Adventist Review

On July 13, General Conference president Ted N. C. Wilson submerged General Gatwech Puoch in the waters of the Nile in Juba, South Sudan. Wilson also baptized the general’s 27-year-old son Wakrial. These two men were part of the almost 200 candidates who had been studying the Bible and were ready for baptism.

River Nile Baptism Brings Surprises, Blessings to Adventists in South Sudan Not long after Gabriel Gatwech Puoch met his future wife, Elizabeth Kutei Daniel, in South Sudan (then part of Sudan) decades ago, he found out that that she was a Seventh-day Adventist. Elizabeth had left Sudan at a young age because of the civil war at the time, and she grew up in Ethiopia. There....

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth team members and physicians, along with community partners, united to provide free medical care for those in need during an annual medical mission clinic. Held recently at the Sports Hub in Glendale Heights, Illinois, United States, the clinic offered medical evaluations across various specialties.

Free Medical Clinic in Chicago Helps Bridge the Gap for the Underserved UChicago Medicine AdventHealth team members and physicians, along with community partners, united to put the health system’s mission and values into action by providing free medical care for those in need during an annual medical mission clinic. Held recently at the Sports Hub in Glendale Heights,...

From June 19 to 26, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) program and country directors convened in Zagreb, Croatia, for the ADRA Europe Forum. This gathering provided an opportunity for leaders across Europe to discuss joint strategies, global trends, and the future of humanitarian work in the region and beyond.

ADRA Europe Forum Highlights Strategic Plans and Emergency Preparedness From June 19 to 26, European Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) program and country directors convened in Zagreb, Croatia, for the ADRA Europe Forum. This gathering provided an opportunity for leaders across Europe to discuss joint strategies, global trends, and the future of humanitaria...

"I tried my hand at developing a 'Fundamental Story' for my weekly newsletter a few months ago. It’s very much a rough draft and no doubt leaves a lot to be desired, with many holes and oversights. But it’s meant simply to get the wheels turning and the conversation started.

Even still, I was pleasantly surprised by how many readers really appreciated it, with some requesting that I publish it as a little booklet that they could share with others. I do believe it connects with our most basic human instincts, explaining our theology in a dynamic, relevant, and integrated way, rather than leaving that theology abstract and static."

Full article and story: https://adventistreview.org/theology/doctrines/is-it-time-for-a-fundamental-story/

"Ellen White ... recollected that after coming out of vision, she turned to her husband and said: “I have a message for you. You must begin to print a little paper and send it out to the people. Let it be small at first; but as the people read, they will send you means with which to print, and it will be a success from the first.” She then gave the following commentary: “From this small beginning it was shown me to be like streams of light that went clear around the world.”

Full article: https://adventistreview.org/experiences/heritage/streams-of-light/

"'For the living know that they shall die; but the dead know nothing, and they have no more reward, for the memory of them is forgotten' (Eccl. 9:5).
Unless, of course, Plato, with his hokey arguments, knew better." - Clifford Goldstein

Full column: https://adventistreview.org/perspectives/columnists/on-the-immortality-of-the-soul/

"Whereas other church media outlets may be destructive in nature, attitude, or presumption, the Adventist Review will be constructive to the mission and message of the Adventist Church, our movement of prophecy. This doesn’t mean glossing over human mistakes or difficult contexts, but it does mean taking an intelligent and prayerful view of how the body of Christ can learn, forgive, overcome, and move forward through any trial, while also celebrating the advancements of the church by the Spirit’s enabling." – Justin Kim, Editor, Adventist Review

Full article: https://adventistreview.org/perspectives/church/reviewing-forward/

The Adventist Mission department of the Northern Asia-Pacific Division recently hosted a workshop in South Korea that focused on mission work to Muslims. It aimed to equip its pastors and missionary families with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective ministry, regional church leaders said.

Muslim Mission Workshop Seeks to Educate Leaders in South Korea The Adventist Mission department of the Northern Asia-Pacific Division (NSD) recently hosted a workshop in South Korea that focused on mission work to Muslims. It aimed to equip its pastors and missionary families with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective ministry. Held at the Adventist....

When I graduated from Avondale University in Australia and became a pastor, I thought it was inevitable that I would be called to the Australian countryside. However, I was sent somewhere far worse: Tauranga, New Zealand! Two years later we moved again, this time to cold and grey Palmerston South. But it was there that I learned a lesson.

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‘He Tangata, He Tangata, He Tangata’ When I graduated from Avondale University in Australia and became a pastor, I thought it was inevitable that I would be called to the Australian countryside. However, I was sent somewhere far worse: New Zealand! To be frank, New Zealand was not on my radar. My wife and I were newlyweds, and the thou...

An unusual Fourth of July celebration recently took place at Campus Adventiste du Salève in France as Seventh-day Adventist educators from across several church divisions, Middle East University, and the Ukrainian Union Conference gathered for the 2024 Higher Education Council “Educating for Mission” Conference. Here’s the story.

