And the Lord God of their fathers sent to them by his messengers, rising up betimes, and sending; because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling place (2 Chronicles 36:15, KJV). The 2023 Global Adventist Pastors’ Survey assessed pastors’ support systems. The outcomes presented below are the average from the 13 Divisions … Continued
But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 3:14-15 ESV). In the 2023 survey of … Continued
And may your hearts be fully committed to the LORD our God, to live by his decrees and obey his commands, as at this time (1 Kings 8:61, NIV). The Cambridge Dictionary describes commitment as the “willingness to give your time and energy to a job, activity, or something that you believe in.” Do we, … Continued
I entreat you, my brethren and sisters, to be self-reliant in the strength of Jesus. Do not hang the weight of your perplexities and burdens upon your ministers. Christ has invited you to come to him, your burden-bearer (Ellen G. White, The Signs of the Times, September 4, 1879). In 2023, Seventh-day Adventist Church pastors … Continued
“Let the time thus gained be spent in wrestling with God for your ministers. Hold up their hands as did Aaron and Hur the hands of Moses” (Ellen G. White, Pastoral Ministry, p. 100). In 2023, a comprehensive survey was conducted among Seventh-day Adventist pastors, revealing a glimpse into their well-being and the demands of … Continued
“Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and try Me now in this,” says the Lord of hosts, “if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it” (Malachi … Continued
“Scientific research opens to the mind vast fields of thought and information… Ignorance may try to support skepticism by appeals to science; but instead of doing this, science contributes fresh evidences of the wisdom and power of God…” (Ellen White, Special Testimonies on Education, 1897, p. 56). Research plays an important role in the mission … Continued
For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:21 ESV). To discover how church members around the world currently view Ellen G. White, the Global Church Member Survey asked participants how much they agreed with the … Continued
But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry (2 Timothy 4:5 NIV). In the 2023 survey of Seventh-day Adventist pastors worldwide, pastors were asked a number of questions about their evangelistic endeavors over the past 12 months. Number of One-to-one … Continued
My message to ministers, young and old, is this: Guard jealously your hours for prayer, Bible study, and self-examination. Set aside a portion of each day for a study of the Scriptures and communion with God. Thus you will obtain spiritual strength, and will grow in favor with God (Ellen G. White, Gospel Workers, p. … Continued
Christ’s method alone will give true success in reaching the people. The Savior mingled with people as one who desired their good. He showed sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He invited them, “Follow Me.” Ellen G. White, The Ministry of Healing, p. 143. The Gospels do not describe … Continued
Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding (Jeremiah 3:15 NIV). The Seventh-day Adventist Church is blessed to have amazing pastors, about 32,000 around the world: pastors who evangelize, pastors who nurture, pastors who administer, pastors who are great preachers, pastors who excel at counseling … Continued