We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. – Psalm 78:4 (ESV) The transmission of faith from one generation to the next is one of the most important jobs a parent can have. The Bible tells us this … Continued
By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. – John 13:35 (ESV) Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. – Ephesians 4:32 (ESV) Throughout the Bible—especially in the New Testament—we see command after command to love and … Continued
The pastor and local church leaders are entrusted with the responsibility of providing carefully planned Sabbath activities for children, youth, adults, and the elderly; and for families and singles, emphasizing the importance of making the Sabbath a day of joy, worship, and rest. Church activities should complement, rather than replace family and home activities.[1] The … Continued
In the recent 2022 Annual Statistical Report (ASR), we published data on the age of our church membership for the first time. The age profile of church members has been a common statistical question posed to us, and we are pleased that we can now begin answering it, thanks to the increasing use of membership … Continued
Participating in communion is an important time of remembrance and reflection for Adventists. The 28 Fundamental Beliefs share just why this practice is so important: The Lord’s Supper is a participation in the emblems of the body and blood of Jesus as an expression of faith in Him, our Lord and Savior. In this experience … Continued
Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. – James 5:14 (ESV) Church member visitation is an important task for pastors, elders, and other lay leaders. While the circumstances for visitation may differ, … Continued
Those in the church who have sufficient talent to engage in any of the various vocations of life, such as teaching, building, manufacturing, and farming, generally should be prepared to labor for the upbuilding of the church by serving on committees or as teachers in Sabbath schools, engaging in missionary labor, or filling the different … Continued
Happy are the people whose God is the LORD. – Psalm 144:15 (NKJV) You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. – Psalm 16:11 (NKJV) What makes us happy? For years, researchers have tried to answer that question. Is happiness centered … Continued
In our last blog, we examined how members around the world adhere to distinctive Adventist beliefs—specifically, maintaining a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle and their agreement with specific Adventist eschatological beliefs. Yet, have you ever considered that there might be a link between these eschatological beliefs and adherence to Church mandates on health behaviors? Diet and Eschatology When … Continued
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is proud to hold unique understandings and interpretations of biblical concepts. It is with this distinctive perspective that the 28 Fundamental Beliefs were developed. In this two-part blog series, we will examine global perspectives on two of these areas—health and eschatology—and discover an interesting link between the two. Adherence to Vegetarianism … Continued
In our last blog, we looked at data from the 2017–18 Church Leadership Survey on this topic: “Family Sacrifice and Support of Ministries of Adventist Church Leaders.” This survey was commissioned by the General Conference and was conducted in all Divisions. The survey examined different aspects and experiences of being a church administrator. This blog … Continued