Kentucky-Tennessee Conference appoints Brian Hamilton as vice president for finance
The Kentucky-Tennessee Conference administration is pleased to announce that, following a vote by the executive committee on Dec. 2, Brian Hamilton has been appointed vice president for finance.
Hamilton has served as interim vice president for finance since May 2025, coming out of retirement to assist the conference during a time of transition.
“I wasn’t sure at first whether it would be anything more than temporary,” Hamilton said. “But once I got back in the saddle, I was refreshed from retirement, and it just felt good to be able to put my talents to work again”
Hamilton brings decades of financial and administrative experience within Seventh-day Adventist Church organizations. Most recently, he served as chief financial officer for Three Angels Broadcasting Network for 11 years before retiring in 2019. His previous leadership roles include service as under treasurer for the Southern California Conference, secretary-treasurer for the Wisconsin Conference, and senior accountant and associate treasurer for the Michigan Conference
In addition to his financial background, Hamilton has pastoral experience, having earned a Master of Divinity degree from Andrews University and served as a pastor early in his career.
“My spending time in pastoral ministry really helped me understand the world of pastors… how they think, how they function and the challenges they face,” Hamilton said. “That helps me serve in treasury in a much better way.”
As vice president for finance, Hamilton said his focus will be on continuing the conference’s strong financial footing while supporting its mission priorities.
“The Kentucky-Tennessee Conference is on a very secure financial basis,” Hamilton said. “We’re strong in assets and low in debt, and I want to continue the good work that prior treasurers have done while emphasizing evangelism and supporting our education programs.”
Hamilton said he hopes constituents will experience transparency and approachability in his leadership. The Kentucky-Tennessee Conference is delighted to welcome Brian Hamilton and looks forward to how God will work through his leadership.
