Mr Chapman served the Church for more than four decades in education, leadership and safeguarding.
Author: Tracey Bridcutt

Hudson's winning entry, “Norfolk Star Trails”, showcases the beauty of the night sky through an intricate star trail composition created from 50 images.
The partnership will support a pilot study focused on the treatment and prevention of diabetes.
During a visit to Adventist Media last week, the leaders expressed optimism about ongoing mission efforts despite the significant challenges they face in sharing the gospel.
Held every five years, the conference serves as a key platform for networking, encouragement and professional development for women serving in ministry. Around 190 women from across the four unions are attending.
When Mauricio Cando found himself alone and seriously ill, a group of strangers stepped in and became his family. Members of the Western Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church in Croydon, Victoria, had never met Mauricio before, but when they heard about his situation, they rallied around him—visiting him in hospital, bringing meals, and offering both practical care and spiritual support.
An initiative that fosters partnerships between conferences and missions across the South Pacific is yielding encouraging results.
The incredible generosity from church members across Australia and New Zealand is set to make a lasting impact in Papua New Guinea.