My Body is the Temple of the Holy Spirit –  Global Views on Healthful Living

My Body is the Temple of the Holy Spirit – Global Views on Healthful Living

Adventists are well known for their emphasis on health. In fact, health is built into the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s Fundamental Beliefs. The Fundamental Belief number 22 states that: Additionally, Ellen G. White wrote extensively on the topic of health, including an entire book entitled Counsels on Health. The importance of health is built into the … Continued

Using the Internet and Mobile Devices for Spiritual Growth

Using the Internet and Mobile Devices for Spiritual Growth

In this world of technology access to Bible study plans, Sabbath School quarterlies, devotionals, and other faith growing opportunities is only a button click away. It is easy to listen to the Bible while driving in the car or to study the Sabbath School quarterly as waiting for the bus. While many church members have access to such resources through their phone or other mobile device, researchers questioned if they use these resources to grow their faith. In today’s blog we are looking at data regarding the usage of mobile devices and faith growing activities.

A Mother’s Influence on Spiritual Formation

A Mother’s Influence on Spiritual Formation

Mothers. Where would we be without them? The obvious answer is, “We wouldn’t exist!” But in a deeper sense, mothers do so much more than merely give us life. They have the potential to shape and mold us, crafting us into the people we become. Even more, research continues to point to the central role … Continued

100th Issue of  the  ASTR Research Newsletter

100th Issue of the ASTR Research Newsletter

Where can you Find Adventist Research Data? Have you ever been frustrated looking for some reliable figures on the Adventist Church or church-related projects without apparent success? Or have you been searching for some data through articles, surfing through internet pages, or asking those who were supposed to know all the references only to find … Continued

Social Media Usage: Adventist Trends Worldwide

Social Media Usage: Adventist Trends Worldwide

Facebook. WhatsApp. Instagram. Twitter. Each of these social media platforms has its pros and cons, as well as advocates and critics. However, it remains clear that social media is an important part of today’s culture, and it is here to stay. While this seems to be becoming a more well-accepted reality, Adventist researchers wanted to … Continued

Applying Our Relationship with Christ: GCMS Faith Maturity Results

Applying Our Relationship with Christ: GCMS Faith Maturity Results

Throughout His ministry, Jesus served His Father by loving and caring for those in need. When we consider our relationships with others, do we really love them like Jesus? As part of both the 2013 and 2017-18 Global Church Member Surveys (GCMS), members of the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church were asked about how they ranked … Continued

A Relationship with Christ: Global Trends 2013 vs. 2018

A Relationship with Christ: Global Trends 2013 vs. 2018

Into my heart,Into my heart,Come into my heart, Lord Jesus.Come in today.Come in always.Come into my heart, Lord Jesus. Do you remember singing this song when you were little? Or perhaps your little ones sang it when they were in Sabbath School. This song is so simple–it’s just a chorus, really. But in these few … Continued

The Gift of Salvation

The Gift of Salvation

Consider this passage, found in Romans 5:12-17 (ESV): “Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned—for sin indeed was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not counted where there is no law. Yet … Continued

Global Personal Prayer Habits: 2013 vs. 2018

Global Personal Prayer Habits: 2013 vs. 2018

Is prayer important to you? Do you believe in the power of prayer? Is personal prayer part of your daily life? 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIRV) says: “But they make themselves low in my sight. They pray and look to me. And they turn from their evil ways. Then I will listen to them from heaven. I will forgive their sin. And I will heal their land. After all, they are my people.” Let us find out how important prayer is to our Adventist church members.

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