The Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division Biblical Research Institute Committee met on October 31, 2008 in the offices of the Division prior to the year-end meetings of the Executive committee of the Division. The Committee members are: Ángel M. Rodríguez (Chairperson), Passmore Hachalinga (Secretary), Paul Ratsara, Solomon Maphosa, B. Owusu-Antwi, Saustin Mfune, Evans Muvuti, Harrington Akombwa, Paminus Machamire, Zeca Xavier, Francois Louw, Eliah Kamwendo, Goodwell Nthani, D. Birkenstock, Gerald Du Preez, Samuel Ravonjiarivelo, and Elias Teodoro.