is exciting to be part of God’s work being done on this earth. Let us all move forward in power and in unity. 

 In Christ’s service,

 John Elliott, President

Tim Pebworth, Chairman