French Media Advisory
Uniting Global Francophone Adventism
Supporting, equipping, and coordinating video content producers to share the Gospel with the 300 million French-speaking people worldwide.
28
Active Members
7+
Divisions
300M
Audience (FR)
3
Major Projects
Who we are
A Unified Francophone Voice
The French Media Advisory (FMA) is an official consultative body of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, established in 2019. It unites the vital forces of 7 global divisions and the MENA mission.
Our role is to harmonize media strategies, increase the quality of French-language productions, and stimulate synergies between territories to maximize our global impact.
Our Vision
Strategy & Approach
The Evangelization Funnel Philosophy
The FMA focuses its efforts on the awakening of interest and thinking phases of the spiritual journey (SEE and THINK). Our goal is to shift from an intuitive approach to a data-driven strategy to reach a curious public.
1. SEE
Capture the attention of the general non-Adventist public with high-quality aesthetic and human interest content.
2. THINK
Arouse reflection and spiritual curiosity through ethical, biblical, and social themes.
3. DO
Support paths to local commitment and active spiritual life (managed by local churches).
Strategic Pillars
Hope Channel's I.U.A.R. Framework
Impactful
Creating media that concretely transforms lives and brings practical hope to daily life.
United
Working together by harmonizing productions and sharing our strengths across geopolitical borders.
Adaptable
Innovating technically to adapt to new mobile formats and our audience's consumption habits.
Resourced
Pooling equipment, funding, and training to support quality improvements in smaller territories.
Flagship Project
Objective ONEVOICE 2027
A global initiative of the General Conference aiming to mobilize world Adventist media to present a message of hope to one billion people by 2030. The FMA pilots the French-language adaptation.
Infrastructure
Sharing: Jetstream & HCF.tv
The Jetstream platform allows sharing and automated translation of productions between territories. The HCF.tv website aggregates the best global French programs.
Common Standards
Our Editorial Charter
Voted in 2022, our editorial charter defines the common DNA of all productions supported and coordinated by the FMA to ensure consistency and excellence.
01
General Public Target
Our programs are primarily designed to reach the non-Adventist population, with a benevolent and welcoming tone.
02
Accessibility
Vocabulary must be simple, modern, and understandable by all, without complex ecclesiastical jargon.
03
Biblical Balance
The presentation of Adventist biblical truths is done in a balanced, progressive, and educational manner.
04
Positive Message
We promote a fundamentally positive and constructive vision of the everlasting Gospel.
05
Absolute Benevolence
No FMA content will condemn or denigrate any group of the population. Love is our compass.
Global Network
FMA Global Presence
Explore our global network. Click on a marker on the map to display details about its production, equipment, and official representatives.
Click a marker on the map to explore details of a French-speaking territory.
46.8182, 8.2275
EUD (Inter-Europe)
Inter-European Division
Studios & Infrastructures
France (Hope Media Studios in Paris and Clapiers/Montpellier)
Switzerland (Production studio in Cluses - EspoirMédias)
Belgium (Media hub startup project)
Representing Members
Jethro Camille (FMA Coordinator / HCF Europe)
David Milard (Franco-Belgian Union President)
Emanuel Ban (HopeMedia UFB Representative)
Eric Bellois (Swiss Union Representative)
Key Local Projects
Deployment of Hope Channel technical standards
Content sharing via Jetstream
General public co-productions
45.5017, -73.5673
NAD (North America - Quebec/Canada)
North American Division
Studios & Infrastructures
Canada ('Il Est Écrit' production studios in Montreal and Quebec City)
Representing Members
Daniel Stojanovic (FMA Secretary / SDACC)
Paul Musafili (FMA Treasurer / SDACC)
Pedro Torres (Director of Il Est Écrit & Quebec Conference President)
Paul Llewellyn (SDACC President)
Kimberly Maran (NAD Communication Director)
Remy Ballais (Former FMA Coordinator)
Key Local Projects
Production of regular apologetics and Bible studies
Digital interest-awakening campaigns in Quebec and Canada
14.6161, -61.0588
IAD (Inter-America - Antilles/Guiana/Haiti)
Inter-American Division
Studios & Infrastructures
