Adventist News Network

New Director for Biblical Research Institute

Dr. Angel Rodriguez was elected September 27 to head up the Biblical Research Institute (BRI), a group of biblical scholars located at the world headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States.

Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

Sep 27, 2001

Conference to Bring Together Church's Cross-Cultural Workers

A conference aimed at fostering a spirit of unity and partnership in mission within the Seventh-day Adventist Church worldwide will be convened April 19 to 21, 2002, at the church's headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States.

Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

Sep 27, 2001

Treasurer's Report: Adventist Church "Moving Ahead with Confidence"

The Seventh-day Adventist world church is moving forward with confidence in God as it makes "mission-driven resource allocation" a top priority, said Robert L. Rawson, treasurer of the Adventist world church, in his financial report to Annual Council on September 26.

Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

Sep 27, 2001

Adventist Leaders Adopt "Hope in Crisis" Initiative

The Seventh-day Adventist Church should be intentional about "connecting people with eternal values in times of crisis," said administrators meeting September 27 at the church's international headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States.

Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

Sep 27, 2001

Strong Growth Continues, Challenges Remain, Reports Adventist Church Secretary

The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a growing, dynamic international community of faith, reported Matthew Bediako, secretary of the Adventist Church worldwide, during his address September 26 to members of the church's executive committee.

Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

Sep 26, 2001

Faith and Science Will Be Focus of Adventist Dialogues

Seventh-day Adventist Church leaders today voted to initiate a series of discussions on faith, science, and church's understanding of the Biblical account of creation.

Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

Sep 26, 2001

Leaders Honored for Contribution to Adventist Church

Pastor Jan Paulsen, president of the Seventh-day Adventist world church, honored four individuals who have announced their retirement after years of service as church leaders.

Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

Sep 26, 2001

Step Forward for "Go One Million" Lay Mission Initiative

The Seventh-day Adventist Church leaders have moved to take lay involvement in mission to a new level, voting guidelines for the church's global "Go One Million" initiative.

Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

Sep 26, 2001

Adventist Television Network to Expand Global Satellite Ministry

Seventh-day Adventist Church leaders have unveiled Adventist Television Network (ATN), a restructured organization that will coordinate the efforts of the church's satellite television ministries around the world.

Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

Sep 26, 2001

Adventist Leaders Address Issue of Abuse

A proposal to designate a special "Abuse Prevention Emphasis Day" for the Seventh-day Adventist world church was overwhelmingly endorsed by church leaders September 26.

Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

Sep 26, 2001