The General Conference (GC) Publishing department announced the 2027 Missionary Book of the Year during Annual Council on October 13. The book, titled All Things New: Prophecies of Hope, was written by Shane Anderson, author, Bible teacher, biblical prophecy speaker, and pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church in Berrien Springs, Michigan, United States, and will be published in more than 70 languages.
Mario Martinelli, GC Publishing director, introduced a video that summarized the book. The video described All Things New: Prophecies of Hope as a combination of Daniel and Revelation, “bringing the full biblical text alongside carefully prepared explanations that help readers explore the prophetic message with clarity and purpose.”
Anderson briefly joined the Annual Council session via video link. When asked what his hopes for the book were, Anderson said, “My prayer is that this book . . . will get into circulation by the millions. Not for my sake, forget that. But for the sake of God’s Word.”
Dr. Clinton Wahlen, editor of the book and associate director of the Biblical Research Institute, commented on the book's timeliness. According to him, people recognize that this is an unusual time in history, and All Things New: Prophecies of Hope can help them find answers and hope. “I believe that this book . . . is just what is needed. The time is now to distribute this book,” he said.
Marinelli then unveiled the All Things New: Prophecies of Hope book display. The shelves, he said, are round, symbolizing the global distribution the book should receive.
Erton Köhler, GC president, invited the publishers and representatives of the publishing house, divisions in the 10/40 Window, and young people to join him on stage for a dedication prayer.
Executive Committee members received a copy of All Things New: Prophecies of Hope and a small leaf-shaped wildflower seed packet. Köhler invited attendees to the front of the room to plant their seeds together, representing "what we expect for these books,” said Köhler. By planting the seeds, delegates declared that they are “willing to plant and share those books around the world.”
Mario Martinelli, director of Publishing Ministries for the General Conference, presenting agenda item OneVoice27: Missionary Book of the Year 2027 at the morning business session on Tuesday, October 13. Photo: Tor Tjeransen / Adventist Media Exchange (CC BY 4.0)
Photo: Tor Tjeransen / Adventist Media Exchange (CC BY 4.0)
Erton Köhler, GC president, leading in prayer for the Missionary Book of the Year 2027 at the morning business session on Tuesday, October 13. Photo: Tor Tjeransen / Adventist Media Exchange (CC BY 4.0)
Photo: Tor Tjeransen / Adventist Media Exchange (CC BY 4.0)
Attendees planting their All Things New seeds during the presentation of agenda item OneVoice27: Missionary Book of the Year 2027. Photo: George Nelson / Adventist Media Exchange (CC BY 4.0)Photo: George Nelson / Adventist Media Exchange (CC BY 4.0)
Photo: George Nelson / Adventist Media Exchange (CC BY 4.0)
Attendees planting their All Things New seeds during the presentation of agenda item OneVoice27: Missionary Book of the Year 2027. Photo: George Nelson / Adventist Media Exchange (CC BY 4.0)
Photo: George Nelson / Adventist Media Exchange (CC BY 4.0)
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