In his first address to employees at Seventh-day Adventist world church headquarters, church President Ted N. C. Wilson outlined a strategic plan for the denomination meant to spur a renewal of members' commitment to the church's mission.
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An emphasis on personal and corporate prayer and the launch of a Revival and Reformation Committee at church headquarters featured prominently in the plan.
The belief that Christians cannot "hasten or delay" the Second Coming is a misconception, Wilson said. While the "manufacture" of programs or activities at church headquarters cannot "force" Christ's return, a "revival of true godliness" and "humble submission to God" among Christians can, he said, citing a quote by church co-founder Ellen G. White.
In the New Testament book of Acts, Wilson said the apostles are described as being "of one accord" and "in one place" -- conditions he cited as responsible for the outpouring of God's spirit. God is looking for a similar mindset among Adventists today, he said.
Wilson said he recently received an email in which someone expressed concern that a push for revival among Adventists might usher in legalism or an exclusivist spirit.
Not so, Wilson assured more than 400 employees gathered in the auditorium of church headquarters today for the address. "This is not a legalistic message; this is a message of love, of hope and of encouragement ... God has given us this message, and we are to share it, being as inclusive as possible," he said.
Sharing that message hinges on prayer, Wilson said, urging employees to embrace an emphasis on personal and corporate prayer.
"You are dedicated, educated, consecrated people," Wilson said, "but if we're not praying in humility ... our talents are worth virtually nothing,"
No single prayer style is mandatory, Wilson said. "If you don't feel comfortable praying out loud, you don't have to -- you can just pray in your own mind. We're not trying to force people into a certain 'shoe' and make it fit. But we're to pray. I don't know what people do without prayer," he said.
Prayer is also expected to punctuate the meetings of the new Revival and Reformation Committee, Wilson said. "Don't let the name put you off. Committees don't necessarily kill everything," he said. The committee is expected to gather "earnest" people striving to "help God's people prepare a setting for [his] spirit to do his work," Wilson said.
Armando Miranda, a world church general vice president, was named chair of the committee, with recently retired General Vice President Mark Finley serving as vice-chair in his new role as an assistant to the president for evangelism.
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Wilson outlined some specific expectations for the next five years. He introduced the launch of international Bible and mission conferences, hubs where pastors, teachers, Health Ministries workers and others can convene to study the bible together to better grasp the church's "spiritual destiny." Ideally, Wilson said, the meetings will spur outreach. "We're not just to sit there and draw everything in, but to go out," he said.
The next five years will also see a continued emphasis on outreach through technology, Wilson said, citing the impact of the Hope Channel, Adventist World Radio, the Global Internet Evangelism Network and the church's many Web-based ministries.
Wilson said the church under his watch would also safeguard core emphases such as Adventist education and Health Ministries. "Redoubling" the Connecting with Jesus project, in which Ellen G. White books are distributed to members worldwide, is also a priority, he said. Headquarters employees participated in the project this morning -- a collection was taken to send copies of White's book The Great Controversy to every household in the surrounding postal district.
Wilson also said involving young people in the church's mission was his goal -- "not just putting them on a committee, but going far beyond that."
A focus on both evangelism and stewardship is expected to be the catalyst for the church's success the next five years, Wilson said. "When you have those two things heading in the right direction, everything else falls into place."
The strategic plan is not comprehensive or concrete, and is open to suggestion, Wilson said. "The Adventist Church is not an organization that promotes 'kingly power.' We don't just have someone at the head who says, 'That's it, do it,' and it happens ... The best way is to come together in prayer in a setting where a multitude of counselors brings wisdom," he said.
Soliciting the prayers and participation of employees as the church moves forward, Wilson said he wanted "open communication" throughout the building and the church. "My office is open. If you have an idea or suggestion -- I don't care how small or large it is -- you can contact me and talk to me."
Thank you, brother president. What you said is what we need in Romania too. I am very glad to hear about this kind of spiritual directions. I (as many of us, pastors and members in Romania church) am praying for our leaders and for you. Through His Holy Spirit, God keep you in strength and protect you daily. Joshua 1:9 Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."
