In today’s fast-paced world, finding time to connect with our loved ones can often feel like a challenge. Yet, as Seventh-day Adventist church members, we understand the importance of nurturing spiritual growth within our families. One powerful way to do this is through regular family worship. As we reflect on data from the Global Church … Continued
As Seventh-day Adventists, our belief about Christ as the Creator of the universe stands as a cornerstone of our faith, shaping our understanding of God’s power and purpose. Adventists around the world shared their beliefs about creation in 2018 and 2023 through the Global Church Member’s Survey by responding to these statements: “I believe God … Continued
We firmly believe in the Biblical truth that “…there [is] more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents…” (Luke 15:7, NIV). As the family of God, the Church, too, rejoices when new members are added to the fold. This rejoicing is not about the simple statistical increase in membership but, most importantly, it’s about … Continued
In this era dominated by social media, its impact on various aspects of our lives is undeniable, including its use among members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The recently conducted 2022–2023 Global Church Member Survey (GCMS) among Seventh-day Adventist Church members provides intriguing insights into how social media is woven into the fabric of our … Continued
Have you ever wondered about how members of another generation, either older or younger than you, might think and feel about the worship experience in your church? If not, it is well worth your consideration according to research spanning more than a decade tracking church members’ personal worship experiences. In a sample of 20,649 Adventists … Continued
Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. (1 Timothy 4:12, NKJV) The 2017-18 Global Church Member Survey (2017-18 GCMS) included church members from all 13 divisions, with a total of 63,756 respondents ranging in age from 8 to 102 years … Continued
I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, And you have overcome the wicked one. (1 John 2:14 NKJV) The 2017-18 Global Church Member Survey (2017-18 GCMS) included church members from all 13 divisions, with a total of 63,756 respondents ranging in age from 8 … Continued
The 2022-23 Global Church Member Survey (2022-23-GCMS) is one of twelve worldwide surveys conducted in the last ten years for the General Conference Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research (ASTR) with the help of research teams worldwide. This survey is the largest data set collected since the beginning of global research more than ten years … Continued
The General Conference is now sharing its research data through its department of Archives, Statistics, and Research. To start the application process, please click this link. Ensure to carefully read and follow the guidelines in preparing the application. For questions, please email us at research@gc.adventist.org.
“Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men. For as by the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous. Now the law came in to increase the … Continued
You, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also (2 Timothy 2:1–2, NKJV). In 2021, René Drumm and Petr Činčala undertook a qualitative study that … Continued
In laboring where there are already some in the faith, the minister should at first seek not so much to convert unbelievers, as to train the church members for acceptable co-operation. Let him labor for them individually, endeavoring to arouse them to seek for a deeper experience themselves, and to work for others. When they … Continued