14 February 2023 | In July of 2021, Christianity Today produced a new podcast entitled Viral Jesus, hosted by Andrews University communications scholar Heather Thompson Day. More than a year-and-a-half later, its 62 episodes have received a stellar 4.9 out of 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, featuring interviews with a diverse group of theologians, evangelical […]
10 February 2023 | Capitol Hill SDA Church in Washington, D.C., has taken a different approach to evangelism and community outreach, aiming to instead meet the holistic and mental health needs of their especially affluent D.C. community. Enter Capitol Hill Counseling and Resource Center, a building purchased across from the church and made into a […]
9 February 2023 | ADRA Mobilizes to Assist Victims of Deadly Earthquake in Turkey and Syria More than 20,000 people were injured and at least 11,000 killed in Monday’s 7.8-magnitude earthquake affecting regions of Turkey and Syria. ADRA has begun “collaborating with local governments and trusted partners” to provide aid such as “multipurpose cash assistance, […]
8 February 2023 | According to a new report in The Guardian, “even as faith continues to dominate American politics, … churches are closing at rapid numbers in the US. Congregations are declining, and younger generations are abandoning Christianity.” As the US adjusts to an increasingly non-religious population, thousands of churches are closing each year […]
6 February 2023 | On January 17, 2023, approximately 100 people from diverse faith traditions gathered for the fourth annual Religious Freedom Prayer Breakfast. The event, held in person for the second year in a row, recognized January 16 as National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, and included prayer for the blessing of […]
03 February 2023 | Melissa Schiffbauer has become a huge digital content creator on Instagram and YouTube, tackling topics of Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) life and the Bible from a practical, relatable perspective. Now she and co-creator Darryl Williams will be collaborating with the North American Division (NAD) to create a new podcast this March titled […]
2 February 2023 | Walla Walla Honors Black History Month with Full Weekend of Events Black History Weekend Celebration is an annual tradition where Walla Walla University (WWU) experiences the rich and varied culture of African Americans. The weekend revolves around spoken word, music, and a specially prepared meal in which the WWU family, along […]
2 February 2023 | In September 2022, Mr. Abdiel Guerra was removed from his position as treasurer of the Metropolitan Adventist Conference of Panama (AMAP), after being charged with embezzlement of an amount around US$250,000. At a zoom meeting with all the church elders in the Conference, President Eluvinio Castrellón disassociated himself from the situation […]
01 February 2023 | The Trans-European Division’s (TED) Youth Ministries department has picked a winner for its third annual “Vision Song Contest,” showcasing talented youth musicians from Norway to Greece and Iceland to Cyprus. The program, broadcast on multiple TED channels, enabled viewers to not only view the event, but also vote for their favorite […]
31 January 2023 | Adventist Health Clear Lake Hospital announced the opening of its new Rapid Care clinic this month, providing walk-in care for minor illnesses and injuries, treating patients 60 days and older. “Adventist Health is excited and proud to be the first to establish Rapid Care services for our community,” said Colleen Assavapisitkul, […]
30 January 2023 | On February 4, 2023, Loma Linda University Church will kick off Black History Month featuring a worship service with music by the largest majority Black orchestra in America – the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (ICYOLA). Started in 2009, the Inner City Youth Orchestra holds weekly rehearsals to help […]
27 January 2023 | LITTLETON, Colo. – Centura Health, the Colorado and western Kansas region’s health care leader, recently became the first health system in the Rocky Mountain region and only the fourth in the nation to use the innovative Zap-X radiosurgery system to non-invasively treat brain tumors. The outpatient procedure was first performed at […]