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…
Pathfinders: Less About Achievement, More About Fun
Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your…
Pastors’ Emotional Health and Well-being: Healthy Boundaries
Nothing can excuse the minister for neglecting the inner circle for the larger circle outside. The spiritual welfare of his family comes first. In the day of final reckoning God will inquire what he did…
“You’ve Got a Friend in Me!”: How to Get the Social Support You Need
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one…
“Other People in My Church Care About Me:” A Look at Data by Division
The church is one body with many members, called from every nation, kindred, tongue, and people. In Christ we are a new creation; distinctions of race, culture, learning, and nationality, and differences between high and…
Adventist Publications: Worldwide Trends on Utilization
Adventists produce a number of different publications; some of these are at the Union or Conference level, and some are produced by the General Conference. The purpose of these publications is to grow your spiritual…
Global Perspectives on the Fundamental Beliefs
The 28 Fundamental Beliefs have a special place in the Adventist Church. “Seventh-day Adventists accept the Bible as their only creed and hold certain fundamental beliefs to be the teaching of the Holy Scriptures. These…
Sharing a Meal Together: Worldwide Data
In the New Testament, we see many instances of people sharing a meal together (Acts 2:42; Romans 12:13). In fact, this is a practice in which Jesus Himself often engaged (Matthew 14:13–21; Matthew 26:26–29; John…