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…
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…
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…
Come Home: A Follow-up on Church Dropouts
There’re many old sayings about home: “Home is where the heart is,” and “Home sweet home” are two well-known clichés. However, just as “family” does not simply indicate people to whom you have a blood relation,…
To the Rescue
It’s a bright, sunny day. You’re at the beach – perhaps playing some volleyball with friends, building a sandcastle with your daughter, or jumping in the waves with your spouse. Suddenly, from out deep in the water,…