Adventist News Network

United States: Growing Demand for Chaplaincy Education

An increasing demand for chaplains--in traditional settings such as hospitals, schools, prisons and the military, as well as corporate and other workplace locales--is prompting Seventh-day Adventist church leaders to discuss how to meet the growing demand.

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Jul 29, 2003

News in Brief

Christian Business Owners Join Hands for Common Goal: Sharing Christ in the Marketplace

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Jul 29, 2003

United States: Adventist Colleges, Universities Discuss Distance Learning

The growing popularity of distance learning around the world--where students take college courses online, via seminar or correspondence class--is leading Seventh-day Adventist educational leaders to consider how to best take advantage of such programs.

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Jul 29, 2003

Kenya: Choir Sings About Medicine for AIDS as Part of National Campaign

The crowd gathers at the busy intersection of City Hall Way and Moi Avenue, as the Makongeni Seventh-day Adventist Church Choir marches in a circle and sings songs, warning their audience about the dangers of AIDS.

Nairobi, Kenya

Jul 29, 2003

Korea: Adventist Wins Right to Military Service, Sabbath-keeping

A 25-year-old Seventh-day Adventist, Gwang-il Han, won the right to serve as a medic in the Korean Army on July 23 when the Daejeon District Court ruled in favor of the church member, who wanted to both fulfill a national service requirement and observe the Sabbath, or Saturday.

Seoul, South Korea

Jul 29, 2003

Brazil: Laity and Leadership Lock Hands at Communication Congress

No technology can surpass the influence of the people, said Rogerio Sorvello, lecturer in communication at Brazil Adventist University.

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Jul 29, 2003

Top-level Conference Calls for Respect of Religious Freedom in Fight Against Terrorism

Main speakers at a recent international conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief stressed the importance of respecting religious freedom while fighting terrorism.

Vienna, Austria

Jul 22, 2003

News in Brief

Adventist communicators to meet -- "Let's Talk" Update

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Jul 22, 2003

Botswana: 2,000 Adventist Women, National Leaders, Unite for Ministries Congress

Joined by Botswana President Festus Mogae and other national leaders, 2,000 women, members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 13 African nations, met for a five-day women's ministries congress at the University of Botswana.

Gaborone, Botswana

Jul 22, 2003

World Church: Additional Guidelines Voted for Work in "10/40 Window"

How do you explain one invisible, immortal God as the only object of worship to people whose cultures have had many deities--or none at all?

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Jul 22, 2003