Sincerely, pastor Pavel
pavel | July 28, 2010 11:44 PM | Reply
Those who long to see Jesus come would be very willing to eager to support you in this great work of revival and reformation, but we must remember that repentance - corporate and individual repentance is the condition for the revival and reformation that we so desperately need.
We are praying for you Brother Wilson :)
daniel | July 29, 2010 7:05 AM | Reply
We really need to pray more. We need to humble ourselves before the Lord, asking Him to forgive our lukewarm condition and fill us with the Holy Spirit to transform us and use us to reach out with the Gospel.
We are praying that the Lord may continue guiding His Church through the leaders He has appointed for this hour. God bless you, pastor Wilson.
Carlos A. Steger | July 29, 2010 7:47 AM | Reply
What we need is to go back in our principles as they were in the Pentecostal time of the disciples. They were praying to recieve the Holy Spirit into their lives, before they went out and preached the gospel. The best example would be Jesus, waking up very early to pray to His Father. He would also spend the whole night praying, to do His Father's work. Every church should have a Minister of Prayer, as they have a different Minister inside the Church.
Orison | July 29, 2010 11:22 AM | Reply
EXCELENTE NOTICIA!
Excelente propuesta de desarrollo!
Que bueno es leer que el líder de la ASD está conciente de la falta de compromiso de los feligreses con la Iglesia.
Que bueno que se nos incluya, como jóvenes!
Juan Pablo Lienlaf | July 29, 2010 7:41 PM | Reply
Dear Brother, President Wilson,
I am enthused as I study the Holy Scriptures concerning the soon coming of our Lord Jesus. I am also glad to hear that the Lord has put that enthusiasm in your heart, for doing what is right in the eyes of the Lord. I pray that the Seventh Day Adventist Church will not eliminate from its institutions its rightful name, which is what makes us unique and also gives us our true identity as believers in the doctrinal pillars of our faith.
God bless you keep you.
Sincerely
Marcos Escobar
Marcos Escobar | July 29, 2010 9:15 PM | Reply
Conngratulation Pastor to your new office. It is like yesterday when you sat in my car as I drove you to the campus of the then ASWA, now Babcock University in Nigeria.
Your message is what the Church needs at this time of the world history. I hope and pray that all of us together will join to achieve the goal. Once again, Congratulation!
Ephraim Harrison Dwumoh | July 30, 2010 3:05 AM | Reply
I do not have a comment. While in Atlanta I have also interviewed Pastor Wilson for SperantaTV, the Romanian Hope Channel, and we also discussed at length his obvious emphasis on revival and reformation.
Now I would only draw the attention to a typo. I have copied the paragraph until that mistake: Bible without capital B. If you can fix it, it would be fine.
Wilson outlined some specific expectations for the next five years. He introduced the launch of international Bible and mission conferences, hubs where pastors, teachers, Health Ministries workers and others can convene to study the bible
Adrian Bocaneanu, SperantaTV
Adrian Bocaneanu | July 30, 2010 11:17 AM | Reply
We thank the Lord Jesus, and our Father in heaven for this kind of spirit and approach to spiritual emphasis that will enable God's people to move forward with this message. If this approach is embraced in all our organizations and churches around the world, then surely the latter rain will be poured among the remnant. The third angel's message will be preached with power in our churches that are so wanting of spiritual renewal. The Loadecian message of 1) gold tried in the fire-faith and love that is the theme in the all the churches in the new testament, 2) eyesalve-spiritual discernment, 3) white rainment-the righteousness of Jesus, and 4) zeal for the third angel's message, will be the experience of God's people at this time. Our prayers are with you Elder Wilson as you continue give direction to the church.
