Canada: Government Proposes Marriage Redefinition; Adventist Questions Clergy Protection
The Feb. 2 introduction of Bill C-38, the "Civil Marriage Act," by Canadian Justice Minister Irwin Cotler has raised concerns for religious freedom of clergy...
World Church: Be Relevant to Community Needs, Health Experts Challenge
Even though the Seventh-day Adventist church has a 145-year history of "practicing health reform" it still must evaluate the effectiveness of its message...
Nigeria: Visiting Speakers Aim to Strengthen Churches
A month-long evangelistic outreach in Northern Nigeria, recently in the news because of a religion-incited strife...
Mexico: Adventist Pastor Receives National Award
An Adventist pastor was among 19 people awarded the "Microfono de Oro" (Golden Mircrophone Award) by Mexico’s National Association of Announcers...
New Workshop Developed For VBS Leaders
As the growing number of Vacation Bible Schools (VBS) increases every summer throughout the vast territory of the Inter-American Division, a new workshop was held
Inter-America: Youth Department Launches New Manual
The Youth Department of the Inter-American Division recently printed the new version of the Youth Ministry manual.
First Ever Women in Leadership Summit Held At IAD Headquarters
In a spirit of unity and fellowship, women throughout the entire Inter-American Division territory met for the first ever Women in Leadership Summit at the Headquarter office in Miami, Florida, Jan. 24-26.
Sudan: ADRA Appeals for Release of Abducted Workers
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency International (ADRA) is appealing for the release of three agency workers that were abducted at gunpoint along with ADRA project vehicles on Dec. 16, 2004...
Trinidad and Tobago: Prime Minister Says Religion Should Not Divide People
"Religion can be the most powerful force for liberty in society," said Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago...
ANN Feature: Book Examines God’s Continuing Promises
If a Seventh-day Adventist Christian is wondering about the seeming delay in Jesus' promised return, a check of the Bible book of Joshua might counter any doubts...
A New Field is Organized In The Dominican Republic
Steady growth in the Dominican union has triggered the reorganization of the North Dominican Conference...
Tsunami Update: ADRA Expands Relief Work
Three weeks after the Asia tsunami disaster, the death toll is now estimated at more than 159,000, a figure that is expected to rise to over 189,000, with some 24,000 still missing.