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Official statements have been published by a small group at the General Conference without the input of church members. These statements begin “Seventh-day Adventists believe . . .”
Exactly how does yoga point impressionable young people to Jesus Christ? By the second session of yoga, people will be looking within for enlightenment. Doesn’t the Bible condemn such things?
In this video, he speaks in opposition to the passage of SB 10, requiring the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms in Texas. He also challenges the notion that Sunday is the Sabbath.
Apparently they have more authority than the world church in session. Maybe we should just ask them once a year what the world church should do, and what the church manual should say. It might save the cost of organizing a GC Session.
Delegates face a peculiar problem, which is instead of holding the Church to account on behalf of the people/members, they offer administrators unconditional support in exchange for the illusion of influence.
The Michigan Conference committee has asked Jay Gallimore to come out of retirement and be interim pastor at Village Church. He has accepted the position, as the letter below indicates.
When hackers infiltrate hospital information systems, they encrypt everything and demand large sums of money to un-encrypt the information. In the meantime, surgeries are cancelled, employees are sent home, and IT departments work feverishly to recover their data.
Here’s something you may not be aware of. Traditional Roman Catholics regard Vatican II with a distrust similar to how some Seventh-day Adventists regard the Questions on Doctrines book.
Furthermore, we can have a forgiving spirit while simultaneously requiring accountability; these two things are not diametrically opposed.
Lee and Mary Miller from Mississippi were exposed to Doug Batchelor’s ministry at Amazing Facts and were thrilled at the Adventist Church’s emphasis on the Reformation, and Bible truth.
This statement is problematic not only for what it says, but for what it doesn’t say. It seeks to affirm LGBTQ+ choices, without calling for repentance from moral sin and sexual deviancy.
The papal conclave to elect a pope is all about grandeur. It is a gorgeous display of solemn rites to fascinate the senses of people and overwhelm the voice of reason. And the whole world was watching and wondering today (Revelation 13:3).
The National Institutes of Health, under Trump-appointee Jay Bhattacharya, has ended cruel and inhumane research on Beagles and other animals!
The Adventist church was strong in the beginning of our movement. We have drifted since. What is the solution? Take the same beautiful gospel to the world today. The church will come back, transformed by the marvelous grace of Jesus Christ.
The North American Division has begun the search for Boonstra’s replacement and hopes to name a new speaker/director as soon as possible.
President Trump has created a presidential commission to study religious liberty in America. The commission will be chaired by Dan Patrick, and vice-chaired by Ben Carson.
This is the corrupt federal government that certain Seventh-day Adventist church administrators supported during COVID-19, trumpeting that they could find no reason to oppose these unconstitutional mandates.
The lawyers at Alliance Defending Freedom have won a $1.6 million settlement on behalf of a doctor who was fired for criticizing the “transitioning” (i.e. sexual mutilation) of children.
When you’re in a situation where there is a clear teaching of Scripture and you are asked about it, you can’t answer with “Who am I to judge?”
We need a faith that will help us stand firmly on the platform of eternal truth as we confront the crisis looming before us!
Village SDA Church has stood as a beacon of light and hope for Adventists worldwide, as they refuted cultural Marxism in favor of a biblical worldview, and rejected coercion of conscience in favor of liberty of conscience.
Ron Kelly has a unique message of encouragement for God’s people, a message shaped by many trials and triumphs over the last couple years.
Whether you’re new to Sabbath-keeping or have been seeking deeper spiritual rest, this testimony will touch your heart and uplift your spirit.
Inesa attended the "Will You Be Made Whole?" conference in Phoenix last month. In this video, she expresses her gratitude for the conference, highlighting her decision to begin keeping the Sabbath, as she serves God's children through her healing practice.
Yesterday, it was announced by Taariq Patel that next Sabbath is his last one at Village Church. Will he be moved up into the hierarchy as a reward for his fealty to the conference? It remains to be seen.
The box contained a number of books and signed programs, as well as a COVID-19 mask, signifying the resilience the community showed while getting through the pandemic.
Church leaders must be willing to both give and receive counsel in order for this relationship to work. That is what good leadership does. It sounds like church leaders are willing to give counsel, but are unwilling to receive it. What can be done to fix that?
Church members said they were unhappy with a female pastor because this “conflicted with their religious and biblical convictions”.
The practice of bundling 20 or so nominees together for a vote is an unethical practice, robbing delegates of the opportunity for a line item veto.
"Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9).