Childhood Adverse Experiences, Mental Health, and the Adventist Church
The issue of mental health has long been hidden in the darkness. A certain stigma—a negative one—has been associated with the topic, making it a social taboo. However, in the last few years, mental health…
New Data: Views on the Doctrine of the Sanctuary
If you were asked to explain the investigative judgment and the Adventist doctrine of the sanctuary, would you even know where to begin? While this topic is widely accepted in Adventist churches, it is a…
Global Trends on Family Worship and Prayer Meeting Attendance
Ellen White penned the above words over a hundred years ago (in 1902), but how much truer they ring today! While the home was originally intended to be a safe haven, a quiet oasis from…
Global Survey: Sabbath School Habits
When Sabbath morning arrives after a long, hard week, have you ever been tempted to sleep a little longer, barely making it to church on time? Have you rationalized the necessity of showing up at…
New Data from Global Church Member Survey: Views on State of the Dead
Our last blog examined a recent (2018) study commissioned by the General Conference of SDA, which asked church members to respond to statements on the consciousness of the dead, as well the concept of a…
Global Views on the State of the Dead
When compared to other Christian denominations, Adventists have a unique perspective on death. Most other denominations believe that a person—or at least their soul—goes to heaven when they die. However, according to the 28 Fundamental…
Global Views on the Sabbath
Have you ever sung the lyrics of the hymn quoted on the right, standing alongside of your fellow church members? It is a powerful experience! The seventh-day Sabbath is one of the key pillars of…
Keep CHRIST in CHRISTmas
For many, the Christmas season is a time of year centered on Santa Claus, Father Christmas, or Saint Nicholas; on beautifully decorated Christmas trees and festive display of lights; and most of all—on gifts! Amidst…
Global Trends on Bible Reading and Devotional Practices
From 2017 to 2018, several research teams composed of Adventist researchers from around the world conducted a survey of Seventh-day Adventist church members around the world, commissioned by the General Conference. This study, known as…
The Writings of Ellen G. White
When Ellen G. White wrote down her visions and spiritual inspirations from God many years ago, it is unlikely that she could have fathomed the broad reach that her writings would have today. However, her…