GC communication leader urges women to use online spaces for meaningful, Christ-centered outreach.
February 8, 2026 | Miami, Florida, United States | Libna Stevens, Inter-American Division News
The first session of the Inter-American Division’s (IAD) Creative Disciples Training Series for women opened today with a call to practice intentional, Christ-centered connection in digital spaces.
Alyssa Truman, communication director for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, challenged participants to rethink what it means to be connected online and to view social media as a meaningful ministry opportunity.
“Many times we think that if we’re online, we’re connected,” Truman said. “But connection is about something much deeper. Connection in today’s world is interaction with intention.”
Drawing from both real-life experience and Scripture, Truman illustrated how digital platforms can serve as bridges to hope. She shared the story of a struggling mother who found practical help and spiritual encouragement through an online resource created months earlier by an Adventist content producer. That connection ultimately led the woman to engage with a local church community.
The example, Truman said, demonstrates the power of thoughtful digital outreach, not merely posting content, but intentionally meeting people where they are.
She anchored her message in the biblical account of Jesus and the Samaritan woman in John 4, emphasizing Christ’s model of purposeful engagement. Just as Jesus began with the woman’s immediate needs before guiding her toward spiritual understanding, Truman encouraged participants to approach online interactions with empathy, authenticity, and care.
“If we want to reflect Christ in public digital spaces, we must be kind,” she said. “We don’t know the burdens others are carrying. Our words and posts should be intentional and compassionate.”
Truman challenged attendees to practice meaningful engagement during the coming week by intentionally connecting with five individuals online, offering encouragement, prayer, or helpful resources.
“Connection online really matters,” she said. “But it’s not just about being present, it’s about intentional interaction.”
The training session is part of a broader Creative Disciples initiative aimed at helping women strengthen mission outreach through intentional communication and relationship-building. Organized by the (IAD) women’s ministries department in collaboration with the communication department, the series blends spiritual reflection with practical tools designed to equip participants to share hope in meaningful ways, especially within today’s digital environment.
Sandra Pinto, women’s ministries director for the Inter-American Division, said the goal is to empower women to extend ministry beyond traditional settings “by fostering authentic, Christ-centered connections that reflect compassion, purpose, and mission.”
The Creative Disciples Training Series continues next week on Feb. 15, 2026.
To view the 10-week special series, visit webcast.interamerica.org every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Miami time, from Feb. 8 to Apr. 12, 2026.