Dr. Ronald L. LawsonSeventh-day Adventist Kinship International mourns the passing of Dr. Ronald L. Lawson, who died on August 3, 2026, at his home in Loma Linda, California. Ron was a pioneer of Seventh-day Adventist Kinship International and one of the most influential voices in our organization’s history. As Kinship’s first Church Liaison, Ron worked tirelessly to build understanding between the Seventh-day Adventist Church and LGBTQIA+ Adventists. Through this work, Ron helped ensure that the stories, experiences, and voices he spent a lifetime documenting would remain available to future generations. Seventh-day Adventist Kinship International