Adventist Young People: My Church and Me (Part 2)
Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. (1 Timothy 4:12, NKJV) The 2017-18 Global Church Member Survey (2017-18 GCMS) included…
Adventist Young People: My Church and Me (Part1)
I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, And you have overcome the wicked one. (1 John 2:14 NKJV) The 2017-18 Global Church Member Survey…
Where Grace Abounds
“Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men. For as by the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners,…
Former Pastors on the Need for Practical Education
You, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able…
Former Pastors on the Need for Support
In laboring where there are already some in the faith, the minister should at first seek not so much to convert unbelievers, as to train the church members for acceptable co-operation. Let him labor for…
Pathfinders: Training Our Leaders
To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth—Let the wise…
Pathfinders: Less About Achievement, More About Fun
Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your…
Pastors’ Emotional Health and Well-being: Healthy Boundaries
Nothing can excuse the minister for neglecting the inner circle for the larger circle outside. The spiritual welfare of his family comes first. In the day of final reckoning God will inquire what he did…
Sharing a Meal Together: Worldwide Data
In the New Testament, we see many instances of people sharing a meal together (Acts 2:42; Romans 12:13). In fact, this is a practice in which Jesus Himself often engaged (Matthew 14:13–21; Matthew 26:26–29; John…
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…