Dr Kirk Thomas elected to lead UK’s Seventh-Day Adventist Church
The Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Britain and Ireland has a new national leader.
During their recent British Union Conference (BUC), held at the Atrium Hotel, Heathrow, Dr Kirk Thomas was elected as their new President.
Dr Thomas assumes the role, following his service as President of the South England Conference (SEC) in September 2023.
He is a seasoned pastor, with more than 30 years of pastoral experience, having previously served in the Inter-American Division of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church before pastoring in the Willesden district of churches in West London, then as Personal Ministries Director in the SEC, and Evangelism Director in the BUC.
Dr Thomas is widely recognised for his commitment to evangelism, leadership development and equipping church members for effective mission. His vision is to empower every member with practical tools to share the Gospel, while strengthening the Church’s commitment to biblical discipleship and community impact.
Dr Thomas holds degrees from the University of the Southern Caribbean, Inter-American Adventist Theological Seminary (IATS) and Andrews University (in Michigan). He is also a board-certified clinical pastoral chaplain and a Level 3-trained counsellor.
He has been married to his wife, Carol, a radiographer, for 31 years. Together, they have four children.
