by Ervin Taylor, November 22, 2015: Traditional Adventism argues that it is necessary to believe in “recent” Creation in seven literal days because they allege such a belief is the only one that preserves a belief in the veracity of Scripture. Any other view, they insist, would fatally compromise the truths of the Adventist faith. […]
From ANN, November 22, 2015: The Adventist University of Africa (AUA) has invited Delbert W. Baker, Ph.D., to serve as the next vice chancellor. Baker and his wife, Susan M. Baker, PT, D.Sc., sense God’s call in the invitation and approach the appointment with enthusiasm. Baker’s preparation in academics, leadership skills, and general professional […]
November 18, 2015: Dr. Gottfried Oosterwal, who gave his life to the global mission of the Adventist movement, passed away last week near his home in Berrien Springs, Michigan. He grew up in Rotterdam during World War II, was educated in theology and anthropology at Cambridge University and earned a PhD from the University of […]
By Debbonnaire Kovacs, Nov 18, 2015 When I saw the first of the lectionary readings for this week, I experienced the same thrill I always do on reading these words. I was first introduced to them when I was 17 years old and had been accepted into the Mt. Vernon (Ohio) Academy Echoliers as an […]
Materials provided by the WWU marketing and university relations dept. Posted by Debbonnaire Kovacs, Nov 18, 2015 [Editor’s Note: I was intrigued by an article I saw in the September Gleaner, by Katelyn Sager (see second story, below), and set about getting permission to use it here. When I reached the WWU PR department, not […]
By S M Chen, posted Nov. 18, 2015 I recently had the privilege of viewing a TV documentary, SOUL OF THE ELEPHANT, by the acclaimed, award-winning team of Beverly and Dereck Joubert. Conservationists and producers of over 25 documentaries on various African wildlife, the Jouberts spent two years, including 2.5 months navigating a river by […]
By Carole Derry-Bretsch, posted Nov 18, 2015 KIM CARTER, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE OUR CNN HERO. It has been announced that Kim Carter did not win overall CNN Hero of the Year; that honor went to Maggie Doyne. Kim wrote after the taping [of CNN’s upcoming show about the Heroes] last night – “Thank you […]
From News Release, November 17, 2015: Sabbath morning (November 14) leaders of the Adventist denomination in Europe stood in a minute of silence and solidarity with the people of Paris and France following the terrorist attack the evening before. The worship was part of a meeting in Bečići, Montenegro, focused on Christ’s mission across Europe. […]
by Ervin Taylor, November 15, 2015: When the “flagship journal” of institutional Adventism, the Adventist Review (AR), publishes an article with the title, “What Do You Mean: Seventh-day Adventist?,” the average Adventist reader can reasonably conclude that the Adventist Church in parts of North America in the early 21st century is no longer the Adventist […]
November 12, 2015: Loren Seibold recently talked with Paul Richardson of the Center for Creative Ministry about the decline in church attendance. Seibold asked the question: “Can spiritual community develop outside of weekly church worship?” Paul talked about a Christian radio network he works with, and how it is becoming a community even without a […]
From News Release, November 12: Because of interest in the religion of Dr. Ben Carson, a candidate for President of the United States, the Pew Research Center has released a new demographic profile of Adventists in America based on its surveys of the general public. It reveals an Adventist faith community that is both growing […]
By Carole Derry-Bretsch, posted Nov 12, 2015 Good Morning Everyone, Well, we are in our last week to get votes for Kim Carter for CNN Hero of the Year. We are starting the 7/5 campaign. We need EVERYONE’S HELP, to vote daily between today, thru next Sunday, 11-15. Remember to vote from all of your e-mail […]