Bill | July 30, 2010 2:39 PM | Reply
Gods bless our new leaders in the church... to God be the glory
Farouk John Kalaw | July 30, 2010 5:20 PM | Reply
What at an awesome president we have.Every step Wilson has taken since his ascendancy to the presidency of God's remnant church is a step in the right direction.God who knows the hearts of men chose him like He chose David as the King of Isreal.Paulsen did a good job but I have no doubt Wilson will do better.We are blessed to have a pragmatic and dynamic leader in Wilson most especially now apostacy has taken root in the church.He will surely lead us back to the old time religion;the faith of our fathers.Satan is already rattled with his choice and will do everything to scuttle the good plans he has.No doubt Satan's efforts will all be in vain.I hear the same old voice of God telling Satan"Touch not my annointed;and do my prophet no harm." Mr.President keep up the good job.You are in my prayers.God will surely see you through.
Orlando,China. | July 30, 2010 8:40 PM | Reply
In response to our president’s call for revival and reformation particularly on personal and corporate prayer program, I will initiate a conference-wide prayer convention in Central Luzon Conference in the Philippines. I believe that a “push” for God’s people to a personal or corporate prayers are not a legalistic message but a message that will encourage or enhance one’s relationship with God. I believe this program will spur spiritual growth and active involvement in the Lord’s work among our church members. I believe this is God’s will for us people living in the last days. We need more power to advance the work of God and so we need more prayers to accomplish more for His kingdom and for His glory.
Pastor Benjamin Casimiro
Executive Secretary
Central Luzon Conference
Benjamin Casimiro | July 31, 2010 1:10 AM | Reply
Que l'Eternel soit loué et vous bénisse Président Pasteur Wilson. L'Eglise de Bongonga se réunit dans une veillée de prière ce soir et je vais partager sur l'accent que vous nous invitez à placer sur la prière personnelle et en groupe. Rien en peut renaître sans nous unir dans un même esprit,marchant vers un même message: L'évangile éternel.
Il y a encore beaucoup de terrains vides sur le plan de l'éducation adventiste. Qu'il n' y ait pas d'inégalité entre les frères adventistes en matière de droit à la saine éducation. Que les pauvres accèdent à l'éducation de la même manière que les riches. Il se peut qu'il ait des Unions qui manquent une université comme East Congo Union Mission...Pour être médecin, technicien en développement communautaire, juriste, agronome, vétérinaire, comptable, informaticien, ici les jeunes adventistes sont forcés de fréquenter les universités officielles ou privées et de violer le sabbat. Non, marchons ensemble, d'un même pas et partageons les bénédictions.
Le message de la santé doit-il se limiter aujourd'hui à la création d'un petit centre de santé chaque 10 ans? Non, aidez-nous tous à faire l'évangile de la santé. Cet évangile de santé n'est pas une chasse gardée des infirmiers et des médecins. C'est l'affaire de tous, en tant que communauté. Aidez-nous à rester unis afin d'avoir les informations,les équipements pour mener des campagnes contre le tabac,l'alcool, contre la faim, contre le VIH/SIDA, contre le manque d'eau potable, contre le réchauffement climatique . Que chacun fasse sa part selon son talent . L'évangile de la santé ne doit pas être médical ou médicalisé mais communautaire. C'est une préoccupation que le Comité peut apprécier.
Laurent KYEMBWA | July 31, 2010 7:59 AM | Reply
Dear pastor Ted Wilson President of the G.C., greetings.
Your messages on the 3rd and on the 28th of July were a blessing to me and assure me once again that during this quinquennium God will do it again on behalf of His church in this world. May God continue to give you the fullness of His Holy Spirit; along with you team of workers, while you lead His church.
Indeed we need to pray more often in these days and do the work with a humble spirit, because we are aware of the fact that our loving God won’t wait too long on us to accomplish the task if we willfully delay it for whatever reason. We are reminder by Ellen White that God is ready to “employ agencies whose origin man will be unable to discern; angels will do a work which men might have had the blessing of accomplishing, had they not neglected to answer the claims of God”.--The Review and Herald, Dec. 15, 1885, or SM. Book 1, p. 118.
