Continued Church Attendance
Our last blog looked at what factors initially attract members of the Adventist Church to their respective congregations. With many local churches experiencing member drop-out (known as the “leaky bucket syndrome”) and much lower weekly attendance…
Drawing in New Church Members
When you consider what brought you into the church you currently attend, what comes to mind? Were you drawn in by the pastor’s meaningful sermons? Perhaps it was the familial atmosphere in the church community? Was it an…
A Cheerful Giver: Mission Offering Giving Habits
Have you ever noticed how money is a topic that no one wants to talk about? A conversation can be sailing nicely along, but then the topic of finances comes up and suddenly things come…
The Christmas Season: A Time of Recommitment
The holiday season is upon us; wherever you look, you are reminded of Christmas. Perhaps it’s bright, twinkly lights and candles decorating every surface. Maybe it’s nativity scenes set up – either indoors or out.…
The Value of Corporate Worship
Why do you go to church? While the question may seem simple enough on the surface, when you get down to the heart of the matter, you must ask yourself what role corporate worship plays…
The Writings of Ellen G. White
The writings of Ellen G. White are an integral part of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. While the Adventist Church holds the Bible as its only creed and strongly adheres to the teaching of the Scriptures, Ellen…
By Faith Alone
“BAM! BAM! BAM!” Can you imagine the sound of Martin Luther’s hammer ringing out as he nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the All Saint’s Church in Wittenberg? On October 31, 1517, this radical…
Grab a Hand: Supporting Seventh-day Adventist Pastors
There’s an old poem by John Donne, a famous Protestant preacher and pastor, as well as poet, which begins, “No man is an island entire of itself…” This saying could not be more true –…
Worship Services in the Lives of Adventist Church Members
One would think that being part of a church family includes attending corporate church services with fellow Adventists. However, for some of those who consider themselves members of the Seventh-day Adventist church, this is not the…
Engagement of Young People in Church Life
With summer’s end comes the start of a new academic year for young people. As they start school, many may disconnect from their local churches because of busyness, or alternatively, they may find reasons to further…