After faithfully serving as President of Florida Conference, Allan Machado has accepted the appointment to a new role as Southern Union Executive Secretary. He was appointed on September 25 by the Southern Union Executive Committee and will begin his new assignment effective immediately.
We are deeply grateful for his dedicated, impactful, and Christ-centered leadership during his seven years as president and 25 years of ministry within Florida Conference. Allan and Elsa Machado’s steadfast servant leadership has left an indelible mark on our mission and community, especially in the areas of Kingdom growth, evangelism, advancement, and innovation.
Machado’s ministry began in Florida as a Bible worker, and his commitment to building the Kingdom continued as pastor, lay pastor coordinator, vice president for Spanish-language Ministries, assistant to the president for strategic planning, and Executive Secretary. He was appointed Florida Conference President in 2018 and was elected to continue serving as President at the 2022 constituency session.
In a letter to his conference family, Machado shared, “Florida Conference has been my home. It is where I began my ministry, grew up, got married, and raised my children. . . [. ]Even though my family has grown to embrace eight conferences, Florida Conference will forever hold a special place in my heart. . . [. ]Though my responsibilities will shift, my calling remains unchanged. I step into this new role with the same heart and unwavering commitment to the mission God has placed before us: to share the gospel, make disciples, and serve His people.”
Click to read the full letter here.
Per the Florida Conference Constitution and Bylaws, the current Conference Executive Committee and the Nominating Committee appointed for the Conference’s 2022 constituency cycle will be called to a joint session to appoint a new Florida Conference president. Southern Union president Ron Smith or his delegate will serve as chairperson for this process. We invite you to pray for these committees and Union leadership as they seek God’s guidance and direction in this important decision.
While we will greatly miss Allan, Elsa, and the Machado family, we know the Lord is opening a new door where they will continue to bless others. Please join us in prayer for them as they take on their new responsibilities, and in expressing our deepest appreciation for their many years of service to Florida Conference.