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…
Happiness and Life Satisfaction: A Look at Data by Division
Happy are the people whose God is the LORD. – Psalm 144:15 (NKJV) You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.…
The Link Between Health and Eschatology: Part 2
In our last blog, we examined how members around the world adhere to distinctive Adventist beliefs—specifically, maintaining a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle and their agreement with specific Adventist eschatological beliefs. Yet, have you ever considered that there…
The Link Between a Healthy Diet and Eschatology: Part 1
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is proud to hold unique understandings and interpretations of biblical concepts. It is with this distinctive perspective that the 28 Fundamental Beliefs were developed. In this two-part blog series, we will…
Mission to the Cities and Centers of Influence: Global Knowledge of and Participation in the General Conference Initiatives
Did you know that the General Conference organizes and promotes a number of global initiatives? These are designed to encourage and grow the faith of members, as well as reach others with the good news…
Adventist TV: Church Members’ Viewing Habits
Have you ever heard of Hope Channel? How often do you watch it? What about other Adventist television programming? Hope Channel launched in 2003 and today is a global network with 70 channels and growing,…
Church Locations of the Global Survey Participants: What do These Data Mean? Part 2
Does a church’s location impact its outreach into the community—specifically to non-Adventists? Could it affect how Adventist church members interact with people outside the church walls, how they form friendships, and how much they serve…
Church Locations of the Global Survey Participants: What do These Data Mean? Part 1
When you consider the “ideal” setting for a church, what do you picture? Do you envision a large church downtown in a big city? Do you picture a small, rural church? While you may have…