Surely a quick work is needed to be done. Humility, consecration and prayer are vital. You are the modern Joshua chosen to lead God’s people. Please do not forget: “Faithful is He that calleth you, who will do it” (2Th 5:24).
Sincerely,
Pastor Heraldo Douff from Costa Rica in Central America.
Ptor. Heraldo Douff Thorbourne | July 31, 2010 11:24 AM | Reply
It is my prayer that the spirit of Godly revival and reformation will be ablaze throughout the entire church. I am praying for your Mr. President and our leadership to stick with the Biblical principles you enunciated at GC and not to be daunted. Always speak the truth in love and love people truthfully. This will bring about the revival of "primitive" Godliness and a desire for souls that the prophet of the Lord spoke about. Thank you for accepting the challenge to lead this church. May God strengthen and protect you.
D.L. Gordon | July 31, 2010 2:34 PM | Reply
We are pleased Mr President with your vision for God's church as our chief undershepherd. Your inaugural message was really an inspiration. We in Jamaica continue to lift you up in prayer as you lead God's Remnant church at this trying moment in the history of the world.
I bring you greetings from the Christiana District of SDA churhes
Pastor Dave A. McFarlane | July 31, 2010 3:30 PM | Reply
thank you Elder,
Love to see this church test www.formypeople.org
God bless
kaisala
kaisala | July 31, 2010 9:08 PM | Reply
The entire churches in South East Conference in Nigeria welcome you into your new but old office. I strongly beleive that God has a purpose that He wants to you to accomplsh in christendom before He comes. I pray that God should use you to fill all the empty vessels in His vineyard both physically and spiritually like He used Elisha in 1 kings 4:1-7. May His spirit fills you too as you take the mantle of Leadership in Adventist world.
I wish you success and God blessings.
Elder Afangideh (Nigeria)
Elder Effiong Brownson Afangideh | August 1, 2010 2:48 AM | Reply
The Lord has put a leader at the head that is not playing around. Let's all join this effort and prepare the way for His soon coming. Prayer. Humility. Self-denial. Self-sacrifice. Temperance. Let's be the light of the world.
God endow your labors, Mr. President, with divine strength.
Leanne Lengerich | August 1, 2010 8:21 AM | Reply
Thanks Brother President.This focus is an answer to prayer.It is time for all of us to break up the fallow ground and seek the Lord .In this dispensation of the Holy Spirit the tyrany of self exaltation and spiritual indiference must end so that the Holy Spirit can be poured out upon us in latter rain proportion . Our posture has to be one of persevering prayer . Then revival will come with attending reformation . As a result of this experience there will be passion and love for the salvation of the lost. We will do our part in the Bahamas Conference. It is time to humble ourselves before God ."When we have entire , wholehearted cosecration to the srevice of Christ ,God will recognize the fact by an outpouring of His Spirit without measure ; but this will not be while the largest portion of the church are not laboreres together with God ." evangelism , p.699
peter joseph | August 1, 2010 1:53 PM | Reply
Dear Brother Pr. Ted
I am so happy to read this speech..
I am very motivated, the Lord is with you and I am praying for you everyday of my life..
Yes! there are so much to do especially in Buddhist country like my country Burma, and our workers need a lot of motivation, prayers and they also need to do reading a lot of books for them to be a good leaders.
Sincerely praying for you
Lily
Lily Kipzanang | August 1, 2010 7:12 PM | Reply
May your heart tremble as you realize the power that rests in your hands at this time if you will be faithful to your High Calling. That power has been held back by our God far too long as He has waited for a man to humble himself before Him in prayer and seek for a revival and a reformation for His Church. A man that will call sin by its right name. I have and continue to pray for you and all those now around you Pastor Wilson, that you are a man called for such a time as this. We are told in the SOP that there will be a revival of such true godliness in the earth just before Jesus comes and this is I believe the time. Bless you and your family as you humbly submit yourself to the guiding and indwelling of the Spirit of the Almighty God. I tremble at the thought of what is to come now to our church. Praise the Lord for His goodness to us. In His Love your brother in Christ John Williams
John Williams | August 2, 2010 6:28 AM | Reply
It is truly grand and glorious to see our General Conference President revive awareness of the Bible truth that Christians can in fact hasten or delay the return of our Lord. This concept, often called Last Generation Theology (and often scorned by promoters of the evangelical gospel in the contemporary church), is a strictly Biblical teaching, found in such New Testament passages as II Peter 3:10-14; I John 3:2-3; Rev. 7:1-3; 10:7; Col. 1:16-17).
