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…
Involvement of People with Disabilities in the Church (Part 1)
Have you ever wondered if people with disabilities feel valued in their local church? Are they invited and enabled to participate in church ministries? The Bible tells us in 1 Corinthians 12 that everybody is…
Applying to Daily Life! Research Data from the East-Central Africa Division
There’s an old children’s worship song by Rob Evans (better known to many as the “Donut Man”) that goes like this: I like the Bible! I like the Bible! Cuz I read it, and I…
Guests Welcome! The Prevalence of Pastor, Elder, and Member Home Visits in the SUD
How important is church community to you? Do you like to visit other church members and spend time with them? Do you know people that feel alone and isolated, especially during this holiday season? Can…
The Southern Asia Division: Members Living in Community
Are you an active member of your community? Do you participate in church activities or ministries of your local church? If you are volunteering in your community or participate actively in your church, you will…
TED, EUD, and ESD Views on God and Christ’s Role as Head of the Church
Throughout Scripture, various characteristics of God (both as each Member individually and as the Trinity as a whole) are revealed. Belief in a Personal God God, the Creator and Sustainer of all things, could have…
Novo Tempo Viewing Trends in the South American Division
In our previous blog we looked at the Hope Channel viewer trends globally. Today we like to explore research data from Novo Tempo - a version of Hope Channel in the South American Division.