Twenty-three participants invested three days in October 2012 to brainstorm as a think tank on the topic of keeping and reclaiming youth in the Seventh-day Adventist church. The group was composed of pastors, researchers, practitioners, and academics. Three subtopics quickly emerged in the... [Show more]
Seventh-day Adventist churches are full of Christians who have entered the “autumn” of their lives. Mature Christians (and Christians who wish to be more mature in their faith) seek ways to continue growing in Christ at every stage in life. In Autumn Gold, Winter Grace, Ken McFarland has... [Show more]
Getting it Right is aimed specifically at those attempting to lead a discipleship training effort in the local congregation, focusing in on the big issues that we must approach properly if we’re going to be sure the outcomes are positive and transformational. Author Dan Day brings a... [Show more]
There is no higher calling than to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. Nothing compares to knowing and following the Savior of the world. To know Him is to love Him, and to follow Him is a wonderful adventure. Still, the discipleship journey is full of pitfalls and snares that threaten to lead us away... [Show more]
What if the mission Jesus gave His church drove everything that the church did? What would that be like? Undoubtedly it would drive the church right out of the building and into the community. What would the results be? Heartfelt worship, meaningful relationships, and an insatiable drive to dispense... [Show more]
Kids love heroes and instead of talking about superheroes from the comics or movies, this new VBS 2020 from the Seventh-day Adventist Church will teach them about heroes from the Bible. Miriam, Samuel and Rhoda were all kids who did little things that made a big difference. Each day we will... [Show more]
At age 15, Joseph Bates “shipped” on a commercial vessel. For the next 21 years he lived the life of a sailor and ship captain. He returned to civilian life in 1828 with a small fortune. During the Advent Awakening, the retired sea captain became a respected evangelist and spiritual... [Show more]
Just as humans send a message even when they are silent, a church sends a message just by its very presence in a neighborhood. Think about it. What kind of message does your church send? This booklet can help you find out. Curb Appeal will help you analyze what your church communicates to first-time... [Show more]
Christwise is a revolutionary baptismal course. Geared toward a variety of learning styles, it is story-based, Christ-centered, interactive, and age-tailored. The lessons explain the beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church through stories, interactive questions, Bible marking, reflective... [Show more]
Residence hall deans have occupied a prominent position in Seventh-day Adventist educational philosophy since the pioneer administrators of Battle Creek College first provided on-campus housing for both men and women in 1887. First called preceptors and later called deans, these important men and... [Show more]
