Story by Liz Bailey
Through intentional effort and strategic planning, the staff at Parkersburg Academy (PA) in West Virginia has been dedicated to cultivating a more vibrant spiritual environment by introducing God and nurturing the relationship of each student with Jesus. It is noteworthy that 70 percent of PA's student body comes from families who are not affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Story by Royston Philbert
While veteran delegates at the 2025 General Conference Session of the Seventh-day Adventist Church brought decades of institutional knowledge to the floor, it was the voices of youth delegates that offered a fresh cadence to the global dialogue on mission, policy, and generational transition.
Story by Lauren Davis
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Story by Lori Futcher, Adventist News Network
For many Seventh-day Adventists, when they think of a General Conference (GC) session, music is one of the first things that comes to mind. Carefully curated and globally representative, the music featured throughout the event adds depth, beauty, and cultural richness to the experience—reflecting the worldwide church it serves.
Story by Jhoana Mortera, Adventist News Network
While delegates at the 62nd General Conference Session meet to discuss the future of the church for the next five years, something powerful is happening across the hall. Youth Lab is a space where young people are not just listening, they're taking part in the mission.
Story by Royston Philbert, Adventist News Network
At the bustling exhibit hall of the 2025 General Conference Session, a serene corner offers something more than pamphlets and product samples—it offers hope, healing, and a renewed vision of wellness rooted in the Adventist message.
The Wholistic Health Experience exhibit is drawing delegates and visitors alike into a space where the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s commitment to whole-person healing takes center stage.
Story by Lauren Davis
On July 7, 2025, at the 62nd General Conference (GC) Session in St. Louis, delegates voted to amend Church Manual Chapter 10, “Nominating Committee and the Election Process,” to clarify the distinct role and responsibilities of a church’s nominating committee.
The committee’s primary function is to recommend individuals for service, not to elect them. The amendment also specifies that the pastor, who chairs the committee, works with the treasurer to determine the eligibility of nominees for church office.
The motion read:
Story by V. Michelle Bernard
Members of Potomac Conference’s Sligo church in Takoma Park, Md., frequently distribute food to refugees who have been relocated within the church's local community.
