When Silence Becomes Complicity: What an Adventist Partnership with Charlie Kirk Says About Us
by Christopher C. Thompson | 15 April 2025 | The recent participation of prominent Seventh-day Adventist figures at the Wisdom Pearl event, where they shared a stage with political commentator Charlie Kirk, marks a disheartening and dangerous moment for the Adventist Church in America. While some may brush it off […]
The Progress in Fatigue…
15 April 2025 | Adventism in Latin America arose from the impact of literature, brought by ships and missionaries from other continents, that pointed to the imminent return of Jesus. Of course, the history that the first Adventists received in Latin America was somewhat modified. That message of the imminent […]
Maranatha and AdventHealth Offer Clinics in the Dominican Republic
15 April 2025 Maranatha and AdventHealth, both known for their philanthropic efforts, partnered in late February to provide healthcare services in remote regions of the Dominican Republic. Based in Santo Domingo, the clinical team delivered care to over 1,000 patients during their trip. While the region is vibrant, it lacks […]
Aunty, why do pastors use the story of Ananias and Sapphira to encourage tithing?
14 April 2025 | Dear Aunty Sevvy, I find it disturbing how frequently I hear the story of Ananias and Sapphira cited as a warning for those who don’t tithe or otherwise support the church. Why were they punished so harshly for supposedly lying to the Holy Spirit, while many […]
Pastor’s Wives and Female Leaders Organize Interfaith Women’s Round Table in Russia
14 April 2025 | On March 18, a diverse group of female representatives gathered in Russia to discuss the role of Christian women in society. The Public Chamber of the Russian Federation hosted an interfaith conference focused on the topic of women and their impact in the private and public […]
Comments of the Week April 7-13
Comments of the Week April 7–13 “Shows where women rank in the church hierarchy.” –Elizabeth Lively on our 3-part series on Abuse in the Parsonage Comments on The Bear Went Over the Mountain, GC Excom on Independent Ministries, 3-part Series Abuse in the Parsonage, Pastor Wins Case Against Sexist Congregation, […]
Why I Support AT
By sustainable energy professional and AT board member Cherri-Ann Farquharson I first encountered Adventist Today (AT) on Facebook. What stood out immediately was the boldness—the willingness to ask hard questions and explore ideas that many platforms shy away from. As someone deeply rooted in the Adventist tradition and working at […]
Editorial: The Bear Went Over the Mountain
Another General Conference session will soon be upon us. Adventists will be eager to hear what the brethren (still almost all brethren, with but a small handful of sisteren) will come up with. You might want to temper your expectations a little. There’s an old song about a bear who […]
GC Excom: Independent Ministries Aren’t Necessarily Supporting Ministries
11 April 2025 | At the General Conference Executive Committee (GC Excom) meeting this past week, Mark Finley led an extended discussion into the difference between independent ministries and supportive ministries—a discussion that helps establish the way the church organization views organizations like Adventist Today. He began by pointing out […]
The Method Matters
by Rebecca Barceló, AdventInnovate Editor I come from a family of teachers that are truly prolific advice-givers. Whether you’re asking for the advice or not is a different story, but there is always advice to be given. Sometimes, this advice is life-saving and practical and you realize that you’ve been […]
Abuse in the Parsonage, Part 3: The Conference Stands by Their Man
by Pamela Maize Harris | 11 April 2025 | This is a true story about domestic violence committed by a pastor in an Adventist clergy home. The names have been changed to protect the identity of those involved. You can read the first part of Sylvia’s story here, and the […]
Abuse in the Parsonage, Part 2: A New Start—and the Abuse Starts Again, Too
by Pamela Maize Harris | 10 April 2025 | This is a story about domestic violence committed by a pastor in an Adventist clergy home. You can read the first part of Sylvia’s story here. This is a true story, though names have been changed to protect the identity of […]
News from Australia, the General Conference, Brazil, and Oakwood University
10 April 2025 | News from Australia Swan Valley Adventist Church pastor Loren Pratt was named Community Citizen of the Year. His win is paired with the organization he co-founded, Midland Meals, Inc., receiving the Active Citizenship Award. His work both individually and with the organization is focused on addressing […]
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News
When Silence Becomes Complicity: What an Adventist Partnership with Charlie Kirk Says About Us
by Christopher C. Thompson | 15 April 2025 | The recent participation of prominent Seventh-day Adventist figures at the Wisdom Pearl event, where they shared a stage with political commentator Charlie Kirk, marks a disheartening and dangerous moment for the Adventist Church in America. While some may brush it off as a non-political act of […]
Commentary
Abuse in the Parsonage, Part 3: The Conference Stands by Their Man
by Pamela Maize Harris | 11 April 2025 | This is a true story about domestic violence committed by a pastor in an Adventist clergy home. The names have been changed to protect the identity of those involved. You can read the first part of Sylvia’s story here, and the second part here. Just after […]
Features
Aunty, why do pastors use the story of Ananias and Sapphira to encourage tithing?
14 April 2025 | Dear Aunty Sevvy, I find it disturbing how frequently I hear the story of Ananias and Sapphira cited as a warning for those who don’t tithe or otherwise support the church. Why were they punished so harshly for supposedly lying to the Holy Spirit, while many of us—including Satan—seem to escape […]