Fourth of July in France: Educating for Mission France is an unusual place to be celebrating America’s Independence Day. And yet on July 4, the Collonges Adventist University (Campus Adventiste du Salève) dining room was decked out in Stars and Stripes, serving hot dogs and veggie burgers. G. Alexander Bryant, president of the North American ...

Yo Han Kim, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s Northern Asia-Pacific Division, landed in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, for a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the West-Central Africa Division on July 9. Kim attended graduations, visited Adventist schools, and met the regional church presidents and other church leaders.

Northern Asia-Pacific President Pays Visit to West-Central Africa Division After visiting Babcock University and the headquarters of the Western Nigeria Union Conference in Nigeria, Yo Han Kim, president of the Northern Asia-Pacific Division (NSD), landed in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, for a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the West-Central Africa Division (WAD) on Jul...

The scorching sun did not prevent hundreds of Seventh-day Adventist church members, guests, and Bible study interests from finding a place in the stands of the Juba Football Stadium in Juba, South Sudan, on July 13. General Conference president Ted N. C. Wilson appealed to those attending to commit to God and serious study of His Word.

Adventist Meetings in Juba the First Event Booked at Remodeled Stadium The scorching sun did not prevent hundreds of Seventh-day Adventist church members, guests, and Bible study interests from finding a place in the stands of the Juba Football Stadium in Juba, South Sudan, July 13. Planned from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. to avoid the hottest part of the day, the Sabbath worsh...

In partnership with the Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Andrews University’s Department of Religion & Biblical Languages recently conducted its biannual Field School of Evangelism. Twelve theology students were given opportunities to work with several churches in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.

Andrews University Students Participate in Field School of Evangelism In partnership with the Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Andrews University’s Department of Religion & Biblical Languages recently conducted its biannual Field School of Evangelism. Under the instruction and guidance of department chair and associate professor of religion Rodney Palm...

A gathering of Seventh-day Adventist chaplains from across the South American Division brought together more than 600 participants at Brazil Adventist University, Engenheiro Coelho campus in São Paulo, Brazil, July 8-10. With the motto “One Call, One Mission,” the event sought to encourage chaplains to keep focused on mission.

More than 600 South American Division Chaplains Meet to Refocus on Mission A gathering of Seventh-day Adventist chaplains from across the South American Division (SAD) brought together more than 600 participants at Brazil Adventist University (UNASP), Engenheiro Coelho campus in São Paulo, Brazil, July 8-10. With the motto “One Call, One Mission,” the event sought to ...

"Every child of God can have this indwelling power if he will. It must be received by faith by each believer."

Full article: https://adventistreview.org/theology/doctrines/another-comforter/

On July 12, hundreds found their place in the stands of the Juba Football Stadium in preparation for another evening of the Homecoming evangelistic meetings in Juba, South Sudan. The July 6-20 meetings are crowning months of preparation and Bible studies with hundreds of interests and drawing scores of others who want to start studying the Bible.

Evangelism Meetings in South Sudan Draw Hundreds to God’s Word More than two hours before sunset on July 12, hundreds of people found their place in the stands of the Juba Football Stadium in preparation for another evening of the Homecoming evangelistic meetings in Juba, South Sudan. From July 6 to 20, the two weeks of meetings in the capital of that eastern A...

"When we tell others about the Sabbath, do we only mention what we cannot do while failing to mention the liberating aspects of what the Sabbath commemorates and allows us to do and experience?"

Full commentary: https://adventistreview.org/theology/sabbath-school/beyond-boundaries/

Dawson Coder, a security officer at Adventist Health Portland, received a prestigious award from Allied Universal, the global security services company that provides security personnel and resources for the hospital and surrounding grounds. The award honors one employee who demonstrates exceptional commitment, integrity, and service.

Adventist Health Portland Security Officer Receives Prestigious Award A security officer at Adventist Health Portland, an Adventist hospital in Oregon, United States, received a prestigious award from Allied Universal, the global security services company that provides security personnel and resources for the hospital and surrounding grounds. Dawson Coder was selected...

"This is why the Lord utilizes young people to carry out that which is audacious. He utilized young adults in the early church, during the Reformation, through various church movements, in the international missionary organizations, and at the beginning of the Advent movement."

Read the full article: https://adventistreview.org/experiences/heritage/the-audacity-of-youth/

General Conference president Ted N. C. Wilson attended a national banquet in South Sudan on July 9, celebrating that East African nation’s 13th anniversary of independence. He and his wife, Nancy, were guests of honor. In remarks, Wilson called on South Sudan president Salva Kiir Mayardit to seek the prosperity of the nation by “doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God.”

General Conference President Addresses South Sudan Leaders on National Day General Conference president Ted N. C. Wilson attended a national banquet in South Sudan on July 9, celebrating that East African nation’s 13th anniversary of independence. Wilson and his wife, Nancy, were special guests of honor at the celebratory banquet in the capital city of Juba on a national...

