Iglesia Adventista en República Dominicana lamenta tragedia en Discoteca Jet Set
En la madrugada del martes, el techo de la Discoteca Jet Set se desplomó durante una presentación del cantante de merengue Rubby Pérez, quien falleció junto a otras 217 personas, según reportaron las autoridades del Centro de Operaciones de Emergencias. Se estima que habían unas 500 personas en el lugar al momento de ocurrir el […]
ATSS: Roland Blaich, “Render Unto Caesar: Adventist Collaboration with the Nazi State”
9 April 2025 | During the Nazi era, the Adventist welfare work and its energetic leader, Hulda Jost, integrated the Adventist welfare work into the government’s welfare organization. Adventist leaders also took advantage of their foreign ties to promote the Third Reich abroad. They worked closely with Nazi authorities and filed detailed reports. Particularly noteworthy is […]
Palm Sunday: Let Us Meditate Upon the Donkey
by Jim Burklo | 9 April 2025 | It is the time of year when we remember Jesus entering Jerusalem for the last time, riding on a donkey with his admirers laying branches and fronds on the ground ahead of him to honor him. It is called, in most churches, Palm Sunday. There is a […]
No Need for Checklists, Perfection, or Fear
by Annet Johnston, AT Director of Operations My true introduction to Adventist Today came in 2021 when I was recruited to the Director of Operations position. Since then, I’ve immersed myself in numerous articles and read countless comments, ranging from progressive viewpoints to more conservative perspectives. These honest, diverse views have opened my mind to […]
Inclusive Services in Tacoma Central Church Are Tailored to Neurodivergence
09 April 2025 | The Tacoma Central Church has adopted alternative church services for congregants who struggle with traditional worship structures. The project was spearheaded by Shama Felix, a special education teacher, and Lenora Pollard, a parent of two neurodivergent children. For those with alternative needs, the structured services where they must sit still and […]
Abuse in the Parsonage, Part 1: A Secret Past
by Dr. Pamela Maize Harris | 8 April 2025 | What follows is a true story, though names have been changed to protect the identity of those involved. Sylvia and her husband, Sam, arrived at the state line of their new conference pastorate. They pulled over to document the moment. It felt almost like a […]
Adventist Pastor Wins Court Case Against Sexist Congregation
08 April 2025 | After enduring “sexist abuse” and “intolerable conditions,” Pastor Lerato Makombe won a landmark case for constructive dismissal in the Cape Town labor court. Makombe began her internship with the Cape Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in January 2014. Once she became a pastor, she was transferred from position to position […]
AdventInnovate: JustLove Collective
JustLove Collective is a movement meant to reawaken Adventist activism. It includes a Summit with presentations about current social justice projects and workshops to better equip activists. It also offers online resources such as a digital magazine about current events, a book circle, and ACTS groups to inspire action. Its mission is to blend justice […]
Dakota Adventist Academy Constituency Votes to Close School
7 April 2025 | After over 40 years of operation, the constituency of Dakota Adventist Academy voted to cease operation of the school, effective at the end of this school year. The enrollment had dropped to 22 students. The vote passed the constitutionally-mandated 75% threshold by 8 votes. A statement from the Dakota Conference said, […]
Aunty, what’s with the complicated ritual of our communion service?
7 April 2025 | Dear Aunt Sevvy, Am I the only one who finds the white-draped table of the communion service rather strange—like the setup for surgery—not to mention the complicated choreography of the communion service itself? Signed, Not Impressed Dear Not Impressed, Aunty isn’t sure if you’re the only one who’s had these thoughts—but […]