Church Accession Statistics
We firmly believe in the Biblical truth that “…there [is] more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents…” (Luke 15:7, NIV). As the family of God, the Church, too, rejoices when new members are…
Understanding and Navigating the Realities of Social Media
In this era dominated by social media, its impact on various aspects of our lives is undeniable, including its use among members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The recently conducted 2022–2023 Global Church Member Survey…
Bored or Energized? How Age Difference Colors the Worship Experience
Have you ever wondered about how members of another generation, either older or younger than you, might think and feel about the worship experience in your church? If not, it is well worth your consideration…
Adventist Young People: My Church and Me (Part 2)
Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. (1 Timothy 4:12, NKJV) The 2017-18 Global Church Member Survey (2017-18 GCMS) included…
Adventist Young People: My Church and Me (Part1)
I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, And you have overcome the wicked one. (1 John 2:14 NKJV) The 2017-18 Global Church Member Survey…
Participation In the Global Church Member Survey
The 2022-23 Global Church Member Survey (2022-23-GCMS) is one of twelve worldwide surveys conducted in the last ten years for the General Conference Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research (ASTR) with the help of research…
Where Grace Abounds
“Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men. For as by the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners,…
Former Pastors on the Need for Practical Education
You, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able…
Former Pastors on the Need for Support
In laboring where there are already some in the faith, the minister should at first seek not so much to convert unbelievers, as to train the church members for acceptable co-operation. Let him labor for…
Pathfinders: Training Our Leaders
To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth—Let the wise…