What may be considered a standard for church pastors in much of the world -- a solid, basic theological education at a recognized seminary, and regular extension courses to stay current and refresh skills -- can be a daunting challenge in parts of the wor
Adventists employed in various Philippine government branches are committing themselves to oppose graft and corruption. They have banded together to form an organization called Seventh-day Adventists in Public Service (SDAPS). The primary goal is to promo
Who says an online marriage can't last? The first couple to be officially married in cyberspace on CompuServe, Rachel Twing and Randy Terwillegar, are celebrating 10 years this month.
A three-minute Sound of Silence starting on Dec. 25 at 7:58 p.m. (EST) will commemorate the anniversary of the Southeast Asia tsunami. One year after the disaster the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International is encouraging the world ta
On the South Pacific Island of Papua New Guinea, this Dec. 1 -- also known as World AIDS Day -- has special significance. The HIV/AIDS epidemic that has killed 3 million people worldwide this year alone runs rampant on the island, making it number one in
When a Seventh-day Adventist evangelist conducts an outreach event, it's not unusual to have people respond by giving their lives to Christ. But a recent Adventist-led outreach that covered the entire nation of Chile brought in much more: blood donations