Dr. Hervey Gimbel, president of the project, and his wife Ann, are working with the Chinese health authorities to tackle such massive health problems as smoking, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes through direct training programs.
Loma Linda, California, USA
At a March 5 press conference in Moscow, Seventh-day Adventists, Baptists and two Pentecostal associations announced the formation of the Consultative Council of the Heads of Protestant Unions, a coalition that will speak out on political and legal issues that could impact religion.
Moscow, Russia
Victor Zorkoltsev, head of the State Duma Comission on Public and Religious Associations, spoke at the breakfast, saying he hoped the event will become a tradition in Russia.
Moscow, Russia
Forty-two new Adventist congregations have been established in Kogi state, one of Nigeria's 19 provinces, following three months of intensive effort by 46 Global Mission pioneers, or lay Adventist preachers.
Kogi State, Nigeria
The president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the South Pacific has returned from a visit to Kiribati, one of the most isolated Adventist communities in the world.
Kauma, Kiribati
Pastor Jan Paulsen, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church worldwide, says the church has a responsibility to help new believers grow in their faith by providing them with ongoing spiritual support and a place to worship.
Salem, Oregon, USA
Clergy from every continent and many denominations will take part in what is being billed as "the largest-ever worldwide live satellite broadcast for clergy."
Edinburgh, Scotland
Religious minorities in the central Asian country of Azerbaijan have been warned not to "complain to foreigners," according to a recent news report.
Baku, Azerbaijan
A majority of Americans base their beliefs and moral decisions on feelings, and reject the idea of absolute truth, according to the results of a study released last month.
Ventura, California, USA
Seventh-day Adventist leaders in North America are urging the federal and state governments in the United States to halt scheduled executions in cases where the fairness of the legal process can be called into question.
Washington, D.C., USA