Elder Leslie D. Louis was born to missionary parents from India on the island of Ceylon (today known as Sri Lanka) where he spent most of his boyhood days. He holds a B.A. degree in religion from Southern Missionary College (1973), along with an M.A. in education from Andrews University (1982). He has served in five conferences in North America including Florida, Ohio, Kentucky-Tennessee, Gulf States, and Carolina.

The past fifty years of his service for the Seventh-day Adventist church include that of being a classroom teacher, elementary school and academy principal, superintendent of education, pastor, vice president of a conference and currently as the president of the Carolina Conference.

Elder Louis was elected to serve as the 37th president of the Carolina Conference of Seventh-day Adventists in 2011, was re-elected in 2016 for a second term and again in 2022 for his third term ending in August 2027.

Leslie is married to Carole who is truly the love of his life. They met while they were both students at Southern Missionary College and will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in December 2023. They have two adult children: Christopher and Catherine and three treasured granddaughters: Isla, Rosalind, and Eloise.

Leslie enjoys traveling, photography, camping, biking, and reading as his leisure activities. He has had the opportunity to travel and visit countries in six of the world’s seven continents. Preaching and sharing Christ through the truths of God’s Word by evangelism, prayer and witnessing are the greatest passions of his heart.

Shawn Boonstra, a native of British Columbia, is the speaker/director for the Voice of Prophecy. He hosts Authentic, a weekly broadcast exploring life’s big questions through history and Scripture. Known for global evangelistic meetings like Revelation Speaks Peace, he equips churches through initiatives such as the Discover Bible School and Discovering Revelation. His ministry spans continents, including outreach in Myanmar, the Arctic, and India. Before joining Voice of Prophecy in 2013, he served as associate ministerial director at the North American Division. Shawn lives in Loveland, Colorado, and enjoys the outdoors with his wife, Jean.

Shawn Boonstra, a native of British Columbia, is the speaker/director for the Voice of Prophecy. He hosts Authentic, a weekly broadcast exploring life’s big questions through history and Scripture. Known for global evangelistic meetings like Revelation Speaks Peace, he equips churches through initiatives such as the Discover Bible School and Discovering Revelation. His ministry spans continents, including outreach in Myanmar, the Arctic, and India. Before joining Voice of Prophecy in 2013, he served as associate ministerial director at the North American Division. Shawn lives in Loveland, Colorado, and enjoys the outdoors with his wife, Jean.

Shawn Boonstra, a native of British Columbia, is the speaker/director for the Voice of Prophecy. He hosts Authentic, a weekly broadcast exploring life’s big questions through history and Scripture. Known for global evangelistic meetings like Revelation Speaks Peace, he equips churches through initiatives such as the Discover Bible School and Discovering Revelation. His ministry spans continents, including outreach in Myanmar, the Arctic, and India. Before joining Voice of Prophecy in 2013, he served as associate ministerial director at the North American Division. Shawn lives in Loveland, Colorado, and enjoys the outdoors with his wife, Jean.

Rudy and Janet Salazar are a passionate husband-and & wife team dedicated to inspiring others in both faith and
finances. Rudy serves as associate director for Stewardship
Ministries at the North American Division and holds a
doctoral degree from Andrews University. He has served
as a pastor and stewardship leader in several conferences.
Janet holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from La Sierra
University and shares practical tools for connecting with God through her
speaking and writing ministry. Together, the Salazars encourage individuals
and families to grow spiritually and live with purpose.

Mike Ortel retired for the third time on January 1, 2025, after pastoring
two churches in Arizona. He previously served as president
of the Northern New England Conference and later as
executive secretary and ministerial director for the Arizona
Conference. Over his decades of service, he has been a
pastor, department director, and administrator. He also
chaired the board of Parkview Adventist Medical Center for
ten years. Mike is deeply engaged in community outreach
and currently serves as chaplain for the Paradise Valley Police Department.
He recently authored Max the Cat: The Seven A's of Healthy Relationships.

Brad Cauley, originally from South Carolina, is married to
Nellie and father to Alexandra and Bradford, both students
at Pine Tree Academy in Freeport, Maine. He holds a B.A. in
Theology from Southern Adventist University, and an M.Div.
and D.Min. from Andrews University. Brad is the author of
Steps to a Vibrant Church and ReGenerate! A Strategy to
Revitalize Seventh-day Adventist Churches. His upcoming
book, In God I Trust? Examining Evidence for a Faith Relationship, will be
published later this year.

Roy E. Gane is professor of Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Languages at the Theological Seminary at Andrews University, where he has served since 1994. He earned his M.A. and Ph.D. in biblical Hebrew from the University of California, Berkeley, and served as president of the Adventist Theological Society (2009–10). Gane has published extensively in scholarly journals and authored several books, including Leviticus, Numbers (NIV Application Commentary), Old Testament Law for Christians, and The Sanctuary and Salvation. He was also the primary translator for Leviticus in the Common English Bible.