Ellen White's signature statement on this great truth, found in Christ's Object Lessons, p. 69 ("When the character of Christ shall be perfectly reproduced in His people, then He will come to claim them as His own."), is merely borrowed from this theme as it is taught in Scripture. God is wating for a perfected, victorious generation, purified through imparted divine strength and active human cooperation.
Let us pray, at long last, that the promised revival of primitive godliness is on its way!
God bless!
Pastor Kevin Paulson
Greater New York Conference
Kevin Paulson | August 2, 2010 8:05 AM | Reply
Thank you Pastor! God richly bless you for the vision you have set for God's church. I am so happy because I can feel the sincerity in your vision and I pray our God to lead you in successful operationalising this vision. You have nothing to fear, you only fear if you forget the way the lord has led you in the past.
Once again, God bless you.
Richmond Nkansah | August 2, 2010 9:42 AM | Reply
My heart is happy as I read these words!
Altough I'm 26 years old, I feel the same urgency for the need of revival and reformation in my life, and in my Church! God bless you all at the Headquarters and may He lead us all safely Home!
Marisa Ferreira | August 3, 2010 12:44 AM | Reply
Congratulations my dear Bro. in Christ. God has spoken through the delegates and you have accepted the challenge. Be courageous and you will achieve you noble vision. The entire Adventist family will support you in all possible ways. God bless us all.
George Ngari | August 3, 2010 1:26 AM | Reply
It is exciting to see our world church actively promoting the urgent theme of Revival and Reformation under and through the leadership by Elder Wilson. Indeed this should be our first work to seek after for it is the only way to hasten the outpouring of the latter rain and the glorious coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. May God bless you Elder Wilson, and give you wisdom to hasten His coming.
Mr. Canny Tay
Canny Tay | August 3, 2010 1:40 AM | Reply
Kaisala's request to test www.formypeople.com
We have dealt with this subject a lot and I can give you all the info you need on the subject. Please contact me.
Blessings, Terri
Terri Zwiker | August 3, 2010 9:25 AM | Reply
Dear President Wilson,
I am praying for you. As a young woman in the Church I have become horrified at the alarming apostasy evident in the leadership and congregants alike. I am wondering where are the true Adventists? Do we not like being "peculiar" any more? Can we not see how much we are hurting the "One ALL TOGETHER LOVELY" with our love for the world? I long for a revival and reformation that will truly show our surrender to Christ Our Righteousness. Apart from seeing Jesus, there is nothing I desire more than to have more leaders of integrity to look up to in our churches-spiritual leaders who will stand though the heavens fall!!! These are the type of leaders and Christians that will turn the world upside down. Young people need living examples of righteousness, not Pastors or adults trying to recapture their youth by "befriending" the youth! Please Let God lead. Following all the counsels of God is not legalism. It is loving obedience and true Bible sanctification. God Expects nothing less from the "five... wise..." virgins. God bless you and your family as your remani faithful. Maranatha!
Narda Reid, McDonough, GA
Narda Reid | August 3, 2010 2:17 PM | Reply
Your sermon at GC was truly a breath of fresh air! It is great to know where you stand- unashamedly. Our family will continue to pray for you during this presidency. May God bless your efforts.
Cynthia Shaffer | August 3, 2010 3:00 PM | Reply
That's right, the Spirit of God has descended upon the Church; an open invitation has been thrown to all Seventh-day Adventists to bury self, get onboard and allow the Lord to use us all, to finish the work. As the prophet put it: "Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool." -- Isaiah 1:18.
