Seventh-day Adventists from 23 countries gathered Feb. 6 for a six-day "Adventist Jewish Friendship Conference" aimed at building bridges between Adventists and Jews.
Seventh-day Adventists from 23 countries gathered Feb. 6 for a six-day "Adventist Jewish Friendship Conference" aimed at building bridges between Adventists and Jews.
Jerusalem, Israel
Joel David Klimkewicz, who received a "bad conduct" discharge from the U.S. Marine Corps because he obeyed his conscience and refused to pick up a weapon, won a victory that could let him return to the armed forces in the future. In a 3-2 vote, the U.S. Naval Clemency and Parole Board decided to upgrade Klimkewicz's release from the service to a "general discharge."
Joel David Klimkewicz, who received a "bad conduct" discharge from the U.S. Marine Corps because he obeyed his conscience and refused to pick up a weapon, won a victory that could let him return to the armed forces in the future. In a 3-2 vote, the U.S. Naval Clemency and Parole Board decided to upgrade Klimkewicz's release from the service to a "general discharge."
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
"We preach a message that is distinct, but if it is not relevant it will not be perceived as part of my personal identity, which means when I am faced with a crisis it won't help me," declared Dr. Paul Petersen, field secretary for the Seventh-day Adventist Church's South Pacific region and coordinator of a recent four-day Bible conference that examined the question of Adventist identity.
"We preach a message that is distinct, but if it is not relevant it will not be perceived as part of my personal identity, which means when I am faced with a crisis it won't help me," declared Dr. Paul Petersen, field secretary for the Seventh-day Adventist Church's South Pacific region and coordinator of a recent four-day Bible conference that examined the question of Adventist identity.
Cooranbong, New South Wales, Australia
If they want to change the title, that's fine. After all, "it's their project," says Thomas Macomber, adjunct professor at La Sierra University in California. This is the whole idea behind "A Sound Connection," which may turn out to be an entirely different name in the end. But, for now, this is what describes a vision to "tap into the talent" of young people attending Seventh-day Adventist schools "using music as a powerful witnessing tool."
If they want to change the title, that's fine. After all, "it's their project," says Thomas Macomber, adjunct professor at La Sierra University in California. This is the whole idea behind "A Sound Connection," which may turn out to be an entirely different name in the end. But, for now, this is what describes a vision to "tap into the talent" of young people attending Seventh-day Adventist schools "using music as a powerful witnessing tool."...
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
Thailand -- Every year in Thailand, thousands of young girls are taken from their rural families in the northern part of the country. Hill tribe villagers are very poor and especially vulnerable, and girls from these ethnic minority groups are sold into prostitution for as little as U.S. $100.
Thailand -- Every year in Thailand, thousands of young girls are taken from their rural families in the northern part of the country. Hill tribe villagers are very poor and especially vulnerable, and girls from these ethnic minority groups are sold into prostitution for as little as U.S. $100.
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
Leaders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church today voted to establish a Coordinating Committee for Internet Ministries, aimed at serving the world church and its regions.
Leaders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church today voted to establish a Coordinating Committee for Internet Ministries, aimed at serving the world church and its regions.
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
Seventh-day Adventist leaders meeting in the capital of Ecuador are proposing the formation of a new religious liberty association, believed to be a first for the Andean nation.
Seventh-day Adventist leaders meeting in the capital of Ecuador are proposing the formation of a new religious liberty association, believed to be a first for the Andean nation.
Quito, Ecuador
Following an increase in global tension surrounding the publication - in newspapers in Denmark and other European countries - of caricatures that some Muslims worldwide have found insulting, Pastor Jan Paulsen, world president of the Seventh-day Adventist church issued a call for the responsible use of the right of free expression.
Following an increase in global tension surrounding the publication - in newspapers in Denmark and other European countries - of caricatures that some Muslims worldwide have found insulting, Pastor Jan Paulsen, world president of the Seventh-day Adventist church issued a call for the responsible use of the right of free expression.
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
Consider women in leadership. Rose Otis was 12 years old when Velma Bevins, a young pastor's wife, moved to her town in Michigan.
Consider women in leadership. Rose Otis was 12 years old when Velma Bevins, a young pastor's wife, moved to her town in Michigan.
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
Leaders of the Seventh-day Adventist world church voted a set of guidelines for regions considering the establishment of a Biblical Research Committee. These bodies are not mandatory, leaders say, but can be established in a world church region, known as a division, if the leadership there approves.
Leaders of the Seventh-day Adventist world church voted a set of guidelines for regions considering the establishment of a Biblical Research Committee. These bodies are not mandatory, leaders say, but can be established in a world church region, known as a division, if the leadership there approves.
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States