The Importance of Prayer
How important is prayer to you? Do you pray daily or once in a while? How do you meet your day-to-day challenges? Prayer is a vital part of spiritual growth. It connects us to our…
“The Type of Church I Attend:” Preferences in Church Size and Setting by Age
The 2017–2018 Global Church Member Survey (GCMS 2017–18) was conducted globally to understand different aspects of church life. One area studied was the impact of church size on different aspects of church life. A total…
Gender Statistics in the Adventist Church
Have you ever wondered what our worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church membership looks like in regards to gender and age? The Annual Statistical Report (ASR) presents all kinds of membership information collected from around the world.…
Women’s Involvement in the Adventist Church
International Women’s Day was observed in many countries on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. On this day, people express their appreciation of what women do for us and celebrate the successes and achievements of women worldwide. …
What are the Objectives and Philosophy of Mission-Effectiveness Evaluation?
Did you know that it has already been more than ten years since the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists has commissioned the Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research (ASTR) to conduct and coordinate research in…
Involvement of People with Disabilities in the Church (Part 2)
Have you ever considered how God is able to use anyone, even in spite of their weaknesses? When we look at the story of Moses in Exodus 4:10–12, we discover that Moses thought he had…
Involvement of People with Disabilities in the Church (Part 1)
Have you ever wondered if people with disabilities feel valued in their local church? Are they invited and enabled to participate in church ministries? The Bible tells us in 1 Corinthians 12 that everybody is…
Applying to Daily Life! Research Data from the East-Central Africa Division
There’s an old children’s worship song by Rob Evans (better known to many as the “Donut Man”) that goes like this: I like the Bible! I like the Bible! Cuz I read it, and I…
Christ’s Method in the Trans-European and Inter-European Division
How well do we know our neighbors or the people living across the street? Do we know them well enough to know what their needs are? Are we able to meet their needs? As a…
South Pacific Division: Commitment to Adventism and Understanding God
What is your perception of God? Is He a distant God to you, who seems to make your life difficult? Is He a friend to you, someone who is by your side in good and…