
Bjorn Karlman
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‘What the Hell…?’: Jamaican Adventist Leader Speaks Up Against Violent Crime
Glen Samuels, president of the West Jamaica Conference of the denomination, spoke out against violence in Hanover Parish, Jamaica, soon after a triple murder in the Santoy neighborhood. The Adventist denomination is partnering with local police to discourage violent crime in the area. The denomination has a history of partnering with the police force in […]

News Briefs for May 12, 2022
News stories from Loma Linda University Health, Southern Adventist University, the Trans-European Division, Albania and Papua New Guinea. Straight A’s From an LLUH press release: Loma Linda University Medical Center and East Campus hospitals received their 7th and 8th consecutive “A” safety ratings, respectively, from the Leapfrog Group for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes […]

Bamboo Party!
We are joining this panda celebration as soon as we can find the right bamboo grove… Thank you sooooo much for your kindness and generosity during the AT Spring Fundraiser!

Our Spring Fundraiser Ends Tomorrow! Thanks for Standing with AT!
Tomorrow’s the last chance to give to the AT Spring Fundraiser! Thanks for loyally standing with us through your generous giving. Back AT with a gift here.

Two Days Left to Make a Spring Fundraiser Pledge!
Hi, AT Readers! You can give your donation to AT as a pledge to be paid off over 2022. Just email members@atoday.org with your desired pledge amount. The giving window for our Spring Fundraiser ends tomorrow, April 30. Any gift size is appreciated and makes a positive difference. Prefer giving other ways? We’ve got you […]

$7500 Matching Challenge for April Donors
Hi AT Readers, It’s amazing to see God work through your generous giving to Adventist Today. We are thrilled to announce that not only have we raised over $34,000 during our Spring Fundraiser so far, but we just got news that three reader families have joined forces to issue a $7,500 matching challenge. That […]

Spark Joy?
Advance Happy Sabbath everyone! Thought you’d enjoy this🤣🤣😀🙌🙏 Help support graphic artist Ameme’s creativity by backing AT with a donation. All gifts in April go to support our Spring Fundraiser. And all new donors get a personalized Thank-You! Thanks for giving here.
Denomination Bounces Back Financially in 2021 Following Pandemic Uncertainty
Offerings worldwide were up 14% in 2021 compared to 2020. Revenue for 2021 totalled $223,336,000, and expenses were $193,997,000, leading to a gain of $29M. The GC operated at 73% of the cap approved for its office expenses for 2021. Global tithe in 2021 was more than $2.6 billion, despite a projected figure of $500 […]
Ukraine Union Conference Detached From Moscow-Headquartered Euro-Asia Division
The General Conference Executive Committee (GCEXCOM) voted unanimously to attach the Ukrainian Union Conference (UUC) directly to the GC during the committee’s Spring Meeting. The UUC was part of the General Conference’s Euro-Asia Division (ESD) headquartered in Moscow, Russia. The new arrangement, framed as a temporary reaction to the war in Ukraine will be reviewed regularly […]
News Briefs for April 21, 2022
News reports from Pacific Union College, Loma Linda University, the North American Division, Papua New Guinea and Southern Adventist University. New Beginnings for Pacific Union College The inauguration of Ralph Trecartin, Ph.D., MBA, as president of Pacific Union College took place last Saturday, April 16, 2022, in the Pacific Union College sanctuary. Trecartin is the […]
Andrews Biology Professor Named 2022 National Geographic Explorer
Daniel Gonzalez-Socoloske, professor of Biology at Andrews University, has been named a 2022 National Geographic Explorer. The title is awarded in conjunction with a grant awarded to Gonzalez-Socoloske by the National Geographic Society. The biologist is helping to bolster conservation efforts by surveying Amazonian manatees in their habitat and seeking data on population numbers. 20 […]