Helping Each Other to Grow Spiritually
“When a person becomes a Christian, he doesn’t just join a local church because it’s a good habit for growing in spiritual maturity. He joins a local church because it’s the expression of what Christ…
Global Perspectives on Righteousness by Faith and the State of the Dead
How well do you understand the principles of the Scriptures that are fundamental to our Church? Do you hear sermons on various topics that are applicable to your daily life and help you to better…
“The Sabbath Was Made for Man:” Global Perspectives on Sabbath-keeping
The Sabbath is central to Seventh-day Adventists; in fact, it is so important that it is part of our name! From the very beginning of time, God set the Sabbath apart as a day of…
Global Prayer Meeting Attendance Trends and Belief in the Power of Jesus’s Name
Do you pray for others? Have you experienced the power of prayer in the name of Jesus? In Matthew 18:20, KJV, Jesus promises that "...where two or three are gathered together in my name, there…
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…