“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…
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…
A Global Look at Wholistic Health Sermons and Tobacco Use
World No Tobacco Day is celebrated each year on May 31. This special day, organized by the World Health Organization (WHO), informs the public on the dangers of using tobacco, the business practices of tobacco…
Adventist Children: Worldwide Data on Transmission of Faith
We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. – Psalm 78:4 (ESV) The transmission of faith from one…
Love and Care in the Global Adventist Church
By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. – John 13:35 (ESV) Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ…
A Global Look at Churches That Plan Family Activities
The pastor and local church leaders are entrusted with the responsibility of providing carefully planned Sabbath activities for children, youth, adults, and the elderly; and for families and singles, emphasizing the importance of making the…
Worldwide Participation in Communion
Participating in communion is an important time of remembrance and reflection for Adventists. The 28 Fundamental Beliefs share just why this practice is so important: The Lord’s Supper is a participation in the emblems of…
Pastor and Elder Visits: Global Data and Trends
Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. – James 5:14 (ESV) Church…
A Snapshot of Local Church Involvement: Holding a Church Office
Those in the church who have sufficient talent to engage in any of the various vocations of life, such as teaching, building, manufacturing, and farming, generally should be prepared to labor for the upbuilding of…