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Treasurer’s Report Highlights Commitment to Supporting Frontline Mission

More than 300 members of the Executive Committee (EXCOM) of the General Conference (GC) of Seventh-day Adventists listened to the Treasurer’s Report on October 14 as part of the 2024 Annual Council, held at the denomination’s headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States. During the report, treasurer Paul H. Douglas shared a general outlook of…

GC Secretary Calls Leaders to Redouble Efforts, Tackle Challenges in the Mission Field

A review of a recent mission trip set a singular tone for the Secretariat Report at the Annual Council of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (GC) in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, on October 13. The report would be “a precious time to share with you a picture of our church and its worldwide…

New Resources Strengthen “Back to the Altar” Initiative

At the 2024 Annual Council, held at the General Conference (GC) headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, church leaders emphasized the need for renewed spiritual commitment through the ongoing “Back to the Altar” initiative. This program, launched two years ago, calls for a return to daily family worship, prayer, and Bible study, addressing the spiritual challenges…

Adventist Church Introduces Media Brand Positioning Architecture

The General Conference (GC) of Seventh-day Adventists unveiled a new brand positioning architecture to the GC Executive Committee (EXCOM) members and invited guests in attendance at the LEAD Conference held in Silver Spring, Maryland, on October 10, 2024. The framework is the first resource of its kind and defines each audience served by world church…

Adventist Church Executive Committee Approves Strategic Plan for 2025-2030

I Will Go initiative simplifies use of measurable goals to enhance mission and spiritual growth. At its Annual Council meeting on October 10, the Executive Committee of the General Conference (GC) of Seventh-day Adventists voted to adopt the official Strategic Plan for 2025-2030. The new plan reflects the Adventist Church’s ongoing commitment to spreading the…

Sarawak Adventist Church Serves the Local Community on World Pathfinder Day

The Sarawak Southern Region churches celebrated World Pathfinder Day at the SUPP Hall, Kuching, Sarawak on 21 September. The event brought together 7 churches with approximately 830 individuals, including Pathfinders, Master Guides, Adventurers, and members of the local community. The event was hosted by Batu Kawa Seventh-day Adventist Church in collaboration with Kuching English Church.…

Couples Empowered at MAUM’s First Marriage Enrichment Conference

The Marriage Enrichment Conference, hosted by the Malaysia Union Mission (MAUM) Family Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Kozel Malim welcomed 367 participants, including children, for a time of inspiration, learning, and recommitment from 12-15 September 2024. Held at the Bangi Avenue Convention Centre, the event, themed “Cherish the Love,” aimed to equip pastoral couples…

Adventist Church in Sarawak Kicks off Impact Sarawak Campaign themed Jesus Is Coming Soon, Get Involved!

Jesus’ coming has long been a source of hope for believers, a promise of renewal and redemption. His return signifies the ultimate restoration of peace, justice, and love in a world often marked by turmoil. The Nurture, Discipleship, Retention – Integrated Evangelism Lifestyle (NDR-IEL) department has been involved in implementing the Impact for Sarawak program.…

8th Annual AMM Conference and Asia-Pacific Regional Health & Lifestyle Conference Concludes with Powerful Testimonies and Inspiring Presentations

The 8th Annual Adventist Medical Mission (AMM) Conference, held in conjunction with the General Conference Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Health & Lifestyle, took place from September 5-8, 2024, at the Mercure Penang Beach Hotel. With the theme “The Right Arm on the March: From Its Beginning till the Whole Earth is Lightened with His Glory,”…

First MAUM Women’s Ministries Convention Inspires Nearly 800 Women in Sabah

The inaugural Malaysia Union Mission Women’s Ministries Convention, held from July 26 to 28, 2024, at the Palace Hotel in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, was a monumental gathering, uniting nearly 800 women across the region. With the theme “Flourish for Mission,” the event brought together a diverse group of participants eager to deepen their spiritual lives…