News Briefs for January 25, 2024
25 January 2024 |
Interfaith Leaders Gather for NAD’s Fifth Religious Freedom Prayer Breakfast
“On January 18, 2024, roughly 110 local faith and civic leaders attended the fifth Religious Freedom Prayer Breakfast hosted by the North American Division (NAD) and organized by its Public Affairs and Religious Liberty (PARL) department.” Full story at NAD News website.
Southwestern Adventist University Incentivizes Theology and Education Students
“The strategies provide financial incentives, up to $15,000 per student, in response to the increasing need to recruit and retain teachers and pastors who choose to serve the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Southwestern Union.” Full story at NAD News website.
Battle Creek Historic Village Welcomes New Directors
“In Sept. 2023, Mark and his wife Becky Johnson moved to the Historic Adventist Village to combine their love of people, history and Adventist heritage. Full story at Lake Union Herald website.
Former Managing Editor of the Gleaner, Nadine Dower, Passes Away
“Nadine Dower, former Gleaner managing editor from 2003–2008, passed away on Jan. 5, 2024, in Seattle, Washington, a day short of her 80th birthday.” Full obituary at Northwest Adventists website.
British Union Conference Elects New Evangelism Director
“The British Union Conference (BUC) Executive Committee on Thursday, 18 January, has elected Dr Augustus Lawrence as the new Evangelism Director of the BUC after the role became vacant in September 2023.” Full story at the BUC News website.
