News Briefs: 20 March 2025
20 March 2025 |
News from the Inter-American Division
“More than 16,000 new converts joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church during baptismal ceremonies across the Inter-American Division (IAD) territory recently, thanks to intense united evangelistic efforts conducted by local pastors, elders, laypersons, and small groups. This special event marked the second time that ordained local church elders were authorized across the 25 major church regions, or unions, within the IAD to officiate baptisms.” Read the full article here.
News from Southern Adventist University
“The History and Political Studies Department at Southern Adventist University welcomes historian Catherine Brekus, PhD, to present ‘Christianity and the American Revolution’ on Thursday, April 3, at 7 p.m. in Lynn Wood Hall Chapel on campus as part of the Benjamin McArthur Endowed Lecture Series.” Read the full article here.
News from Australia
“This year’s North New South Wales (NNSW) Prayer Conference saw record attendance, with more than 900 delegates gathering at Yarra Holiday and Adventure parks in Stuarts Point from February 27 to March 2. Since launching in 2016 with 120 attendees, the event has grown significantly, with this year’s program attracting more than 400 first-time participants.” Read the full article here.
News from ADRA Peru
More than 100 young Adventists have mobilized through the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Peru to help those affected by the raging Lima fires. The volunteers have provided food, water, emotional support, and care for the children. Read the full article here.