French Antilles (Espérance FM studios in Martinique and Guadeloupe)
French Guiana (Local broadcasting studios)
Haiti (Radio and Television Espérance)
Representing Members
Abel Marquez (IAD Communication Director)
Eddy-Michel Carpin (President of French Antilles & Guiana Union - UAGF)
Jean-Luc Chandler (UAGF Communication Director)
Key Local Projects
24/7 FM and Web broadcasting in Martinique and Guadeloupe
Pooling of radio program scheduling
-17.6509, -149.426
SPD (South Pacific - Polynesia)
South Pacific Division
Studios & Infrastructures
French Polynesia (Radio/video media hub in Papeete, Tahiti)
New Caledonia and Vanuatu (Broadcast centers and local translation)
Representing Members
Darryl Doom (Media Officer / Polynesia)
Brad Kempf (SPD Communication Director)
Key Local Projects
Radio and TV programs in local languages and French
Support for translating Hope Channel content
5.36, -4.0083
WAD (West-Central Africa)
West-Central Africa Division
Studios & Infrastructures
Côte d'Ivoire (Regional studio in Abidjan)
Cameroon, Togo, Benin, Senegal (Field reporting points)
Sahel Region (Adapted radio production and broadcasting)
Representing Members
Bakari Abraham (WAD Communication Director)
Vincent Roger Same (WAD Executive Secretary)
Key Local Projects
ONEVOICE campaign West Africa zone
Production of adapted devotionals and thematic Bible study series
-4.3276, 15.3136
ECD (East-Central Africa - DRC)
East-Central Africa Division
Studios & Infrastructures
Democratic Republic of the Congo (Project studios in Kinshasa and Goma)
Rwanda and Burundi (French/Kinyarwanda content production and translation)
Representing Members
Christopher Ungani (ECD Representative)
Key Local Projects
Feasibility study and acquisition of basic media equipment
Training of local technicians and video editors
-18.8792, 47.5079
SID (Southern Africa & Indian Ocean)
Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division
Studios & Infrastructures
Madagascar (Production centers in Antananarivo)
Mauritius, Reunion, Seychelles (Indian Ocean French communication network)
Representing Members
Noel Sibanda (SID Representative)
Key Local Projects
Radio production in Madagascar
Coordination of broadcasts for the Indian Ocean Union
33.8886, 35.4955
MENA (Middle East & North Africa)
Middle East and North Africa Union Mission
Studios & Infrastructures
Maghreb Countries (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia - Discrete digital production)
Lebanon (Technical coordination support in Beirut)
Representing Members
MENA Union Mission Representatives
Key Local Projects
Web content for interest-awakening and intercultural dialogue
Translation of video clips and social media distribution
Regular Member
Strong production capacity (min. 50 programs/year) and structured financial support.
Associate Member
Territory in growth, structuring, and studio development phase.
Prospect Member
Territory starting media operations, receiving priority technical and strategic support.
Official Structure
Governance & Bodies
Executive Group (The Board)
The Board handles daily management, coordinates global actions, and represents the FMA to the Church's leadership.
Role
Daily strategic management
Scope
Global (7 Divisions)
Frequency
Monthly (online)
Seat count
4 elected members
Working Group
The Working Group is the strategic and operational committee. Established in 2023, it validates operational methods and candidates.
Role
Operational methods & candidate analysis
Scope
Technical & Strategic
Frequency
Quarterly
Seat count
13 seats
FMA Advisory (Plenary Assembly)
The Plenary Assembly is the sovereign body. It gathers 28 members (25 voters) during the GC Annual Council to approve budgets and reports.
Role
Voting budgets, reports, and elections
Scope
Legislative & Approvals
Frequency
Annual (Annual Council)
Seat count
28 members (25 voters)
FMA Leadership Team (2025-2030 Term
Chairman
Selom Sessou
General Conference
FMA Coordinator
Jethro Camille
Inter-European Division
FMA Secretary
Daniel Stojanovic
North American Division
FMA Treasurer
Paul Musafili
North American Division
FMA Infographic
Contact Us
Join or Collaborate
Are you a French-speaking territory wishing to develop your media, organize technical training, or propose a partnership? Contact us.
Institutional Emails
General Information
contact [at] fma.gc.orgPresidency (Chairman)
chairman [at] fma.gc.orgCoordination & Memberships
coordinator [at] fma.gc.orgSecretariat
secretary [at] fma.gc.orgTreasury & Finances
treasurer [at] fma.gc.orgWorking Group
workinggroup [at] fma.gc.org