Challenging times require steady leadership. With this in mind, the Greater Sydney Conference has called Pastor Alban Matohiti to serve as president.
“We are humbled by the enormity of the task,” shares Pastor Matohiti. “It is a very challenging responsibility and somewhat at times one cannot help to feel not worthy of the call. But part of being called to be in pastoral ministry is to serve in these areas. Please keep us in your prayers.”
He and his wife, Maria, have three young children, Sienna, Emmanuel, and Liviyah.
Pastor Terry Johnson served as GSC president from 2017 until August 2021, when he accepted the call to become president of the Australian Union Conference.
“I’m excited by the appointment of Pr. Alban, Maria and their family for the role of president of the wonderful Greater Sydney Conference,” he says.
“I’ve been privileged to experience his wisdom in a variety of circumstances and have no doubt that he is ably gifted by the Holy Spirit to lead God’s people. His pastoral heart and passion for people is evident and the vision he will communicate in time will be powerful. We pray that the Lord will bless Pr. Alban with wisdom and discernment as he becomes even more of a servant as Matthew 20:25-28 details.”
Pastor Matohiti is originally from Albania, where he was the first native Albanian to be ordained as pastor. He worked as a church planter, pastor, and president of the Albanian Mission and earned a bachelor’s degree in theological studies at Newbold College. He is currently working on a master’s degree in leadership and management. He has been in ministry for 22 years, pastored at Wahroonga church for 12 years and most recently served as GSC ministerial secretary.
Leading a large and diverse conference like Sydney is not an easy task, but Pastor Matohiti has confidence that he’s up to the challenge, knowing God is with him. He asks others in the conference to join him in asking for divine leadership.
“It is my desire and genuine prayer that in every decision and battle we face as a conference that we seek His will first and that God goes before us.”
Pastor Alban Matohiti, his wife Maria and their children Sienna, Emmanuel and Liviyah
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