The General Conference’s board of directors has selected Elder Greg Lincoln to succeed Elder Loren Stacy as GC president, effective Saturday night, July 5, 2025.
One year ago, during the February 2024 board meeting, President Stacy and Executive Director Jody McCoy informed the board of their desires to be replaced in their roles and responsibilities at the close of the 2025 GC Convention. In response, the board formed a Succession Committee, which began a search for their successors. During its February 2025 meeting, the board received the committee’s report and recommendations regarding its search for the next GC president. Following much discussion and prayer, the members cast their votes among the top three available candidates. Having received a majority of the twelve votes, Elder Greg Lincoln was selected. The next executive director has not yet been identified because of the board’s decision that President-elect Lincoln should be influential in choosing the person who will assist him.
Elder Greg Lincoln is a godly man and servant of Christ and our church. He has served as a member of the board of directors since July 2015 and as GC treasurer for most, if not all, of that time. Elder Lincoln also served as pastor of our Harrisburg, Oregon congregation July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2024. He will be meeting with Loren Stacy, Jody McCoy, and other key GC staff members to learn all they can teach him in preparation for this summer’s passing of the torch of GC leadership. Please join the board of directors in praying for Elder Greg Lincoln and his wife, Vaneice. May God grant them His very best as they continue to focus on Jesus and follow His plan.
— Loren Stacy