God through our new Church leader has opened His arms, asking us to join Him in the great work of saving our souls and that of humanity. We can't get any better open invitation than that. Can we? So, fellow SDAs, the time to murmur, argue and rationalise on Biblical truth is past. We can either accept this invitation for our blessing or reject it at our own peril. So let it be, LORD.
Chales Debrah (UK) | August 3, 2010 5:17 PM | Reply
I like pastor Ted. He seems to be the kind of guy who does one thing which is so essential to being the leader, not just the manager but the leader of the global SDA church. He cares. That's crucial!
God be praised!
Keron Brady | August 4, 2010 3:29 AM | Reply
Amen to Pastor Wilson's message. God is now ready to use his church like never before. We have long been waiting for the latter rain to be poured out on God's chosen people. Unity is strength. Be ye holy for i am holy saith the lord. Only through humility of spirit and faith in Jesus Christ can we truly see the work God has for us to do. We have indeed stumbled off the pathway at times, but now it is time for all of us to get back. Seeking God has never before. If we truly beleive that Jesus will soon return, let us let go of self and the world and turn to Jesus with a repenting heart. He has long been waiting for this moment. Thanks again Pastor Wilson...we need the vision...Proverbs 29:18
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
shereen mcnish | August 4, 2010 7:42 AM | Reply
EGW said,"We have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and His teaching in our past history." {CET 204.1}. Let us not forget our history, specially our history of what was really happened in the GC Session in 1888. The clear explaination about Justification by faith was told there according to EGW, So she endorsed it for more than 300 times, but it was neglected by many.
I’ am happy of Pastor Ted Wilson’s envisions. I hope it will be answered by faithful believers so that, my prayer will be changed to hasten His coming than to delay His coming, because the church is not yet ready as I saw it.
Let us deny, empty ourselves completely! and let the will of the Lord be prevailed in our lives all the time.
Ruben
ruben | August 5, 2010 3:38 AM | Reply
The path you are giving in now Pastor Wilson is exactly the one Satan kept us from taking for a long time.I personnally encourage every single seven day adventist to follow the vision of the Holy Spirit for our church !This the wake up call for the return of our Lord;do'nt miss it!Go for it deeply!We will pray for it's success.It's a must! Pierre
PIERRE MILLERY | August 6, 2010 12:49 AM | Reply
Thanks Terri, send me information to my email address. God bless.
Kaisala | August 6, 2010 3:18 AM | Reply
well i am very much grateful to God for given us spiritual leaders who have plans to move the gospel forward.the area i personally want us look into is the use of technologies to spread the gospel of our lord jesus and also to send massage across to every member of the church.my prayer is that God will give us more and more insight of His word and plan for us.now i pray for all our pastors across the world for God to give them supernatural wisdom to carry on the work.thank you all and God bless. more importantly i love you all.
nwaogwugwu ugochukwu newman | August 6, 2010 10:54 AM | Reply
Brother Wilson,
Praised our Lord Jesus Christ for your commitment to have a truly revival in our beloved Jesuschrist's church. We were and are still praying for a revival that will truly represent who we are, the sons and daughters of the King Jesus. We are call to represent Him. The way we are now it is hard to tell the difference compare to other christians. We have been giving the Truth but we are not living according the to it. WE NEED A REVIVAL AND PRAISED OUR LORD JESUS for that vision is close. Let us pray that the Holy Spirit will be poured out in every SDA Church member for Jesus is coming soon. God bless you and keep guiding you throughout this great work ahead of you and all of us. Let us all "be ye doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves" James 1:22. Jesus is our Greatest leader.
Remberto De Jesus Marquez
Remberto De Jesus Marquez | August 6, 2010 5:23 PM | Reply
May GodGuidethese rich plans that you have for the Church Pastor Ted.