“After coming out of vision, I said to my husband: 'I have a message for you. You must begin to print a little paper and send it out to the people. Let it be small at first; but as the people read, they will send you means with which to print, and it will be a success from the first. From this small beginning it was shown to me to be like streams of light that went clear round the world'"

Read the inspiring, prophetic story of the Adventist Review: https://adventistreview.org/experiences/heritage/from-small-beginnings-streams-of-light/

The Adventist Church held back to back digital mission meetings in Chiang Mai, Thailand, July 8-14. The Digital Strategy in Mission convention featured an Adventist Technology Summit, followed by the 20th-anniversary Global Adventist Internet Network (GAiN) conference, and finally Hope Channel International meetings.

Digital Strategy Conference Equips Attendees for Mission Mission was the focus of the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s worldwide Digital Strategy in Mission convention held in Chiang Mai, Thailand from July 8 to 14. The church’s South Pacific Division (SPD) had a strong presence at the Adventist Technology Summit at the start of the week, with a number ...

The Global Adventist Internet Network (GAiN), which connects Seventh-day Adventist communicators, celebrated 20 years of exploring options for sharing the gospel with a worldwide gathering in Chiang Mai, Thailand, July 10-13. The large forum emphasized the need of increasing content production to reach people who want to know the Bible.

Adventist Digital Communicators’ Meeting Focuses on Efforts to Share the Gospel The communicational challenges of a global church are proportionately gigantic. For two decades, Seventh-day Adventists have been discussing ways to effectively communicate the biblical message of salvation to different audiences with extremely diverse cultural characteristics. The worldwide gatheri...

On Sunday, May 12, the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Iraq marked its 100th anniversary with a special centennial celebration in Erbil, Kurdistan. The event was graced by government representatives, church officials, and members from various denominations. A day later, important government meetings also took place in Baghdad.

The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Iraq Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Iraq marked its 100th anniversary with a special centennial celebration in Erbil, Kurdistan on Sunday, May 12. The event was graced by government representatives, church officials, and members from various denominations. While the main celebrations took place in E...

In Tramelan, Switzerland, John Nevin Andrews was welcomed by the first Seventh-day Adventists outside North America 150 years ago. On July 5, Seventh-day Adventist leaders, included General Conference president Ted N. C. Wilson, the Tramelan mayor, and representatives of various Christian faiths, participated in a joint celebration.

‘Thank you, Tramelan!’: 150 Years of Church Mission in Switzerland The village of Tramelan, Switzerland, home to the first Seventh-day Adventists outside North America, welcomed missionary John Nevin Andrews 150 years ago. Tramelan has been a traditionally welcoming land for Christian communities. On Friday, July 5, Seventh-day Adventist leaders including General C...

Many physicians who advocate whole-person care recognize the need to go into the community to make a meaningful impact. That’s how family medicine doctor Rachelle Dulan Hood started in 2020. Dulan Hood developed a four-week, video-based program called “Food Is My Medicine,” which is changing one life at a time.

‘Food Is My Medicine’ Program Makes Meaningful Impact Many physicians who advocate whole-person care recognize the need to go into the community to make a meaningful impact. That’s how family medicine doctor Rachelle Dulan Hood at Kettering Health in Ohio, United States, started in 2020. “I realized a lot of my patients were taking multiple medica...

The North American Division is currently engaged in a rebuild of the platform that powers Adventist Church Connect and Adventist School Connect. In late 2024 or early 2025, those systems will move to an entirely new WordPress-based platform as they seek to provide more than 6,600 websites for all churches and schools across the territory.

NAD Digital Connection Platforms Move Forward to Serve Schools and Churches As reported in 2023, the North American Division (NAD) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is currently engaged in a rebuild of the platform that powers Adventist Church Connect (ACC) and Adventist School Connect (ASC). In late 2024 or early 2025, ACC/ASC will move to an entirely new WordPress-base...

When it comes to health, Americans are not thriving. Nearly 60 percent of adult people in the United States have at least one chronic disease. Experts predict that by 2030, half of Americans will be obese. At Kettering Health in Dayton, Ohio, United States, there are physicians trying to slow this trend by training more lifestyle medicine physicians.

Grant Supports Lifestyle Medicine Training for Physicians When it comes to health, Americans are not thriving. Nearly 60 percent of adult people in the United States have at least one chronic disease. Experts predict that by 2030, half of Americans will be obese. Diabetes is on the rise, too — incidence rates in children and adolescents have never been h...

In 2020, my husband and I decided that we wanted to get more involved with missions. So how? Here’s the story of how we ended up supporting Water for Life International, an Adventist lay-led supporting ministry that dug and maintains clean water wells in Guatemala with the goal of also sharing the Water of life.

Water for Life: A Mission from ASi In 2020, my husband and I decided that we wanted to get more involved with missions. So how? First, we prayed and asked God for wisdom. We trusted that God would lead, so we updated our passports, then joined Adventist-Laymen’s Services and Industries (ASi). We heard that ASi was helping many mini...