News | Seventh-day Adventist Church

Called to Something More

Editorial by Mark Brown

After 37 years of service in the federal government, conventional wisdom said to remain for three more years to maximize my retirement income. But there was a call, a yearning for something more. To what, I was not sure, but the desire to answer was greater than my desire for greater retirement security.

So I retired, made myself available to God, and my life has not been the same since. While my response to Him has not been perfect—sometimes halting and even resistant—God took what I brought to Him, and, over the last five years, has given me incredible experiences.

Columbia Union Members Named Fulbright Scholars

Story by V. Michelle Bernard

Two Columbia Union Conference members recently participated as Fulbright Scholars.

Kofi Adu (pictured left), associate professor of physics at Penn State University in Altoona, Pa., and a member of Pennsylvania Conference’s State College church in Furnace, is studying at the University of Cape Coast in Ghana for nine months, returning at the end of August. Adu is working with the university’s Department of Physics to develop and teach a new degree program in nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Do's and Don'ts of Church Social Media

By V. Michelle Bernard

Churches and schools need an active ministry on social media too! Here are the Dos and Don'ts for buiding your social media presence.

Do:

Book Release: The Anabaptist Remnant

The Weaver family was photographed by Michael McElroy

In his recently published book, The Anabaptist Remnant, Andy Weaver, an Amish-turned-Adventist who now leads Ohio Conference’s West Salem Mission, shares
his personal testimony in depth. (Read more about the Mission and it is reaching other Amish here.)

To purchase a copy of the book, contact the West Salem Mission, westsalmemission@gmail.com or 567-334-1080. The book costs $14.95 plus $3 shipping.

July/August 2019 Feature: From Stroke to Keystroke

Jared Wickerham/AP Images photographed Quincy and Jessica Sims for the Visitor Magazine

For many people, the internet and social media are platforms to show an idealized version of themselves and rack up likes, hearts and emojis. But when Jessica Sims and other members bravely shared their struggles with the realities of life, they found meaningful connections, heartfelt prayers, much-needed support and opportunities to witness.

Story by Tompaul Wheeler

Quincy's Quest

Feature: Quincy's Quest

Jessica and Quincy Sims were photographed at Arsenal Park in Pittsburgh by Jared Wickerham/AP Images

Story by Tompaul Wheeler

Dwayne Leslie Named Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for Adventist HealthCare

Story by Tom Grant

Adventist HealthCare, located in Gaithersburg, Md., has named Dwayne Leslie, Esq., as its vice president and chief compliance officer. In this position, he will lead the organization’s comprehensive corporate compliance, organizational integrity and internal audit efforts.

Leslie comes to Adventist HealthCare with more than 20 years of experience as a healthcare lawyer and business executive. Most recently, Leslie worked at the world headquarters for the Seventh-day Adventist Church, where he directed the denomination’s government relations activities in Washington, D.C.

Conectados a la Misión

El presidente Jorge Agüero (derecha) se dirige a los amigos de la comunidad que asistieron al pequeño grupo de Vida GPS llamado “Emmanuel”.

Editorial por Jorege Agüero

En el contexto de la Gran Comisión dada por Jesús en Mateo 28:16 al 20, se encuentran detalles bien específicos de las razones del por qué los discípulos de Jesús de ahora deben estar conectados a la misión de Jesús. De acuerdo con el pasaje bíblico se destaca los siguientes puntos:

1. Los discípulos de Jesús obedecen y van donde el Señor les ordena – Galilea (Mat. 28:16). Los discípulos de hoy deben obedecer e ir al lugar misionero donde Dios les indique.

Connected to the Mission

Led by Irene Núñez (third from right), this Vida GPS “Emmanuel” healthy small group of the West New York Spanish (N.J.) church meets weekly.

Editorial by Jorge Aquero

In the context of the Great Commission given by Jesus in Matthew 28:16–20, there are very specific details of why the disciples of Jesus must now be connected to His mission. According to the biblical passage, the following points stand out:

1. Jesus’ disciples obey and go to where the Lord commands them—Galilee (Matt. 28:16). Today’s disciples must also obey and go to the mission fields where God indicates.

Youth Panel Shares Perspectives on Radio App

Story by Allegheny West Conference Staff

A panel comprised of teen and young adult members from the Parkwood church in Toledo, Ohio, recently participated in recording the premiere episode of Youth Uncut, a radio show that will soon start airing on AWC Radio—the Allegheny West Conference (AWC) streaming app.

The five panelists, Tiana Valles, Ryen Langford, Shalynn Taylor, Kaden Langford and Deborah Inyama, sat with Benia Jennings, AWC’s new Multimedia Ministries coordinator, in a candid discussion on various topics for the show’s first season. The group, made up of members ages 16 to 29, expressed thoughts and ideas on real issues facing teens and young adults in the church today.