Lufefa Evelyn | August 8, 2010 3:18 AM | Reply
Glory to God for a God chosen servant-in the person of pastor Ted N. C. Wilson. May God grant you all the widom that there is to lead His church in the right direction you have already taken. Your first sermon as the world church learder has told it all!!!!!!!! It has touched many out here.
Pamela Mogaka | August 9, 2010 5:54 AM | Reply
This sounds really good on paper....but how can we have a revival of true godliness (as we so desperately need). If the majority of Pastor at GC level, Trans-Division level, BUC level, NEC/SEC level do NOT accept the prophet of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church Ellen G White just as John the Baptist and Elijah's in their days for ISRAEL not the heathern (world) but for the house of Israel to call us back to Jehovah God?
Just as in 1 Kings 18:17, 18 Elijah when accussed falsely by King Ahab (The king of Israel who today would be the GC President or the like) turned and told him that he had forsaken the commandments of God.
Likewise Mr Ted Wilson this you must do. The Pastors need to be retaught as many of them who have been to our schools namely Oakwood University, Newbold College and the like know not the foundations of Adventism as preached by those who formed our church and as directed by the hand of the Lord (Early Writings 74).
If this is not done Mr. President then all that this "revival" will be is a flickering light of good emotions and will result in greater apostasy as in the times of Ancient Israel under Moses, Ancient Israel when the rejected John the Baptist/Christ....in the mouth of two or three witnesses [histories] let every word be established (Matthew 18:16).
Alicia | August 10, 2010 6:54 AM | Reply
I am encouraGED BY PASTOR Wilson's sermon. Only someone who knows God could have brought such a message to God's people in such a time as this.God's people are listening and it is time for revival and reformation. pastor Wilson do not be afraid, continue to be a watchman on the wall of Zion. I have no doubt that the latter rain is falling and soon this movement will swell in the loud cry. God bless you, do not be afraid for God is with you
jennifer virgo | August 11, 2010 1:26 AM | Reply
Praise God! Praise God! Praise God! You have our full support Pastor. We are praying for and with you. I discovered this message from COL 69 only a few months ago and it blew my mind.When I heard you preach it a fire took hold of my soul. A greta philosopher wrote, "There is one thing more powerful than all the armies of the world and that is an idea whose time has come." Now is the time, we are the people, you are the leader. Go forward elder. All of heaven is behind you. Maranatha.
Pastor Kevin McMillan | August 11, 2010 6:48 AM | Reply
Praised God! We are so deeply thankful to God for giving our a spiritual and faithful servant Pastor Ted Wilson, new President of GC. I have recommended and summarily translated his sermon GO FORWARD to every SDA Church’s leaders, and preachers, and members in our Mainland China by emails as much as I know. I have also posted his whole sermon GO FORWARD on the Chinese website www.godsword777.net. It’s time to pray for revival and reformation earnestly, to stand for the Bible truth and the Spirit of Prophecy steadfastly, and to prepare ourselves quickly for the latter rain of Holy Spirit. It’s time to accomplish the last Holy Mission in Christ, and to hasten the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ!(2 Peter 3:11-12). An ordained minister, LuGuang 2010,8,12
LuGuang | August 12, 2010 2:11 AM | Reply
Narda you are a woman of God, i wish we can pray together sometime.
Gillian | August 12, 2010 11:16 AM | Reply
I would like to know why not spend the money that was spent for the GC Session on mass mailing this book?
Albion Goodman | August 13, 2010 2:54 PM | Reply
Thanks GOd,we have got New leader to lead Gods people to the promised land.My fellow Seventh-Day Adventists we have one important and endless job and that is dedicated prayers for our new church admnistration,it should be remembered that the devil is just around,so many enemies against the church are preparing themselves to distrub the church through different advanced means,lets stand firm as soldiers of God who never fail.May the Almighty God be with you and our new President,Ted Wilson,we promise you full cooperation in Gods work.
Baraka Kissa | August 15, 2010 12:39 PM | Reply
We adventists,need truth and committments to our selves and our church elders. Iask our beloved GOD to give u our new president the strength and committment to your work.
