Have you ever stood on one side of a glass door while another friend tried to talk to you from the other side? While it may have seemed comical at first to try to have a conversation, it’s likely that, at some point, it got frustrating. Perhaps you motioned for your friend to open the door … Continued
Imagine it’s a bitterly cold Friday night. Just as you lift your mug to sip a warm drink, the phone rings. It is someone in crisis who needs you right now. Quickly, you gulp down your warm drink, wearily put back on your coat, and head to help. You don’t get home until the wee hours … Continued
Bolstering the Hope Channel’s Family Outreach When you consider television programming for families with children and teens, what pops into your head? Perhaps you think of brightly colored cartoons or beloved puppets. Maybe you think of programming that teaches children their numbers and letters or simple life lessons through song. For older children, teen dramas may come to … Continued
At the end of a long day, many people like to sit down in front of the television and unwind. When it comes to TV programming, we all know that many of the programs available are far from Godly and do little to enhance one’s walk with Jesus. However, there is one major exception offered … Continued
How connected are Adventist college graduates to the Seventh-day Adventist Church? This was the subject of a 2012-13 study commissioned by the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventists, led by Dr. Douglas Jacobs from Southern Adventist University with a team of researchers from Oakwood and Southern Adventist Universities. Over one thousand recent graduates from both universities and Pacific Union College participated in … Continued
Since the beginning of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Christ-based education has been held in the utmost regard. The Adventist model of education was designed to educate the entire being – mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual – to promote wholistic learning and, in all areas, to point the student’s eyes back to Jesus. Because of this … Continued
Southern Asia-Pacific Division’s Views of Seventh-day Adventist Church Programming If you were asked to recall the most meaningful church program you have ever attended, what would come to your mind? Perhaps it was a riveting presentation by missionaries, a moving musical program, or an inspiring evangelistic series. Whatever the case may be, the program no doubt led … Continued
South American Division Views of Involvement With the Seventh-day Adventist Church Have you ever attended or been a part of a sporting event? Even if sports aren’t your favorite pastime, when you arrive to a stadium or sports field, it is nearly impossible to avoid being caught up in the excitement and hubbub of the event. Before … Continued
South Pacific Division’s Views of Giving to the Seventh-day Adventist Church In Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus presents a parable about the wise use of money. He tells of a man who goes on a journey, dividing his fortune between three servants. Two of the men wisely invested their master’s money, doubling his investment. However, the third servant buried his … Continued
North American Division’s Views of Seventh-day Adventist Outreach Have you ever been a part of church outreach? Perhaps you visited the elderly to sing Christmas carols during the holiday season, served at a soup kitchen for the homeless, helped to clean up an inner-city community, or went on a short-term mission trip. However, have you ever been … Continued
A Key Factor for Well-Being of the Inter-American Division of Seventh-day Adventist Church When you consider the word “relationship,” what comes to mind? For some, you might think of a close friend who means a lot to you. Others might initially think of romantic relationships and love. Still others might think of their personal relationship with God – … Continued
Three African Divisions’ Views of the Seventh-day Adventist Church Leadership Love is one of the things that separate Christians from the rest of the world – or at least, it should be! This message is reiterated again and again throughout the Bible. First John 3:17 says, “But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother … Continued