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[To see the official Facebook announcement and a personal message from Elder Ted Wilson, worldwide Adventist Church President click and follow this link:  New Job 1. 1. 2020 ] Julian, Albulena & Beatrice Kastrati 18.01.2020, Ringway, Greater Manchester: Last Sabbath (11.01.2020), we welcomed our new Pastor, Julian Kastrati (BA Hons & MA from Newbold College. He has moved to us from Germany, and originates from Albania. His German wife, Dr Beatrice Kastrati (MPH from Loma Linda University) and their daughter, Albulena will be joining us permanently towards the middle of February 2020. Beatrice was born in Tübingen and studied in Ulm, Germany. She served for many years as ADRA Albania CEO as well as Health Ministries and Community Services Director for the Albanian Mission. Beatrice is a fifth-generation Adventist and avid book reader, who enjoys soprano signing. Welcome by Ringway  Head Elder,  Prof Dr Andrew Baildam Julian was born and ra...

Delighted to share that as of today I commence employment as District Pastor in Greater Manchester, North England Conference (Stockport, Ringway and Longsight). I take this opportunity to thank our international family of genuine friends: you were there for us -- you kept in touch, you remembered us in prayer, especially following our emotionally-charged departure from Albania but also during the challenging, yet life-building experience in Germany. A blessing indeed to have friends like you!  And that's why  sharing a personal message of encouragement I received recently from (Adventist Church World President) Elder Ted Wilson felt the right thing to do: I believe it both encapsulates our journey precisely and motivates us to minister with an increased sense of passion, duty of care as well as intentionality. Thank you, -- faleminderit, danke sehr -- and may God bless you all throughout 2020 and beyond!  Sincerely, Beatrice & Julian