WISH YOU GOD BLESS!! AMEN
makuli paul | August 17, 2010 1:56 AM | Reply
We sure will be praying for pastor.
yusuf maisamari | August 19, 2010 2:17 AM | Reply
because bringing together the Adventist people re-energizes us. It means a lot to have a time when we all come together. We've taken our children to the last 2 GC sessions and it really gives them a vision for what the church is about and what they can achieve within it. Mailing books to the whole world is nice but if the church new people will be coming into is weak and has no grand vision that includes worldwide gathering, how will those people find a home and stay in the church?
John | August 20, 2010 8:11 AM | Reply
Praise be to God for a spirit filled vision. This is what I have waited to hear from our leaders. Some of our leaders here in UK are dong their best to pour water on messages of revival and reformation and E G White. I am in agony for our beloved church. Many parts here churches are being fed with ecumenical messages. Time to go back to old time religion. Time to take our true identity by the grace of God.
Julian Mupfupi | August 20, 2010 10:54 AM | Reply
I feel sad at this moment because it seems Pastor Wilson wants to take us down the same old road again. We're always trying programs that are supposed to do xyz for us and are promoted with such grand promises but they never work. In fact, they take us farther away from where we need to be because they try to fit us all into a certain mold that's 'religio-politically correct' according to what some people have an image of what an Adventist ought to be. Everyone who shares his culture thinks what he's saying is just great but normal people who hear him pronounce buzzphrases like 'kingly power' probably think he's from Mars. It's great for the choir but it just shows how out-of-touch the leadership and choir are with the people we're supposed to reach. If you're going to tell people to pray then say you aren't asserting 'kingly power' then don't you think you should first ask the people you're telling to pray how their prayer life is? They may have a much more vibrant prayer life than you do. Legalism isn't just about enforcing laws, it's also about role-playing instead of being real, running roughshod over people and setting agendas that are meant to appear to be the right thing instead of trying to take the true pulse a situation and acting with some sensitivity.
John | August 20, 2010 1:57 PM | Reply
I really appreciate what the Lord has done. It's so splendid. He is God because he cares for his people. Indeed,the global family needs you at this hour of tough and challenge moment. We hope that God will be with you and guide you as you manage the affairs of the Church for the next five years.Stay blessed President Wilson. Amen!!
Ebenezer Nana Andoh, Ghana
Ebenezer Nana Andoh | August 21, 2010 9:11 AM | Reply
I have written two comments on the same day August 12, 2010. The second comment is a collected comment as below. Would you please use this collected comment instead of former comment? Thank you!
Praised God! We are so deeply thankful to God for giving us a spiritual and faithful leader Pastor Ted Wilson, new President of GC. I have recommended and summarily translated his sermon GO FORWARD to every SDA Church’s leaders, and preachers, and members in our Mainland China by emails as much as I know. I have also posted his whole sermon GO FORWARD on the Chinese website www.godsword777.net. It’s time to pray for revival and reformation earnestly, to stand for the Bible truth and the Spirit of Prophecy steadfastly, and to prepare ourselves quickly for the latter rain of Holy Spirit. It’s time to accomplish the last Holy Mission in Christ, and to hasten the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ!(2 Peter 3:11-12). A retired ordained minister, LuGuang, August 12,2010. (Instead of former comment).
LuGuang | August 23, 2010 4:52 PM | Reply
Amen, Sister! Well put!
Janet | August 24, 2010 5:09 PM | Reply
Yes Bro. Wilson but if ze Church is to be in one accord, she will have to take a stand against lesbianism and homosexuality and don't promote it as it is in accordance with Biblical principle.Because God blatantly desist those behavior,and at ze last GC session top ranking members of ze church actually voted for the church to accept these kind of learned behaviors. I'm praying for u and ur T.E.A.M.(Together Everyone Achieve More) God Bless.
Ambassador | August 25, 2010 2:16 PM | Reply