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Discipleship Name Change Sparks Debate among Delegates

Discipleship Name Change Sparks Debate among Delegates

On July 7, 2025, at the 62nd General Conference Session, delegates voted to replace the word “discipleship” with the word “disciple-making” in the Church Manual. The amendment came to delegates as the world church places an emphasis on total member involvement at the local church level.  The amen...

GC Session

Delegates Support Amendment Encouraging Redemptive Membership Review

Delegates Support Amendment Encouraging Redemptive Membership Review

On July 7, 2025, at the 62nd General Conference Session in St. Louis, delegates voted to add a new section on membership records to the Church Manual in an effort to encourage local churches to promote disciple-making environments.  This section will be separate from the existing one dealing with...

GC Session

Newly Elected General Conference Officers Speak to the Press

Newly Elected General Conference Officers Speak to the Press

Day three of business sessions for the 2025 General Conference (GC) Session has wrapped up with the election of a new secretary, Richard E. McEdward , and the reelection of treasurer Paul H. Douglas . Both officers will speak with the press on Monday, July 7, 2025.  Other elected officials incl...

Business Meetings

US Travel Visa Wait Times Prompt Constitution and Bylaws Adjustment

US Travel Visa Wait Times Prompt Constitution and Bylaws Adjustment

On July 6, 2025, at the 62nd General Conference (GC) Session in St. Louis, delegates voted to amend the GC Constitution and Bylaws, Constitution Article V — General Conference Session, to give divisions and their delegates more time to prepare for future sessions. The change was prompted by the ...

Business Meetings

Delegates Support Amendment to Clarify Church Nominating Committee Responsibilities

Delegates Support Amendment to Clarify Church Nominating Committee Responsibilities

On July 7, 2025, at the 62nd General Conference (GC) Session in St. Louis, delegates voted to amend Church Manual Chapter 10, “Nominating Committee and the Election Process,” to clarify the distinct role and responsibilities of a church’s nominating committee.  The committee’s primary function is...

Business Meetings

Adventist Review Ministries Reverts to Adventist Review

Adventist Review Ministries Reverts to Adventist Review

On July 6, 2025, at the 62nd General Conference (GC) Session, delegates voted in favor of Adventist Review Ministries reverting its name to Adventist Review . Adventist Review was launched at Advent Review and Sabbath Herald by church co-founders James and Ellen G. White, prominent figures i...

Business Meetings