The Southwestern Union President’s Office creates, communicates and implements the Seventh-day Adventist Church vision, mission and overall direction in the territory surrounding Southwest, which includes the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, and Texico. The five local conferences in the territory are Arkansas-Louisiana, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Texas, and Texico. Southwestern Adventist University is included under this territory. This office leads, guides, directs and evaluates all departments and ministries, and ensures they are carrying out the daily operations of the Southwestern Union organization.