Call for ramping up ministry in cities of more than 1 million people

Gary Krause, middle, is the director of the Office of Adventist Mission. In an interview, he explained the significance of a document that came out of the "It's Time" conference on urban mission. Also pictured here on the final day of the conference, on October 1, are Mike Ryan, an Adventist Church vice president, and Rick McEdward, director of the Global Mission study centers. [photo: Ansel Oliver]

Adventist Church implements assessment plan for urban mission

ADRA distributing water, food and emergency supplies

Thousands of homes in the island of Bohol in central Philippines were damaged during a 7.2-magnitude earthquake last week. [photo: Moises Musico]

In the Philippines, major earthquake damages Adventist property

Global research offers ‘snapshot’; Sabbath School teachers highly ranked

David Trim, director of the Office of Archives, Statistics and Research presents the findings of the most in-depth research the denomination has conducted on its members. He delivered the findings to Annual Council delegates on Tuesday, October 15. [photo: Ansel Oliver]

Landmark survey reveals in-depth beliefs, perceptions of Adventist members

Indian Ocean, Botswana regions become self-supporting; reorganization for church territories in Kenya and Tanzania, too

Adventist Church Undersecretary Myron Iseminger introduced several suggested policy adjustments at Annual Council on October 16. [photo: Ansel Oliver]

Ministry of deacons, deaconesses now under care of Ministerial Association

Ng’s donkey understands ‘biblical commands’; Landless gets Finley back

G. T. Ng, the Adventist world church's executive secretary, is always good for a laugh during his reports to Annual Council. This year he told a long, drawn-out joke about a donkey that understood "biblical" commands. [photo: Ansel Oliver]

It's no comedy club, but with inside humor Annual Council can have a lighter side

Officers hope familiar look throughout denomination will strengthen brand

Garrett Caldwell of the Adventist world church's Communication department unveils the redesigned Adventist.org to Annual Council delegates. [photo: Ansel Oliver]

Redesign of Adventist Church’s website unveiled

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Landmark survey reveals in-depth beliefs, perceptions of Adventist members

Ministry of deacons, deaconesses now under care of Ministerial Association

It's no comedy club, but with inside humor Annual Council can have a lighter side

Redesign of Adventist Church’s website unveiled

News.

Just Published

Lately in Our Region

Worldwide News

Adventist Church implements assessment plan for urban mission

In the Philippines, major earthquake damages Adventist property

Landmark survey reveals in-depth beliefs, perceptions of Adventist members

Ministry of deacons, deaconesses now under care of Ministerial Association

It's no comedy club, but with inside humor Annual Council can have a lighter side

Redesign of Adventist Church’s website unveiled