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
Have you ever tried to describe a place you have never visited? Have you ever tried to explain the taste of something you have never eaten? As Christians, our ultimate purpose on earth is to bring glory to God. Our every action should reflect this purpose, our every word echo this mission. However, if we do not … Continued
In 1 Corinthians, Paul compares the early church to a physical body. One analogy that he uses is that of an eye and a hand; the eye cannot tell the hand “I don’t need you.” The eye does not have the ability to grasp an object and without the eye, the hand will fumble around aimlessly. However, by … Continued
There’re many old sayings about home: “Home is where the heart is,” and “Home sweet home” are two well-known clichés. However, just as “family” does not simply indicate people to whom you have a blood relation, “home” does not refer simply to the place in which you dwell. Home can refer to people with whom you feel … Continued
It’s a bright, sunny day. You’re at the beach – perhaps playing some volleyball with friends, building a sandcastle with your daughter, or jumping in the waves with your spouse. Suddenly, from out deep in the water, you hear a voice calling, “HELP!” You scan the horizon and spot the source: a child has gone out too deep … Continued
Have you ever lost something precious? What did you do to try and recover it? Did you say to yourself, “Oh, forget about it. I’m sure it’ll turn up someday.” Probably not. It’s much more likely that you searched tirelessly until you recovered the missing item. In Luke 15:3-10 (NIV), Jesus tells two parables: Then Jesus told them this … Continued