World Church: Women's Leadership Training Advances to Next Level
In the past two years thousands of women in Seventh-day Adventist churches worldwide have mastered several facets of leadership using a training program designed by the Women's Ministries department at the church's world headquarters. In April, the third
Story of Conscientious Objector to be Theatrical Movie
Nearly 60 years ago, a young Seventh-day Adventist who refused to bear arms was responsible for one of the greatest acts of heroism by a single person in combat. Now, that story is under development as a major motion picture, and is expected to bring the
World Church: Ministerial Association Plans Live Satellite, Webcast Preaching Seminar
Thousands of clergy members from around the world -- from a variety of denominations -- are expected to unite in a global audience for "Here We Grow Again," a professional development seminar due Mar. 21 from the Adventist Church's Ministerial Association
Russia: Adventist President Joins Russian Church in 120th Anniversary Celebrations
"For many years we in the West were encouraged by the faith and courage of Russian Adventists," Pastor Jan Paulsen, world president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, told members and leaders during a Moscow visit to share in the celebrations of 120 yea
United Kingdom: Adventists Applaud Public Places Smoking Ban
The British Parliament gave anti-smoking forces a special "Valentine" on Feb. 14, voting to ban smoking in public places. Seventh-day Adventists in the United Kingdom were among those petitioning the government to enact the rule.
Thailand: ADRA Gives Girls a Safety Net Amid Human Trafficking Explosion
To be a poor girl in Thailand can sometimes mean being dispensable, a "possession" easily traded for money, and then used for sex.
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Cuba: New Church Dedication Planned in Pilon; Literature Aids Mission Activity
Excitement is growing among Seventh-day Adventists in Pilon, Cuba, as their new house of worship is nearing completion for a Mar. 25 dedication. Adventist pastor Israel Leito, president of the church's Inter-America region, is expected to preside at the c
United States: Arson Cited in Arizona Adventist Church Fire
A nighttime fire at the North Valley Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church in Phoenix, Arizona is being blamed on arson, with city and federal officials investigating. The Feb. 7 blaze gutted the church, and caused a reported $200,000 in damage.
Germany: Young and Old, Adventists Catch Internet Evangelism Vision
Whether they were 12-years-old, or 87, they came from Poland, Luxemburg, Switzerland, Austria and the Czech Republic to the 11th STAonline forum in Muehlenrahmede, Germany Feb. 9 to 12.
United States: Ship Linked to Joseph Bates, Adventist Pioneer, Found in San Francisco
The nearly-intact hull of the "Candace," a 188-year-old, 100-foot-long, three-masted barkentine ship that once carried Seventh-day Adventist pioneer Capt. Joseph Bates on a memorable journey from Peru to Boston, has been found buried under a site for a ne
South America: Brazil, Peru Advance Student's Religious Freedom
In a historic ruling, Peru's national ombudsman spoke out in favor of an Adventist university student who was denied the right to freely practice his religion in the private university he was attending.
United States: Conference Talks About Peace in Adventism
At the first formal conference of its kind to be held on a Seventh-day Adventist university campus, some 170 people gathered to talk about ways to increase peacemaking. The one-day conference, "Talking Peace, Making Peace: An Adventist Conversation," was
Israel: Adventists and Jewish Scholars Meet in Friendship Conference
Seventh-day Adventists from 23 countries gathered Feb. 6 for a six-day "Adventist Jewish Friendship Conference" aimed at building bridges between Adventists and Jews.
United States: Adventist, Non-Combatant, Joel Klimkewicz Wins Discharge Upgrade
Joel David Klimkewicz, who received a "bad conduct" discharge from the U.S. Marine Corps because he obeyed his conscience and refused to pick up a weapon, won a victory that could let him return to the armed forces in the future. In a 3-2 vote, the U.S. N
United States: Textbook Co-authored by Andrews Professor Wins Award
Less than a year after hitting the bookshelves, the textbook "Atlas of Clinical Gross Anatomy" started showing up in classrooms at Harvard Medical School, the University of Connecticut Medical School, and University of Southern California's physical thera
South Pacific: Conference Explores Adventist Identity
"We preach a message that is distinct, but if it is not relevant it will not be perceived as part of my personal identity, which means when I am faced with a crisis it won't help me," declared Dr. Paul Petersen, field secretary for the Seventh-day Adventi
United States: University Music Project to Tap New Talent
If they want to change the title, that's fine. After all, "it's their project," says Thomas Macomber, adjunct professor at La Sierra University in California. This is the whole idea behind "A Sound Connection," which may turn out to be an entirely differe
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Thailand -- Every year in Thailand, thousands of young girls are taken from their rural families in the northern part of the country. Hill tribe villagers are very poor and especially vulnerable, and girls from these ethnic minority groups are sold into p
World Church: Internet Ministry Coordinating Committee Formed
Leaders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church today voted to establish a Coordinating Committee for Internet Ministries, aimed at serving the world church and its regions.