28 August 2024 | That Adventist doctrines have developed to some degree over time is obvious and widely accepted. Less agreement exists regarding the quality, extent, and timing of these changes. There are several widespread notions and hypotheses—advanced in the past by leading Adventists—in this regard that do not stand up to the historical facts, […]
2 September 2024 | Dear Aunt Sevvy, What is the term limit for the GC president? Could such a rule be established? Signed, Hopeful Dear Hopeful, There is no term limit in policy for a General Conference (GC) president. Though the idea has occasionally been suggested, it has never gotten traction. A.G. Daniells served the […]
Comments of the Week August 25-31 Welcome to a new feature, where we select the best comments of the week, and invite you to revisit the essays where they were made. —Editors Secrets Unsealed Cancels Conrad Vine “It saddens me so much to see people blinded by disinformation around COVID and COVID vaccines. It is […]
At Adventist Today, we have a unique opportunity to build the kindest, most inclusive corner of the Adventist Church. As my friend AT executive editor Loren Seibold explained last week, we deliberately choose to draw the circle wide, welcoming not just active Seventh-day Adventists, but also those who once were part of our community and […]
28 August 2024 | You and I are concerned about our personal reputation. What do people think of us? Are we making a good impression? Are we thought trustworthy, wise, and likable by others? But we should also be be concerned about God’s reputation, as reflected in us and our church. It’s not hard to […]
Comments of the Week August 19-25 Welcome to a new feature, where we select the best comments of the week, and invite you to revisit the essays where they were made. —Editors Why Do You Let Ex-Adventists Write for Adventist Today? “Adventist apologists and fundamentalism in general ask people to put reason and brains in […]
26 August 2024 | Dear Aunt Sevvy, I’ve been reading The Desire of Ages. While it is inspirational, I’ve wondered how the author developed such specific details regarding the life of Christ when the biblical writers only gave broad outlines. Such questions are interfering with my appreciation for the book and other books by the […]
Someone wrote me a note recently: “Why do you let people who aren’t Adventists anymore write for Adventist Today?” she asked. It’s a good question. The answer goes to the heart of the Adventist Today philosophy. There is an official understanding of what makes someone a Seventh-day Adventist, of course: your name is recorded on […]
21 August 2024 | Given all we have learned in the last half century (from 1970 until now) about Ellen White’s writings—how they were written, what sources she used, how they were edited and compiled, and how she and the church explained and defended her inspiration—how might our Fundamental Belief on the gift of prophecy […]
19 August 2024 | Dear Aunt Sevvy, I’ve heard that in some financially struggling conferences, pastors are being assigned a ridiculous number of churches that aren’t even near one another. This is being presented as going back to the model of pastors as evangelists, who leave the local elders to run the church. They say […]
Comments of the Week August 11-18 Welcome to a new feature, where we select the best comments of the week, and invite you to revisit the essays where they were made. —Editors Leaders, Misleaders, and Renewal, Part 2 For Part 1, Click Here “I feel like our local church is the only place we can […]
by Debbie Hooper | 18 August 2024 | In late May 2024, seven Adventists embarked on a grueling 1,145-kilometer (711-mile) evangelistic bike ride across Australia called “I Will Go Ride,” traveling from Brisbane, Queensland, to Eugowra, New South Wales. The self-funded riders included Pastor Glenn Townend (South Pacific Division president) and Pastor Brett Townend (South […]