Members worldwide to pray Saturday for two imprisoned members
Millions of Seventh-day Adventists this weekend will pray for two members that church officials say are wrongly imprisoned in the West African country of Togo.
Church responds to media inquiries over TV sitcom star’s affiliation
The Seventh-day Adventist Church emphasized its welcoming of converts in a response to media attention surrounding an American TV situation comedy actor’s comments about his religious affiliation and his personal thoughts about the show.
Adventist president calls for December 1 Day of Prayer, Fasting to support falsely accused members
Seventh-day Adventist world church President Ted N. C. Wilson today called for an International Day of Prayer and Fasting on December 1 to rally support for the release of two Adventists currently imprisoned in the West African country of Togo.
Wilson urges reconciliation in Ivory Coast, meets with Ashanti king in Ghana
Seventh-day Adventist Church president Pastor Ted N. C. Wilson is meeting with government, community and church leaders in West Africa during a visit to the region.
Wilson is first sitting Adventist Church president to visit Belarus
In what marked the first visit to Belarus by a sitting Seventh-day Adventist world church president, Pastor Ted N. C. Wilson last week toured church infrastructure and met with government officials in the Eastern European country.
Adventist World Radio increasing language offerings in Africa, Asia
Adventist World Radio next year will increase the frequency or length of several programs in Asia and Africa, bringing the amount of content back to previous levels before cost-cutting measures several years ago.
Adventist Church in North America votes $500,000 for emergency hurricane relief
Seventh-day Adventist leaders in the North American Division (NAD) voted a $500,000 emergency relief grant for victims of Hurricane Sandy, which struck the Northeastern United States last month.
Adventist Church president offers condolences in aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
Seventh-day Adventist world church President Ted N. C. Wilson this week offered a message of condolence to residents of the United States East Coast in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
Adventist book promoting corporate integrity finds traction among leadership
Seventh-day Adventist Church officers say a new book promoting integrity among leadership will transform corporate culture within the church and inspire greater confidence among membership.
Online evangelism from Brazil connects with young audience
Seventh-day Adventist Church leaders in South America say a new method of interactive, online evangelism is connecting with young adults worldwide.
Church’s view on homosexuality adjusted to include ‘compassion’
The Seventh-day Adventist Church on Wednesday reaffirmed its stance against homosexual activity and same-sex marriage, but also softened the denomination’s position statement to offer compassion toward gays.
Training helps delegates drill down leadership principles
A pastor with an animated personality took to the platform at the 2012 Annual Council and told what sounded like an unbelievable story: He recalled how he dropped to his knees to pray beside two young men who had died – and after saying amen, the dead men had resurrected.