News Briefs for February 22, 2024
22 February 2024 |
C. Josef Ghosn Inaugurated as Third President and CEO of AdventHealth
“C. Josef Ghosn was inaugurated as the third president and CEO of AdventHealth University (AHU) on February 15 . . . . Most recently, he served as vice president of strategic planning for AdventHealth’s Multistate Division and, before that, as senior vice president for strategic planning for AdventHealth in Florida.” Full story at the AdventHealth News website.
Zimbabwe Bible Research Platform Holds Online Conference Addressing Church Structure
Facilitator Dr. Alvin Masarira will host an online panel on February 24th, asking questions such as “Is the [church] structure still fit for purpose today? Is it effective and efficient for mission? Is it cost-effective and optimal, given existing resource constraints?” For more information, view the conference announcement here or Dr Masarira’s online post here.
Walla Walla University President, John McVay, Honored with Weniger Award
“John McVay, president of Walla Walla University, was selected as a 2024 recipient of the Charles Elliott Weniger Award for Excellence. The award was presented at the annual award presentation on Feb. 17, 2024, in Loma Linda, California.” Full story at NAD News website.
Mid-America Union Hosts Young Adult LIFE Tour
“The fourth stop of the Young Adult LIFE Tour took place in the Mid-America Union Conference territory at the College View church in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Jan. 26–27, 2024. It had more than 150 registrants and 900 in attendance on Sabbath morning.” Full story at NAD News website.
ADRA Volunteers Connect with Seniors in Prague, Czech Republic
“Some corporate teams welcome the opportunity to beautify the gardens and surroundings of homes for the elderly, spruce up a meadow for hippotherapy, . . . enjoy . . . walking around the neighborhood, chatting, playing board games, going to the movies together, or singing and roasting goodies around a campfire.” Full story at the Adventist Review website.
