Three days of protests by students in Ivory Coast's fractious political atmosphere have disrupted administrative and ministry activities of the Seventh-day Adventist Church there, including the West-Central Africa regional headquarters, according to Communication Director Jean Emmanuel Nlo Nlo.
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
In a nation where some dormant churches have become public houses, or "pubs," as they are popularly called, a Seventh-day Adventist congregation is moving things in the opposite direction: they're taking a former pub and converting it into a church.
Wolverhampton, Britain, United Kingdom
For Christians in the Middle East, witnessing isn't always easy. In this part of the world, believers find a need for contextualized materials that can reach children, especially. Among many efforts made, one of recent origin is translating the Seventh-day Adventist Church's "GraceLink" Sabbath School curriculum into Arabic.
Nicosia, Cyprus
HIV/AIDS is on the rise and there is a community of people that now, more than ever, need to be told about God's love. An estimated 40 million people worldwide are living with the disease, according to the United Nations.
Kibuye, Rwanda
A deadly fire Jan. 8 left 13 children dead in a boarding school for mentally challenged children in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Many others suffered burns and other fire-related injuries.
Silver Spring, Maryland,, United States
The "monster" is big, gray, and boxy with huge, sharp, white teeth, and is intent on swallowing its victims whole. Parents may have heard this description before when their children talk about that "monster" in the closet or under the bed.
Blantyre, Malawi
Spiritual nurture centered on the Bible and involvement in the church's mission to "Tell The World" the Gospel message are essential hallmarks of a Christian's life, Pastor Jan Paulsen, world president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, said in an interview that will be broadcast beginning Jan. 20.
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
In Mexico City, one of the world's largest cities, where more than 22 million people reside, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is providing hope to a small group of adolescent mothers and children.
Mexico City, Mexico
Nearly 85 percent of people who visit their primary healthcare physicians do so because of a stress-related disease. More people are on anti-depressants than at any other time in the history of medicine. And it's probably no surprise that stress has proven to be deadly to the immune system. This according to Dr. Lee Berk, associate professor in the Schools of Public Health and Medicine at Loma Linda University in California.
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
India's U.S. ambassador and deputy head of mission were welcomed to the Seventh-day Adventist Church's world headquarters on Jan. 4. Ambassadors Ronen Sen and Raminder Singh Jassal of India were guests of church leaders, including Pastor Jan Paulsen, world church president, who soon will visit India again.
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States